Brands
Kora opens third Tamil Nadu store in Chennai’s Anna Nagar
CHENNAI: Kora by Nilesh Mitesh has given Chennai another reason to dress up. The bridge-to-luxury Indian men’s ethnic wear brand has opened its third store in Tamil Nadu at Anna Nagar, marking a confident step in its growing love affair with the city.
Located on 2nd Avenue, the new 4,200 square feet flagship is both a celebration and a thank you. After the strong response to its Nungambakkam store and steady patronage from across the state, Kora’s latest opening brings its signature craftsmanship closer to North Chennai’s style-conscious crowd.
The Anna Nagar store blends Tamil tradition with contemporary flair. Think refined veshti sets, silk kurtas made for Pongal mornings, pancha and kurta pairings for temple visits, and angavastram-inspired sherwanis that nod to heritage while staying firmly modern. Every piece is designed for today’s man who values culture but prefers clean lines and confident silhouettes.
For grooms, the store is a destination in itself. From luxurious silk sherwanis and designer veshti combinations to sharply tailored Indo western ensembles, Kora offers made-to-measure wedding wear backed by personalised styling consultations. The focus is simple. Honour tradition, look unforgettable.
The founders say the expansion is driven by genuine customer warmth. Chennai, they note, has embraced Kora not just for weddings, but for life’s quieter celebrations too. Opening in Anna Nagar is their way of returning that affection and making the brand more accessible across the city.
Founded in 2011 by designer duo Nilesh Chhadva and Mitesh Sumbad, Kora has grown from a boutique studio into a global name in luxury Indian menswear. Today, the brand operates 28 stores across India, the UK and the UAE, balancing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design at every step.
The Anna Nagar store features dedicated sections for festive wear, wedding collections, fusion styles and classic essentials, along with expert tailoring services. As always, attention to detail is the hero, from fabric selection to finishing touches.
To mark the opening, Kora is hosting launch week celebrations with collection previews, complimentary styling sessions and special offers. The store is open daily from 10.30 am to 9 pm, with appointments available for personalised consultations.
With this launch, Kora continues to do what it does best. Build a bridge between heritage and modern life, one impeccably tailored outfit at a time.
Brands
Uidai partners with Google to help users locate Aadhaar centres
Verified Aadhaar centres to appear on Maps with services and access info
MUMBAI: Finding an Aadhaar centre may soon be as easy as finding your favourite café. In a move aimed at making public services more accessible, the Unique Identification Authority of India has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps. The feature, expected to roll out in the coming months, will allow residents to locate verified centres quickly and confidently.
More than 60,000 Aadhaar centres, including state of the art Aadhaar Seva Kendras, will be mapped. When users search on Google Maps, they will be directed to authorised facilities rather than unverified listings, helping curb misinformation and confusion.
The listings will do more than drop a pin. Users will be able to see the nature of services offered at each centre, whether it is adult enrolment, child enrolment, or limited to address and mobile number updates. Details such as operating hours, parking availability and divyang friendly infrastructure will also be shown wherever applicable.
Uidai CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, said the collaboration is part of the authority’s continued effort to improve ease of living for Aadhaar holders by making authorised centres simpler and faster to navigate.
The partnership will deepen in its next phase, with Uidai using Google Business Profile to manage information and respond directly to public feedback. Looking ahead, the two organisations are also exploring the option of enabling appointment bookings through the Google Maps interface, potentially allowing residents to plan their visits with greater efficiency.
Google India country head, strategic partnerships Roli Agarwal, said integrating verified Aadhaar centres would help millions access trusted services with confidence, bringing essential government infrastructure closer to the people who need it most.
If all goes to plan, a routine Aadhaar update may soon begin not with a queue, but with a search bar.
