Our November issue is an Anniversary Issue which contains MARKET WATCH: CW INTERIORS takes you through the new innovative designer products available in the market. LEAD ESSAY: Architect Christopher Benninger narrates his journey to India now his home. INSPIRED PRODUCTS: International designers take cues from Indian culture to make some spectacular products. Sit back and relax, as we bring to you some of them & Georgia-based Sabiha Mujtaba dances to Indian tunes with her designs – Bharatanatyam Dancer chair and Naga chair. INDIA ABROAD: Architect Sanjay Puri turns the tables with his fantastic work in Dubai, Spain and Mauritius. Architect CN Raghvendran shares his and his companys experience of working in the international market for decades. Sonali Rastogi of Morphogenesis showcases her project – Hotel Soaltee Crowne in Khatmandu, Nepal that plays with tradition in a modern mould. INSPIRED HOME: American popstar Chers breathtaking home in Los Angeles is designed with traditional Indian décor elements. INSPIRED MIND: London-based design firm Doshi Levien showcase their strong Indian influences. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with CW INTERIORS, Architect Rafael Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects unveils his design for their first project in India for Godrej and shares his thoughts on working in the country & Diego Gronda of the Rockwell Group Europe shares his experience of designing the Harbour Bar and Wasabi by Morimoto at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai. INSPIRING DESIGNERS: Lalit Hira shares his experience of catering to the international furniture industry & Delhi-based designer Gunjan Guptas Indian touch to objects have created waves in the international market. INSPIRED ART: Artist Olivia Frasers strong analogy with India is evident from her paintings which reflect the country’s intricate details. FEATURE ONE: The spotlight is on foreign brands trying to make their presence felt in the country of vast opportunity – India.