MS Dhoni is King of Endorsements

By TNN  ON Apr 13th 2011 at 12:00PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Captain MS Dhoni sure knows how to lead the Indian cricket team, even off the field. After taking India to victory on the field, MS Dhoni is now leading the pack of cricketers most preferred for endorsements in the ad world, and is expected to receive as much as Rs 450 crore from it.  ...   Continue Reading »

Yuvraj Singh Finally Gets His Audi Q5

By TNN  ON Apr 15th 2011 at 12:00PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

The spate of gifts for the victorious Indian World Cup cricket team continues. As promised, German car major Audi on Thursday presented Yuvraj Singh a brand new Audi Q5 for his performance in the recently won World Cup.  ...   Continue Reading »

Top Bosses Paid Upto Rs 5 Crore For Wankhede Box Seats

By TNN  ON Apr 18th 2011 at 5:00PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Some of the biggest names in the corporate world, politically-connected builders and diamond merchants were allotted 37 hospitality boxes in the newly renovated Wankhede stadium by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) before the World Cup in February.  ...   Continue Reading »

Jade Jagger on Designing Luxury Homes in Mumbai

By TNN  ON May 4th 2011 at 12:04PM IN Rated   Homes & Real Estate 

Rolling Stone Mick Jagger's daughter, Jade and her partner Tom Bartlett, talk about their Mumbai project and designing luxury homes  ...   Continue Reading »

Mittal is UK's Richest Man, Again

By TNN  ON May 9th 2011 at 12:13PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

It seems the Mittals rode out the recession very well. Arcelor top boss Lakshmi Mittal tops Englands rich list yet again, with a net worth of 17.51 billion (approx Rs 1288.43 crore). After all, a 22% fall in Mittals wealth hasnt kept him away from the top of the Rich List published annually by the UKs Sunday Times newspaper  ...   Continue Reading »

2011 is a Good Year for Luxury

By TNN  ON May 11th 2011 at 1:00PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

After two difficult years reflecting a decline valued at 17 billion Euros (approx Rs 109, 240 crore), in 2011, the global luxury goods market is set to grow 8 per cent. India is expected to contribute around 0.8 billion Euros(approx Rs 5,140 crore) to the collective bottom line, mostly on account of luxury sales from Mumbai and Delhi  ...   Continue Reading »

Record Rs 70 Crore A Year Rent Deal In Mumbai

By TNN  ON May 17th 2011 at 12:30PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Yet another Mumbai property sets a record - this time for most expensive commercial rental in in the city. Parinee Developers, co-owners of IPL team Kochi Tuskers, are set to earn Rs 70 crore per year as rent from the Sahara Group for a 20-storey office building in BKC  ...   Continue Reading »

Pune Resort Gives Pets Pampering Vacations

By TNN  ON May 25th 2011 at 12:45PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Hate leaving your pet behind when you go vacationing? Well, Pune-based The Paws Pack seems to have a luxe solution. With expensive spa treatments, fancy resorts, pool parties, pet-friendly cafes, hydrotherapy centres to even customising nutrition, pet care today seems to be the priority for most  ...   Continue Reading »

Catering to Gourmet Foodies is Big Business in India

By TNN  ON May 30th 2011 at 2:30PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

When it comes to premium gourmet food, young adults now seek a quality experience which is exclusive and goes beyond value-for-money. Looking at the appetite of a growing section of consumers seeking a luxury gourmet experience, a host of Indian and multinational companies are seriously chalking out expansion plans to tap this opportunity.  ...   Continue Reading »