Capital Buddha

Buddha Bar,the international lounge chain that’s said to be a favourite of Madonna and Johnny Depp,will be arriving in India this week. The outlet,in Saket’s Select City Walk mall,will be called B-Bar (so as not to upset religious sentiments). It will seat 330 people and one can expect the trademarks of Buddha Bar outlets in Monaco,Kiev,

Budapest,Beirut,Manila and Las Vegas — baroque interiors,Asian-inspired cuisine and huge spaces. And,of course,the latest music,since Buddha Bar is credited with introducing live DJ music to diners at restaurants.