1 INDIA March 2021 INDIA’S FIRST INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE CONTENTS EVENTS IN TOWN RETAIL THERAPY PAGE: 05-06 PAGE: 31-35 Spring is here, and from Holi to yoga This edition’s retail brings some and street food to craft beer, March has incredible sustainable options for loads in store for everyone. Take a look shopping, right from groceries and at our events calendar, and book your makeup to toys and medicine. dates. FASHION FORWARD PAGES: 36-39 We get an expert to decode attires for men this wedding season, and if you’re looking to replenish your lingerie collection, we list some of the best picks AUTO & TECH for you. PAGES: 19-20 Innovations in the smartphone arena HEALTH & FITNESS go through paradigm shifts every other PAGES: 41-43 year. 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Add colour to your day and drive back home with lots of fun and laughter. Do not miss it! Venue: Jhankar lawns, New Delhi Date: 7 March 2021 Mewar Festival International Yoga Festival Yoga lovers gear up for the international yoga fest that is to be witnessed by 2000+ participants from 80 different countries. Yoga sessions from world class trainers, evening discussions with leading spiritual leaders, vegetarian cooking classes, and classical dance workshops are the highlights of the festival. Venue: Parmarth Nikethan Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 27-29 Date: 7 – 13 March 2021 Mar 2021 Rajasthan is all about culture and tradition. The Mewar Festival is celebrated to commemorate the arrival of the spring season. 7-13 A number of tourists from across the globe visit to see this Mar 2021 festival. The major attraction of the festival is the tradition, procession and the rituals they perform. The festivities are also associated with Rajasthani folk music, dance and drama and not to forget, the food! Venue: Udaipur, Rajasthan Date: 27 – 29 March 2021 5 INDIA March 2021 INDIA’S FIRST INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE EVENTS IN TOWN Elephant festival Be a part of the Elephant Festival to experience the uniqueness of India. As a part of the festival, elephants are designed with glitters of gold. Witness the ancient culture and beautifully decorated elephants. They dance, play, compete and guarantee entertainment. Venue: Jaipur Date: 28 March 2021 3-8 Mar 2021 28 Mar 2021 The Pranic Festival The Pranic Festival gives insights on nutrition and body nourishment, body awareness, conscious sexuality and much more.