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Comic Con India marks its glorious 10 years of pop culture experience with a week-long virtual celebration

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Reminisce the nostalgia from the first edition of the show in Delhi and its journey to Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

·         Watch video commemoration by creators and the partners from the 1st ever show like Reena Puri, Executive Editor, Amar Chitra Katha, Sanjay Gupta (Co-Creator, Raj Comics), Legendary creator & writer Aabid Surti and more

·         Check out special panels of creators and partners recalling the making of India’s greatest pop culture experience

·         Be a part of a special live session with the founder Jatin Varma on Instagram in an ‘Ask Anything’ format

·         Check out the commemorative artwork by Savio Mascarehas and Abhijeet Kini

National, February 18, 2021: Indian pop-culture enthusiasts finally have a reason to cheer in 2021 as after a year’s hiatus due to the on-growing COVID-19 pandemic, the grand Indian Comic Con season is back. Comic Con India, the country’s biggest pop culture extravaganza marks 10 glorious years of its power-packed experience and to commemorate the glorious one decade, it is organising a week-long digital celebration.

Kickstarting from February 15, the celebrations will have videos on showcase from all the creators and partners that participated during the 1st ever show held in New Delhi in 2011 along with its behind-the-scene moments. Legendary creator & writer Aabid Surti (creators of Bahadur & Dabooji), Reena Puri (Executive Editor, Amar Chitra Katha), Rajani Thindiath (Editor of Tinkle Magazine & Digest), Karan Vir Arora (Founder & Publisher, Vimanika Comics), Sanjay Gupta (Co-Creator, Raj Comics ) are some of the creators who will be a part of the video commemorations. Viewers can be a part of live chats with a few creators and guests who were present at the first show a special live session with the founder Jatin Varma on Comic Con India’s Instagram handle in an ‘Ask Anything’ format. Fan will also get to see the delightful commemorative artwork by Abhijeet Kini and Savio Mascarenhas.

Ahead of the digital event, Jatin Varma Founder of Comic Con India said,” This year Comic Con India crosses a milestone of completing 10 years in India and we are absolutely thrilled to kick off this anniversary with a week long digital celebration to commemorate the same. This one-week of nostalgia overload will take a look back at that epic first show in 2011, with a lot of throwbacks, panels with people who helped put it together and much more.

When we started the extravaganza, our intention was to just create a fun experience for ourselves and for other pop-culture fans out there. All these years, our journey has been successful due to the love and support of our fans, volunteers, our partners, exhibitors and sponsors. This digital celebration will enable them to relive the nostalgia.”

Jatin Varma brought the concept of International Comics Convention to India and started India’s very own Annual Indian Comics Convention on Feb 19-20th, 2011 at Dilli Haat in New Delhi. The show witnessed a participation of approximately 10000 people, with a few dozen cosplayers and 25-30 exhibitors. The idea was to create unique pop culture experience for fans in India.

Over the past 10 years across its shows nationwide, Comic Con India emerged as ‘India’s Greatest Pop Culture Experience’ delivering its signature #bestweekendoftheyear to more than 1.5 million visitors. With the best of comics, books, film & TV, merchandise and gaming at shows across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi – Comic Con India is the place for everyone to ‘Engage, Explore and Experience’ the best that modern pop-culture, literature, and films have to offer from India and the world. Comic Con India’s properties include Delhi Comic Con, Mumbai Comic Con, Bangalore Comic Con & Hyderabad Comic Con.

About Comic-Con India:

As ‘India’s Greatest Pop Culture Experience’, Comic Con India has been delivering its signature #bestweekendoftheyear to more than 1.5 million visitors over the past 10 years across its shows nationwide. With the best of comics, books, film & TV, merchandize and gaming at shows across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi – Comic Con India is the place for everyone to ‘Engage, Explore and Experience’ the best that modern pop-culture, literature, and films have to offer from India and the world. Comic-Con India’s properties include Delhi Comic Con, Mumbai Comic Con, Bangalore Comic Con & Hyderabad Comic Con, including the newest property Ahmedabad Comic-Con. 

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Oorjaa Introduces the Goldenrod Floor Lamp — A Luminous Ode to Nature

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Oorjaa Introduces the Goldenrod Floor Lamp

Oorjaa, celebrated for its commitment to conscious design and sustainable artistry, unveils its latest sculptural lighting piece — the Goldenrod Floor Lamp. True to the brand’s ethos of fusing craftsmanship, materiality, and emotion, this piece illuminates spaces with a soft, organic glow that captures the essence of mindful living.

Inspired by the delicate form of the goldenrod gall seed pod, the Goldenrod Floor Lamp extends gracefully from floor to ceiling, embodying fluidity and natural rhythm. Each curve of its form evokes the quiet elegance of nature’s patterns, while the warm amber light it radiates creates an enveloping sense of calm — perfect for winter evenings. Crafted entirely from crushed banana plant fibre paper, its texture mirrors the raw beauty of the natural world. Resting on a reclaimed wooden base, the lamp celebrates imperfections — the creases, veins, and grain — that tell a story of origin and earth. The sculptural silhouette, glowing from within, becomes both an art form and a source of gentle warmth, inviting a connection between nature and the human spirit.

The Goldenrod Floor Lamp transcends the idea of conventional lighting. Its grounding presence and poetic design make it an ideal addition to both residential and hospitality spaces. In homes, it finds harmony in living rooms, reading corners, or bedrooms, infusing each space with meditative warmth. Within boutique hotels, wellness retreats, or art-centric lobbies, it transforms atmospheres into sanctuaries of light and texture. Wherever it stands, the lamp adds a touch of organic sophistication — a sculptural statement that softly commands attention while nurturing stillness and reflection.

With the Goldenrod Floor Lamp, Oorjaa once again redefines illumination — not merely as light, but as a living expression of nature, craft, and quiet luxury.

About Oorjaa

Oorjaa is a Bangalore-based lighting design studio that reimagines the role of light through the lens of sustainability, craftsmanship, and material innovation. Oorjaa as a brand, emerged from a papermaking and lighting design studio that Jenny Pinto started in 1998. Today, the studio has grown into a collective of over 60 artisans and designers who explore the artistic and architectural possibilities of materials like banana fiber, lokta paper, upcycled cork, quarry dust, water hyacinth, and lantana—an invasive species reimagined as a creative resource.

Every Oorjaa creation tells a story of conscious design. Whether it’s a sculptural lamp for a private residence or a large-scale installation for public spaces like Bengaluru International Airport’s Terminal 2, the brand’s work blends tactile beauty with technical ingenuity. At its core, Oorjaa is about crafting with care for the future, giving form to light while honoring the cycles of the earth.

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25, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

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885, Rd No. 45, Masthan Nagar, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033

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Amethyst, 28, Whites Rd, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014

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Cultural Festival & Face of Runway 2025 – A Grand Celebration of Talent and Tradition

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A Grand Celebration of Talent and Tradition

The Cultural Festival & Face of Runway (CFFR) was successfully held on 18th October 2025 at the Lajpat Bhawan Auditorium, marking yet another vibrant celebration of art, culture, and fashion.

 Chief Guest Munish Tamang, VIP Guests Amit R. Agarwal, Junaid Husain Khan, and Mohan Karki, Celebrity Guest Dr. Sunil Parashar, and Special Guest Rajni Subba.

The event was graced by distinguished personalities, including Chief Guest Munish Tamang, VIP Guests Amit R. Agarwal, Junaid Husain Khan, and Mohan Karki, Celebrity Guest Dr. Sunil Parashar, and Special Guest Rajni Subba.

Organized by Jitika Devi, the festival beautifully combined cultural performances with a glamorous runway show, showcasing diverse talent from across the region.

Cultural Festival & Face of Runway 2025 – A Grand Celebration of Talent and Tradition

Speaking about the event, Jitika Devi shared,

“I wanted to give a perfect Deepavali gift to various talents — so that, like traditional Deepavali lamps, they glitter and illuminate the world of arts and culture. To this effect, I launched this Cultural Festival and Face of Runway, which is now celebrating its 2nd edition.”

Jitika, who launched her clothing brand Jitikd in 2022, announced that from 2025 onwards, she plans to organize CFFR every year. This year’s edition, themed around Dashain Tihar, holds special significance as it promotes rich cultural heritage while offering a perfect platform for aspiring young artists and models to shine.

Audience at Cultural Festival & Face of Runway 2025 – A Grand Celebration of Talent and Tradition

Adding to the glamour of the evening, Glamour Mantra partnered as the official media partner, capturing the essence of the event and amplifying its reach to a wider audience.

The Cultural Festival & Face of Runway 2025 truly lived up to its promise — blending culture, creativity, and celebration under one roof.

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Natelier by Bent Chair Unveils ‘Gallop’ – A Striking Ode to 18th Century Equestrian Grandeur

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Natelier by Bent Chair, the avant-garde label known for reimagining classical artistry in modern interiors, proudly unveils ‘Gallop’, a captivating artwork that celebrates the timeless elegance of equestrian life. Fusing heritage with high style, this piece is a compelling visual narrative that mirrors the refined aesthetic language of Natelier.

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PEJXMD Colwick Hall, Stubbs, George. Image shot 2018. Exact date unknown.

Inspired by 18th-century English hunting scenes, Gallop transports viewers into a world of stately grace and countryside nobility. The artwork depicts horsemen in traditional attire riding alongside a pack of hounds, set against an expansive sky swirling with atmospheric drama. With meticulous brushwork, rich earth tones, and a composition that breathes both movement and calm, the piece evokes a sense of aristocratic leisure and poetic nostalgia.

PEJXMF Hunt at Colwick Hall, Stubbs, George. Image shot 2018. Exact date unknown.

Crafted to complement spaces that speak of taste, tradition, and personality, Gallop finds its perfect place in curated living rooms, studies, or luxury lounges. It is more than décor—it is an experience, a story frozen in time. With Gallop, Natelier continues its legacy of offering art that transcends walls—pieces that are as evocative as they are elegant. 

About Natelier by Bent Chair

Bent Chair, known for redefining affordable luxury, takes a leap into the ultra-luxury segment with the launch of Natelier by Bent Chair. Nestled in Delhi’s upscale MG Road decor hub, Natelier offers a unique blend of refined aesthetics and unparalleled craftsmanship, catering to those who seek sophistication and exclusivity in their interiors.

Spearheaded by the dynamic father-daughter duo, Natasha and Neeraj Jain, Natelier is a culmination of their creative vision—an ode to meticulous design and bespoke artistry. Spanning over 22,000 sq. ft., the flagship store is not just a showroom, but an experiential journey. It features eight distinct apartments, each portraying a different style, from Maximal Charm to Alpine Elegance. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the world of Natelier and witness firsthand how each piece elevates a space, creating a home that is both luxurious and personal.

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Natelier by Bent Chair- 3rd Floor, 356-357, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, 

Sultanpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110030

Contact: 8448284114

Website: natelierbybentchair.com

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