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Facebook says it is testing a version ofits leading social net-work tailored for get-

ting jobs done in workplaces instead of tuning into the lives of friends.

‘Facebook at Work’ smart-phone applications appear in Apple’s online app store and the Google Play shop for Android-powered mobile devices, but can only be accessed by a few companies collaborating with the social network.

“We have internally used Facebook at Work for many years now; it works pretty

effectively and efficiently for collaboration. We think we can bring this insight to other companies,” says Elisabeth Diana, Facebook spokesperson.

Facebook at Work has news feeds, chats, groups and other features, but sharing can only occur with people within particular company. Pagebackgrounds are a different colour from the well-known Facebook blue, so bosses will know at a glance when social networking is work-oriented. Also, respective firms control any data shared by their employees. — AFP

While perennial favourite London (England) tops a

new list of trending destina-tions in 2015, Mumbai made it to the fourth position follow-ing Santiago (Chile) and Paris (France). In fact, India is the only country from all of Asia to have made it to the list.

The list is based on the findings of 800 consultants at American Express Travel, who chimed in for a report on the travel habits of North American consumers.

While the top 10 list is filled with many of the usual suspects — London, Paris and New York — less predictable cities such as Santiago, Buenos Aires and Mumbai also got featured.

Resort destinations like Providenciales in Turks and Caicos Islands, and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico are among the surprise entries.

The ranking is based on destinations that saw the greatest year-over-year growth in bookings at American Express Travel.

Also, more and more travellers are looking for customised experiences that may include more hands-on experiences such as wine tours and cooking classes.

The interest in river cruises as compared to ocean cruises is also experiencing a significant spike for travel in 2015.

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FURNITURE PARADISEA leading online furniture andhome marketplace launches itsfirst showcase studio in town

In a city like Mumbai, where space comes at a premium, furniture isn’tjust about beautifying homes, but also making the most of living spaces.

Most urban dwellers are familiar with pepperfry.com, one of India’s largest furni-ture and home online market-places.

Now, Pepperfry has intro-duced its first concept store,called Studio Pepperfry, in Mumbai. Located in Kanjurmarg (W), the swanky 2,500 sq ft studio will show-case from the online brand’s select product range of over 11,000 furniture designs. The studio’s design consultants will also give free in-store design consultancy to help your home reflect the latest trends in contemporary home design. While the studio is purely an experience centre,you can buy the furniture

online with the help of the designers.

Ashish Shah, founder and COO, Pepperfry, says, “Our Studio in Mumbai represents the best and latest from our range of thousands offurniture designs that are available on our online marketplace. Here, they will be able to get a better understanding of the quality of products and services that we offer. We will be opening 20 more Pepperfry Studios across the country and want our customers to enjoy the experience of designing their homes. This will take them one step closer to choosing the right furniture to build their dream homes.”

The unique concept from Pepperfry.com aims to demystify the furniture-buying process and make it a delightful experience.

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Studio Pepperfry is located at G1A, Ackruti Corporate

Park, LBS Marg, Kanjurmarg (W), and can be visited on all days from 11 am to 7 pm. You can also check out www.pepperfry.com.

iThe Clarke Sofa Set spells class with clean lines and understated elegance; The Salvador Dining Cum Bar Set in acacia wood is sturdy yet minimalist, perfect for hosting friends or family (right).

The San Jose Study and Laptop Table in natural mango wood finish

(Above) The Barquisimeto Dining Table Set in provincial teak finish represents contemporary style.

The Porus Set Of Tables with an olive green finish adds a touch of class with its versatility and grandeur; The Managua Sideboard in natural sheesham finish has a sophisticated design and a muted finish (left).

From modern to Colonial, these chairs in signaturePepperfry wood fin-ishes can adorn any corner of the room; The Pepperfry Studio at Kanjurmarg West (left).

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Facebook for workplace?Mumbai beats New York, Sydney inthe top trending destinations list

MumbaiLondon ; (top) Santiago

TOP 10 DESTINATIONS FOR 2015 1. London, England2. Santiago, Chile3. Paris, France4. Mumbai, India5. Buenos Aires, Argentina6. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos7. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico8. Sydney, Australia9. New York, New York10. San Francisco, California

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