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  • Discovery Channel to premiere ‘Revealed: Humayun’s Tomb’

    Discovery Channel to premiere ‘Revealed: Humayun’s Tomb’

    MUMBAI: Humayun’s Tomb has stood through the great turning points in India’s history. Built over four centuries ago, this architectural masterpiece has served as a template for the Taj Mahal. There have been many theories behind the building of this colossal structure – ‘a symbol of queen’s love for her king’, ‘a son’s memorial to his father’, and ‘an ambitious emperor’s statement of the empire.’

     

    Come 27 July and Discovery Channel will air Revealed: Humayun’s Tomb at 9 pm. The one-hour special will unravel many concealed secrets of this architectural marvel and narrate the majestic story behind the life of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and his dynasty. From Humayun’s exile in Persia to his death as he tumbled down his library staircase to the rise of Akbar ‘The Great’, revealed Humayun’s Tomb will reveal many such intriguing stories. This is the first time ever those true-to-scale 3D frames of the complex structure have been created.

     

    Using dramatic re-enactment, high-end Computer Generated Imager (CGI) animation, extensive research, expert opinion, Discovery Channel has re-created the imagery of the early Mughal era and its key characters.

     

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP & GM-South Asia Rahul Johri said, “Our programming strand Revealed uncovers significant stories from India. In the past, Revealed has featured The Line of Control, World’s Biggest Election, and the ‘Rann of Kutch’ among others and now we are bringing the ‘Humayun’s Tomb’. This program will provide our audience the fascinating story of the early Mughal Empire and will uncover secrets about this amazing structure.”

     

    Running parallel to the historical theme, the programme will also follow the restoration work undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in partnership with Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to meticulously restore the lost grandeur of the monument. 

  • Clay Craft joins hands with Tapri Tea House

    Clay Craft joins hands with Tapri Tea House

    MUMBAI: India’s fastest growing manufacturer and retailer of bone china and ceramic tableware, Clay Craft India has joined Jaipur based themed tea store Tapri – The tea house. Eying the season of hot tea, winter, the tapri is going to give new experience of traditional ‘kullad’ transformed in a new look in a variour colours. Clay Craft India has specially designed these Mugs for Tapri tea lovers and this innovation will be continued by Clay Craft at Tapri. Going forward, it also plans to introduce Mughal, European, 22 Carat Gold plated and Royal themed tea sets at Tapri.

    Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, Managing Director of Clay Craft India, says, “Tie-up with Tapri has added a feather in our clientele base. Through this platform, our designers will be able to showcase their best ideas and abilities. This will also be a right medium for us to get feedback on our products by Tapri tea lovers. We are thankful to Tapri management to give us this opportunity.”

    Mr. Ankit Bohra, Director, Tapri Tea House says, “This innovative tie-up will help us to entertain our customers and it will give different experience to them. We are delighted that Clay Craft has shown interest to take an initiative to make tea sipping more joyful and creative at our tea house. Going forward, we will have different themed tea sets at our tea house and I am sure this will help us to add more tea lovers at our Tapri. ”

    Clay Craft India’s esteemed corporate clients also include – Maruti Suzuki, Westside, Lifestyle, Nestle, Airtel, Vodafone, Taj Group, Hyatt Hotels, Pepsi Wipro and many more.