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Ministry of Tourism to organise the SCO Millets Food Festival from 13th -19th April 2023 in Mumbai

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India will organise the 4th and last event SCO Millets Food Festival from 13th -19th April 2023 in Mumbai at Taj Mahal Palace where Chefs from SCO member countries ( Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan and Russia) and will attend the 9 day event and showcase their various cuisines and offer to the guest at the hotel. Taj Mahal Palace will be hosting the SCO Millet Food Festival to commemorate the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). This festival will feature a selection of organic meals made with millets that have been hand-selected by our SCO Member Chefs. From 14th to 19th of April the festival will be open to public for lunch and dinner at Shamiana Restaurant, Taj Mahal palace Hotel, Mumbai.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an Intergovernmental Organization comprising eight Member States China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, four Observer States and fourteen “Dialogue Partners”

India is hosting presidency of SCO for the year 2023, the Ministry of Tourism Government of India has successfully completed SCO Tourism Mart from 9th - 11th February 2023, SCO Expert Level Tourism Working Group Meeting and SCO Tourism Minister's Meeting in Kashi (Varanasi) from 13th - 18th March 2023 during the meeting discussed the Joint Action Plan for implementing the Agreement between the Governments of the SCO Member States on the Development of Cooperation in Tourism. The Experts from the member countries of SCO prioritised various activities under areas of cooperation such as Promotion of the SCO tourism brand, Promotion of the cultural heritage of the SCO Member States in tourism, Sharing and Exchange of information and digital technology in tourism, Promotion of mutual cooperation in medical and health tourism, Improving the quality of services.

The SCO countries have a diverse mix of cultures and traditions, which is aptly reflected in their cuisines. The cuisine of SCO countries will offer unique delights to food lovers. With the aim to create awareness and increase the production & consumption of millets, United Nations had declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. The idea behind the international year is to promote millets as they are climate resilient and consuming them can help the world meet at least six United Nations-mandated sustainable development goals.

Spearheaded by the Prime Minister, the Government of India sponsored the proposal for International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 which was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The declaration has been instrumental for the Government of India to be at the forefront in celebrating the IYM. The PM of India, Shri Narendra Modi has also shared his vision to make IYM 2023 a ‘People’s Movement’ alongside positioning India as the ‘Global Hub for Millets’.


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Tata CLiQ Luxury & HSBC Announce the Luxe Life: Edition 3

The on-ground event in Mumbai will feature luxury thought leaders and creators coming together to discuss the future of luxury


Swati Bhat

Courtesy: Tata CLiQ Luxe Officials


Following the success of the first two digital editions, Tata CLiQ Luxury, India's premier luxury lifestyle platform, and HSBC present 'The Luxe Life: Edition 3', in collaboration with Vogue Business, on January 17, 2023, at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. The Luxe Life: Edition 3 will bring luxury thought leaders and creators together to discuss the future of luxury and slow commerce through the lenses of technology, sustainability, and innovation.

Tata CLiQ Luxury has collaborated with prominent global luxury brands from a variety of industries to create this one-of-a-kind event. The theme of 'Moving Fast. Living Slow' will be explored in The Luxe Life: Edition 3 by providing a forum for thought leaders from India and around the world to discuss how the slow luxury experience is changing in relation to the rest of the world, embracing new technologies, and forging ahead following the pandemic's pause. Distinguished leaders including PLATFORMe'sGonçalo Cruz, Authentic Brands Group's Henry Stupp, Tata Sons Brand Custodian Harish Bhat, TCS Extended Reality (XR) Lab's Dr. Ashok Maharaj, designers Anita Dongre and Masaba Gupta, BCG's Abheek Singhi, Meta's Meghna Apparao, and others will share their perspectives as they explore new ideas, trends, and technologies shaping the luxury industry.

"At Tata CLiQ Luxury, we are focused on expanding our assortment and categories that enhance consumers' lifestyles and offer an unparalleled online luxury shopping experience, thus building the platform as a luxury lifestyle destination," said Gitanjali Saxena, Chief Business Officer, Tata CLiQ Luxury. The Luxe Life is our flagship property, where we investigate India's ever-changing luxury market by championing new ideas and themes, as well as celebrating the world's most thought-provoking voices. Following two successful digital editions, The Luxe Life: Edition 3 is the country's first on-ground edition, delving deep into the digital landscape and future of luxury through panel discussions with leading game-changers from the worlds of fashion and technology."

The Luxe Life: Edition 3 will #explorethenew with Diageo India, Natural Diamond Council, and Taj through conversations and curated experiences for attendees. The event will include an exclusive lineup of sessions in which industry luminaries will discuss topics such as slow commerce and sustainability, luxury and metaverse, understanding the new luxury customer, futureproofing one's business in the Web 3 age, and more. In addition, at the event, a special film titled 'India on the Move' will be premiered and digitally released on the Tata CLiQ Luxury platform and social media channels. This documentary explores what India is thinking, feeling, and consuming as the country is brimming with energy and ready to go. The film will discover the inspiring stories of hope, optimism & beauty through the voices of 44 creatives from across India.

"We are delighted to partner with Tata CLiQ Luxury's The Luxe Life: Edition 3, an event brimming with quality, diversity, and global giants," said Sandeep Batra, MD & Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, HSBC India. This event will undoubtedly set a standard for luxury events, with an intriguing lineup of panel discussions and an enthralling experience for one."

"I'm excited to present the luxury totem ERRE, an installation I designed for Mercedes-Benz, at Tata CLiQ Luxury's The Luxe Life: Edition 3," Shilpa Chavan said of the installation. ERRE was created to embody the brand's three primary driving forces: sustainability, desire, and innovation. The headpiece is made up of wheels that move backward and forward, representing the past and future. We want to emphasise with this installation that we can move forward on the basis of our past experiences and lessons."

Richa Singh, Managing Director – India & Middle East, Natural Diamond Council, said, "We are excited to be a part of The Luxe Life: Edition 3 by Tata CLiQ Luxury. Consumers value artistry, craftsmanship, and sentiment, especially for fine jewellery. As they embrace conscious luxury, they are investing in products that hold meaning, can be cherished, and left behind as a lasting legacy. The event has an exciting line-up of discussions ranging from sustainability to technology, and the insights from these sessions will help in understanding how luxury has evolved in India."

The first two digital editions of 'The Luxe Life' featured in-depth interviews and films from global tastemakers and luxury insiders. The first edition was introduced in July 2021 to #decodethenewideasandthemesthatdriveLuxuryWithPurpose across fashion, beauty, design, and more, while the second edition was a five-day digital film and shopping festival with a #visionforfuture held in March 2022.



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