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NOSTALGIC SUMMERS Come summer and we are reminded of our childhood. The time spent at the grandparent’s, the lazy afternoons, biting into that juicy mango and cooling off at the poolside. Even the school days were spent anticipating the things we could possibly do on the impending summer. Fast-forward to the present, we are missing out on the little things we enjoyed the most growing up. So this summer, step out and make memories, throw a BBQ for your friends and family. Engross yourself with activities that rejuvenate your spirit and let it take over your body, mind and soul. You can take one of the walking tours in your city, explore your neighborhood or go on a hike and gain new experiences.

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If you are planning to hit the mall, upgrade your wardrobe in sync with the latest summer trends inculcating bright and bold colors. This summer’s fashion style is bringing back the 80’s with mom jeans tucked

into your ankle length boots, headbands, tracksuits and sheer lace shirts. Incorporate jumpsuits, fanny packs and puffy sleeved outfits for your daily wear. Define your figure with pencil skirts and waist belts. Summer 2018 is the time for plaid and polka dotted outfits as well as pairing your floral dresses with sneakers. The blistering heat can affect your skin and health. Don’t forget to slather on some sunscreen, stay hydrated and take care of yourself. Check out our new launches for the latest fashion and beauty must-haves this summer as well as for home goods, food and beverages and gadgets. Make the most of your time this summer so that by the end of it, you’ll have something to take pride in, something that would stay with you.

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SHOPPING P 38 SARTORIAL SECRETS FOR SS’18 Liva brings four trending looks in pastels for SS’18 P 40 AROUSE YOUR SENSES Rousing Designs is an experiential lighting company that enables personalized experiences inside your space with its smart lighting solutions P 42 LINGERIE FOR FULLER WOMEN Ultimo brings exclusive,

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NEW LAUNCHES

PEBBLES BY SMOOR Smoor brings Pebbles which are chocolate coated dried fruits which are fun to look at and eat too. The flavours include Salted Mango with Dark Chocolate, Cranberry in White Chocolate, Freeze-dried Strawberry in Dark Chocolate, Guava in Creamy Milk Chocolate and Apricot/Lime in Rich Dark Chocolate. Perfectly tempered couverture chocolate is used to enrobe the fruits making them blissfully melt-in-mouth.

Find: Shop online at smoorchocolates.com/ Price: `500

What’s BRAND New?

From scrumptious spreads to luxury designer wear… Check out this carefully curated pick of things that are new!

CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY BY AT JEWELS Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers, also known as AT Jewels has introduced beautiful contemporary jewellery with unique stories crafted by Indian artisans. Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers also designs fine fashion jewellery that appeals to the Indian and the International market. The pieces are a blend of universal heritage with modern designs. Find: Shop online at atjewels.in Price: On request

RED SIROCCO COFFEE Bayar’s Coffee, Bengaluru-based speciality roaster brings Red Sirocco. Red Sirocco is a premium range of gourmet coffee blend that offers a specialised coffee experience to coffee lovers. The exquisite range has been created from the finest Arabica speciality coffee beans sourced from Columbia, Ethiopia, Kenya and India. Find: More info at www.redsirocco.com Price: `1500

LIP ME LOTS BY KIKO MILANO KIKO Milano, the Italian Cosmetic Brand, brings ‘lip me lots’ a limited edition Valentine’s collection. Made with love and for love, the Valentine’s collection aims straight for the heart. The romantic, original & fun collection includes products you’ll fall desperately in love with. Lips take centre stage with the vivid packaging & heart shaped tips of the lipsticks. Find: More info at https://www.kikocosmetics.com/ Price: On request

THAI FURNITURE BY HANDMADE WORLD Handmade World has introduced a new range of collection of Thai furniture, specialized in woven furniture. Handmade World brings your home the luxury and stylish outdoor products of your dream that are skillfully weaved by the hands of the well selected artisans. Handmade World follows an idea of creating an ambience highlighted by an exciting decor objects for homes. Find: More info on www.handmadeworld.co.in Price: On request

VALENTINE SPECIAL COLLECTION BY WOODS LONDON WOODS London, the international premium footwear and accessory fashion brand presents Valentine Special collection. The collection is a combination of shoes and handbags - an idle gifting option for your sweetheart. Right from the color combination to design pattern and trendy style, the range is put together while balancing the current mode with classic finesse. Find: Shop online at woods.co.in/shoes.aspx Price: On request

SPRING – SUMMER COLLECTION BY EVOLUZIONE Evoluzione presents RGRK’s Spring – Summer collection 2018. This summer Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna present a collection that is an amalgamation between skilled silhouettes and fluid drapes. Hues reminiscent of summer, derived from the brand’s classic color palette have played a pivotal role in adding airiness and serenity to each ensemble. Find: Shop online at evoluzionestyle.com/ Price: `10,500 onwards

VALENTINE’S COLLECTION BY CARATLANE Express your love by indulging in some personal and endearing jewellery by CaratLane. Each piece of jewellery comes in a special package with messages that brings out the unique meaning. Ranging from “you captured my heart” to “you light up my world”, CaratLane has got them all. Find: Shop online at caratlane.com/ Price: `4823 onwards

NOTIFY COLLECTION FOR LADIES BY FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Frederique Constant brings the Horological Smartwatch Notify Collection for Ladies. The Horological Smartwatch was born after three years of extensive research and development. Frederique Constant is the first in the Swiss watch industry to introduce a Horological Smartwatch, an analog watch offering connected functionalities. Find: More info at www. frederiqueconstant.com Price: On request

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DUALITE & TRITONE BY SYSKA SYSKA launches ‘Dualite’ & ‘Tritone’ innovative LED Lights for India market. These newly launched LED Lights are unique and provide global innovations for homes and offices. SYSKA LED comes with international LED lightning solutions for home and offices. All the products are aesthetically designed which gives home or office a complete makeover with its fine lightning effect. Find: More info at syskaledlights.com/ Price: On request

SKINCARE PRODUCTS BY BIOTIQUE Start the New Year with an all inclusive organic skincare regime with Biotique’s eclectic range. These new launches encompass 100% natural ingredients providing a vibrant glow and lustre to your skin during the winter season. The products include Bio Honey Gel Face wash, Bio Dandelion Ageless Lightening Serum, Bio Saffron Youth Dew nourishing Day cream and Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night cream. Find: Shop online at biotique.com Price: `179 onwards

ELEMENOPI RESTAURANT Elemenopi is the latest global gastronomical venture in Gurugram’s swanky One Horizon Center. The menu takes you on a gourmet voyage across the countries less travelled. With its tagline ‘Belly Well-Traveled’, the experiential dining den aims to become the culinary adventure enthusiasts’ permanent purlieu! This restaurant is the brain child of Chef Dhruv Malik and Chef Bakul Sharma. Find: More info at www.elemenopi.in Meal for two costs: `1800

SUMMER COLLECTION BY ALBERTO TORRESI Alberto Torresi unveils its latest range of footwear for men to rejoice the summer vibes. Attuned with the trending designs, the collection features an array of sandals and slippers in sophisticated tones of tan, brown and black. The collection is crafted in finest leather with extra padded insole. Find: Shop online at albertotorresi.com Price: `1695 onwards

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HERBALIFE NUTRITION - STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR Herbalife Nutrition brings Strawberry flavour variant of Formula 1 Nutritional shake mix in India. This adds to choices offered by the existing line-up of flavours – Vanilla, Chocolate, Mango and Orange Cream. The product allows consumers to enjoy a healthy, balanced meal that’s prepared almost instantly. Find: More info at Herbalife.com Price: On request

PERSIANA BY VUMMIDI BANGARU JEWELLERS Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers brings an exclusive collection – Persiana. The stunning collection is inspired by the delicate designs from Persian art and architecture. It comes with the use of motifs and patterns to create resplendent designs with a symbolic geometry. Each piece uses high-quality diamonds, rare pearls and tanzanite stones set in rose gold. Find: More info at vummidi.com/ Price: On request

REVELRY COLLECTION BY TAILORMAN Tailorman brings Ready-to-Wear garments. The Revelry collection truly resonates with the Indian man and the fervor of the wedding season. It brings forward a curated selection of fine tailoring, international design sensibilities, and exclusive fabrics. Choose from products ranging from embroidered jackets and tailored tuxedos to velvet bandhgalas and jacquard waistcoats. Find: More info at tailorman.com Price: On request

DESSERT DELIGHTS BY CAFE COFFEE DAY Cafe Coffee Day brings a delectable new dessert menu ‘Dessert Delights’. Cafe Coffee Day is certainly celebrating all things sweet and indulgent by expanding its dessert menu. It has set out to become the all-time, favourite neighbourhood dessert station. It brings you dessert options for all occasions that will satiate any type of sweet cravings, from big to small. Find: More info at cafecoffeeday.com/ Price: `55 onwards

HAND CREAMS BY INNISFREE Innisfree brings a range of Jeju Life Perfumed Hand Cream. There are 10 variants of the Hand creams, each named after a different month of the year and with a different fragrance. The range of hand creams come with a moist formula that covers the entire hands, moisturizing them. Find: www.innisfree. com/in/en Price: `300

GAIA ORGANIC WHOLE BLACK CARDAMOM Gaia brings Organic Whole Black Cardamom. A uniquely exotic spice, often referred as the ‘Queen of Spices’, Gaia Organic Whole Black Cardamom is free from chemicals and pesticides. The spice helps prevent several health problems like bronchitis, fatigue and stress. The seeds of this aromatic spice also have anti-inflammatory properties. Find: Shop online at gaiagoodhealth.com Price: `225

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FOUNTAIN PEN & LEATHER BAG BY MAKOBA Makoba brings the contemporary design and crafted quality Waterman fountain pen and leather bag. With the new range of ST DuPont (Paris) Leather bags men can express their style statement and be the trendsetter at their workplace. The Waterman fountain pen comes with a nib of 18kt – gold which can give style and elegance to your words. The quadrangular shape gives the smooth grip to the writer. This pen can be customized with name or corporate logo and will be shipped in the premium brand gift box. Find: Shop online at makoba.com/ Price: On request

SPRING SUMMER 2018 COLLECTION BY CRIMZONWORLD Crimzonworld, the handcrafted shoe wear brand brings its Spring Summer 2018 collection. The range takes inspiration from season’s blossoming flowers, bursting gardens and lively hues. These moods have been translated into footwear that is tailor-made to add a spring to your step. The SS’18 collection includes holiday-friendly colours ranging from bright cobalt, tangy orange and eye-popping fuchsia. Find: Shop online at crimzonworld.com Price: On request

BIG BOY TOYZ-GOLD EDITION PERFUME BBT, a luxury car retailer unveils its perfume range called Big Boy Toyz-Gold Edition. This scintillating perfume is emblematic of raw power, dynamism and energy. Ignite the passion within, with the heart laced with spices and aromatic nuances atop fresh bergamot, cool cucumber and mint set against the background of powerful cedar, sweet tonka and musks. Find: More info at bigboytoyz.com Price: `1499

MY REAL SQUEEZE MASKS BY INNISFREE Innisfree brings a range of My Real Squeeze Masks. The mask packs deliver nutrition of the fresh ingredients to the skin in just 15 minutes. The ‘Easy Peel Design’ that has a handle at the top of a sheet makes it more convenient to apply and remove the sheet. Find: More info at innisfree.com/ in/en/ Price: `100

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INTERIOR DECOR BY STATEMENT PIECE Statement Piece is a unique interior hub which boasts of a complete array of products. Choose from furniture accessories, leather adornments, mirrors, wall arts, cushions, sculptures to artifacts in exclusive solid wood, stainless steel and rattan. They are designed to suit needs from all over the globe. Find: Statement Piece, Empire Apartments, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, Sultanpur, New Delhi, 110030 Price: On request

ESSENTIAL ROSE GOLD BALLPOINT PEN The Makoba store brings the Essential Rose Gold Ballpoint Pen. The classic and well balanced “Essential” pen is returning with a new look, for a resolutely masculine feel. The highly technical matte diamond cut textures is plated in deep black, with luxurious yet casual rose gold accents - giving the line an unequivocally modern impact. Find: Shop online at makoba.com Price: On request

HOLI COLLECTION BY EPISODE SILVERWARE Episode introduces ‘Holi Collection’ the latest range of sterling silver and silver plated collection. The collection includes bowls, platters, candle holders and decorative pieces. With a huge variety of genuine silver products being offered, the one thing assured is quality. Each of these pieces weaves magic with its sophisticated looks. This collection is unique, exclusive and deserves to be in the homes of true connoisseurs. Buckle up and take a look at Holi collection available at Episode. Find: More info at episodesilver.com/ Price: On request

ATMANTAN LUXURY WELLNESS RETREAT Atmantan is a luxury wellness destination in Mulshi, Near Pune and Mumbai. It is ideal for for rejuvenation, relaxation, Detox, fitness and makes a pampering spa holiday with its new launches in the spa menu. With integrated and customized wellness programs, Atmantan offers its guests the ultimate holistic wellness experience. Find: atmantan.com/

MEA LIPSTICKS COLLECTION BY KIKO MILANO KIKO Milano introduces MEA Lipsticks Collection. The brand has selected four of its most high-performance lipsticks in different shades and effects to provide various options to choose from and transform simple lips into irresistible lips. The easy and smooth-gliding application enables the lipsticks to melt onto the lips, leaving them soft and radiant.

Find: More info at kikocosmetics.com/en-in/ Price: `750 onwards

ROHAN BOPANNA’S MASTER COFFEE BLEND Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna launched his range of speciality coffees, Rohan Bopanna’s Master Blend. The new launches are in the association with The Flying Squirrel – Bengaluru based micro-roastery and café. Rohan Bopanna’s Master Blend is an all-Arabica medium-dark roasted variant, which has a few differently processed beans, all procured from Bopanna’s farm. Find: Shop online at www.flyingsquirrel.in Price: On request

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FENDI MEN’S LEATHER COLLECTION The FENDI Men’s new launches bring illustrations featuring everyday objects by Sue Tilley. The British guest artist was brought in to collaborate in the FENDI Men’s Spring/ Summer 2018 Collection. From boston bags to flat pouches, FENDI presents a wide range of leathergoods. The products have been peppered by Tilley’s artworks through different kind of workmanships. Find: Shop at FENDI, 143, Ground Floor, DLF Emporio Mall, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj II, New Delhi, 110070 Price: On request

THE WINDSOR EMPERADOR FOUNTAIN PEN William Penn brings The Windsor Emperador Rose Gold Trims Fountain Pen. It exhibits an ethos that is traditional and timeless. The marble-finish body is crowned with a meticulously crafted tassie. A transparent ink reservoir gives its classical profile a poetic pause, while metal appointments at both ends add grandeur and poise.

Find: Shop online at williampenn.net Price: `11,500 onwards

WATERMAN FOUNTAIN PEN BY MAKOBA Makoba brings the contemporary design and crafted quality Waterman fountain pen. The Nib of 18kt – gold can give style and elegance to your words. The quadrangular shape gives the smooth grip to the writer. With its 23KT – Gold plated clip gives the royalty to your style of writing. Find: Shop online at www.makoba.com/ Price: On request

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LUXURY BAGS BY ZWENDE Zwende brings a luxury range of exquisitely handcrafted bags and briefcases in genuine leather. True luxury is not in just in looks, but is reflected in every stitch and tuck of the finest quality leather. Zwende brings a collection representing undiluted individuality, functionality, and innovation. Each product is handcrafted and customizable. Find: Shop online at zwende.com/ Price: On request

EARRINGS BY MINAWALA Minawala brings exclusive earrings in revival style design crafted in 18 karat gold as a part of its bridal collection. The earrings are embellished with diamonds and rubies and create an aura of timeless elegance and refinement. The design breaks away from the traditional norms and is inspired by true modern renditions of age-old design form. Find: More info at minawala.com Price: On request

GALAXY A8+ BY SAMSUNG Samsung India brings Galaxy A8+, a stylish new smartphone with an attitude as a part of its new launches. Galaxy A8+ carries forward the legacy of Samsung’s A series smartphones with its stylish design and flagship features at never-seen-before prices. Galaxy A8+ is performance powerhouses with 6GB RAM, 64GB internal memory and expandable memory of up to 256 GB. Find: More info at www.samsung.com/in Price: `32,990

SEAFOOD DELIGHT AT RITZ CARLTON The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore has introduced a lavish spread of coastal delights in the dinner buffet on Fridays and Saturdays at The Market. Along with an unlimited flow of beer, this is a seafood lover’s delight. The buffet bounty includes a live counter which is a surprise and could range from a charcoal appam and prawn stew to delicious quesadillas. Find: 99, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025 Price: `2000 onwards

CLUTCHES BY THE OPEN TRUNK Add a touch of excitement and fun with colourful clutches from The Open Trunk. The new launches include a collection of clutches and side slings which sport a traditional look in a funky avataar. The intricate resham thread and zari work showcases the rich Indian heritage effortlessly. The silk exterior gives a sheen that can be easily carried for evening parties and grander occasions like weddings.

WRANGLER’S MOVE FREE DENIM Wrangler brings ‘Wrangler’s Move Free Denim’, the new addition to the brand’s Denim Performance range. These jeans and tees are crafted from high quality stretch fabric for maximum comfort and movement. Wrangler’s Stretch Plus apparel are also treated with anti-bacterial Silver Shield technology that keeps them fresh and odour-free longer. Find: More info at https://www.wrangler-ap. com/in Price: `1395 onwards

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CATWALK STAR EYEBROW POWDER BY BEYU BeYu brings the Catwalk star eyebrow powder. It is versatile with three shades that match almost all skin tones. It helps fill in the gaps between your eyebrows and it can also be used to define and shape your brows to any shape of your choice. Find: More info at https://www.beyu. de/en/ Price: `1800 onwards

REAL FIT LIPSTICK BY INNISFREE Innisfree brings its Real Fit Lipstick, with 10 exciting shades. Rich in color, Innisfreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Fit Lipstick lightly coats the lips with a single touch! A lightweight thin lip-fit formula fills curves of the lips with a touch as comfortable and light as cashmere. Natural camellia oil reduces the appearance of flakes on the lips and forms a protective moisture barrier. Find: More info at www. innisfree.com Price: `900

MILLETS BY PRISTINE ORGANICS Pristine Organics brings individual ranges of millets products. The options available are Little Millet, Foxtail Millet, Banyard Millet, Proso Millet and Kodo Millet. Millet is one of the ancient and oldest foods known to mankind. This super crop being reclaimed its importance in the current scenario of global warming and food security. Find: www.pristineorganics.com Price: `100 onwards

EXOTIC BLOOMS BY ONE ROZE One Roze is Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first luxury floral brand known for its high quality. It brings unique floral arrangements in Parisian hatboxes and luxury hampers with original artworks. The brand takes pride in carrying exotic blooms that are grown using advanced technologies across India, Holland, Kenya, and Ecuador. Find: Shop online at oneroze.com/ Price: On request

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AIR PURIFIERS BY KAFF KAFF, a premium kitchen and home appliances brand, brings a range of air purifiers. It is the perfect blend with latest technology and features to suit Indian conditions. Air purifiers have become round the year necessity, considering the alarming rise in air pollution, leading to harmful diseases. Find: More info at kaff.in Price: `4990 onwards

BRUNE FORMAL FOOTWEAR Brune introduces a splendid range of formal footwear for men. The assemblage features a wide variety of shoes ranging from lace ups, oxfords to double monk straps. Each pair from the collection is reminiscent of fine craftsmanship that exudes sophistication merged with confidence. Find: Shop online at voganow.com Price: `5999 onwards

WELLNESS PROGRAM BY SHANGRI-LA HOTEL Achieve your wellness resolutions with a simple and natural approach to healthy living this year. Shangri-La Hotel brings a first of its kind wellness consultation program. This has been done in collaboration with organic living experts from Weefa Mantra. It will teach guests how to naturally manage plaguing health conditions. Find: For more info, contact soul@weefamantra.com Price: `15,000

AFTERHOURS BY CLASSIC COFFEES Classic Coffees brings coffee blend – Afterhours. Calm as a still night, dark as the clear evening sky, is what best describes the Night Blend. Created after months of research, this single origin coffee with hints of spice and citrus flavours helps unwind while calming the mind and body. Find: More info at facebook.com/classiccoffees Price: `300 onwards

INDIAN ETHNIC WEAR COLLECTION BY NEERU’S Neeru’s is a treasure house of Fashion, for the latest and the best Indian Ethnic Wear collections. The new launches are rich in color, fine in textures, pure in fabric and enhance the femininity. The intricate designs speak volumes about the tremendous designing effort, flawless aesthetics and superb deft craftsmanship. Reaching out to a wide age group of men and women, the brand showcases exquisite bridal finery, formals, office outfits, daily cottons and much more. Neeru’s has carved a distinct niche for itself in the city amidst growing fashion market. Find: Shop online at neerus.com Price: On request

ALMOND MILK BY RAW PRESSERY Raw Pressery’s brings a range of cold-pressed almond milk. Unlike dairy, almond milk comes from farms that grow almonds and is 100% lactose free and vegan. The almonds are sourced directly from farms, cold-pressed without adding any preservatives, sugar, chemicals or colour. It’s available in three delicious flavours Cacao, Coffee and Turmeric. Find: Shop online at www.rawpressery.com Price: `100

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CUSHIONS BY EAST LIFESTYLES East Furniture by East Lifestyles brings out its latest collections in cushion covers. Trending this season are the Cotton satin fabric material and bright pop up colors. Following the trend of “wabi-sabi” customers are now looking for color and perfectly crafted designs in their furniture. They also want to compliment it with bold solid colors. Find: More info at east-india.co.in/ Price: On request

SAMSUNG WIND-FREE™ ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Samsung India brings the world’s first Wind-Free™ Room Air Conditioner & Systems Air Conditioner to India. The new air conditioners have integrated Samsung’s exclusive Wind-Free™ Cooling technology into its design. This provides customers with a cooler indoor climate and optimal energy efficiency without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. Find: samsung.com/in/ Price: On request

SPARTAN AND HUNTSMAN WOOD KNIFE BY VICTORINOX Victorinox brings the Spartan and Huntsman Wood Knife. The product has functionality packed between exquisitely crafted wooden scales. The scales are made of durable and elegant walnut while each piece is unique due to the natural grain. The knives are lightweight, pocket-sized toolboxes that are always at hand. Find: More info at victorinox.com Price: On request

SIDDARTHA TYTLER’S PRET’18 COLLECTION Siddartha Tytler’s Pret’18 collection “Fierce Reloaded” draw inspiration from the Japanese rockstar warriors. Keeping the core aesthetics and the vibe constant, Siddartha’s couture line makes way for an edgy, experimental and sportsluxe collection. Pret’18 is also the designer’s venture into Athleisure fashion. The collection is an amalgamation of the new world and the old world charm. Find: More info at perniaspopupshop.com/designers/ siddhartha-tytler Price: On request

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DINOSHAKE NUTRITIONAL CHILDREN’S DRINK MIX Herbalife Nutrition brings the Dinoshake Nutritional Children’s Drink Mix in strawberry flavor. Dinoshake Nutritional Children’s Drink Mix is packed with the building blocks of a balanced diet. Nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals help support children’s daily needs during the years of growth and development. Find: More info at Herbalife.com Price: On request

MON TRÉSOR BY FENDI FENDI presents Mon Trésor, the new mini bucket bag of the Roman Maison. It is a must-have item for the upcoming Spring Summer. Its small and cute size is ready to host the women’s essentials. The Mon Trésor is ideal as a cool evening bag but also doubles up perfectly for the day. Find: More info at fendi.com Price: On request

THE LIBRARIAN CHARCOAL BAMBOO CATEYE SUNGLASSES The Librarian charcoal bamboo cateye sunglasses will appeal to the geek in you. The cateye wooden sunglasses are definitely not for the faint-hearted. They are big, bold and oh so retro! Handcrafted from bamboo in the natural brown colour these sunglasses will keep you looking trendy and smart. The polarised lens reduces glare and protects the eyes Find: www.woodgeekstore.com Price: `2999

DECCAN GOLD ORGANIC COFFEE BY PRISTINE ORGANICS Pristine Organics brings Deccan Gold Organic Coffee. Pristine’s Deccan Gold Filter Coffee is carefully blended and roasted using the finest quality coffee beans. The beans of this slow processed, rare organic artisan coffee come all the way from the mountain peaks of Malnad and give out a distinct yet rich aroma. Find: Shop online at pristineorganics. com Price: `180

TRADITIONAL PICKLED MASALAS BY SOMEY’S KITCHEN Somey’s Kitchen brings traditional home-made pickled masalas. The masalas are a blend of taste, tang and aroma. The appetizing range of Prawn and Fish Pickled Masalas are the first of its kind and all set to satiate the Indian palate with its unique flavours. Inspired by the essence of Kerala, the range was made by Somey Samuel. Find: More info at someyskitchen.com/ Price: `240 onwards

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TRENDING NOW From popular fashion labels to the best selling makeup… Check out this carefully curated list of what’s currently trending.

1 DOG FOOD BY NESTLE PURINA PETCARE Nestle Purina PetCare brings Purina Supercoat with Smartblend, premium dog food range in India. The Supercoat range of complete and balanced food offers a wholesome combination of high-quality natural ingredients. The products are free from added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. There is an increasing awareness about pet nutrition, largely driven by digitization. Source: fnbnews

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Bengaluru-based, wireless charging company PowerSquare has launched an in-car wireless charging solution. It is also working on bringing a revamped version of its wireless charging mat for multiple devices and a wireless charging power bank. PowerSquare has had a Qi wireless charger in the market for some time now and it’s available online for around `5,000. Find: gadgets.ndtv

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MUSTARD SAUCE VARIANTS BY VEEBA Veeba, one of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading sauce, dip and dressing companies, has launched a range of mustard sauces. These are available in three variants - honey mustard dressing, American mustard and English mustard. The sauces work well as dips with fries and other small bites. They also make delicious dressing for salads and bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients used in the salad. Source: fnbnews Find: More info at veeba.in

4 PROCUS VR HEADSETS Since Oculus being taken over by Facebook in the year 2012, the virtual reality technology has been trending. In the Indian market Procus is becoming the best in virtual reality headset. A buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to get a Procus VR headset offers complete value for money. You can easily get a headset between the price ranges of `2300 to `2400 for the basic model. Source: digifloor

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5 SKECHERS STORE IN AMBIENCE MALL, GURUGRAM Skechers, an American performance and lifestyle footwear brand is growing rapidly. It has reached the 90th store mark within a short span of time. This store at Ambience mall on the first floor is company-oriented and company-owned. The design of the store is inspired from a warehouse theme. Source: brandlaunches Find: Ambience Mall, Udyog Vihar III, Sector 20, Gurugram, Delhi 122008

M&M’S IN INDIA Mars International India Pvt Ltd declared the brand launch of M&M’s in India and said the product launch will take place over 100 different nations. M&M’s will at first be accessible in chocolate and nut variations, and evaluated at `150 for every 100-gram packet and `80 for a 45-gram packet. Source: brandlaunches

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KHADI BY RAYMOND Raymond brings ‘Khadi by Raymond’ – a formal introduction of Khadi in its designs. Raymond tries to utilize its image an incentive to offer Khadi in a scope of texture mixes. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) had received its biggest ever arrange worth `2 crore from Raymond for the supply of meters of the garment. Find: More info at raymond.in

8 BENGAL PROMOTES BALUCHARI West Bengal government plans to promote the Baluchari silk. Dedicated ‘Baluchari’, the architect mark is being coached and outlined by Abhiskek Dutta. He guarantees to resuscitate the specialty of making Baluchari silk from areas of Bankura and Purulia. Other than saris, this upcoming brand in India will likewise dispatch shoes, sacks, wallets, belts and outfitting all utilizing silk. Source: brandlaunches.in

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9 THE RACERBACK TEE BY ATHLOS Athlos brings The Racerback Tee crafted from soft bamboo fabric. Featuring an armhole design that provides enough freedom while maintaining the right coverage, this tank inspires subtle confidence. Incredibly cosy and breathable, the bamboo fabric adds a cool touch to your workout wardrobe. Find: Shop online at goathlos.com

NATURAL JUICES BY BAIDYANATH

Baidyanath Ayurved, the 100-year-old producer of Ayurvedic products, has introduced a range of four natural juices - amla, aloe vera, karela and jamun and giloy. This is in a bid to keep up with the increasing shift towards natural, organic and Ayurvedic products. Source: fnbnews

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IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SQUEEZE & FRY VADA BATTER

iD Fresh has now simplified the process of vada making with the launch of squeeze and fry batter in a patented packaging design that shapes the snack. The product is slated to be launched in Bengaluru by the end of the month. The company stated that vada-making was no longer a mere art, but a science. Source: fnbnews

12 HONOR 7X LIMITED EDITION Huawei sub-brand Honorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget smartphone, Honor 7X, has received a new limited edition Red colour variant in India. The new colour variant was announced by the phone maker last month. 20,000 units of the phone are slated to ship across all markets in which it will be released. Source: gadgets.ndtv.com

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13 MONKEYBOX FOOD SUBSCRIPTION FOR KIDS MonkeyBox is a food subscription startup which aims at providing nutritious meal to school kids. For founders and long-time friends Sanjay Rao and Sandeep Kannambadi, the idea for MonkeyBox emerged from their own struggles to provide healthy and tasty food for their school-going kids. Today, MonkeyBox has 165 employees and three kitchens, where hotel-trained chefs prepare meals for students aged between one and 18. Source: qz.com Find: monkeybox.in

ROOH MOCHA AND ROOHAFZA BADAM MILK BY BARISTA RoohAfza and Barista Coffee Company bring two new hot beverages - Rooh Mocha and RoohAfza Badam Milk. The coffee fusion drink Rooh Mocha blends espresso made from 100 per cent Arabica beans and RoohAfza with milk. RoohAfza Badam Milk is a fusion of RoohAfza with milk and almonds. They will be available at 100 Barista outlets with a focus on RoohAfza affinity markets. Source: fnbnews

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TEAVANA RANGE BY STARBUCKS

Starbucks brings the Teavana range comprising 18 new tea offerings. These include Starbucks Teavana Hathikuli Tea and Starbucks Teavana Frozen Teas. Starbucks Teavana Hathikuli Tea has been sourced from the Hathikuli tea estate, an integrated organic farm located next to the Kaziranga National Park, the biological reserve in Assam. A full-leaf Assam black tea, it is the first organic tea at Starbucks in India. Source: fnbnews

16 FRUIT CHEWS BY EVEREADY Dry cell battery maker Eveready (EIIL) has entered the `9,000-crore-plus confectionery market with its brand Jollies. In the first phase, the product will be launched in the fruit chew segment. This segment is estimated to be worth about `400 crore and is growing at a rapid pace. Source: fnbnews

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17 EASYPILLOW BY EASYNECK Easyneck brings EasyPillow, a product that relaxes the muscles in the neck, shoulder and back for the over the duration of the sleep. That is seven to eight hours of relaxation to the strained and stiffened muscles. The pillow reduces stress/strain on neck and shoulder and supports side lying and supine lying. Source: easyneck.in

SAROVAR’S HOMETEL Sarovar Hotels has declared the brand launch of its latest value segment, Hometel, by signing with a hotel in Nairobi. The hotel, Tetezi Hometel in Nairobi, will mark Sarovar Hotel’s fourth tie-up in Kenya’s capital. This comes after a tie up with The Heron Portico, The Zehneria Portico and The Lazizi Premiere. Source: brandlaunches.in

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MEALS BY HAPPY RATIO

Happy Ratio is the most complete meal on earth. It is convenient and healthy at the same time. It fits into your lifestyle based on your needs. Trying to lose weight? Happy Ratio will keep you satiated before your impulsive binge takes over. Too busy to eat? Happy Ratio will fit into your pocket so that your body functions at its peak all day long. Source: happyratio.com

20 HEADPHONES BY 1MORE 1MORE is a premiere consumer electronics audio company headquartered in San Diego, California. The brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to deliver superior quality headphones at surprisingly affordable prices. This is disrupting an industry where price hiking and design shortcuts are the norm. 1MORE uses the latest patented designs and materials to enhance sound, comfort, and esthetic appeal. Source: india.1more

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21 TRUSTBIN COMPOST BIN BY TRUSTBASKET A major problem faced by communities throughout the country is the treatment, disposal, and recycling of solid wastes. To avoid disposal of food waste, TrustBasket brings the TrustBin a compost bin. The company also sells BOKASHI COMPOST MAKER which is used around the world to manage food-waste through an anaerobic fermentation system. Source: amazon.in Find: trustbasket.com

READY-TO-DRINK SHAKE BY ZAGO

Zago brings a healthy, delicious ready-to-drink shake which comes with the goodness of Australian oats, proteins and vitamins. Oats not only keep you fuller for longer but is also a great way to stay in shape. Choose between the flavours Mango, Almond and Chocolate. The drink is also gluten free and comes with no added preservatives. Source: Amazon Launchpad Find: zagolife.com

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OAKTER SMART TECHNOLOGY

Oakter is a company known for its unmatched expertise in manufacturing, electronics design, user experience and software development. It manufactures a diverse range of home automation products. The products can be connected to the Oakter smarthome hub and scheduled to remotely turn your devices ON and OFF. The brand is focused towards delivering the best quality products at the right price Source: nextbrandz Find: oakter.com

24 REDMI NOTE 5 AND REDMI NOTE 5 PRO Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro are all set to go on sale in India for the first time. The new Redmi Note models will be available via Flipkart and Mi.com. It will also be available via Mi Home stores across the country, likely in limited quantities. Fans will have to wait a few weeks for the handsets to go on sale. Source: gadgets.ndtv

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25 AYURVEDA WATER BY VEEN Veen, the premium Finnish water brand brings Ayurveda Water. The product is inspired by the 5,000-year-old Indian science of life, in a 330ml bottle. The brand combines plant, herbal, botanical and fruit extracts with natural spring water from the Himalayas. It is available in four blends - Amla and Tulsi, Saffron, Ginger and Honey and Blackcurrant, Apple and Mint. Source: fnbnews

HAPPY TUMMYS

Happy Tummys brings a range of healthy snacks. The Apple Cranberry snack bars come with a delightful burst of flavor and texture right from the first bite. A healthy balance of apples, oats, almonds and cranberries, lends it a sweet and tangy flavor that is surely loved by kids and adults alike. Find: happytummys.com

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QIDDO SPORTSWEAR FOR KIDS

Sports is fun for kids QiDDO believes the same should be the case with their sportswear. The designs and bright colors have been used in various fun design themes. Kids are sure to feel good and energetic when wearing their QiDDO sportswear. Every design is aimed at bringing out the happy mood in your kid. Find: qiddosports.com

ARABICA COFFEE BY TOTAL ORGANIACS Total Organiacs, an Organic Food and Lifestyle brand based out of Bangalore,India brings you Arabica Coffee, a trending beverage cultivated organically in the Coffee belt of Karnataka in Misty Coorg. Native to Ethiopia, Arabica Coffee is one of the most popular and trending variant among the other coffees. Being hand processed and farm roasted, it retains a great natural flavour and is famous for its mild and sweet taste.

Find: engrave.in

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smells delicious NaturesCraft brings crueltyfree and natural soaps and bath bombs. Anupama Shivacharya gives them a try 36

Established in the year 2016, Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Craft have expanded from selling hair oil to making natural soaps, bath salts and bath bombs in fun flavours like Fizzy Rose and Cool Blue. Faiz and his wife Dr Reshma Chouthai, an ayurvedic doctor by profession researched for over two years to create their own brand of unique skincare products free of chemicals.

The Clientele Natures Craft caters to both men and women with a wide range of bath and body products which are a combination of natural ingredients like premium oils, herbs, butters and essential oils.

The USP NaturesCraft products smell good enough to eat and are easy on the skin, cruelty-free and better for the environment. The products are handmade and hand packed with utmost care.

The Journey “We have received a wonderful response through word of mouth and testimonials from happy customers for our hair oil. This encouraged us to expand with new range of products like Handmade Natural Soaps, Glycerin Soaps, Handmade Body Lotion, Bath Bomb, Bath Salt, Lip Balm, Lip Scrub, Lotion Bars, Body Butters, etc. It’s been a wonderful journey and a dream come true,” share Faiz.

The Hot Sells Handmade natural soaps, Glycerin Soap, Body Lotion, Body Butters, Bath Bomb, Lip Scrub and Lotion Bars.

The Experience Handmade Natural Lavender Soap The lavender essential oil is known for its wonderful skin healing xxx

properties, improves complexion, treat wrinkles and acne. Since I have acne prone skin, I tried it out and it left my skin feeling soft and moisturised. The fragrance of lavender also helped soothe and calm after a long day. Handmade Natural Madder Root Madder Root is known to restore skin moisture, rejuvenate skin cells, boost skin tone and diminish wrinkles. The soap had tiny granules in it which made it an excellent scrub too. Handmade Natural Rose Soap Rose essential oil revitalizes the skin, improves skin texture and keeps it youthful. The lovely fragrance made for a pampering bath. HandmadeNatural Cream Soap ‘Malai’ or milk cream is hydrating and ideal for dry skin. It nourishes the

skin and keeps it moisturised. A friend with dry skin immediately noticed a difference after one usage. Handmade Charcoal Soap Activated charcoal soap is known to be highly beneficial in the treatment of acne, removal of toxins and also removal of skin impurities thus helping in the treatment of acne. Handmade Coffee Lip Scrub – Since I’m a lipstick junkie, this delicious coffee scrub came as a boon to me. One use and the product helped scrub dead skin away and left my lips soft and supple.

GOOD TO KNOW Where to Shop: facebook. com/NaturesCraft Price: `100 to `700

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Sartorial secrets

for SS’18

Liva brings four trending looks in pastels for SS’18. 38

Spring/Summer shows come around, a new pastel palette takes over and this year is no different. It is time to get acquainted with fashion trends that will make a mark in 2018.

Pop Graffiti Bright colours showcase the teen rebellious and creative attitude that breaks rules. Mix and mis-match that create gender fluid, ageless and borderless designs. It also talks about modern outlook which shouts of individual existence and personal style statements.

Hybrid Paradise The collection explores an imaginative hybrid nature of the future that creates feelings of euphoria and psychedelia. Liva seeks out and celebrates the more sensual side of the world with the Hybrid Paradise. Abstracted nature is reflected in newer form. Unusual foliage, strange exotic florals, bright hues and bold patterns form the inspiration of this collection.

Global Kaleidoscope In an era of borders, art will be borderless. Art and travel will create stronger ties and drive greater connectivity across the globe. The collection derives fresh perspectives of traditional cultures and materials, combining patterns and designs to tell new stories inspiring multicultural design ethos.

Nostalgic Future The pieces here are about remembering the past in order to imagine the future. This theme focuses on the importance of basics but with a more luxurious approach. In this trend, basics no longer mean ordinary. The past is powerful and it is time to explore innovation in forgotten ideas.

About LIVA Liva is a brand from Grasim Industries Ltd, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group, it stands for the high quality fabrics made from Birla Cellulose a global leader in Viscose Staple fibre. Unlike other fabrics, that are boxy or synthetic, Liva is a soft, fluid fabric which falls and drapes well. The new-age naturally sourced fibre made into fabric in pure or blended form, transforms not just the garment but also the person wearing it. It is comfortable, soft, 100% natural, and eco-friendly. xxx

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Arouse

Your Senses

Rousing Designs is an experiential lighting company that enables personalized experiences inside your space with its smart lighting solutions

The word rousing means inspiring, uplifting,which fits the brand’s underlying philosophy i.e. to understand and propagate relationships. The founder, Nav Krishna states, “There is something extremely powerful about taking care of the small things that make up a whole.”

Brand Beginnings RousingDesigns – founded by Prashant Menon and Nav Krishna started off as a product design studio that eventually transfigured to an experiential lighting IOT company. When asked about how Rousing Designs came to be - Nav Krishna answers, “I realized that the process of problem solving and being able to create, gave me the most satisfaction. A thought followed by action.” A chance encounter with a lighting art installation sparked the thought of interactivity and the value it could potentially create.

Clientele Rousing currently solves experiential lighting challenges in the hospitality industry through smart lighting. These challenges revolve around deployment, monitoring and control of dynamic lighting themes in a space.

The USP Since the lighting does not require structural changes, Rousing enables operational ease for the ground staff as there is a central control of all the lighting assets. There is no limitation on grouping of lights due to physical wiring and no more hassles of dimmers and their compatibility issues. Additionally, the lighting is capable of infinite number of themes at the touch of a button and the scheduling of lighting systems pushes for scene automation. There is also the ease of monitoring for the management with the generation of a lighting usage report that forms a component of HLP reports (Heating, Lighting, Power) and asset status, on a central dashboard. This information is extremely beneficial for predictive maintenance and provides space usage analytics derived from lighting utilization.

The Human side of Lighting Human beings respond to light as a stimulus. This response to varying warmth of the sunlight as the day progresses has evolved from our time on this planet. Early forms of artificial lighting like incandescent and CFLs haven’t accorded much interactivity or dynamism, but recent advancements in LED lighting technology have paved the way to explore several unique solutions in the lighting industry.Besides the general excitement among the users due to the dynamic control through a smartphone, studies have also shown growth in xxx

productivity of upto 20% of the workforce enabled with human centric lighting (HCL).

Future Trends The current trend allows control of lights over a network. In the future, a space will recognize the user whose digital footprint will create an ambience in accordance with their preference. Rousing also aims to be a strong player in the lighting intelligence area which will only continue to grow as the software layer of interaction continues to evolve. Recent scientific breakthroughs in Light Fidelity (LIFI) also serve as a guide about the evolution of the LED technology where lighting can serve as a data carrier and solve the problem of increasingly saturating data spectrums. Experiential lighting control has set a benchmark for technology as it has incorporated aesthetic and psychological components and can be used everywhere, from workplace to one’s home to perk up the environment. Rousing experiential lighting for workspaces and residences will be coming soon.

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Find: www.rousingdesigns.com Contact: talktous@rousingdesigns.com

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Lingerie for Fuller Women

Ultimo brings exclusive, comfortable and stylish lingerie for the fuller figure women

A decade after capturing Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lingerie market with amantĂŠ, MAS Brands India has introduced ULTIMO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a celebrated lingerie brand from UK, known for its comfort, quality, and style, specially aimed at the full figured women.

Brand Beginnings A British brand, Ultimo was founded in 1996 by Michelle Mone, OBE, who is a Scottish entrepreneur, global speaker, designer, innovator, and parliamentarian. With her then husband Michael, Mone founded MJM International Ltd in November 1996. After three years of research, design and development, the company patented the Ultimo bra. Ultimo was launched in India in December 2017, by MAS Brands India Pvt Ltd. With over 25 years of expertise in the lingerie and intimate wear segment, MAS is one of the leading manufacturers of premium intimate wear in the world. After establishing MAS brands as the market leader with amante, the company launched Ultimo, to expand its offering and to tap into the fuller figure segment. Gathering insights from the market research and consumer problems, the customised range has been built across four pillars of comfort categorized as - Smoothing, Support, Comfort, and Solution. The brand caters to sizes starting from 34C going up to 42DD, across all the lingerie needs with side slings, minimisers, special fabrics and elastic with cushion straps that have inbuilt cushioning in the hook and eye area. The features of the products include wider straps with a cushioning effect and supportive wings that provide comfort to minimize pinched skin, amongst many others.

Clientele Ultimo offers lingerie that is designed exclusively for the full figure woman, looking for lingerie solutions that provide comfort, style, and support. It is for the women to embrace their curves without any compromise, and feel confident.

The Journey Ultimo is a product of intense research and study of the South Asian lingerie market. With over a year of efforts into studying the market, and multiple customer fit sessions across leading cities and over 1000 women, the brand was able to perfect a product that was ideal for the Indian woman. The response has been extremely encouraging and the brand is getting faster dealer and consumer acceptance, thus chalking out growth faster than estimated.

The Hot Sells Each style in the range caters to unique problems that full figure women face, the most popular being the strapless and smooth t-shirt bra. The fashion styles and colors which are not available in the market from other brands are getting immediate acceptance from the segment and creating additional advantage for the brand. xxx

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Where to shop: www.ultimolingerie.in Price: `1095 onwards

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Artisanal... bean to cup Classic brings gourmet artisanal blends of coffee to the market. Anupama Shivacharya takes a sip

Bringing the exquisite flavours of coffee to the kitchen is an art that Classic has excelled for over 150 years now. Their artisanal coffees comprise the finest beans, hand-picked and manually processed at Classic’s heritage estates, before they are roasted, packed and dispatched to the neighbourhood delicatessen. With a heritage and expertise in growing coffee that spans five generations, the brand offers a wide range of coffees with a delightfully unique personality and taste profile. These 100% pure coffees come with zero additives, such as chicory – to provide you with an unblemished coffee experience. “The Classic brand of fine gourmet coffees is just over 7 years old. However, given that I am a 5th generation coffee agriculturist, coffee has been my family’s business and passion for over 150 years now,” mentions Tapaswini Purnesh, Director Marketing & Promotions, Classic Coffees.

Brand Beginnings When asked about how it all started, Tapaswini shares, “Our ancestral estate (Kalledevarapura estate) was owned and developed by my great, great grandfather in the late 19th century. It has since then been passed on to every generation, with further improvisations to cultivation and to the coffee market as a whole. From planting the first seeds on our land, being micro financers to farmers, to being the pioneers in export of specialty coffee from India, we are now amongst the first to enter the Indian gourmet coffee market.”

The Clientele

The Experience I got to try the Classic AFTERHOURS blend, a mellow cup of a bright and flavorful brew that combines notes of hints of spice and pleasant citrus to create a smooth body. It was a wonderful treat, post dinner and desserts, a luxury that I can definitely get used to.

The brand caters to all coffee lovers, people interested in coffee and people who are curious to try specialty coffees.

The USP The brand’s in-depth understanding of coffee and the conversion of coffee into great customer offerings is what makes it unique. “Our specialty is that, due to our speciality coffee/ cultivation norms, we provide consistency of flavor and product with every pack in the market,” Tapaswini explains.

The Journey Initially, the brand launched the Classic Pride and Classic Mountain, which started off as small batches of specialty coffees. The products were targeted mainly at coffee connoisseurs and those who understood coffee in-depth and appreciated its finer nuances. In 2016, the brand created a whole new premium range, which came with four blends – Blaze for morning, Matinee for afternoons, Sundowner for evenings and Afterhours for night as a wind-down blend.

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The top sells are Classic Mountain, Classic Pride and Classic Blaze, however, the Filter Coffee remains the bestseller.

Cost: `300 onwards

Where to shop: www.classiccoffees.in

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pa r a dise

The Smoke Co brings charcuterie style meats which are cured and smoked. Anupama Shivacharya steps in for a taste

A contemporary smoke house, The Smoke Co is an interesting amalgamation of the delicate age old European practices of curing and aging, and the Southern American techniques of smoking. With a worldwide movement in the culinary world of going back to the roots, slow cooking seems to be the next wave.

First Impressions We chose to dine at the place on a lazy Sunday afternoon and were greeted by the sight of high ceiling, rustic décor done up in brown and warm ambience as we entered. Located in the heart of Koramangala, it is the newest venture of Gautam Krishnankutty and Padmakumar Pillai.

Corn Muffin – Southern American cornmeal and egg savoury muffin served with honey and butter. The mildly sweet muffin teamed with the rich honey butter made it dish worth going back for. For desserts, we chose the Flan with Burnt Caramel – condensed milk, eggs and vanilla with orange brandy sauce and honey comb. The tangy citrus along with the burnt caramel made for a lovely balance of flavours. We also tried the Flourless Chocolate Cake – decadent dark chocolate cake with milk chocolate mousse and chocolate pop rock soil. Ideal for the sweet-toothed, the pop rock soil added a fun element to the classic.

What We Ate First up was the amuse bouche which came with creamy beetroot borani - an Iranian dip with the chef’s version of smoked beetroot, cumin, garlic and Greek yogurt, topped with sesame seeds and peanut. It was served with crispy chilli lavash cracker which added a wonderful textural contrast. We then proceeded to the Charcuterie Platter which came with thinly sliced Country Ham, Soppressata – Italian dry salami, Spicy Chorizo and Five Spiced Smoked Mackerel. We especially loved the Spicy Chorizo which came with a fruity note. Next up was the Smoked Bone Marrow – smoked and roasted bone marrow with sea salt and olive oil, served with onion marmalade, sour dough soldiers and cornichons. The rich, buttery marrow had us hooked from the first spoonful. We then indulged in the Mac and Cheese – baked macaroni with gruyere cheese. The highlight of the meal however, was the xxx

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GAIA...............................................................................12

ALBERTO TORRESI...........................................................11

HANDMADE WORLD.........................................................10

ATHLOS...........................................................................26 HAPPY RATIO...................................................................31 AT JEWELS.......................................................................08 HAPPY TUMMYS...............................................................34 ATMANTAN LUXURY WELLNESS RETREAT...........................14 HERBALIFE NUTRITION.....................................................11 BAIDYANATH...................................................................26

HONOR............................................................................27

BALUCHARI.....................................................................25 HUAWEI..........................................................................27 BAYAR’S COFFEE..............................................................08 ID FRESH.........................................................................27 BEYU..............................................................................17

INNISFREE.......................................................................12

BIG BOY TOYZ..................................................................13 KAFF...............................................................................17 BIOTIQUE........................................................................11 KIKO MILANO...................................................................08 BRUNE............................................................................18 LIVA...............................................................................38 CAFE COFFEE DAY............................................................12 M&M’S...........................................................................24 CARATLANE.....................................................................10 MAKOBA.........................................................................13 CLASSIC COFFEES...........................................................44 MINAWALA......................................................................16 CRIMZONWORLD.............................................................13 MONKEYBOX....................................................................28 EAST LIFESTYLES.............................................................19 NATURESCRAFT...............................................................36 EASYNECK.......................................................................30 NEERU’S..........................................................................18 ELEMENOPI RESTAURANT................................................11 NESTLE PURINA PETCARE.................................................22 EPISODE SILVERWARE.....................................................14

OAKTER...........................................................................33

EVEREADY.......................................................................29

ONE ROZE.......................................................................17

EVOLUZIONE....................................................................10 POWERSQUARE WIRELESS CHARGER...............................22 FENDI..............................................................................15 PRISTINE ORGANICS........................................................17 FREDERIQUE CONSTANT...................................................10 PROCUS.........................................................................23 xxx 50

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RAYMOND......................................................................25

VUMMIDI BANGARU JEWELLERS......................................12

REDMI............................................................................33

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RITZ CARLTON.................................................................16

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WRANGLER.....................................................................16

ROUSING DESIGNS.........................................................40

ZAGO.............................................................................32

SAMSUNG......................................................................16

ZWENDE.........................................................................15

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