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GLASS
DELHI
HOTEL
 The
recently opened Grand Hyatt in the suburbs pretty much out does
its flashy centre-of-the-city cousin-massive marble pillars, 10 acres
of landscaped gardens, futuristic furniture, concealed lighting and extra-tall
windows. It also has some interesting works of contemporary Indian artists,
sculptors and photographers. And sure enough there's a price to the opulence:
the 390 rooms-with-a-view start at Rs 6,525 per night, about 10 per cent
more than other Delhi hotels. "We are targeting the premium business
traveller," says Pablo E. Graf, general manager. The buffet at The
Grand Cafe offers western and Asian Cuisine and a variety of impressive
desserts. A meal for two averages Rs 1,500, plus taxes. Seven more restaurants
are in the pipeline, including one serving Japanese cuisine and a whiskey
bar that promises to stock more than 70 varieties of single malts. Call
(011) 612-1234.
BANGALORE
CLOTHES STORE
 Motifs,
a store for moms-to-be opened last week in Bangalore, stocking waist-30
upwards clothes for women. Most of their trousers are conveniently fitted
with adjustable waists and maternity clothes have especially designed
pouches which allow the stomach to grow. "I want to cater to all
the big people out there," says owner Anitha Mithra, who realised
the need for big clothes after she became pregnant. Prices: Between Rs
195 and Rs 3,000. Call (0) 98450-16424.
Chennai
Airline
International airlines Emirates has started flights to Chennai from Dubai
with Airbus A310-300 aircraft providing 18 seats in first class, 25 in
business and 131 in economy. "This is our third destination in India
and we plan to reach virtually every major airport in the country,"
says H.H.Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Emirates Group.
The airlines will operate its flights from Chennai to Dubai on Mondays,
Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, with return flights on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. For more details and information call (044)822-3700.
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