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“Raindrops keep falling on my head…” the catchy 1969 song sung by B.J Thomas goes perfectly well with the weather nowadays. For a few minutes, the sun peeps through the clouds and shines down on us, but before we know it, it goes back and hides behind the slight drizzle or severe cloudbursts. While some absolutely detest the monsoons, others quite enjoy the pleasant weather paired with the rainfall.
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If you want to make the monsoon months more pleasurable we have a few ideas for you: why not host a monsoon party? Give a shout out to all your friends and plan a mind-blowing house party! Have gala time chatting, chomping down on some delicious food, drinking and dancing in the rain – make this monsoon a memorable one. Next up we just have two words for you – hot chocolate! Get into your comfy sweatpants and curl up under the covers with a good book and some delicious hot chocolate. If you’re more inclined
towards the sweet and savoury tastes of India, replace the hot chocolate with some piquant pakoras, samosas and garam jalebis – yum! You can also grab a piping cup of your favourite tea or coffee and just sit by the window or balcony and watch the downpour outside. The monsoons are considered to be off season for tourists. So, no matter which place you visit, you are sure to find it empty without noisy crowded vacationers crawling all over the place! So, use this time for a quick getaway to give yourself a much-needed break and come back all fresh and rejuvenated. Another thing to do this wet season is harvest rainwater. Water has now become a scarce resource and using collected rainwater to carry out activities like washing cars, watering plants and more can help in saving more fresh water – do your part to help our community and planet earth. Until next month…
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NEW LAUNCHES
THE MYTHOLOGY COLLECTION FROM THE OPEN TRUNK Fashion house The Open Trunk has selected hand crafted, trendy yet very traditional pieces under their mythology collection. Select from the range of earrings, bracelets, rings and neck piece and proudly show off your rich heritage. The designs and colours blend effortlessly with your attire, perfect for any occasion.
Find: Available at The Open Trunk, Koramangala Price: On request
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NEW FLAVOURS FROM DAIRY DAY Enjoy summer with Dairy Day’s new flavours: Crust, Paan Twist and Ice Cream Sandwich under its Lick, Chew, Bite (LCB) series. Crust is a premium extruded product coated with real chocolate. No surprises for guessing what the Paan Twist tastes like while Bite features vanilla or chocolate ice creams, sandwiched between choco biscuits. Find: Available across more than 30000 retailers Price: `25 onwards
From scrumptious spreads to luxury designer wear… Check out this carefully curated products that are new!
BODY SHOP’S 100% VEGAN LIP JUICERS Body Shop presents its latest line of vegan juicers designed to keep your pouts lusciously soft and colourful. From fruity acai and blueberry to juicy kiwi and kale, these five moisture-boosting balms are flavoured with irresistible, superfood smoothie-inspired combinations that will leave you licking your lips. Find: Available at Body Shop stores, major retailers and online on www.bodyshop.in Price: `645
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MOTOROLA LAUNCHES MOTO G6 AND MOTO G6 PLAY After their global launch in April the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play are now available in India. Both the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play feature 18:9 displays, using IPS panels. The camera app has the latest Google Lens integration which has landmark recognition and smart text selection. Other features include slo-mo video recording, dual rear camera setup etc. Find: Available exclusively on Amazon and Flipkart Price: `11,999 onwards
INFICOOL APPAREL FROM WRANGLER Summer is here and here’s the perfect pair of jeans to beat the heat! Wrangler, the original denim brand recently launched its new InfiCool range. This collection is developed in collaboration with RElan and is powered with Kooltex technology that keeps the wearer cool, dry and comfortable at all times. Find: All Wrangler stores in India and department stores. Price: The collection starts at `2995 for jeans and `1295 for top wear.
IFTAR SPECIAL OFFER AT KHANDANI RAJDHANI Want to make your iftar more memorable? How does being welcomed with kesar thandai, khajoor and fruits sound? All this and more at Khandani Rajdhani’s Iftar celebration where you can relish the traditional thali at an astonishingly low price. Unlimited food and unlimited happiness await you. Find: Available at Khandani Rajdhani till 15th June Price: `299 (including taxes)
EYE BROW DEFINER FROM BEYU An eyebrow pencil with brush that is perfect for optimal color distribution and styling. With an easy to use and precise application the long-lasting soft texture gives you the perfect impact. Draw along the eyebrows with the definer, then shape them using the brush at the end of the pencil. Find: Available at Lifestyle, Health & Glow, Central, New U and top beauty stores Price: `900
ONEPLUS LAUNCHES ONEPLUS 6 With an all-glass design, a 6.28-inch Full Optic AMOLED 19:9 display – OnePlus’ largest-ever screen – the OnePlus 6 offers an immersive viewing experience, while keeping a similar form factor to that of the OnePlus 5T. Combining new technology from Qualcomm® with OnePlus’ engineering, this is sophistication and speed guaranteed. Find: Available across all major retailers Price: `34,999 and 39,999
VIVID FANCY BY PRAKSHI FINE JEWELLERY Vivid Fancy by Prakshi Fine Jewellery optimizes the vivacious personality of the soothing sun’s rays. Artistically designed to complement the rich honeyed hues of yellow diamonds, this collection of rings, pendants, necklaces and earrings is designed to dazzle and stun as it pays homage to the sun. Find: Available at Prakshi Fine Jewellery, 56A, First Floor Meherchand Market, Lodi Road, New Delhi Price: On request
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SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE CONRAD The Conrad Sunday Brunch is literally the world on your platter: a whole host of dishes made from the finest ingredients sourced from famed markets locally and across the globe. Savour dishes like Alaskan Crab from Aleutian Islands, Fresh Lobster, Scampi, Oyster from the coast of Mangalore and Kanyakumari, Salmon from Norway, Lamb chops from New Zealand and more along with attractive cocktails and mocktails. Find: Available at The Conrad Bangalore Price: `2400 per person (non-alcoholic) `3200 per person inclusive of alcohol.
FRESH CLEANSING GEL FROM MALU WILZ Ideal for women between between 16 to 25 years, this thorough but mild face cleanser is the first step to getting healthy, glowing and flawless skin. While its exotic lotus flower extract moisturises and soothes irritated skin, the refreshing green tea extract protects against the harmful environment. Find: Available at Malu Wilz exclusive stores Price: `699
ZEDAIR PRO FROM I-LIFE Combining product adaptability with innovative engineering, ZED AIR PRO from the US-based I-Life is a high-performance design laptop. Latest Intel® Quad Core processor offers improved graphics and gaming performance plus impressive power efficiency. With its thin, lightweight design it is is easy to pack and carry. Find: Available exclusively on www.flipkart.com Price: `10999
URBANE CHIC COLLECTION FROM BAGGIT The bags and clutches from Baggit’s Urbane Chic Collection highlight the global trend of bringing cultural diversity to the fore. Traditional patterns drawn from carpets, tapestries and global textiles are fused together and reinvented with a graphics perspective. These vibrant and decorative patterns are perfect to make a bold statement. Find: Available at all Baggit exclusive outlets Price: `1000 onwards
MANGO MENU @ CAFE FELIX Savour mango inspired drinks like a Sparkling Wine and Mango Passion Sorbet, Good Ol’ Mango Milkshake and Mango Muskmelon Coconut Smoothie to indulge. Feast on Pan Seared Salmon, Citrus Mango and Roseapple Salad, Tandoori Blackened Chicken Wrap with Grilled Peppers, Corn and Mango Miso Slaw, Fresh Mango Tart with raspberry mousse and more. Find: Cafe Felix, 5th Level, 1 MG, Bangalore - 560001 Price: `225 onwards
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THE BODY SHOP FACIAL JAPANESE MATCHA TEA POLLUTION CLEARING MASK The 100% vegan formula removes pollution, deeply purifies and helps protect against pollution adhesion. It is enriched with matcha green tea from Kakegawa, Japan and dandelion extract to help remove pollutants and impurities. Its natural exfoliating loofah particles in a creamy formula work to reveal younger-looking radiant skin. Find: Available at Body Shop stores, major retailers and online on www.bodyshop.in Price: `1895
MEDALL HEALTHCARE PRESENTS SASH Want to know your health score in minutes? Try SASH, from Medall Healthcare,one of India’s largest chains of integrated medical diagnostic service providers SASH – ‘Stay Aware. Stay Healthy’ is a complete preventive health screening package, a seamless integration of technology and healthcare, performing 57 important tests under 20 minutes. The findings can be emailed and whatsapped to you. Find: Available at Medall centres across eight states in India Price: `640
ENAMEL INLAY BY ARGENTOR SILVER This unique collection marries the elegance of silver with brightness of enamel in striking colours. Consisting of inventive nut bowls, candle holders and platters the collection incorporates floral and quirky motifs inspired by style, craft and works of excellence, boasting of elegant patterns and significant designs that give a creative edge to your home. Find: Available on http://www.argentorsilver.com and the Delhi store Price: `25,000 onwards
IFTAR SPECIAL DINNER AT FEAST, SHERATON GRAND Indulge in a lavish Iftar as FEAST with a range of traditional and delicious festival delicacies. On menu find dishes like Haleem, Mutton Biryani, Semiya, Nally Nihari as well as beverages & desserts like Roohafza, Rose Milk & Phirni. Find: Available at Sheraton Grand Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bangalore Price: `1700 (excluding taxes)
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NYASSA OCEANA FOAMING FACE SCRUB The Oceana Foaming Face Scrub by Nyassa comes with Apricot extracts that give you a soft, fresh and radiant skin. A light texture makes it perfect for oily and dry skin alike. This wonderfully-scented scrub exfoliates polishes and moisturises your skin effortlessly, leaving you with glowing skin. Find: Available nyassabathandbody.com & Nykaa App Price: `900
LACOSTE, HUGO BOSS AND DANIEL WELLINGTON ON MYNTRA Myntra recently announced its association with premium watch brands like Lacoste, Coach and Hugo Boss. Other brands include Daniel Wellington, one of the fastest growing brands globally, the modern American luxury brand Coach, Fossil, Michael Kors, Casio and Titan. Find: Available exclusively on www.myntra.com Price: `10600 onwards
SUPERKICKS INTRODUCES YLATI Superkicks is upping the fashion quotient by introducing YLATI - the kicks which is a bold amalgamation of classic Italian leather with the creative world of sneakers. The inspiration of the brand’s design, style and texture lie in the art, architecture and landscapes of Italy. Find: Available at Superkicks, Ground Floor, Plot No 320, 12th road, Yashwant Smruti, Road, Off Linking Road, Near Madhu Park, Khar (W), Mumbai – 400052 Price: `13,000 - `25,000
TOO YUMM BY GUILTFREE INDUSTRIES Too Yumm is the perfect guiltfree binge snack that you have been looking for. Baked not fried, these multigrain chips contain the power of 7 grains Wheat, Rice, Corn, Gram, Oats, Soya and Ragi and are available in mouthwatering flavours like Dahi Papdi Chaat, Grilled Corn, Hot & Sour, Tangy Tomato Find: Available at a retailer close to you! Price: `10 and `20
CHERRY BLOSSOM EAU FRAÎCHE SHOWER GEL FROM L’OCCITANE The L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Eau Fraîche Shower Gel is a gently cleansing, foaming shower gel, blended with floral water and Luberon cherry extracts that envelops the skin in a tender floral scent, interlaced with delicate green notes. Infused with a delicate cherry blossom scent, it’s perfect to revive you. Find: Available at L’Occitane exclusive stores and on www. in.loccitane.com Price: `1510
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THE NEW VINTAGE RALLY HEALEY CHRONOGRAPH FROM FREDERIQUE CONSTANT The ideal watch for the classic car lovers, it pays tribute to the iconic British automobiles of the 1960s. Traditional yet sporty is has a 42mm diameter stainless steel or rose gold plated case, a convex sapphire crystal over the dial that is scratch resistant and is the ideal partner for the outdoors. Find: Available on leading e-tailers and on www.frederiqueconstant.com Price: `2, 03,603 approx
LATEST COLLECTION FROM METRO SHOES Whether its a formal business meeting or a workout session at the gym your feet need sufficient protection that will match your style and outfit. Metro Shoes offers an exclusive range of shoes perfectly crafted to give your attire the charming appeal and your feet the much-needed comfort. Find: Available at Metro Shoes outlets all over India Price: INR 990 onwards
LEBANESE FOOD FESTIVAL AT SHANGRI LA Award-winning expat Lebanese chef Ahmed Ammouri presents a sumptuous buffet of time-honoured delicacies featuring his native flavours. The special menu features signatures including Mutabbal, Tabbouleh, Bazella, Hummus, Shawarma, Mulukhiyah Chicken, Lebanese lamb chops, Moussaka, Fattoush, Batate Harra and speciality desserts Basboosa and Baklava along with refreshing Lebanese tea. Find: Cafe at Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru Price: `1250 - `1600 - `1990
LAKMÉ SUN EXPERT ULTRA MATTE LOTION Lakmé Sun Expert Ultra Matte Lotion is a light, non- sticky lotion perfect to get matte, non- oily skin. It is suitable for all skin types and is enriched with SPF 50 and PA+++ which help block up to 97% harmful UVB and UVA rays respectively. The lotion also helps in fighting against sun damaging effects such as dark spots, premature ageing and skin darkening. Find: Available at all major retailers Price: `450
SMARTPHONES UNDER RS.5000 @ SHOPCLUES ‘MOBILE BAZAAR’ ShopClues, India’s first and largest managed online marketplace is offering some of the coolest smartphones priced below Rs.5000/- with surety for its customers who are looking at a pocket friendly device with up-to-the-minute features. Choose from a range of stylish budget range smartphones from Karbonn, Intex and Swipe. Find: Available on www.shopclues.com Price: Below `5000
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2018 COLLECTION FROM THE DECOR KART The Decor Kart introduces its new collection of exquisite home decor accents. Inspired by the effortlessly beautiful European and oriental decor styles, this collection will rejuvenate your decor space. From decorative jars and urns to decor accents, tableware products and accent chest, they have all your decor needs covered. Price: `300 onwards Find: Available online on www.thedecorkart.com
BIG BAWA BREAKFAST AT SODABOTTLEOPENERWALA Enjoy a typical Irani breakfast in a modern avatar with dishes like Bun Maska, Navsari style French Toast and Poro, the Classic Akuri with Maska Pav, Rasta Sandwich, Boiled Egg Sandwich and Chicken Bhuna Sandwich and specials like Kheema Pav, and Ghotala Pav. Where: SodaBottleOpenerWala everyday 8.30 am onwards Price: Meal for two `800
POND’S LIGHT MOISTURIZER The Pond’s Light Moisturizer has a light texture and is non-oily making it very comfortable to wear. Enriched with Vitamin E, the lightweight cream gets absorbed in the skin instantly and leaves a fresh-looking glow. It’s designed to suit all skin types and meet all skin hydrating needs. Find: Available at all major retailers Price: The 25ml pack is priced at `35, 75ml pack is priced at `115 and 150 ml pack is priced at `199
GALAXY J4 FROM SAMSUNG Samsung introduces the Galaxy J4 with a unique Advanced Memory Management, a ‘Make for India’ feature which helps consumers save memory space. For all you selfie lovers, Galaxy J4 provides an adjustable front LED flash, which helps to capture better selfies by adjusting the LED flash as per the ambient lighting conditions. Find: Available across all major retailers and e-commerce websites Price: `9990 and `11990
ROADSTER BY MYNTRA PRESENTS GREEN DENIMS Roadster launches ‘green denims’, which aims to be at the forefront of sustainability, pushing the industry towards a cleaner, less destructive direction. The latest collection of straight-leg, ripped, distressed and clean-cut designs is created with responsible cotton to create simple quality jeans with attention to detail and sustainability. Find: Available on myntra.com Price: `1599 – `2099
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SAVOUR THE DELIGHTS AT FEAST AT SHERATON HYDERABAD Whether its a quick office lunch or a relaxed meal with friends, get ready to relish the soups, selection of antipasti, authentic Italian pizzas meats, pastas and desserts. And what’s more your birth-year decodes the price of a beer or a spirit from the beverages on offer. Find: FEAST, Sheraton Hyderabad Price: `1599 – `2099
ESSENZA DI WILLS INTRODUCES IGNITE FLEUR A dreamy fragrance with enigmatic pink pepper and Brazilian orange on the top, sparkling tones of orange flower and sensual violet in the heart, this fragrance is the liquefied essence of joy. The trail is an exotic melange of Indonesian Patchouli and creamy notes of vanilla and candy.
Find: Available across Wills Lifestyle stores and premium ITC hotels in India Price: `3950
TEFAL LAUNCHES 3-1 HAND BLENDER ‘QUICKCHEF’ Quickchef from Tefal is an ultra-powerful 1000 Watt 3-in-1 hand blender with a slender and sleek stainless steel and black design. This heavy duty hand blender with its extreme power, unique Turbo mode and 10 speed options is meant for high performance in various food preparation requirements including hot blending. Find: Available at all major retailers and e-commerce sites Price: On Request
SORBET CRUSH BY TRUFFLE COLLECTION Clean, clear and cool-toned, the collection exudes the vibrancy of neons married with softness of pastels giving life to juicy sorbet love. High heels or flats, stilettos or block, the use of trend setting fashion forward hues, dual tones and embellishments further enhance their style quotient. Find: Available at www.trufflecollection.co.in Price: `2499 onwards
UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED LAUNCHES ICONIC DUTCH BEER BRAND AMSTEL United Breweries Limited has announced the launch of the iconic Dutch beer brand AMSTEL, a new International super premium strong beer in the Indian market. AMSTEL is a slow brewed and extra matured lager, internationally appreciated for its quality, and enjoyed in over 100 countries across the globe. Find: Currently available in Bangalore, pan-India launch over the next few months Price: Can: INR 105, bottle `140 (approx)
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DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR FROM FABER The Faber Refrigerator is a built-in double door Refrigerator with embedded handle and sliding hinge type reversible doors. It is energy-efficient and keeps food fresher, longer with its tempered glass shelves and no frost system as well as large fresh fruits and vegetables holder. Find: Available at Faber stores Price: On Request
DREAMLINE ASSOCIATES WITH KRSNAA MEHTA Dreamline, Future Group’s home fashion brand launches an exclusive collection in collaboration with eminent designer brand - IndiaCircus by Krsnaa Mehta. Choose from bed sheets, bed runners, cushion covers, towels and more featuring motifs from Mughal royalty, traditional floral patterns, the famous road side cutting chai and many more. Find: Big Bazaar and Big Bazaar GEN NXT across India Price: On Request
SEAFOOD AND MORE AT THE SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE GRAND MERCURE Enjoy a tranquil Sunday brunch at the poolside resto-bar, By The Blue at Grand Mercure Bangalore. You can savour an array of cocktails, mocktails, and sparkling wines, martinis, along with newly-launched live sea food counter that includes lobster, prawns, squids, crabs, fish, and mussels to make your Sundays mouthwateringly delightful! Find: By the Blue, Grand Mercure Bangalore Price: On request
AYURVEDIC BEAUTY CARE PRODUCTS FROM SHANKARA Shankara Naturals has entered the Indian market with a first of its kind luxury 100% Ayurvedic beauty range. The skin care line uses responsibly sourced natural ingredients and cruelty free methods. Their face/hair/body products produce true skin transformation, elevate skin radiance and enrich one’s authentic beauty.
Find: Available on Nykaa. com and shankara.in Price: `1050 upwards
FENDI TIMEPIECES UNVEILS THE NEW MOMENTO FENDI CUSHION The Momento Fendi Cushion, presented in a balanced cushion-shaped case, features a new silhouette blending round and square geometries that gives a contemporary look. Teamed with a stainless steel bracelet featuring rose gold-colored central links, the two-tone version comes in two sizes, with each size featuring varying differences. Find: Available at FENDI boutiques worldwide Price: On request
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SWIMWEAR COLLECTION FROM FOREVER 21 Forever 21 launches an array of effortlessly ethereal swimwear. The line is a seamless blend of quirky patterns and sexy silhouettes. From revamps on classic outlines to on-trend products, logo print two-pieces to intricate one-pieces with sensual tie-details, be prepared to make heads turn.
Find: Your nearest Forever 21 store or on www.forever21. com Price: On Request
KULFIS AND MORE AT PUNJAB BISTRO Calling all kulfi lovers! It’s always a good time to have a flavourful cool kulfi isn’t it? Savour this popular dessert along with others like a delicious Mango Pannacotta, Bistro Special Mille Feuille, Litchi Pannacotta, Kulfi Threesome, Rabri Gateaux, home made ice creams and more. Go on, indulge! Find: Punjab Bistro, Koramangala, Bangalore Price: On Request
MATT VELVET FOUNDATION FROM BE YU Be Yu’s Velvet Matt Foundation is the ideal product that gives you an oil-free, non-greasy look. The perfect matte and powdery finish offers you a long-lasting result. The USP of Be Yu’s beauty products are all about ensuring your make up stays long and appears natural. Find: Available at Lifestyle, Health & Glow, Central, New U and top beauty stores Price: `1750
SAMSUNG UNVEILS PREMIUM QLED TV RANGE Samsung presents new models in the flagship QLED series. The 2018 QLED TV has an Ambient Mode that converts the TV into a canvas. It also comes with Intelligent controls and the Smart Things app that can connect TV to other IoT enabled devices for syncing, sharing content, sending notifications etc. Find: Available across all major retailers and Samsung stores Price: Starts at `2,45,000
AVON PRESENTS EVE DUET This dual-sided fragrance is the first to be launched by any beauty company. One half is sensual and has indulgent notes of Pink Peppercorn, Night Blooming Jasmine, Scarlet Rose and Patchouli, whilst the other half, Radiance, offers stimulating notes of Juicy Citrus, Apple, Waterlily and Blonde Woods. Find: Available through independent AVON sale representatives across India Price: `2500 introductory cost
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THE 849 FROM CARAN D’ACHE Caran d’Ache presents the 849 Fountain Pen, the latest addition to the 849 collections. With its unique design and 100% Swiss Made quality, the 849 Fountain Pen displays craftsmanship to perfection in the hexagonal shape, highlighted by the eye-catching yellow, green, orange and other colors. Find: Available exclusively at William Penn stores and online at www.williampenn.net Price: On Request
DILLI STREAT LAUNCHES AT THE IGI AIRPORT The Indira Gandhi International Airport gets a new F&B space, Dilli Streat. The concept of Dilli Streat is inspired by buzzing Indian streets, where the experience is rich on the senses. It will serve a gamut of cuisines in a concept which is thoroughly unique in its execution, quite unlike anything found on any airport. Find: Dilli Streat at IGI airport, New Delhi Price: On request
MOISTURIZING FLUID FROM MALU WILZ This light, fast-absorbing Moisturizing Fluid from Malu Wilz has natural plant extracts, vitamins and a moisturising complex that gives the skin a new fresh and radiant glow. This fluid also contains Oxybenzone that works as a sunscreen agent. This Youth Care range can be used by girls as young as 16. Find: Available at Malu Wilz exclusive stores Price: `699 for 50 ml
LUMINOX LAUNCHES NAVY SEAL CHRONOGRAPH 3580 IN INDIA Luminox, the original self-powered luminous Swiss watch brand, has entered India with the launch of Navy Seal Chronograph 3580 series. Luminox watches glow up to 25 years in any light conditions. Always visible, tough, powerful and accurate, it’s the ultimate night vision gear for rugged outdoorsmen and other peak performers. Find: Available at Helios watch stores and major e-commerce retailers Price: `25,000 onwards
STUNNING CUSHIONS FROM STATEMENT PIECE Statement Piece, the luxury home decor brand in Delhi, has introduced an exquisite collection of cushions in beautiful designs and fabrics, that promise to give your home a chic makeover. The cushions are available in two trendy themes: the Bright Collection and the Yellow & Grey Collection Find: Shop No 1, MG Road, Empire Apartment, Sultanpur, New Delhi 30 Price: On request
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MONSOON DIM SUM MENU AT MISU If its the monsoons it has to be dim sums! The menu curated by Chef Dinesh includes the most popular dim sums like the Xiao Long Bao Soupy Dumplings, the shrimp dumpling Har Gao Worldwide, Chicken and Prawn Siu Mai, Fried Wonton with Wasabi Mayo, XO Prawn Dumplings, Sour & Spicy Chilli Dumplings. Find: Misu, St Marks Road, Bangalore Price: On request
UNDER THE OCEAN HANDMADE SOAP FROM NYASSA This bath soap features the goodness of Seaweed Extract and Jojoba oil. Seaweed Extract is a natural emollient and prevents irritations of the skin; it also fights premature ageing. Jojoba Oil is an excellent natural moisturiser with antioxidant properties that protect body tissue from damage. And it has a fresh aquatic fragrance! Find: Available nyassabathandbody.com & Nykaa App Price: `300
‘MASALA, TADKA AND SUN-DRY’ MICROWAVE FROM SAMSUNG Samsung has launched the world’s first ‘Masala, Tadka and Sun-dry’ Microwave in India. The all new masala function has an inbuilt feature to cooking and perfectly brown masala. Prepare your tadka with ease and preserve food like you would under the sun with the sun-dry feature, only much faster. Find: Across all major retailers and Samsung stores Price: `19,990 onwards
PREMIUM LOAFERS FROM ELITIFY Elitify.com, a luxury lifestyle e-commerce portal, offers a premium range of loafers under its label - Knight & Bond. Crafted in leather with a focus on comfort, the range include the Penny Loafer With Cord Stitch, Glasgow Tassel Loafers, Wingcap Kelty Loafers and Longwing Saddle Loafer With Medallions. Find: Online on www.elitify.com Price: On Request
RAJASTHANI THAALI AT OOTA BOX When you think of Rajasthani food what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Dal-Baati-Churma of course! This quintessentially Rajasthani dish has flaky round breads baked over firewood, served dipped in ghee accompanied with panchmel dal and churma, a dessert made of sugar / jaggery and ghee. Savour this delicacy and more with Oota Box. Find: Available at www.ootabox.com
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PROSPEX SAVE THE OCEAN COLLECTION FROM SEIKO Through the PROSPEX SAVE THE OCEAN Collection, Seiko has created special editions of some of the most popular Prospex watches. A portion of sales proceeds from this collection will go to the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Centre. They feature Sapphire Glass and blue dials among a host of other features. Find: Available across all major retailers Price: `35,500 onwards
UNIQUE HOME DECOR PIECES FROM COLLAGE SHOP INDIA Collage Shop India home décor has launched antique metal keys frame and vintage keys perfect to create a distinctive look for your home. These keys are inspired by the ancient Rome and medieval Europe which symbolized power and wealth. Their rustic, vintage looks are perfect to make your walls look special. Find: Collage Shop India, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore Price: On Request
ENJOY THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP AT SMAAASH All the football lovers and foodies in the city, head to SMAAASH for an enthralling and enjoyable evening. Cheers the leaders live with some mouth-watering dishes and fun drinks at SMAASH as you can enjoy the live screening of FIFA world cup at all the centres in Delhi NCR. Find: SMAAASH, Delhi and NCR Price: On request
AVON LAUNCHES AVON NATURALS ENERGIZING FACE MASK SHEETS The Cucumber, Rose and Pomegranate Face Masks from AVON are made of 100% cotton and fit well on face. They leave the skin feeling pampered with rich moisturization. The generous amount of serum makes the skin feel naturally and deeply moisturized and protected, giving a translucent glow. Find: Available on www.avon.co.in Price: `199 for 24 ml
THE ‘UNIBLADE – UT1000’ FROM SYSKA SYSKA presents the ‘Uniblade – UT1000’, a first of its kind multipurpose grooming product which helps you to shave, trim, shape your beard using only one product. The innovative technology of the bio-directional blade offers both wet and dry usage of the shaver cum trimmer resulting in a great shave. Find: On Flipkart and in major offline stores Price: `1899
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SAFFRON AND LOTUS UNDER-EYE OIL FROM VEDA EARTH As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and ability to regenerate thus making it thinner. One of the first places to show ageing is the skin around the under-eye areas. That is why it is imperative to start caring for this area as early as possible. One such way to do it is with Vedaearth’s Saffron And Lotus Under-Eye Oil. A combination of naturally extracted Saffron, Lotus, and Vetiver, this oil is completely free from paraben, artificial fragrance and petroleum. Find: Available at the Vedaearth Lounge and online at www.vedaearth.com
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MANGO MANIA AT THE LEELA PALACE Who doesn’t love mangoes? Though the monsoons are upon us there is still time to enjoy the King of Fruits. Making the most of what’s left of the mango season, The Cake Shop at The Leela Palace, Bangalore is celebrating this luscious fruit all through this month. Indulge in a melange of delightful mango flavoured bakes from The Cake Shop. Enjoy a burst of amazing flavours and textures that are sure to tickle your tastebuds. So whether you are craving cakes, tarts, cupcakes, cheesecakes, sorbets, shakes, meringues, all of course with mangoes, you know where to go! Where: The Cake Shop, The Leela Palace, Bangalore
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HIMALAYA PUREHANDS HAND SANITISER One of the best ways to try and keep yourself germ free is keep your hands healthy and clean. One of the best ways to do this is with Himalaya PureHands. This effective hand sanitizer is made of effective herbal ingredients like Hrivera, Ushira, Neem, Coriander and Lime, all which have ant-bacterial, anti-fungal, cleansing and cooling properties. It is available in five flavors: Green Apple, Litchi, Orange, Strawberry and Lemon. Find: Available in leading medical and retail stores and Himalaya’s online store
4 SNACK HEALTHY WITH UNIBIC SNACK BARS The Unibic Snack Bars come in four nutrient-rich variants. First up you have an Almond & Oats, which as the name suggests is composed of a whopping 30% almonds and 38% cereals. Fruit & Nut contains all the benefits of a superfood along with Vitamin B & C. Fruit & Nut Choco is for the health-freak who cannot resist a bit of chocolate while Multigrain Choco comprises 40% cereals and is high on energy. Find: Available across all major retailers
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5 BAGGIT’S NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR : SHRADDHA KAPOOR Bag and accessories brand Baggit has signed popular Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor as its brand ambassador for two years. Shraddha, star of films like Aashiqui 2, Baaghi and ABCD 2, is known for her sense of style and her trendsetting looks, much sought-after by today’s Gen Next. Baggit’s bags have always been a perfect blend of innovation, artistry and international designs which have made them an instant hit among their target audience. Find: Available across major retailers and exclusive Baggit stores
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VEEBA PEANUT BUTTER FROM THE HOUSE OF VEEBA Veeba has just the answer for all you peanut butter lovers. They have launched the Veeba Peanut Butter in two mouth-watering variants- Creamy and Crunchy. Healthier and tastier the Veeba Peanut Butter promises to add a dash of flavor to your routine food leaving you wanting for more. Veeba Peanut Butter is India’s first Peanut Butter fortified with Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A & D in a deliciously creamy and crunchy format. Made from roasted peanuts, Veeba Peanut Butter is an excellent source of fibre and protein. So indulge guilt free! Find: Available at all major retailers pan India
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ANTI-AGEING RANGE FROM AVON With pollution at an all-time high, our skin shows signs of ageing as early as in our 20s. This has seen a surge of anti-ageing creams in the market. One of the newest entrants is the Anew Ultimate from AVON, a complete anti-aging solution that captures multiple signs of aging. It is formulated with Avon’s exclusive Tiliacora, an Asian plant known for its healing properties. The new range comes with a power of 10 strong benefits including improving fine lines and wrinkles, evens skin tone, lifts sagging skin and reduces mottled pigmentation. Find: Available through independent AVON sales representatives
8 VEERE DI WEDDING LOOKS ON LIMEROAD It’s a film that has created quite the buzz, whether it’s the strong female ensemble cast, several much-talked about scenes and more. Yes, we are talking about the flavour of the month, the chick-flick Veere Di Wedding. And if you have two fashionistas like Kareen Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor huja in it, how can we not talk about the outfits in the film? Get your Veere di Wedding look from Lime Road. Yes, LimeRoad presents an exclusive collection of some of the most amazing lehenga looks inspired this film, picked out by Natascha Tate, the in-house stylist. Find: Available on www.limeroad.com
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9 STONESOUP REUSABLE MENSTRUAL CUP Did you know that over a billion of non-compostable sanitary pads make their way into sewerage systems, landfills, fields and water bodies in India every month, posing huge environmental and health risks? There is a growing trend to move towards sustainable menstrual products. One such is product is the Stonesoup Menstrual Cups. This is made from medical grade silicone that is an inert, non-toxic material and is safe on the skin. The feminine hygiene product collects the menstrual discharge as opposed to absorbing it freeing you from worrying about staining. The product is eco-friendly and lasts for upto 10 years. Find: Available at all Health and Glow outlets, stonesoup.in and major e-commerce sites
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KRITI SANON TO BE BATA INDIA BRAND AMBASSADOR Bata India has signed popular Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon as its new face. The 27-year old Sanon, star of superhit films like ‘Bareilly ki Barfi’ & ‘Dilwale’ is one of the most stylish youth icons with a huge fan base. “Bata is an iconic brand, and I have been a big fan of Bata shoes since early childhood,” she says. As Bata’s new brand ambassador, she’ll be seen promoting Bata’s popular brands including the newly launched Bata Red Label fashion collection. Find: Available across all Bata stores
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IKAT COLLECTION FROM VAJOR Traditional Indian prints are not just restricted to Indian wear anymore. Latching onto this trend Vajor has come out with their latest collection that’s made entirely of Ikat fabric. A mix of bright bold colours, the fabrics are sourced directly from Hyderabad. The silhouettes are simple and clean and there’s a boho vibe through the collection creating clothes that are effortless, breezy, breathable yet chic with cuts and styles that can be worn on a daily basis. Details like gathers around the waist, fit & flare silhouette, clean straight dresses along with flowy airy tops, beautifully blend with the entire story of the collection. Find: Available at the Vajor store in Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj Delhi and www.vajor.com
12 ART DECO WATCH FROM FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Are oversized watches for women a must-have accessory for women? Not anymore as the sleek, minimalistic look is once again making a comeback, best reflected by this Frederique Constant Art Deco watch. This delicate and elegant model draws inspiration from the lavish social parties of the 1940s. Contemporary yet traditional it features a smooth satin black strap that contrasts with the seamless lines of the polished stainless-steel case. The delicate oval shape of the case emphasizes the intense details of the guilloché decoration on the black pearl dial. Find: Available at the Helios watch store
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13 GO VEGAN WITH THE BODY SHOP Going vegan is the hottest trend and it’s not just restricted to food. The Body Shop, known for its cruelty-free products has a range of cleansers and toners, very much in tune with the vegan trend. These include The Chinese Ginseng and Rice Clarifying Polishing Powder Wash that is super-gentle and enriched with Community Trade sesame oil. The Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Milky Toner is boosted with ginseng root and rice extract for smoother, revitalised skin. The British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner is a extra-gentle, hydrating toner infused with real rose petals for soft, glowing skin Find: Available at exclusive Body Shop stores and major e-commerce sites
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SHAZE LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST STORE Shazé, a premium lifestyle brand recently launched its largest store in Worldmark, Aerocity. Offering a range of premium lifestyle products, the store is spread across a sprawling 2400 sq.ft. area and is equipped with the latest technology. The brand showcases everything from home décor to baby products to fashion accessories- making it an absolute favourite amongst the sartorially aware. Go Bold is its latest jewellery line featuring a wide variety of earrings and necklaces, that has a wide palette of colours with an experimental and innovative use of mediums, in unique themes. Find: Available at www.shaze.in
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PASTELS, FLORALS AND MORE FROM PN RAO P N Rao, one of country’s leading men’s fashion retailers has introduced their Spring Summer collection for 2018, ‘Sonnets’. The Spring Summer collection constitutes of prints and graphics in soft light fabrics making it ideal for this season. The collection represents cuts, designs, colours & fabric that reflect this season’s preference and taste. The ensembles range from ethnic to formals to business casuals in blue and maroon with squares, soothing colors like rose pink, dark grey with floral prints. Linen and cotton fabrics have been extensively used to bring out the season’s essence through unique prints, cuts and design. Find: Available at all the P N RAO stores in Bangalore and Chennai
16 BIKER JACKETS FROM ONLY If there’s ever a look that never goes out of style, its the biker jacket. ONLY’s range of biker jackets for women are perfect to add the grunge, edgy look. Choose from delicately embroidered faux leather jackets, cropped biker jackets or lightweight, sporty and graphic infused bomber jackets and make them your wardrobe game changer. From casually draping it around your shoulders to accompany a breezy dress or to toughen up a softer look, a jacket is an accessory that instantly adds oodles of panache to your outfit. Find: Available at ONLY stores and online on their website
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17 OIL CONTROL FACE WASH FROM ORGANIC HARVEST Organic Harvest ‘s face washes are made of organic ingredients and are absolutely sulphate-free. The Oil Control Face Wash contains organic lemon and orange extract, specially formulated for oily and sensitive skin. It deeply cleanses the skin, controls excess oil and lifts the dull surface by making the skin lighter and healthier Find: Available on major e-com websites and Organicharvest.in
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AUTOMATIC RUN ABOUT FROM FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Frederique Constant has launched a new 42 mm stainless steel Automatic Runabout, an Italian nautical inspiration that pays tribute to the 1920’s Riva boats. It bears the Frederique Constant’s classic hobnail pattern with a central guilloche which breaks up the dial. It is powered by a FC-303 automatic calibre. Find: Available on www.frederiqueconstant.com
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SOCH’S RED DOT SALE Soch, the one-stop destination for all your ethnic needs, has announced its highly-anticipated Red Dot Sale across all its outlets till July 30th, 2018. From sarees and salwar kameezes, to kurtis, kurti suits and ready-to-stitch material, a wide range of your favourite Soch apparel will be available at irresistible prices. Find: Across all Soch outlets and on www.soch.in
20 CARLSBERG SMOOTH LAUNCHES IN INDIA Carlsberg India announced the launch of Carlsberg Smooth, a premium mild beer made with the finest European Barley for a rich and smooth taste. Brewed specially for the Indian palate with a refreshing and elegant taste, Carlsberg Smooth offers a unique product and a new experience to the consumers. Find: Initial launch in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Haryana
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21 BIO PEACH FROM BIOTIQUE The monsoons are a menace for oily, acne-prone skin. Fear not, there’s hope in sight with the Bio Peach, a clarifying and refining peel-off mask for oily acne prone skin. Enriched with extracts of peach, plum, cucumber, cabbage, neem and quince, its peel-off action brings brighter skin to surface. Find: Available on www. biotique.com
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NEW EARPHONES FROM JABRA Jabra has launched two new wireless earphones in India - Elite 65e and Elite Active 65t. Both earphones support Bluetooth 5.0 and provide one-touch access to Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. They also have the HearThrough feature which filters in ambient noise. They have two levels of noise cancellation. Find: Available on Amazon India and in Croma and Jabra authorized stores
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CAPS FROM AYESHA Ayesha presents a range of caps for both boys and girls, to step out in style. Hide your bad hair days and get some instant chic with these caps. Stay with classics in grey, blues and blacks or get experimental with shades of pink and immediately jazz up your look Find: DLF Mall of India, Plot No – M 03, Sector 18, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
24 BUBBLE COFFEE FROM DR BUBBLES From the house of Dr Bubbles comes another unique beverage: a refreshingly soothing Bubble Coffee. Bubble Coffee is an amalgamation of beautiful flavors with the base of a green coffee rather than black coffee. Green coffee is known to boost the metabolism and is also good for skin and hair. Find: In 32 stores across India
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25 ROSETTE CLARIFYING TONER FROM GULNARE SKINCARE Gulnare Skincare products are an eco-chic collection of certified organic, wellness products that combine beauty and sustainability without sacrifice. The Rosette Clarifying Toner leaves your skin hydrated and dewy. This alchohol-free blend of Rose water, WitchHazel and Hibiscus extracts cleanses your skin, boosts elasticity and restores “bounce” to skin. Find: Available on www.gulnareskincare.com/
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WILLIAM PENN PRESENTS ALL-IN-ONE PENNLINE WALLET The “All-in-one” wallet is elegant in premium leather with 4 card slots, two slip in pockets for folded currency and bills, an 80 page mini memo pad and Pennline mini pen. It is also RFID safe, helping to protect your cards from unauthorized scanning. Find: Available online at www. williampenn.net
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STUNNING NECKPIECE FROM NAVRATHAN Navrathan Jewellers presents an exquisite, one-ofa-kind necklace, studded with precious stones along with rubies, sapphire, opal and emeralds. Intricate craftsmanship featuring a deceptively simple design that is brought to life by artistically arranged stones. A neckpiece perfect to make a statement, blending the traditional with the contemporary. Find: Navrathan Jewellers, Bangalore
28 STARBUCKS OPENS AT PALLADIUM CHENNAI Tata Starbucks Limited announced the opening of a new store at Palladium Chennai, marking its 6th store opening in the city. People in Chennai will be able to enjoy Starbucks’ full range of offerings including hot and cold beverages along with other traditional coffeehouse essentials like cakes, muffins, sandwiches and salads. Find: Palladium, Chennai
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Taapsee oozes effortless glamour, and now you can too by shopping her looks from KOOVS.COM
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KOOVS STYLE SECRETS ft. TAAPSEE PANNU
Taapsee Pannu, one of B-town’s most talented actors, teamed up with KOOVS.COM to let you in on all her style secrets. After creating a buzz in the film industry with her phenomenal acting skills, Taapsee has often made a statement with her style. She flawlessly pairs her clothes in a trendy and chic yet comfortable manner, pulling off different styles with ease. What’s Brand New caught up with Taapsee to explore more about the association with KOOVS and a few personal notes on her fashion preferences. A few excerpts from the conversation:
What is your idea of dressing up casually? Comfort fashion is my personal favourite and that’s what I look for when I am dressing up for any occasion. For a casual day out or running errands, you would mostly see me in a comfortable pair of jeans, a basic white tee and sneakers.
KOOVS’s summer collection is all about easy to wear, ‘summery’ pieces in the trendiest styles possible. It encapsulates everything from Playful polka dots to Hollywood glamour inspired flared What’s your style quotient? trousers, to eclectic pink dungarees! I also wore a I love experimenting with different styles and looks beautiful yellow floral printed jumpsuit and a sexy and not following trends blindly. If you wear mesh black dress making me feel absolutely something you’re comfortable in, your body language holiday ready. becomes confident and it comes across as your own style. Whatever channelizes your inner energy! What would be your pick from KOOVS
5 things that you would stock up with when out on a vacation? I pack my very comfortable shoes, because I walk a lot during my holidays. My sunglasses, sunscreen and moisturizer to make sure my skin doesn’t start coming off and a good back pack.
SS 18 collection for the following situations?
When out on a Vacation – Earrings and Pop pink dungarees For events – A flowy dress Long drive – Jeans and a tee - shirt Party – A jumpsuit
And I think I will just say good presence of mind What makes KOOVS your go-to fashion because when you travel don’t forget to take that brand? because you really need that when you are in some One can find anything that they are looking for on another country and you can probably get lost or you KOOVS.com – from dresses, shorts, jeans, shoes need to find your way out. and accessories. From basics to the most-trendy stuff you get everything under one roof. For me Your all-time favourite summer fashion Koovs is a One Stop Shop.
fad that never fails? Pastel and muted colours.
Talk us through the KOOVS’s new summer collection
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Price: Starting from `700
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Diosa Jewellery is adorned by Royalties, elite Clients, Celebrities and Socialites alike.
Established in 2015, Diosa (Meaning Goddess in Latin) the leader in luxe destination jewellery is admired and loved by women the world over for its impeccable quality, master craftsmanship and exquisite designs. It has carved a niche in the hearts of the women as the best alternative for real diamond jewellery. Diosa is the obvious choice for travel, destination weddings and day to day wear.
jewellery being manufactured with precious materials only. Thus, the art of fine jewellery being manufactured with Sterling Silver and Swarovski Zircons and semi-precious stones has transformed the perception of people in contrast to Gold and Diamond Jewellery. Darshan, with his unique taste in designs and superlative craftsmanship, the products are a symbol of perfection.
About the Founder
The Accolades
Founder, Darshan Dave, at an early stage immersed himself in the jewellery world and worked his way up before deciding to go for it alone, creating fine pieces from his office in Opera House. With immense experience, creativity and a keen eye for detail, Darshan, in the earlier years developed a flair for fine jewellery. Dashan has perfected his craft over a period of 25 years in the Jewellery Industry. With immense experience, creativity and a keen eye for detail, Darshan, in the earlier years developed a flair for fine jewellery.
Diosa Jewellery is adorned by Royalties, elite Clients, Celebrities and Socialites alike. It is the only luxe jewellery brand in India to manufacture destination wedding jewellery and proudly cater to a host of clients from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain, London and the US and is available in leading luxury multi-brand stores in India, the Middle East, the Caribbean islands, and UK.
Brand USP Darshan with his quest to extend the joy of owning fine jewellery with women from different walks of life, and hence decided to move away from the traditional gold and diamonds to a more accessible form of material i.e. Silver and Swarovski. With this new idea and vision, it was truly a revolutionary and redefining moment in the jewellery industry with no limitations of fine
From Awards and accomplishments to Fashion Shows in association with Swarovski and its presence in the social media, Diosa is referred as the trend setter and disrupter in the world of jewellery and fashion.
GOOD TO KNOW Find: www.diosa.com Price: On request
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Multi-Fitter Bangalore MultiFit launches its first Studio in Indiranagar and aims to bring world class fitness training to fellow Bangaloreans.
MultiFit is India’s largest and fastest growing Functional Fitness Studio Brand ‘MultiFit Wellness Private Limited’. They launched their first Multi-storey fitness studio in Indiranagar Bangalore, amongst much fanfare.
Brand Beginnings A brand, which started as a single studio brand in Pune in 2015, MultiFit has aggressively captured the imagination of how functional fitness can be delivered in a unique, engaging and performance-based method. The brand already has a growing community of over 40,000 MultiFitters and looks to significantly increase this community with their South India entry.
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across 6 cities, 10 more set for launch this quarter, across another 5 cities across India, UAE & UK and has already built a community of more than 40000 Multi-Fitters (members) across the country. Going forward MultiFit is well set to achieve its target of 100 fitness studios in India and 30 Fitness studios across UK, Middle East and South Asia by 2020, including its first two International fitness studio in Manchester (UK) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
MATES by MultiFit Additionally, MultiFit also runs India’s only Tri & Endurance Academy, namely MATES – MultiFit Academy for Triathlon & Endurance Sports. During the launch of MultiFit Bangalore, the key highlight of the event was a MasterClass by Automatically Timed 200 metre Hurdles World record breaker and three-time Olympian Andy Turner.
Founder’s Take on the Launch
Samir Kapoor, CMD and Co- Founder, MultiFit said, “Bangaluru is India’s acknowledged foremost fitness market. Having expanded at a very rapid pace across the country it was imperative that we entered this fitness advanced and crazy market. However, it was equally important that our first steps in this market would have to be with the correct partners, team and location. It took us some time, but we have been lucky to get this troika right and are very confident that our patrons and fitness enthusiast of the city would really enjoy our Brand of Calisthenics & HIIT based functional fitness. It’s a fitness revolution that we want Bengaluru to embrace in body and spirit.”
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Find: Multifit Fitness Studio, Indiranagar, Bangalore Price: On request
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Tressmart launches DAFNI Rose Gold in India - a globally patented product in the arena of hair straightening.
The revolutionary product has already generated tremendous global excitement and is running out of stock wherever it has been introduced world over.
The Story With the various parts woman play in their daily life - from being a housewife and a mother to heading accomplishing magnificence in expressions of the human experience, and games, the Indian woman has been in always running out of time to complete everything. That is when, DAFNI launched its hair straightening brush which is a perfect tool for working woman as well who want perfect hair in minutes but give up because of the time constraint. What more does she want? Like never before, she requires a brisk and powerful, preparing instrument to enable her to keep the pace with this requesting way of life, something that DAFNI addresses perfectly.
The Product DAFNI Rose Gold along with its stylish wand has a few novel highlights that have guaranteed its unimaginable worldwide achievement. Its progressive plan in the configuration of a brush permits a substantially bigger volume of hair to be fixed when contrasted with a general hair straightener. It is likewise intended to keep up a consistent hair safe temperature that guarantees more prominent security for customers. The final product is hair that has been rectified yet not straightened, leaving the volume flawless. The way this is refined inside minutes and should be possible on dry hair makes DAFNI Rose Gold a perfect partner for each lady in a hurry! Grab this limited addition wand now and watch it work like wonders on your hair with no damage. The brush is now making waves in India with individuals like Deepika Padukone, Namrata Soni, Amit Thakur, Mouni Roy, Yami Gautam, Shilpa Shetty and many more taking to web based life to express their enjoyment with the item.
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Find: Available online at www.dafnihairus.com Price: `6000 onwards
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Kazé is a modern pan Asian restaurant, microbrewery, cocktail bar and lounge. It is in a privileged position overlooking the vibrant city centre of Bengaluru, and overlooking one of the city’s renowned land marks, the Bangalore Club. Kazé provides the ultimate in fine dining merging dishes from the Far East focused on Japan and including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and includes a tempting selection of signature fusion dishes.
kind Sushi Sake Bar dedicated to Sushi-making, which is not only an art form, but an instant theatre. In a display of age-old techniques, the chefs at Kazé prepare each dish in front of you with precision and flair. An intimate sushi experience, melding modern and ancient techniques, where every detail is considered, is the place for voyeuristic chef-watching.
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The menu offers a selection of dishes that are designed to be shared and are served steadily during the course of the meal. Kazé serves an array of signature dishes and desserts that bring together the traditional Japanese flavours with contemporary interpretations by the Chefs.
Fū or Kazé, meaning “Wind” in Japanese, represents things that grow, expand, and enjoy freedom of movement. Aside from air, smoke, and the like, fū can in some ways be best represented by the human mind. The restaurant space is hence a reflection of all this fluidity and helps create a perfect escape.
The Restaurant The restaurant is situated on the twenty first floor of Bengaluru’s new corporate hub boasting breathtaking views of the most famous icons, making it the ultimate venue for special occasions and events. The stunning main dining area overlooking the business hub seats up to 65 people. The sophisticated bar and lounge comfortably accommodates 200 people. There is an impressive outside terrace which is capable of catering for at least 150 people indulging in drinks and al-fresco dining. The restaurant also has an exclusive private dining room that seats 12 people best suited for intimate gathering and perfect place to enjoy chef’s table.
The Bar Menu A list that has been created by infusing the far East’s flavours into an extensive mix of classics. Treat yourself to an adventure by broadening your drinking palate with our innovative cocktails. To add to this mix Kazé also has a microbrewery that will pair the cuisine with light and refreshing beers with unique Asian influences in flavours. The restaurant intends on having 6 beers on tap to cater to the enthusiastic beer-loving crowd of Bangalore.
The Food Menu For those with pure food indulgence in mind, Kazé is the best place to enjoy the best fusion Japanese and pan Asian delicacies. The restaurant boasts of first of its
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Find: 909 SKAV, 21st floor, Lavelle Road, Bangalore Price: `2500 for two people (approx.)
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Frozen Delight Gourmet ice cream brand Papacream looks to break all barriers and stereotypes associated with ice-cream.
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Papacream welcomes you with a pastel themed store in Bangalore with playful decor elements like pink bicycle bar stools and an ice cream monster wall. The store has a clean, modernistic design combined with upbeat colours - to put it simply, Papacream has all the makings of a happy place; the stuff of dreams!
Brand Beginnings Born out of a burning passion to create a new culinary approach to something as basic as ice cream, Papacream strikes the perfect balance between the orthodox ice cream lovers who don’t move beyond the basic flavours and the people who are open to new creative experiences with options like the Horlicks and Nutella pancakes Ice cream, virgin mojito sorbet, tipsy whisky and the salted caramel popcorn ice cream.
Founder’s Story Tanvi Chowdhri, the founder of Papacream studied Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University after which she moved to NYC to pursue her career in finance. While working as a proprietary trader on Wall Street, she traversed the kitchens of her favourite chefs. It was then that the objective of creating unique, quirky, beguiling gourmet ice cream was decided on. After exploring different techniques of churning, recipe balancing and flavour profiling, began the Papacream journey.
Brand USP Papa cream quintessentially is, hand crafted gourmet decadence, made using ingredients in their purest form with no artificial flavours, colour or essence. With an exciting vision and an extraordinary menu, Papacream puts a different spin on the average ice-cream experience by turning it into a sumptuous epicurean affair. The menu, thoughtfully curated over a period of time, offers a variety of delicious frozen sweets - bubble waffles, cookie and doughnut ice cream sandwiches along with milkshakes and summer coolers to beat the heat. Adding to the exhaustive and colourful inventions on the menu is a range of drool-worthy toppings that encompass red velvet crumble, orange crackling candy praline, cookie crumble, chocolate-coated almonds, frosty loops, fresh strawberry, cheesecake crumble, and a whole lot more that keep changing from time to time.
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Find: Papacream, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore Price: `350 for two people (approx.)
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ARGENTOR SILVER...........................................................12 GULNARE SKINCARE........................................................34 AVON..............................................................................18
HIMALAYA.......................................................................23
AYESHA...........................................................................33 HOUSE OF VEEBA.............................................................24 BAGGIT............................................................................11 I-LIFE..............................................................................11 BATA..............................................................................26
JABRA.............................................................................32
BE YU.............................................................................10
KAZE..............................................................................44
BIOTIQUE........................................................................32 KHANDANI RAJDHANI.......................................................10 CAFE FELIX......................................................................11 KOOVS............................................................................36 CARAN D’ACHE................................................................19 LAKME............................................................................14 CARLSBERG....................................................................31 LEELA PALACE.................................................................22 CONRAD..........................................................................11 LIMEROAD.......................................................................25 DAFNI.............................................................................42
L’OCCITANE.....................................................................13
DAIRY DAY.......................................................................08 LUMINOX.........................................................................19 DILLI STREAT...................................................................19 MALU WILZ.....................................................................11 DIOSA.............................................................................38 MEDALL HEALTHCARE......................................................12 DR. BUBBLES..................................................................33 METRO SHOES.................................................................14 DREAMLINE ASSOCIATES.................................................17 MISU..............................................................................20 ELITIFY............................................................................20 MOTOROLA......................................................................08 ESSENZA DI WILLS...........................................................16 MULTIFIT.........................................................................40 FABER.............................................................................17 MYNTRA..........................................................................13 FENDI..............................................................................17 NAVRATHAN.....................................................................35 FOREVER 21....................................................................18 NYASSA BATH AND BODY..................................................13 FREDERIQUE CONSTANT...................................................14 ONE PLUS.......................................................................10 GRAND MERCURE............................................................17 ONLY...............................................................................29 xxx 50
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OOTA BOX......................................................................20
THE BODY SHOP..............................................................08
ORGANIC HARVEST.........................................................30
THE COLLAGE SHOP........................................................21
PAPACREAM..................................................................46
THE DECOR KART............................................................15
PN RAO..........................................................................29
THE OPEN TRUNK............................................................08
POND’S..........................................................................15
TOO YUMM.....................................................................13
PRAKSHI FINE JEWELLERY...............................................10
TRUFFLE COLLECTION.....................................................16
PUNJAB BISTRO..............................................................18
UNIBIC...........................................................................23
ROADSTER......................................................................15
UNITED BREWERIES........................................................16
SAMSUNG......................................................................15
VAJOR............................................................................27
SEIKO.............................................................................21
VEDA EARTH...................................................................22
SHANGRI LA...................................................................14
WILLIAM PENN...............................................................34
SHANKARA.....................................................................17
WRANGLER.....................................................................10
SHAZE............................................................................28 SHERATON GRAND..........................................................12 SHOPCLUES...................................................................14 SMAASH.........................................................................21 SOCH.............................................................................31 SODABOTTLEOPENERWALA.............................................15 STARBUCKS...................................................................35 STATEMENT PIECE...........................................................19 STONESOUP....................................................................26 SUPERKICKS..................................................................13 SYSKA............................................................................21 TEFAL.............................................................................16 xxx 51