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A club is a place for building communities of like-minded people with shared interests and energy which I call ‘hustle’, says Vivek Narain, founder and CEO The Quorum, India’s first private standalone club. What, according to you, is a club? Club is such an overloaded word. To me, it all about building a community of like-minded people or people with shared interests. For instance, when you talk of a golf club, the common denominator is golf or at Delhi Gymkhana, it is squash and tennis. We are a lifestyle club, which uses culture as a catalyst to get people and their conversations to collide. We feel that there are a lot of interesting people out there, who don’t necessarily get to know each other. People mostly get stuck up in their silos of work, school, family, and neighbourhood. The idea at Quorum is to build communities of people with culture as a catalyst. And culture can take many forms- we have everything from conversations, discourse, musical shows, food curation, perfo...

They charge lakhs as fees from patrons but it is not just money that will get applicants in Namrata Kohli New Delhi The Members' Lounge At The Q Club In Gurgaon Many deals were nailed at the golf course of one of capital city’s elite gentleman’s club. These are spaces for wheeling and dealing, striking conversations, attending book reviews, dining and generally chilling out. “A club according to me is a third space, away from office and home where people work, play, dine and entertain, and hence it must come equipped with lifestyle and business amenities, food, fitness and entertainment”, says Vivek Narain, founder and CEO The Quorum, India’s first private standalone club. Says Narain- “We feel that there are a lot of interesting people out there, who don’t necessarily get to know each other. People mostly get stuck up in their silos of work, school, family, and neighbourhood. The idea at Quorum is to build communities of like-minded people with culture as a catalyst. And culture c...

Make a short Mumbai-Goa trip or travel for days as the ship takes you to multiple cities Namrata Kohli New Delhi A Cruise Ship Holiday Means Ambling In Luxury. (Stock Photo) Recently on June 5, India inaugurated its first international cruise vessel, MV Empress which was flagged off from Chennai to Sri Lanka. This means that Indians no longer need to go abroad to board a ship to get international cruise experience. The opening of the international circuit is expected to boost cruise tourism further. Cruise gives you an opportunity to explore several cities, countries, destinations for one voyage. The number of itineraries is so great that everyone can find something special for himself. Mumbai based 35-year-old investment banker Ahilya Ahuja who likes to take a  cruise  once every few years with her husband says , “Cruises are very convenient - no matter how many cities or countries you visit, you sleep in the same comfortable bed. And you don’t have to pack and unpack you...

The facility should be designed considering the needs of seniors and be secure for them Namrata Kohli New Delhi A Retirement Home Should Have Open Spaces For Its Residents. (Representative Photo) Did you know that India has been adding 5 to 6 million senior citizens to its population every year. Improved healthcare systems and precautionary measures have improved life expectancy from 41.4 years in 1960 to 62.5 years in 2000 and 68.8 years in 2018. Amidst all the talk of the demographic dividend of a young India, we are creating a “silver tsunami” of sorts. Every fifth Indian will be above the age of 60 by 2050. With India's fast-aging population, the demand for retirement homes is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. Real estate developers are responding to the diverse and evolving needs of individuals by creating living spaces that prioritize comfort, well-being, and an enhanced quality of life. These spaces incorporate a predictive support system that facilitat...