Chennai Food And More! Buzz, The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway Chennai

Buzz, the all-day diner at The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway Chennai is celebrating Chennai Street Food at its best!

Our Chefs, led by Executive Chef Meril Aricatt, have rustled up the choicest and best of Chennai tiffins and delicacies from across Tamil Nadu like Madurai, Thanjavur and Dindigul, to give guests a fabulous culinary experience.

Indulge your love for street food and enjoy a flavourful dinner with authentic street food like idly Kadai, Burmese Athoo counter with fried egg, varieties of Chaat, Poli, Jigarthanda, Vada pav, Pav Bhaji, Madurai Dosa, Hyderabadi Kebabs, Burmese Moyyan, Chilli Bajji, Chicken 65 Biryani, Ambur Mutton Biryani, Falooda, Marina Beach Meen Varuval (Fish fry), and much more…
Not to forget the meter chai that brings back memories of busy Chennai bylanes and local South Indian delicacies including Kothu Parotta, Veg Ceylon parotta, Appam, Thattu dosa, Kachori, Samosa, and Beach Sundal.  

Until June 30  |  Dinner buffet 7.30pm onwards |   INR 1300 plus taxes  |  Call +91 44 6680 2500 for more details

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Stainless Steel industry set to benefit from GST regime: ISSDA

-          GST will facilitate ease of doing business and reduce tax compliances

New Delhi, 23rd June, 2017: Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA), India’s apex stainless steel industry body, has shown confidence in the forthcoming GST regime and claimed that it will be a game changer for stainless steel industry. GST rates for the Primary stainless steel products have been set at 18% while the current rates on these products amount to 19.5% with 12.5% excise duty, 5% of VAT and 2% CST. This will help the industry in reducing tax compliances. GST will not only enhance the ease of doing business by simplifying compliance mechanisms but would also curb the parallel economy by bringing in more transparency.

Commenting on the GST implementation, Mr. K.K Pahuja, President- ISSDA said, “GST is a good policy change for the Indian Stainless Steel industry. India has shown impressive growth to become the second largest stainless steel producer in the world. As per capita stainless steel consumption is expected to increase due to increased spend on infrastructure, construction, railways, food processing and many other end-use sectors where stainless steel scores better than other materials on account of life cycle cost.’’

Post GST regime, stainless steel industry also expects reduced time for movement of goods. However, some concerns on the implementation of GST, additional compliance costs in IT network etc. need to be addressed. The association has urged the government to include electricity, furnace oil and natural gas which are key inputs for production of Stainless Steel into the scope of GST.

Another positive side of GST on the stainless steel industry could be the inclusion of raw materials like coal and iron ore in tax slab of 5%. Logistics which forms crucial part of cost structure for any product is also expected to reduce significantly with seamless movement of goods across the states. However, industry would stand to gain more if electricity, furnace oil and natural gas could also be considered under the ambit of GST. Stainless steel is majorly produced through Electric Arc Furnace Route or Induction Furnace, where electricity is a major cost of production. Similarly, furnace oil and natural gas are used for re-heating steel. All these components are kept out of GST purview, which may affect the competitiveness of the industry in the long run.

The country’s stainless steel output rose to 3.32 million tons for FY 2016 over FY 2015 showing an impressive growth of more than 9%.

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Four day long dance and food fest at Viviana Mall

Mumbai, June 24, 2017: To mark the completion of its glorious four years, leading destination mall, Viviana Mall has organized a four day grand celebration from June 24, 2017 to June 27, 2017 in the mall. The mall is all set to mesmerize customers with enthralling dance performances, fashion show, food tasting sessions, international Hula hoop performance and acts by Magician, Jugglers, Stilt walkers and Unicyclists. The festival will also witness a special performance by renowned singer, Vaishali Samant on 24th June 2017.

Mr. Rima Pradhan, Senior Vice President - Marketing, Viviana Mall said, “Time has flown very quickly. It’s a proud feeling to be the most loved destination mall in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. We would like to dedicate the success to all our ardent customers and staff members who have been with us in our four year journey. We shall continue to host memories of customers across all age groups that will stay with them for eternity. To mark the celebration, we have lined up whole lot of activities that will make experiences of customers memorable.”

Along with the festival there are other exciting engagement activities taking place at the mall.
On June 24 - Famous Marathi Singer ‘Vaishali Samant’ is visiting the mall to make the celebrations more exciting
On June 25 - All fashion followers will get to experience Fashion Show and a special dance performance by Footprints dance studio
On June 26 - International Hula hoop performers, Jugglers, Stilt walkers and Unicyclists will captivate attention of customers
On June 27 - All-time favorite cartoon characters ‘Tom and Jerry’ will visit the mall and a performance by Magician has been organized

Customers visiting the mall for this four day long weekend celebration planned by the mall will also get a chance to win four fabulous cars by shopping for Rs. 2, 000/- only.

About Viviana Mall
Viviana Mall, a part of Sheth Corp and well known as a ‘Destination Mall’ was built with an objective of giving an experience to its audience. Viviana covers over 250 leading brands in its prime retail and leisure space. The mall is India’s first and only visually impaired friendly mall and has also launched “XRCVC-Viviana Extension” a resource centre for visually impaired. With an area encompassing one mn sq.ft, the mall boasts of a unique tenant mix – Cinepolis, a megaplex with 14 screens, 19 anchor tenants for the first time in the country and brands like Shoppers Stop, Marks & Spencer, Charles & Keith, ZARA, Forever 21, Tommy Hilfiger, Lifestyle, Hamleys, Starbucks, Copper Chimney, Pizza Express, British Brewing Company, Irish House and many others making it the most happening destination in Thane. The defining feature of the mall is Cinepolis - one of the largest megaplexes in the country with a facility to showcase over 70 shows on a single day with a seating capacity of 2,400 people. It also facilitates 2400 number of cars and 800 two wheeler parking slot which considered to be one of the highest in the industry. Additionally, the large food court and the dining area are spread over 40, 000 sq ft and can seat upto 1, 300 people. The Mall opened its gate to endless discoveries in the year 2015 and since then it has garnered international and national accolades various categories. Viviana is India’s first mall to have largest Solar Power plant installed at a single site which generates 91000 watt of energy in a month.

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Digital gifting can be a new trend this EID

As EID-UL-FITR is round the corner, people are abuzz with last minute hastening to buy the perfect gift for their loved ones. This coupled with internet penetration has proliferated the trend of online gifting.

Let’s take a look at some of the online websites that are sure to change the gifting format this EID -
1) Storecheq.com: With cash gifting being a challenge post demonetisation Storecheq.com resolves the issue with its “Currency Gifting”. Almost all leading brands and retailing franchisees offer gift cards, the acceptance and convenience factor of these gift cards, still face difficulties. At Storecheq.com you can find one card which can be redeemed at India’s leading brand’s store, food joints, spas, and at many more places. Storecheq is that one stop digital destination to meet all your expectations when it comes to choosing gift cards. Go Cashless, Go Digital.

2) Giftcardsindia.in: The online platform offers gift cards, co-branded with multiple banks. The co-branded gift cards can be redeemed from multiple retailers/restaurants like Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle Papa Johns Pizza, Marks&Sepncer, Star Bazaar, Ferns&Petals, Globus, Bombay Blue, The Bombay Store, Sweet Bengal, Sigree, Flame&Grill, Oh Calcutta, Birdy's, Mainland China, Mezzuna, Machaan. Hoppipola, Sigree Global Grill.,

3)XoXotoday.com:  Headquartered in Bangalore, XoXotoday.com understands the concept of gifting with people who help to grow your business. Xoxoday is a pioneer in the space of corporate gifting experiences. Their Experience Gift Box is a revolutionary concept that makes experience gifting tangible. Gift Box contains customised hand-picked experiences to suit the person and the occasion for gifting. Curated experiences like flying micro-light plane, horse riding, vintage car driving, scuba diving, luxury spa and fine dining are some experiences offered.

4) Quikcilver.com : Quikcilver offers gifting solution through its mobile application Woohoo. The company has good foothold in both India and UAE market. Hence, if you have friends and family in UAE, Woohoo can make it a perfect EID for your loved ones.

5) Vouchagram:  If you  and your friends or family together want to gift someone, Vouchagram is just the right platform for gifting solution. The three step solution makes gang gifting simple and easy.

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The Benefits Of Building With Steel

You have many choices when it comes to building a structure. The materials you use are an important factor. It’s necessary to do your research and determine the best course of action for your project. Consider the pros and cons of using each material and which is a better fit for your assignment.

Steel buildings are an excellent solution for contractors, builders, DIYers and their families for many reasons. You can have the look and functionality both at the same time. There have been technological advances that have expanded the uses and capabilities of steel buildings. See the benefits of building with steel.

Durable

Steel buildings are durable and fit for any condition. They are strong enough to endure unpredictable weather conditions of just about any type, including earthquakes. You don’t need to worry about rusting because the panels are coated with a substance that prevents rust and increases the life of the panels. Also, since they’re non-combustible, it’s highly unlikely that a fire would destroy them. There’s not much to worry about in regards to the toughness of the structure when building with steel.  

Speedy Assembly

Everyone appreciates a quick assembly of a building or home. Wood buildings take a while to construct, while a steel building is fairly easy to assemble – that’s if there’s no required customizing. Every building has a step-by-step guide for assembly that makes it quick and easy to create. Detailed instructions, along with pre-cut and pre-punched holes, makes constructing the building a speedy process. If there’s one benefit customers want when putting up a new structure, it’s definitely speed.

Versatile

Steel buildings are adaptable. Different framing systems are available in just about any design, including manufacturing plants, offices and retail. It’s common that you won’t even be able to tell a building is made from steel. Pre-engineered steel buildings are available in an endless amount of sizes, so you don’t need to worry about what your height, width and length requirements are when you order, since it shouldn’t be a problem to accommodate different requests. Another benefit of building will steel is that it easily clears large interior spaces without interruption, not doable if you’re using wood. It’s also versatile because future expansion is made simple by adding extensions whenever requested.

No Waste

Building with armstrongsteel is a smart move because of their optimal use of materials. The building is designed in-house, so there’s no remaining waste when you get to your project location. Unlike lumber, you only pay for the materials that are used. Each piece of your building has been crafted to meet the exact loads and codes of the specific project. This careful and precise attention to detail leaves no room for excessive waste or materials. The environment also benefits from this consideration of keeping waste to a minimum.  

Conclusion

There’s no denying the positive aspects of building with steel. Many other materials simply can’t compare to what it has to offer. These are the benefits of building with steel.

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