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Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in New Delhi. Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in New Delhi ahead of the grand opening of the iconic iPhone maker's first official store in the nation's capital at Select Citywalk Mall. Mr. Cook has spent most of your time in Delhi by wandering the artistic alleyways of the Lodhi Arts District and the National Museum of Handicrafts. Impressed by the murals, the billionaire shared some images of creative wall art, writing: “The Lodhi art district in Delhi is an extraordinary public space. Congratulations to the St+art India Foundation and so many amazing artists for capturing Indian life so powerfully.” He also thanked one of the artists, Dattaraj Naik, for showing him how wall designs are made on the iPad.
In particular, the Lodhi Art District, located in South Delhi's Lodi colony, is India's premier art district. It has more than 65 impressive murals by Indian, Iranian, German and Japanese artists.
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Delhi's Lodhi Art District is an extraordinary public space. Congratulations to the St+art India Foundation and so many amazing artists for capturing Indian life so well. And thanks to Dattaraj Naik for showing me how you design your murals on iPad. pic.twitter.com/5JuzlHRvPC
Earlier in the day, he also visited the National Museum of Crafts and the Hastkala Academy and admired the woodcarvings. He said he "could have spent a whole day there."
''I could have spent the whole day at the National Museum of Crafts and the Hastkala Academy. From vibrant ancient textiles to incredibly intricate wood carvings, it showcased India's deeply and profoundly beautiful craft culture. Thank you Sarah Sham and Ruchika Sachdeva for showing me around! ", he wrote.
I could have spent the whole day at the National Museum of Crafts and the Hastkala Academy. From vibrant ancient textiles to incredibly intricate wood carvings, it showcased India's deeply and profoundly beautiful craft culture. Thank you Sarah Sham and Ruchika Sachdeva for showing me... pic.twitter.com/CzQy0dOi8y
The CEO also visited the Indian School of Design and Innovation and tweeted about how the institution is helping the next generation to unlock their full potential. "Thanks for sharing how you create such great designs using the iPad!" posted on Twitter.
The Indian School of Design and Innovation helps the next generation of creatives to unleash their full potential. Thanks for sharing how you create these amazing designs using the iPad! pic.twitter.com/3QSNIqzOQX
Mr Cook also met with badminton champions Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi, Chirag Shetty and Parupalli Kashyap and coach Pullela Gopichand, and told them how Apple Watch has helped them in their training modules.
Big meeting Coach Gopichand and badminton champions Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi, Chirag Shetty and Parupalli Kashyap, who have been instrumental in putting badminton on the map in India. We serve, we grind, and we talk about how Apple Watch helps you work out! 🏸⌚️ pic.twitter.com/C9dghWK6XO
Notably, the tech giant's second store in India, Apple Store Saket, will be open to the public from Thursday. Apple Saket will feature a unique design inspired by the many gates of Delhi. However, the Saket store is smaller than the Apple Store open on Jio World Drive in Bandra Kurla Complex.
An Apple Store aims to provide a superior customer experience by operating as a one-stop destination for the sale of products, services, and accessories. These stores are also architectural marvels and add up to an unparalleled customer experience.
It's Tim Cook's first trip to India in seven years, with his last taking place in 2016, when the tech giant was just beginning to expand its business in the country.
