There is a distinct nip in the night air these days, clearly, autumn will be slowly melding into winter. It’s a pleasant time of the year a time of festivity and joy, cheer and sharing. There is no denying the fact that all this adds to a feeling of festivity. Which is, of course, all very good. But let me be the voice of reason for a while -- stop and think. Autumn is a season of harvest; hopes sown in spring and summer are harvested in autumn. We wish all our readers too had a joyous month gone by before we draw you into our offering for the last quarter of the year

We have always brought you ideas and trends and keeping this idea in mind, we have the personality on our cover this month is one such man who has transformed Microsoft. This man is none other than the CEO, Satya Nadella. Not only has this man proved his mettle as a superb performer but has come out tops as a wonderful human being. Clear in his thoughts as CEO of Microsoft, he defines his mission and that of his company as empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The transformation under Nadella’s leadership is remarkable. Microsoft’s share price has tripled, briefly catapulting it above a $1 trillion valuation for the first time and restoring it to the position of world’s richest publicly-listed company, above Amazon and Apple.

Moving on, we address one of India's most alarming issues, The Environment. We bring you The State of India's Environment 2019, in figures, an exclusive data-driven analysis of major developmental and environmental sectors published by the Centre for Science and Environment. But there was good news as well. Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee won the Economics Nobel 2019. Who won the Nobel prizes in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry? And for what? Find out in our Science pages.

150 years after his birth, Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals shine bright and he continues to inspire others. The world today recognizes him as a far more compelling social innovator than humanity ever realized. We take a peek into Gandhi’s life, his stories, some little known.

The Garnish section has something very special on offer. Wine Tourism. Indians have been taking keen interest on how wine is made, consumed and celebrated. Although relatively new, it is gaining popularity by competing with other beverages and other tourism themes. The enchanting experience of visiting vineyards will surely turn you into a wine lover. Read on for more in this section and check out the most loved Indian vineyards. And in the backend comes the usual host of opinions, travel features and much more.

As we come towards the fag end of the year, t gives me immense pleasure to announce that Radisson Blu MBD Hotel Noida has won Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2019 in three categories:

• Best Business Hotel in India • Best City Hotel in India • Best Design Hotel in India

And Made in India at Radisson Blu MBD Hotel Noida has won Excellence Award for:

• • Best Indian Cuisine in Asia • Best Hotel Restaurant in India

In addition to the above Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana has won the "Iconic Luxury Hotel" by Times Hospitality Icons 2019.

In the past two decades, Radisson BLU MBD Hotel Noida, has redefined luxury and has won multiple awards. Radisson BLU Hotel MBD Ludhiana is the second venture of the MBD Group is the first 5 star luxury hotel in the region. Aiming to tap into the remarkable increase in demand for quality accommodation in budget hotel segment the MBD Group has launched MBD Express that ensures impeccable standards to enjoy an active break, cultural offerings or discovering a new destination with family at minimum price.

The award is positioned as the pinnacle of achievement for luxury hotels worldwide. At MBD Group, it’s our continuous endeavour to create the most unforgettable stay for each of our guests and it's brilliant to know that our rooms as well as our restaurant has been recognised at such an international level. A perfect way to celebrate our 8th anniversary of this magazine.

Contributing to the world around us always feels special. Isn’t festivity always special when it’s shared? Try it this festive season and celebrate with a difference. Your festivities are bound to be more special! Have fun!