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House Of Tales – Kalaghodas first contemporary event gallery
MUMBAI: The crescent-shaped Kala Ghoda, a tourist attraction has always been synonymous with Mumbai’s art scene. The area which is known to comprise museums, art galleries, educational institutions, boutiques and restaurants is now home to House of Tales, a cross disciplinary event gallery. The gallery promises to be the ultimate hub where your event meets success. It’s the best place for freedom of expression, be it art, comedy, design or oratory.
House of Tales flexibly caters to events of diverse nature, from art viewings and lifestyle exhibitions to corporate conclaves, talks, and banquets. Launched in the first week of October, 2013, House of Tales has already been the chosen venue for Singapore’s Consul General, Lin Chung Yin with Payal Nayar and Shalaka Ranadive of Dragon Fly Productions launched their book – A Monsoon Feast at the gallery. House of Tales also served as a platform for the online home décor brand, The Home Label, to host a pop up store for their patrons to showcase Diwali collection hand-picked by Sussanne Roshan.
Introduced by young entrepreneur, Neha Sheth, the idea was to enable each one to create their own stories with assistance from professionals. With a strong background of event management and public relations, Neha is now looking forward to making House Of Tales a success. At House of Tales the team assists its patrons and shares the responsibility at every step. From assisting on creative input, catering, conceptualizing, research, photography, event set-up, management, logistics, production to final execution, it provides all services under one roof.
Talking about the gallery, Neha Sheth, Director, says, “At House Of Tales, we aim to promote events that engage, provoke, and inspire. It is versatile in nature and yours to design with any occasion you may want to celebrate and host at the venue, public or private. The House Of Tales will be a place where people of all ages can come together and connect through its diversity of events, where imaginations will be stirred and creativity encouraged at its best.”
Fusing to Kala Ghoda’s artistic charm and yet looking chic and modern, Flamingo Interiors has given the gallery a contemporary, woody and a rusty touch. The interiors mirror the ideology of the gallery and also have a fine balance between elegance and edge. The entrance of the gallery looks beautiful with the razor sharp pillars clad with Turkish Marmara marble, which seamlessly blend with the Italian Venatino marble and the light grey flamed granite. Like an unexpected tale, Wene has given an unexpected twist to modern furniture.
The space can be adorned to suit your individual preferences and accommodate any and all of your needs. The versatility of the space is sure to transform your vision into a reality creating a new tale emerged from your idea.
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Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
