Life in Pandemic Times    

  Sujit Mehta 

We’ve all been craving to eat at our favourite restaurant but obviously, health and safety has been keeping us away. .
As eateries gear up to open, food and beverage consultant Sujit Mehta: @sujitmehta9, points out ways in which restaurants will look out for us – this is their ‘new normal’.

Neeraj Jhaveri 

The rules of the new normal may seem feel nightmarish initially but as renowned dentist Dr Neerav Jhaveri says, over a period of time, these will become second nature. Team Open Slate strongly agrees with his point of view. After all it is a matter of ‘mindset’ and ‘habit’.
Read on to know what the new normal is at this dentist’s clinic.

Priyanka Mehta  

Keeping in mind the government recommendations and parents’ need for reassurance when it comes to the safety of their child, Priyanka Mehta (@priyanka1592 ) , Director of Toy Blocks (@toyblocksofficial ) has implemented comprehensive measures to maintain hygiene and safety measures in her school premises. This is her new normal.

Niharika Kheria 

Niharika Kheria, owner of Moi-The Dessert Studio (@moidessertstudio ) strongly believes that ‘safe retailing’ has to be the mantra for the future – “We are looking at a time when people will be more curious about how and where the products they consume are made. Consumers will feel safe and connected with brands that have been transparent.” 
Swipe to read more about this young entrepreneur’s new normal.

Shilpa & Tanuj 

With a journey of 17 years with their employees and customers, for Shilpa @shilpa_pugaliaand Tanuj Pugalia @tanujpugalia of Gallops Group @bmwgallopsautohaus , it’s now a journey from ‘Car to Care’. 
Read on to know how the couple has worked together to shoulder responsibilities and prepare for a new normal at their workspace.

Bhavik Kumar 

You’ve probably never thought about the amount of touching involved at opticians (during vision checks and spectacle trials!) but RKumar definitely has. As Bhavik Kumar @bhavikkumar – partner at the city’s leading opticians – points out, his job is to ensure a good retail experience and stellar vision correction services while keeping clients and staff members safe!
We’re sharing a few of the several things that Bhavik has already put into practice at RKumar @rkopticians – its his new normal.

Sapna Patel

Sapna Patel, fashion enthusiast and founder of Story of India: @story.of.india , is confident that we’ll soon be looking at clothes designed to cover most of our body, like safety shields. And the Indian fashion industry will be in harmony with this new normal!
Team Open Slate can’t wait to try on clothes with statement sleeves and big pockets. Read for a peek into fashion’s new normal.

Amrita Mulchandani 

Before you start chopping off those overgrown fingernails while worrying over the pros and cons of a professional manicure, The Open Slate recommends you take a deep breath. And read to know what Amrita Mulchandani, MD – Blacck Spalon & Spa @official_blackkspalon , has to say about the new normal at her spalon.

Lajja Parikh 

The looming uncertainty on leisure travel has left the footloose Amdavadi wondering about the why-how-when-if of travel. Lajja Parikh: @lajjaparikh, managing partner at The Galaxy Travels: @thegalaxytravels , shares some pointers on what the future of travel may look like and some tips worth remembering.