ShikhaSpeaks.com: Actress Nushrat Bharucha launched brand new mettal...

ShikhaSpeaks.com: Actress Nushrat Bharucha launched brand new mettal...: Grand launch of Bollywood designer Asma Gulzar at MGF Metropolitan Mall saket. Actress Nushrat Barucha unveiled her new metallic collectio...

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ShikhaSpeaks.com: His Excellency Archil Dzuliashvili Ambassador of G...

ShikhaSpeaks.com: His Excellency Archil Dzuliashvili Ambassador of G...: Archil Dzuliashvili was born in Tbilisi in 1970.  In 1994 he graduated from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Orien...

ShikhaSpeaks.com: Georgian Wines are one of best wines in the world ...

ShikhaSpeaks.com: Georgian Wines are one of best wines in the world ...: Did you Know???    Archaeologists  found traces of winemaking on 8,000-year-old pottery shards in Georgia, the tiny former Soviet r...

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ShikhaSpeaks.com: L’Opéra officially launches Salon de Thé at GK2 M ...: L’Opéra, the Award winning and Delhi’s finest French Pâtisserie, Boulangerie and Salon de Thé (Tea Room), officially launched yet anothe...

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ShikhaSpeaks.com: Adam Burakowski The Ambassador Extraordinary and P...:       Ambassador Adam Burakowski is a Ph.D. D.Sc. in political sciences and Professor of the  Institute of Political Studies of the Polish...

Adam Burakowski The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Afghanistan

     Ambassador Adam Burakowski is a Ph.D. D.Sc. in political sciences and Professor of the  Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Graduate of the Maharaja Jam SahebDigvijaySinhji High School in Warsaw and University of Warsaw (M.A. in History and Eastern Studies).

 2006-2017 he worked in Polskie Radio, Polish national radio broadcaster, holding various positions related to the international affairs. He was a Polish representative to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), where he was the Coordinator of the Central Eastern European Group. Simultaneously he was involved in the Euranet – pan-European radio project financed by the European Commission, established in 2007. Ambassador Burakowski was involved in various projects of the Cold War International History Project of the Wilson Center for Scholars in Washington and contributed to its publications.

    During his professional career he cooperated with many academic institutions in India (Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University), Romania (UniversitateaBabeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca; Universitatea de Vest, Timișoara) and Czech Republic (Masaryk University, Brno). He is an author of many books, concerning India and Central Europe, especially Romania.

  Ambassador Burakowski speaks English, Hindi, Romanian and Russian. He is married and has four children. His interests are culture and contemporary affairs of South Asia and Central Eastern Europe.

Special Interview by Journalist Shikha Sharma.

 

His Excellency Adam Burakowski

H.E. EXCELLENCY ADAM BURAKOWSKI WITH JOURNALIST SHIKHA SHARMA

L’Opéra officially launches Salon de Thé at GK2 M Block Market

L’Opéra, the Award winning and Delhi’s finest French Pâtisserie, Boulangerie and Salon de Thé (Tea Room), officially launched yet another Salon de Thé in Delhi at GK2, M Block Market on Saturday. To celebrate the occasion, the Samandari family (the Founding family) organised a High Tea for over 100 guests that included Ambassadors and High Commissioners, personalitiesfrom the world of business, arts and fashion, socialites, patrons and respected members of the media.

To mark the event, Kazem Samandari, Executive Chairman formally addressed the gathering and thanked everyone for support. “Though we started very small, we now have 16 outlets in total and plan to open many more in the future. It’s been a wonderful journey so far and I would like to thank each one of you for trusting us and being by our side,” he said during the event.

The brand also rolled out the red carpet at the entrance to welcome the honoured guests and bite-sized savouries and mini desserts were served along with juices and hot and cold beverages but what captured everyone’s attention was a stunning display of colourful macarons right at the entrance.

Located at the heart of the market and spread over 1300sq. ft, it is an inviting space that accommodates up to 42 guests and overlooks an expansive park that adds to its beauty. Featuring Louis XVI style furniture created in wood and marble tables adoring white and pink carnations, large glass façades facing the busy sidewalk and the soothing strains of French music playing in the background, the outlet instantly transports you back to Paris. For those who like their privacy, there is a private area fitted with elegant wood panels with beautiful photographs adorning the walls all around that make the space even brighter and cheerful.

“The Salon de Thé at GK2 is a combination of casual bistro-style and modern yet classic elements in order to give an authentic French experience to our customers,” says Laurent Samandari, co-founder and Managing Director of L’Opéra. “More than anything else, this is an immersion in a French atmosphere where you can enjoy your favourite L’Opéra delights,” he adds.

Enter the outlet and one is greeted by the signature aroma of the freshly baked croissants, artisanal breads and a whole range of delectable French specialitieswafting through the air. From the classic French quick bites such as Croque Monsieur (made with in-house bread and filled with béchamel sauce, ham and cheese), Vol au Vent, Onion and Tomato Tarts with goat cheese to Pumpkin and Coconut milk soup, signature pastries and macarons, the eclectic menu caters to a diverse range of food palate that is reasonably priced with an excellent value proposition. Also on offer is an array of refreshing summer drinks and an impressive selection of juices, freshly brewed coffee, teas and infusions that one can leisurely sip on while soaking in the surroundings.

Exclusive Coverage by Journalist Shikha Sharma

Christine and Kazem Samandari

Christine Samandari and Vladimir Zaitsev

Chef Amit Sharma

Christine Samandari and MaryKay Carlson

Sonya K Apicella, Ms Suri, Kazem Samandari, Swati Suri

Ratan Kaul, Kazem Samandari, Shilpa Raina Wahal

Christine Samandari, Archil Dzuliashvili

Swati Suri

Jyoti and Vinod Wazir and Kazem Samandari 

Kunal Bagla and Ashna Sen 

Harinder Sidhu and Colonel Pillay

Ala Adamia and Kazem Samandari 

Christine Samandari and Stella Budirignya

L’Opéra GK2 host team

Georgian Wines are one of best wines in the world and its highly recommended for all the Wine Lovers....

Did you Know???

  

Archaeologists  found traces of winemaking on 8,000-year-old pottery shards in Georgia, the tiny former Soviet republic claimed the crown as the world’s oldest wine producer. It was an affirmation for many long-standing fans of the country and its winemaking tradition, which is ancient and, at the same time, a grassroots movement. Georgia’s hallmark is white wines that stay in contact with their skins stalks and pips for months and further ferment in huge clay amphorae (qvevri) buried in the ground. It’s a trend that’s caught on elsewhere in the world, but its deep roots lie in Georgian culture. Traditional winemaking in Georgia has always been a home endeavour, infused with history, religion and mythology, and references dating to the fourth century. An oft-told legend relates how soldiers wove a piece of grapevine into the chain mail protecting their chests, so when they died in battle, a vine sprouted not just from their bodies, but their hearts.“Even where we think a culture like France or Italy is so wine-centric, Georgians just take it to a whole different level—much deeper than what we’re exposed,” said Taylor Parsons, an Los-Angeles sommelier, who has visited Georgian wine country three times.

Wines from over fifteen appellations are currently produced in Georgia. Approximately forty different grape varieties are used for wine manufacturing in Georgia. Wines are traditionally named after the location in which they are produced. Singular varietals bear the name of the grape from which they are produced.

In Georgia, wine has been made for more than 8,000 years—and people have been raising their glasses and toasting one another over tables filled with extraordinary food for just as long.
 The whole country produces wine, and the particular grape varietals all have their specific micro-zones scattered across the national territory. However, the most well-known region for producing Georgian wine is Kakheti, divided into the two micro-regions of Kvareli and Telavi. Then comes Imereti, Kartli, Svaneti, Adjara, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, and Abkhazia.

H.E. ARCHIL DZULIASHVLI WITH GEORGIAN WINE

FEW FINEST GEORGIAN WINES

The traditional winemaking method Georgia uses calls for egg-shaped clay jars called qvevri. This technique caught the eye of UNESCO, which has listed it as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

What are some of the most important grape varietals and wines in Georgia?

Ojaleshi

Ojaleshi is grown on the mountain slopes above the banks of the Tskhenistskali River, particularly in the Samegrelo region of Western Georgia.

Saperavi

Saperavi produces rich dark red wines suitable for extended aging – up to fifty years. It can provide high alcohol levels and is used widely for mixing with other lesser types. Saperavi is one of the essential grapes used in Georgian red wines.

Mtsvane

Mtsvane, or green in English, is another very essential grape varietal in Georgian winemaking. It is often mixed with Rkatsiteli to add an aromatic, fruity balance to the wine.

Variety of Georgian wines

Usakhelauri

Usakhelauri translates into English as “without name” or “nameless” and is an indigenous grape varietal. The name translates with the meaning of “priceless” or “beyond words” and perfectly describes the exceptional and unparalleled quality of the grape. Grown on the mountain slopes of Lechkhumi, the cultivation process is quite difficult and is characterized by a low harvest volume. Each year, only three tons of grapes can be harvested, leading to Usakhelauri wines being very expensive.

Rkatsiteli

This is another very important grape varietal highly used in Georgian winemaking. Rkatsiteli also grows outside of Georgia, particularly in former Soviet countries.

Alexandreuli

Alexandreuli is considered to be one of the oldest grape varietals in Georgia.

Chinuri

Chinuri, or Chinebuli, translated into English as “excellent” is grown in the Kartli region. It reaches full maturity in late October and is usually used in sparkling wines by mixing Goruli

Mtsvane and Aligote.

What are the most common Georgian wines?

1. Tsinandali is a white wine made from a combination of Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes from the micro-zones of Kvareli and Telavi in the Kakheti region.

2. Tvishi is a naturally semi-sweet white wine made from the Tsolikauri grape.

3. Alaznis Veli is a white semi-sweet wine made by mixing Rkatsiteli, Tsolikauri, Tetra, and other grape varietals grown in Western and Eastern parts of the country. The wine has a straw color and a harmonious taste.

4. Mukuzani, a dry red wine made from only Saperavi grapes grown in Mukuzani and Kakheti, is matured for three years in oak to give it flavor and complexity. It is one of the best dry red wines made from Saperavi.

5. Kindzmarauli is a high-quality naturally semi-sweet wine with a dark red color and is made from Saperavi grapes grown on the slopes of the Caucasian mountains in the Kvareli district, in the Kakheti region.

6. Khikhvi is a white dessert wine made from the Khikhvi grape cultivated in Kardanakhi, which has been producing wine in Georgia since 1924. The wine is an amber color and has a delicate taste.

7. Akhasheni is a naturally semi-sweet red wine produced from the Saperavi grape cultivated in Kakheti. The dark pomegranate color wine has a velvety taste with a chocolate character.

8. Khvanchkara, a high-end, naturally semi-sweet red wine is the blend of Mudzhuretuli and Alexandria grape varietals grown in the Khvanchkara vineyards in Racha. The wine has well-balanced tannins with a raspberry flavor. This dark ruby color wine is one of the most famous Georgian semi-sweet wines.

His Excellency Archil Dzuliashvili Ambassador of Georgia to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Maldives in exclusive conversation with Journalist Shikha Sharma.....

Archil Dzuliashvili was born in Tbilisi in 1970. In 1994 he graduated from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Oriental Studies. In 1992-1994 he also studied at Damascus Arabian Institute of Syria. During his work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he underwent short-term introductory courses in Austria, Egypt, India, the Republic of Korea and Japan.

Since 1995 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has begun to work. He was Attaché at the Department of Asia, Africa, Australia and Oceania, Africa and Middle East. From 1998 he was appointed as the first secretary of the same department. Then, from 1999 to 2000 he was the head of the same department. From 2000 to 2003 he worked as Deputy Director of Asia, Africa, Australia and Oceania.

Since 2003, Archil Dzuliashvili has continued his activities in the Embassy of Georgia to the Consul in the Republic of Kazakhstan. From 2004 to 2006 he worked at the Embassy of Georgia in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, deputy head / consul of the diplomatic mission.

In 2006 he was appointed as Deputy Director of the Department of Eastern Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. He also served as Director of the Department of Global Relations.

In 2006, Archil Dzuliashvili was appointed to the Embassy of Georgia in the position of Georgia's Provincial Councilor in the State of Kuwait where he was appointed to establish the first Georgian Embassy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In 2007-2010 Archil Dzuliashvili continued to work as senior advisor to the same embassy. He was also tasked with fulfilling the functions of the Consul of the Embassy. Embassy of Georgia also accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, Oman's Sultanate and the United Arab Emirates.

In 2011 Archil Dzuliashvili was appointed as Georgia's Ambassador to Egypt and the Arab Republic of Syria. In 2012 he became the first Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia and Libya (with residence in Cairo).

In 2011 Archil Dzuliashvili was granted the status of the first permanent observer of Georgia in the African Union, and in 2012 he was granted the status of First Permanent Representative in the League of Arab States (with residence in Cairo).

In 2016, Archil Dzuliashvili worked as an ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and was appointed to the Republic of India in the Republic of India, Thailand, Ayish). On July 24, 2017, Archil Dzuliashvili was appointed as Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Maldives (with residence in New Delhi).

Archil Dzuliashvili has a wife and three children.

He speaks English, Arabic and Russian languages

His Excellency congratulated PM Modi for historic & huge win also he said while in interaction with Shikha Sharma that we are looking forward for Free Trade agreement from India. 

Ambassador is a Shinning personality working really hard for his nation also he is a charming personality and quite hospitable. I wish him all the very best for his future endeavours. 

H.E. ARCHIL DZULIASHVILI WITH JOURNALIST SHIKHA SHARMA

Ambassador Archil Dzuliashvili

Information Department of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in India along with Russian News Agency "Sputnik News" hosted Video Conferance on "Struggle Against International Terrorism: Current Threats and ways to Minimise Them

India observes May 21st as the Day of Counter- Terrorism or Anti-Terrorism Day. On this day in 1991, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. This day is observed to create awareness among different sections of people regarding the danger of terrorism and violence and its ill effect on society. Russia and India have been expanding cooperation in a wide range of areas,both at the bilateral level and within the framework of international structures- the UN, BRICS, the SCO.

Experts from Russia and India discussed the issues related to the fight against international terrorism,joint steps to counter international terrorism, as well as common threats and ways to minimize them during the video conferance.

Speakers from India were - 1) Brigadier Rahul Bhonsle (Retd.) who is expert in Crisis management and Security, Director, Sasia Security- Risks.com

2) Brigadier V. Mahalingam (Retd). who is expert in Security Affairs Analyst and Commentator.

3) Mr Qamar Agha who is Author & Defense and Security Analyst.


Speakers from Russia were- 1) Mr Yuri Negernyak who is Director General of the International Foundation for the Promotion of the Developement of Culture, Moscow.

2) Mr. Alexei Kupriyanov who is researcher of the Department of International Political Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow.


Conferance was ended with fruitful discussions. This event fully managed by Ms Olga Dycheva who is Bureau Chief Sputnik news India.

Respected Speakers

Actress Nushrat Bharucha launched brand new mettalic collection of Bollywood Designer Asma Gulzar

Grand launch of Bollywood designer Asma Gulzar at MGF Metropolitan Mall saket. Actress Nushrat Barucha unveiled her new metallic collection. Soon Asma will launch her men's wear. She is the 1st designer to take indo arabic theme globally. Shilpa Bhasin did wonderful Show hosting.  Event is well managed by Shikha Sharma. Venue Partners was Pepers Republic, Saket. Dinner & Drinks hosted by Rajesh Mann & Birender Gusain. Makeovers partner was Anubha Dawar. Guests present in lamp lighting are Rita Gangwani (Celebrity Paegent Coach), Asma Gulzar( Bollywood Designer), Renu Hussain(Poet, Educationist, Social Worker- Wife Of BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain), Kanhaiya Lal Ganju ( Honorable Consulate General at Union of Comoros), Shikha Sharma (Celebrity Journalist - Editor in Chief Delhi Chilli Entertainment).

Cake Cutting Ceremony

Faisal Khan with Asma & Models

Anchor Shilpa Bhasin

Rajesh Mann with Friend

Artist Rakhi Poddar with Daughter

Artist Rakhi presented Nushhrat sketch

Nushrat & Asma

Birender Gussain with Wife

Rita Gangwani

Shikha Sharma & K.L. Ganju

Anubha Dawar

Renu Hussain & K.L. Ganju

Egeugo NNamdii & Mazi Jerry Collins