A Perfect Dinner with Drouhin Wines at The Claridges

The Claridges, an old-world hotel in the heart of Lutyens's Delhi , lays out the best of contemporary European cuisine to match the fine wines of Joseph Drouhin, reports SOURISH BHATTACHARYYA ... more

Grover Introduces Screwcaps to Remove Possibility of Taint

Grover Vineyards, India's foremost upholder of the Bordeaux style and one of flying wine-maker Michel Rolland's pet projects, has taken a leaf out of the New World and announced it was junking cork in favour of Stelvin screwcaps (known in the trade as the S-Cap), ... more

Foreign Airline Crews Hit Air Pocket in Pricey Hotels

Foreign airlines are feeling the heat of the Indian hospitality business boom, reports The Economic Times. Five-star hotel room rates for airline crew have risen by 60-80% in the last one year, with most hotels insisting on annual contracts, a departure from the established practice of .... more

Why Wal-Mart, Tesco Are Being Made to Sweat it Out in India

In an extremely well-researched article in Fortune , the magazine's New Delhi staff writer John Elliott highlights the reasons why a Wal-Mart or a Tesco may find it difficult to set up shop in India. "Even the promise of lower prices and more efficient supply chains isn't enough to offset the political ... more

Goa All Set For Grape Escape Wine Festival

Goa is getting ready to host the three-day Grape Escape wine festival from May 12 in Panaji. Now in its second year, the festival aims at projecting the state as an upmarket lifestyle destination, have much more to offer than the beaches, churches and flea markets the old Portuguese... more

Six Senses Opens PR Office in Mumbai

The Six Senses spas have made their first move by opening a PR office to announce their presence in India. The company has named Farah Byramji Shah as its Public Relations Manager, India, reports Ehotelier.com. Shah will be based in Mumbai, her home city. She joins Six Senses.... more