What's Brand New August 15 - September 2018

August 15 - September 15, 2018

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FROM THE EDIT ROOM

UNIQUE SHOPPING BUCKET LIST FOR THIS FESTIVAL SEASON Come August-September and India is busy celebrating, be it Bakri Eid, Janmashtami or Ganesh Chaturti. It is the season of festivals and not to mention all the wonderful, rich food which accompanies it. So this season, while you are engaging in gluttony, dressing up and meeting friends and family, don’t forget to take care of your health.

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Winter is a season which offers a bounty of colourful juicy produce. This is the best time of the year to indulge in some warm salads. Check up for recipes online on how to best use the leafy greens, fruits and veggies in your diet. You could also use this as a chance to bond with your partner or kids and experiment with cooking while you stay warm and cosy in the comfort of your home.

This issue of our magazine focuses on a few very interesting brands! The Wallet Bot for example, is a unique product, smartly built with BLE 4.1 Connectivity and Power Bank aimed at making

your life easy and secure. It’s never a bad time to gift your loved ones and what’s better than a bunch of beautiful, everlasting roses from Champs Fleur.

While you are celebrating and gorging on the delicacies, a special something for your favourite snuggly canine would do no harm. Check out BowChow SuperDog, the food that your dog will love!

For the millennials, this is the perfect opportunity to shop for stylish, out-of-the-box collection

by Max! It’s exclusive college Fash-Bash line is one to look out for.

If you are not the kind to stay at home or celebrate festivals and wish to head out, then pamper yourself with ervices from from Birla Ayurveda. It is the perfect pitstop to rejuvenate yourself while the festival buzz is on!

Until next month…

Meanwhile, do engage with us on our social media platforms at facebook.com/whatsbrandnew; twitter.com/whatsbrandnew; instagram.com/whatsbrandnew; www.whatsbrandnew.com Max is a leading fashion brand, now available online at MaxFashion.com and on Android & iPhone apps offering customers a one stop shop for clothing, accessories and footwear needs for the entire family.

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P 36 FASHION HITS A MAX-IMUM Max Fashion presents an exclusive ‘Back to College Collection 2018’ to celebrate some of the best days in life.

LAST A YEAR Champs Fleur specializes in offering flawless longlasting roses that allows you to truly feel and rediscover the beauty and evocative nature of the flower.

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WELLNESS & BEAUTY

THE BOW The brand introduces a fresh flavour for man’s best friend which and wishes to be a one stop point for all pet needs.

P 42 AN AYURVEDIC RETREAT Birla Ayurveda specializes in offering wellness

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GADGETS P 44 SMART WALLET BY ARISTA VAULT Arista Vault is set to revolutionize a new era for safe, secure & Power packed world.

FOOD & BEVERAGES P 46 SPICE IT UP Bandar foods offers Squeezable Chutneys which offers a twist of Indian flavours with American taste.

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NEW LAUNCHES THE NEW CHIKANKARI COLLECTION FROM VAJOR Stay effortlessly stylish with the Chikankari collection from Vajor. This age-old embroidery technique from Lucknow has been reinvented to create modern, flowing silhouettes in whites and pastels.

Make an elegant style statement in their dresses, jumpsuits, tops, jackets, and jewelry.

Find: Available at Vajor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi and www.vajor.com Price: `2000 onwards

What’s BRAND New?

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE GLOCAL JUNCTION Indulge in a relaxed brunch every Sunday at the Glocal Junction. Select from a range of packages like Lil Glocal that includes food and soft beverages, Glocal Feast with Unlimited Food and a glass of Sangria/Pint of Beer, and the Glocal Drunch which includes a mega deal of Unlimited Food and Drinks.

Find: Glocal Junction, Indiranagar, Bangalore Price: Offers starting at `650

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

THE LAKMÉ SUN EXPERT ULTRA MATTE GEL FROM LAKME The Lakmé Sun Expert Ultra Matte Gel is a lightweight gel sunscreen, enriched with SPF 50 and shields up to 97% UVB rays. The gel format gives it a refreshing change from the heavy, sticky lotions. It is ultra-matte and has a hydrating finish. Stay sun safe, always!

Find: Available across all major retailers Price: Available in packs of 50 and 100ml at `250 and `450 respectively

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STAY STYLISH WITH HORRA With textured straps, minutes carved on the case and the dial showcasing minutes, hours, days and dates, the Horra chronograph for men is a stylish and convenient accessory perfect to go with any look, whether formal or casual. And what’s more, it makes for a great gifting option too!

Find: Available on www.horraluxury.com Price: `2500 onwards

TIMELESS SERENADES FROM ANAQA JEWELS The latest collection of earrings from Anaqa Jewels captures the sparkling aura of Kundan and Cubic Zircon crystals in unique and distinctive designs. Staying in tune with the current trends, the designs are a blend of the modern and traditional, ensuring they complement both Indian and western outfits, perfect for any look.

Find: Available at Anaqa Jewels, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai Price: On request

GAIA PRESENTS STEVIA, A HEALTHY SUGAR ALTERNATIVE Gaia Lite Stevia is a 100% natural, zero-calorie sugar substitute. Also known as ‘Meethi Tulsi’, Stevia is obtained from natural herbs and does not contain any artificial sweetener. It has no side effects, is fat-free and has very little or no after-taste unlike other extracts.

Find: Available at all leading stores and online on www.gaiagoodhealth.com Price: Gaia Lite Stevia is available in 175 g (bottle), 25 sachets and 100 tablets for `350, `85 and `100, respectively.

BIOTIQUE PRESENTS BIO PINEAPPLE Wash away your skin problems this monsoon with the Bio Pineapple, an oil control, foaming face wash for normal to oily skin. This fresh-foaming, 100% soap-free cleansing gel is blended with extracts of pineapple, neem leaves, euphorbia plant and clove oil to dissolve makeup, purge pores and purify the complexion.

Find: Available across all major retailers and www.biotique.com Price: `65 for 50 ML

ALPINA LAUNCHES ALPINER X IN INDIA The Alpiner X blends Alpina Heritage and modernism, resulting in the world’s most beautiful Outdoors Smartwatch, sporty yet powerful. Its uses advanced measurement functions benefiting from environmental sensors: UV, temperature, altitude, pressure, north direction. It tracks your activity, records and analyses your sleep patterns and notifies missed calls and messages.

Find: Available on www.alpinawatches.com Price: `60,000 onwards

IT’S SALE TIME AT SHOPPERS STOP! Shoppers Stop’s “End of Season Sale” is here and it’s all about exciting deals and more on the best Indian and international brands. Get ready to splurge across a wide variety of products in categories such as apparels, footwear, watches, sunglasses, accessories, beauty products, bags & luggage and home décor.

Find: Available: At the Shoppers Stop stores, website and mobile app.

Price: Upto 51% off

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APPLE CINNAMON TWIST FROM TYPHOO Typhoo presents Apple Cinnamon Twist, a refreshing caffeine-free infusion of juicy apples, hibiscus, rosehip and cinnamon, the perfect way to cool off this summer. This invigorating infusion can be enjoyed, hot or as an iced tea. Quench your thirst with this refreshing summer range from Typhoo!

Find: Available across all major retail stores and www. typhooindia.com Price: Rs. 280 (for 25 envelopes)

ŚĀNTATA OPENS AT THE HYATT KOCHI Holistic health and rejuvenation is the focus at Śāntata, the new grand luxury spa at Hyatt Kochi.

Spread across 22,000 Sq.ft it features seven treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, plunge pool etc where you can indulge in treatments like the Arabian Sea Salt Ritual that increases your energy level and restores equilibrium.

Find: Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Price: Treatments start from `2000 onwards

QUORA LAUNCHES IN HINDI Getting your questions answered just got easier as popular question-and-answer platform Quora recently launched in Hindi. They have also announced that they plan to roll out the platform in several other Indian vernacular languages soon. Currently the platform has more than 200 million users.

Find: Visit www.quora.com

WORK WEAR CLASSICS BY ALBERTO TORRESI This latest collection is an eclectic mix of tassel and penny loafers, crafted in superior quality leather.

Available in rich and sophisticated tones of black, blue, brown and tan, these shoes are stylish yet comfortable, perfect to add a bit of freshness to your workplace attire.

Find: Available across several major retail outlets and www. albertotorresi.com Price: `3295 onwards

SOUP FOR YOUR SOUL AT PUNJAB BISTRO The monsoon is here and there’s no better time to indulge in some soul-nourishing soups than now!

Drop by at Punjab Bistro to savour some Nalli ka Shorba, Murgh Kalimirch ka Shorba, Tomato and Basil shorba and many more. Rich flavours, classic tastes and a whole lot of comfort food.

Find: At Punjab Bistro, Koramangala, Bangalore Price: `235 onwards

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ACNE CONTROL FACE WASH FROM ORGANIC HARVEST Looking for a chemical-free solution to your face wash woes?

The Acne Control Face Wash from Organic Harvest is here. Made of organic ingredients and completely sulphate-free, it is enriched with powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agents like Neem and Tea Tree extract that make your skin clear and blemish free.

Find: Available in all major cities, across e-commerce websites and on www. organicharvest.in Price: `150

ONEPLUS AND GAMELOFT LAUNCH ‘ONEPLUS ASPHALT CUP’ IN INDIA Calling all gaming enthusiast! OnePlus together with Gameloft have launched an exclusive online racing championship called ‘OnePlus Asphalt Cup’ in India.

It’s open for all mobile-gaming enthusiasts who will play Asphalt 8: Airborne. And there are a whole lot of prizes up for grabs!

Find: Visit www.oneplus.in

TIME TRVLR FROM MYNTRA The Roadster Life Co from the house of Myntra has launched their Time Trvlr Collection this season which strongly cues in retro fashion with a modern twist. These include carpenter pants and vintage workwear, gingham dresses, camisoles and crop tops in retro block and vintage graphics designed to up your style quotient.

Find: Available on www.myntra.com Price: `399 onwards

ASPRI SPIRITS BRINGS TITO’S HANDMADE VODKA TO INDIA Vodka lovers rejoice as ASPRI Spirits brings Tito’s Handmade Vodka to India. Produced in Austin at Texas’ oldest legal distillery and made in batches, using old fashioned pot stills, it is certified as Gluten-Free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). It is designed to be savoured by spirit connoisseurs and aficionados alike.

Find: Available at all leading restaurants, bars and wine shops Price: `4480 in Mumbai, `3350 in Delhi and `4398 in Bangalore.

TRONX LAUNCHES INDIA’S FIRST SMART CROSSOVER ELECTRIC BIKE Bikes just got smarter with the first smart crossover electric bike launched by Tronx Motors, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Smartron. With a max speed of 25 km/ hr, and upto 70 to 85 km distance on a single charge. It also has an integrated tbike app, virtual gears and multiple ride modes.

Find: Available across service partners in nine cities in India Price: `49,999

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ZESTY LEMON FACE EXFOLIATOR FROM GULNARE The Zesty Lemon Face exfoliator renews your cells and help soften skin whilst eliminating those pesky blackheads. Lemon peel helps in preventing and fighting acne, pigmentation and dark spots. It is rich in antioxidants which detoxify the skin while Orange prevents oxidative stress in skin cells, promoting youthful, glowing skin.

Find: Available on www.gulnareskincare.com/ Price: `1250

INSTAGRAM LAUNCHES INSTAGRAM LITE Facebook-owned Instagram has launched Instagram Lite, which, according to the company is small, allowing you to save space on your phone and download it quickly. Standard Instagram features such as posting photos, sharing 24-hour Stories, discover new content in the Explore tab are all present in the Lite version as well.

Find: Will be Available in India soon

LUXURY TABLEWARE FROM FRAZER AND HAWS Add a luxurious touch to your dining table with classic silver tableware in elegant designs, decorative cake platters, bowls and tea sets, candle stands, coasters etc. Each decorative item is handcrafted and embellished with striking patterns in silver, perfect to enhance the charm of your living space.

Find: Available at their stores in Delhi and online on www.frazerandhaws.com Price: On request

ALL-NEW BREAKFAST MENU AT THE GRAND MERCURE Savour mouth-watering dishes like Californian Breakfast Benedict, Devils on Horseback, Quesadillas with Pica De Galo and Cheesy Italian Breakfast Bowl and more at the all new breakfast menu at Grand Mercure. Curated by Chef Gopal Jha, this specially crafted menu strives to reinvent and break the monotony of the buffet breakfast.

Find: Grand Mercure, Koramangala, Bangalore Price: `749 (excluding taxes)

REVLON PHOTOREADY™ COLOR CORRECTING PENS The RevlonPhotoReady Color Correcting Pens leave your skin picture perfect. Designed in a lightweight, liquid format, each color corrector blends seamlessly into skin with the flow through precision brush allowing you to target your problem zone for easy application. They work with your skin, neutralizing color imperfections, instead of covering them.

Find: Available in India through Revlon Exclusive stores, leading retail outlets and renowned online partners.

Price: `1195

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AMAZON PRIME LAUNCHES MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION Woah! Did you know this? Amazon Prime has apparently rolled out a new monthly Amazon Prime subscription plan in India. Under this, nonPrime subscribers can get the Prime benefits at a monthly package of Rs. 129, which include free one-day delivery, discounted same-day delivery, Prime Video, Amazon Music.

Find: Visit primevideo.com Price: `129/month which you can pay via debit or credit card

TRUFFLE COLLECTION FORAYS INTO HANDBAGS Truffle Collection has launched its debut handbag collection which is all about delightful saddle bags, metallic tassels and totes, chained slings with dazzling floral appliques, solid classy hobo bags, jazzy studded boxes, trendy and super cute bucket handbags, vibrant cross-body pattern and glitzy clutches in varied geometrical shapes and attractive colors.

Find: Available on www.trufflecollection.in Price: `2000 onwards

FOOTBALL MENU AT SANCHEZ Football fans are in for a delicious treat at Sanchez Restaurante & Cantina with a special FIFA World Cup Menu curated by Chef Vikas Seth. On the menu is the Tlayuda or The Oaxacan Pizza, Serrano Shrimp, Pulled Chipotle Chicken, Lamb Barbacoa, Epazote Mushrooms and a host of other Mexican favourites.

Find: Sanchez, UB City, Bangalore Price: `295 onwards

GLOBAL BEAUTY SECRETS PRESENTS THE JAPANESE FACE WASH Adzuki Beans are the key ingredients of this face wash. These legumes are high in antioxidants and contain a naturally occurring foaming agent known as saponin that helps to cleanse and tighten pores. It is the perfect solution to brighten your face by stimulating blood circulation.

Find: Available exclusively on nykaa.com Price: `800 for 200ml

NEW MOUSEPADS FROM XIAOMI From the house of Xiaomi come two new mousepads: The Mi Mouse Pad and Mi Smart Mouse Pad. While the Xiaomi Mi Mouse Pad is targeted at gamers, the Mi Smart Mouse Pad comes with a host of interesting features like wireless charging support and RGB lighting effects.

Find: Visit www.com/in/ Price: Starting at `500

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SRI SRI TATTVA LAUNCHES BYOGI Sri Sri Tattva, a leading brand in the space of health and wellness, has launched its new lifestyle brand BYOGI. BYOGI offers a range of ethnic wear, yoga wear and accessories for men, women and children. The brand endeavours to bring a line of quality clothing at attractive price points.

Find: Exclusively available on www.srisritattva.com Price: `299 onwards

GRILLED FISH KARNATAKA AT THE BENGALURU BRASSIERE There’s a treat in store for fish lovers with the Grilled Fish Karnataka at The Bengaluru Brasserie. A perfect blend of creamy and smoky flavours, it’s smooth on the palette and perfect for brunch or dinner. The avocado and cherry tomatoes add an extra dimension to its unique taste.

Find: The Bengaluru Brassiere, Hyatt Centric, MG Road, Bangalore Price: `520

INNISFREE PRESENTS THE VOLCANIC CLUSTER BLUE MASK (FOR HYDRATION) The Volcanic Cluster Blue Mask (For Hydration) from Innisfree is infused with Jeju volcanic cluster and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients essentially correct the skin balance of moisture and oil and refines it, leaving it non-greasy.

Its water-gel clay texture, thinly spreads and rapidly dries on the skin.

Find: Available online at www.innisfree.com and exclusive Innisfree stores Price: `700

ATHER ENERGY LAUNCHES ATHER 340 Ather Energy, one of the leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers in India, launched its much-awaited Ather 340. Stats include 60 kilometres on single charge, 5kW brushless DC electric motor capable of giving 6.4 bhp and 14 Nm of peak torque, more than any other regular, petrol powered scooter sold in India.

Find: Available for pre-orders in Bangalore Price: Ather 340 is priced at `1,09,750, and the 450 variant (higher-end) at `1,24,750.

AMANTÉ PRESENTS EVERY DÉ Every dé by Amanté offers trendy lingerie that’s stylish and comfortable. The collection meets the varying needs of a woman, through styles offering support, modesty, contour, shaping and lounge wear. With full coverage, a perfect fit an comfort, Every dé is the answer to all your lingerie needs.

Find: Available at major retailers and online on www. amantelingerie.in Price: `495 onwards

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BINGE FROM THE NEW MENU FROM BANG Watch the football World Cup at BANG, the luxury roof top bar at The Ritz-Carlton. The unlimited domestic beer package as well as themed cocktails on offer, together with an innovative ‘sharing concept,’ ties together an eclectic dining menu of assorted petite sliders, mezze platters and international dishes.

Find: BANG, The Ritz Carlton, Residency Road, Bangalore Price: Unlimited domestic beer package `2000/person and themed cocktails priced `975

THE NATURALS LAVENDER BODY SPRAY FROM AVON The AVON Naturals Lavender Body Spray comes with three benefits - for the body, face, and hair. The aroma of lavender refreshes and relaxes your body and calms your nerves. It re-hydrates the skin on your face and keeps it supple. It revitalizes your hair, making it shine all day.

Find: Available through independent Avon Sales Representatives worldwide Price: `399

PATANJALI COMMUNICATION LAUNCHES KIMBHO Move over Whatsapp, Kimbho is here.

Yoga Guru Ramdev’s popular Patanjali brand has launched a new messaging app called Kimbho. Plugging it as a swadeshi messaging platform, it’s pitched as a challenger to the vastly popular Whatsapp.

Kimbho, a Sanskrit word. is used to ask, “How are you, what’s new?”

Find: Available on Google Play store

SUMMER ESCAPADES WITH BARESKIN Bareskin is India’s first online fashion brand, pioneering in customizing leather jackets and accessories. Their new range of slip-ons come in 2D and 3D designs in animal motifs, skull prints and camouflage prints crafted in 100% genuine leather. Designed using state of the art technology, they are available in vibrant colours.

Find: Available on www.voganow.com Price: `4999 onwards

SPECIAL MENU AT SRIRACHA This football season fire up your taste buds with Sriracha’s unique take on satay with options like the Stir Fried Prawn Satay, with a dash of house screaming sauce, Malaysian Chicken Satay, Wings of Fire Stuffed chicken wings tossed in spicy Tobanjan sauce, the BBQ Soy Pineapple Satay marinated with tamarind, jaggary and crushed black pepper.

Find: Sriracha, UB City, Bangalore Price: `245 onwards

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GEL + CRÈME BODY WASHES FROM FIAMA Fiama unveils its first range of Gel + Crème body washes. Crafted with unique Indian ingredients like Ashwagandha, known for its antioxidant properties, Frangipani for its moisturising benefits, almond oil and milk cream, the Fiama Gel + Crème Body washes and rejuvenates and moisturises the skin, gently and effectively.

Find: Available across all major retailers Price: `99

ELITE RANGE OF HEADPHONES FROM JABRA Want some fancy headphones? Look no further than Elite 65e and Elite Active 65t launched by Jabra. They come with features like noise cancellation, three microphone technology, long lasting battery and more. The Elite 65e is a neckband-style headset and the Elite Active 65t is a wireless headset.

Find: Available on the Jabra website and select e-commerce sites Price: The Jabra Elite 65e costs `16,999, while the Jabra Elite Active 65t is available for `14,999

NEW HOME DECOR ACCENTS FROM ANSAVV Ansavv’s new collection of exquisite home decor accents are inspired by beautiful European decor styles. Rejuvenate your decor space with Decorative Jars and Urns including Porcelain Temple Jars. These have intricate inlay work and brass lids on top making them stand-alone decor pieces with a priceless charm.

Find: Available on ansavv.com and at the Ansavv store in Delhi Price: `2000 onwards

MONSOON BLING BY ADAWNA Adawna by Sonal’s Bijoux Monsoon Bling collection is full of bright and vibrant colours and designs, perfect to perk up your look this season. Every piece of the exquisite collection has been perfectly crafted with intricate detailing and captivating design, comprising dazzling earrings made with semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals.

Find: Available at Adawna & Sonal’s Bijoux Design Studio, Vile Parle, Mumbai Price: On request

PLATTERS AND MORE AT 1Q1 1Q1 Kitchen & Bar has on offer specially curated platters to celebrate football fever as well as mojito pitchers. Savour refreshing delights like Musk Melon Mojito and Watermelon and Mint Mojito and pair them with vegetarian and non-vegetarian grill platters, with dishes like chicken wings, vegetable skewers, Thai spring rolls and more.

Find: 1Q1, Queens Road, Bangalore Price: Pitchers at `1850 and platters start at `400

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OIL CONTROL TREATMENT FROM MALU WILZ Malu Wilz, the German skin care brand, has come up with the perfect solution for women aged between 16 to 25 years, who covet supple and flawless skin. The Oil Control Treatment lightly moisturizes young, blemished skin.

Selected vitamins regulate sebum production, and together with an anti-bacterial Neem oil, prevent new impurities.

Find: Available at select departmental stores and retailers Price: `699

MI MINI SCOOTER FROM XIAOMI Want to buy a funky, design-heavy scooter for you child? Look no further than the Mi Mini Scooter, a compact three-wheeled scooter. It’s not electric, it’s a regular push scooter, but has a self-powered light and a sleek design that’s high on convenience and safety.

Find: Visit www.mi.com/in/ Price: The scooter is priced at `30000 approx

DESSERTS MENU AT SODABOTTLEOPENERWALA Who doesn’t love a good dessert?

SodaBottleOpenerWala has introduced a new desserts menu which will leave you wanting more! Get ready to savour traditional and innovative delights like GadBad Ghotala Cheesecake, Two in one Toffee cake, Chocolate Fondant, Readymoney Cheesecake and many more.

Find: SodaBottleOpenerWala, Lavelle Road, Bangalore Price: `225 onwards

DAFNI ROSE GOLD HAIR STRAIGHTENING BRUSH This innovative hair straightening brush, incorporates the most advanced haircare technologies. Its curved surface captures more hair in each stroke and is much quicker than traditional straightening hair tongs.It maintains a constant hair safe temperature that doesn’t flatten the hair, is lightweight and can be used on wet and dry hair.

Find: Available at www.tressmart.com Price: `15,999

XIAOMI LAUNCHES THE MI POCKET SPEAKER 2 Xiaomi has launched the Mi Pocket Speaker 2 in India. Featuring a minimalist design, it also has Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a 5W speaker, coverage range of 10m and a whopping 7-hour battery life, with continuous music playback.

Find: Available on mi.com Price: `1499 onwards

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TRENDY ACCESSORIES FROM AYESHA Glam up your look this monsoon season with trendy accessories from Ayesha. Choose from a range of colour earrings and elegant neckpieces, which will not only accentuate your look but also your mood. From intricate designs, to simple stonework, these quirky pieces are perfect to add the pop of colour to your wardrobe.

Find: Available at the Ayesha store DLF Mall of India, Noida Price: `500 onwards

ZERO FAT DRESSINGS FROM FUN FOODS FunFoods by Dr. Oetker has launched a completely new range of ten Zero Fat Dressings, and they come with a calorie content of less than 1 kcal/ gm!

The range consists of flavours like Caesar, Honey Mustard, Ranch, Sweet Onion, South West, and innovative fruity variants like Zesty Orange, Strawberry and Smokey Pineapple.

Find: Available at all leading retail stores and e-commerce portals Price: `79 onwards

BIO CHLOROPHYLL FROM BIOTIQUE This is an oil-free anti-acne gel and post hair removal soother for oily, acne prone skin.

A refreshing, anti-baterial moisturizer, its blended with chlorophyll and extracts of seaweed, sea algae, aloe vera and gum arabic to tighten pores, avert blemishes, and keep skin nourished and clear without flaking.

Find: Available across all major retailers and www. biotique.com Price: `199

JVC HAS LAUNCHED THE JVC BOOMBOX XSXN15 Japan’s JVC has launched the JVC Boombox XSXN15 portable speaker in India. Its manifold features include multiple connectivity options, Bluetooth support and a 1000mAh battery as well. Shaped like a cylinder, it is portable and also includes connectivity options for pen drive or SD card insertion.

Find: Available across all major e-tailers Price: `4999

BATA’S RED LABEL COLLECTION FOR MEN This collection is the perfect mix of comfort, style and affordability. Designed in North America and inspired by the New York and London street style, Red Label is the all new stylish range of sneakers and slip-ons on offer in varied colours of grey, beige, blue, black, navy and ice.

Find: Available at all Bata Flagship Stores Price: `2499 onwards

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PHALADA’S PURE&SURE ORGANIC OIL Phalada’s Pure&Sure Organic Oil products are made from ingredients sourced from certified organic farms across the country. They include organic coconut oil, organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic groundnut oil, organic sunflower oil etc. which are coldpressed, healthy and are free of preservatives.

Find: Available online at www.pureandsure.in and selected retail outlets.

Price: `120 onwards

FRESH & GLOW FACE WASH FROM ORGANIC HARVEST This gentle face wash with organic green tea extract is suitable for all skin types. Its antioxidant properties help in reducing sun damage, age spots and protect skin from free radicals. It keeps skin hydrated, removes impurities and leaves it looking radiant and healthy.

Find: Available across all major retailers and e-tailers and on organicharvest.in Price: `170

NITRO 5 GAMING LAPTOP LAUNCHED

BY ACER Acer has launched its Nitro 5 gaming laptop in India and it’s loaded with features including an 8th generation Intel Core i7+ hexa-core processor, up to 8GB Intel Optane RAM, 1TB HDD, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX560 graphics card.

Find: Available across Acer Exclusive stores, major offline retailers, and online retail websites Price: Starts at `65,999

DENIM DELIGHTS FROM FOREVER 21 Forever21’s latest denim collection includes key pieces like striped denim jackets, flared denim pants and structured denim skirts in solid bold colors. The range also features a contrasting line of edgy distressed denim ensembles that you can pair with basic tees and tank-tops in neutral colors.

Find: Available at your nearest Forever21 store or forever21.com Price: `900 onwards

INNOVATIVE COCKTAILS AT PUNJAB BISTRO It’s always a good time to indulge in a cocktail, especially one with some unique flavours. So why not try the Nareal at Punjabi Bistro with tequila, coconut milk and coconut water? There’s also the Whisky Marmalade Crush with bourbon, orange marmalade and bitters, and many more such innovative flavours.

Find: Punjab Bistro, Koramangala, Bangalore Price: `475 onwards

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COFFEE CARAMEL BODY SCRUB FROM GULNARE SKINCARE This scrub has coffee-infused olive and coconut oil that improve circulation, sloughs away dead cells and freshens your skin. It helps alleviate water retention and draws out toxins from the body. The best part? No need for a moisturiser post scrubbing, it’ll leave your skin super soft and moisturised.

Find: Available on www.gulnareskincare.com/ Price: `1,100

FUJIFILM LAUNCHES INSTAX SQUARE SQ6 SQUARE-FORMAT INSTANT CAMERA Here’s something for the traditionalists! Fujifilm India has launched a new analogue instant camera: the Instax Square SQ6. There are three colour options - Blush Gold, Graphite Grey, and Pearl White. The camera is compatible with square format films, with which you can enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

Find: Available at all major e-tailers and retailers Price: rs. 9,999

WILLIAM PENN PRESENTS PENS FROM THE LEGENDARY BRAND: CARAN D’ACHE The exquisite Ecridor Chevron displays an inverted v-shape design on all six sides of its gold-plated body. The chevrons are diamond engraved and have a golden finish. This pen offers classic craftsmanship and fine features to choose from, ranging from fine-point roller cartridge, or medium or fine-point fibre cartridge.

Find: Available at www.williampenn.net Price: `20,000

THE VOLCANIC CLUSTER YELLOW MASK (FOR BRIGHTENING) FROM INNISFREE Infused with Jeju volcanic cluster and Vitamin C EPIGAMIA PRESENTS ARTISANAL MISHTI DOI derivatives, this mask controls sebum and provides Epigamia’s Artisanal Mishti Doi is a lactose-free spin on a brightening effect to the skin. Its water-gel clay the traditional Mishti Doi. It has zero preservatives and texture thinly spreads and rapidly dries on the skin. notes of caramel to give it a subtly sweet flavour. All It leaves you with radiant and brighter looking skin that bundled in an easy-to-consume cup, a calorie count and can be used in multi-masking. of only 140, makes for a guilt-free palate pleaser.

Find: Available at www.innisfree.com and exclusive Find: Across major stores in the country Price: `30

Innisfree stores Price: `700

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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.

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ELITIFY.COM EXCLUSIVELY LAUNCHES GLOBAL BRAND LOFT IN INDIA The latest collection for women from global clothing brand Loft, has been launched in India

by Elitify.com. Loft’s introductory collection is an electrifying mélange of smart casuals and semi-formal fashionwear. Inspired by the latest trends on the global runway, the collection is designed in vibrant colors with pretty-floral prints and chic patterns. The assortment includes trendy crop jeans, split neck blouse, denim and cotton shift skirts, pyjama sets, one-piece swimsuits, funky sandals and sneakers.

Find: Available at: www.elitify.com

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NESTLÉ INDIA INTRODUCES NESPLUS Nestlé India has launched NESPLUS - a range of nutritious and delicious breakfast cereals. A unique combination of wholegrain and multigrain, NESPLUS breakfast cereals aim to offer an array of healthy breakfast choices for Indian families. They come in four multigrain variants – Kokos, Choco- Burst Fillows, Strawberry-Burst Fillows and Nutty Honey Granola. Each of these is a combination of four grains - wheat, rice, oats and the traditional Indian millet, jowar.

Find: Available at major retail stores and e-commerce sites

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JADAU JEWELS FROM TBZ - THE ORIGINAL If there is one thing that rarely goes out of style, it is jewellery that is replete with Indian accents and traditions. With this sentiment in mind, TBZ - The Original, a premium fine jewellery brand presents an exquisite collection of jadau jewels, perfect to celebrate a precious occasion.

The collection carries forward the century’s rich jewellery legacy with the use of uncut diamonds, attractive polkis, lustrous gold, light and shiny emeralds, whimsical rubies, and lovely off-white pearls.

Find: Available at – Across TBZ – The Original stores in India

4 NATURE INSPIRED CUSHIONS FROM FICUS Who doesn’t love adding a pop of colour and comfort to their homes with some cushions?

Comfortable, stylish and quirky cushions brighten up your décor instantly and make your home look inviting, comfortable and luxurious. These gorgeous nature-inspired cushions from Ficus Fine Living’s appealing new collection are perfect to add charm and style to your room. They come in cool cottons, organic linens and vibrant cotton satin. Soft dreamy florals, delicate botanicals and the popular Ficus Chickadee Birds come together to create a dreamy yet elegant range.

Find: Available at the Ficus Fine Living Stores in Mumbai

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5 DREAM FLOWER COLLECTION BY ADAWNA Inspirations may come and go, but nature and specifically flowers have always been on trend in jewellery designs. Paying homage to this gorgeousness that we see around us every day, in some shape and colour, Adawna has launched jewellery collection called Dream Flowers.

The collection is a mélange of intricate earrings and rings. Every piece is meticulously crafted and exquisitely finished with semi-precious colour stones and sterling silver with Swarovski crystals.

Perfect to add a soft and elegant touch to any outfit and for any occasion.

Find: Available Adawna & Sonal’s Bijoux Design Studio, Vile Parle West, Mumbai

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CENTUARY LAUNCHES SIGNATURE COLLECTION, INSPIRED BY BRAND AMBASSADOR SANIA MIRZA There’s nothing better than a relaxing slumber on a comfortable mattress. So Centuary Mattresses have launched their Signature Collection which offers superior quality with affordable luxury in stylish designs. The collection uses the best quality materials for a classy modern appearance in keeping with the times and younger customers. The mattress collection goes through stringent tests and quality checks to ensure the durability and comfort.

Find: Available across the country at exclusive brand stores and dealers

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TURKISH HAIR MASK FROM GLOBAL BEAUTY SECRETS Hair masks are on trend now and the perfect way get spa-like nourished hair at home. Banish your hair woes away this monsoon with the Turkish Hair Mask. This must-have product has Rhassoul Clay as the key ingredient.

It is widely used in Turkish Hamams.

Rhassoul clay is known for its detoxifying, cleansing and exfoliating properties.

This organic and intense hair mask is enriched with olive oil, honey and vitamin E and it helps nourish your hair, reducing oiliness and restores balance to the scalp.

Find: Available exclusively on nykaa.com

8 THE BLACKBERRY’S RACE 3 COLLECTION The Blackberry’s Race 3 collection is the exclusive handpicked collection guaranteed to rock any glamorous event, business meeting or a cocktail party. The craftsmanship lets you stand out from the crowd with its deep tones and rich texture. The Fashion Tuxedos with satin lapels are the highlight of the season with the checkered suits with bright blues and deeper tones.

The checkered trousers come in B91, B95 and phoenix fit in deep tones like navys and blacks with rich and vibrant textures.

Find: Available: Across all Blackberry stores

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9 GO GREEN WITH ‘BACK TO EARTH’ PRODUCTS There’s never a better time to start caring for the environment than now. Indulge in some environment friendly shopping from ‘Back to Earth’ that offers eco-friendly products across categories such as home décor, storage solutions, kitchen accessories, bed and bath accessories and furniture, amongst others. The products are made of environment-sensitive material such as recycled wood, dead wood, recycled paper, recycled glass, bamboo, jute, natural fiber and organic cotton.

Find: Available across HomeStop stores and at the home section of Shoppers Stop stores as well as on major e-retailers

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THE PAISLEY COLLECTION FROM CARATLANE If there is one motif that never goes out of fashion, it is the paisley. Reimagining this most iconic motif in stunning new forms, CaratLane, has launched the ‘Paisley’ collection. The collection uses best-in-class laser-cut technique to give this motif a makeover. For a casual look go for the pretty pearl Paisley, pick the intricate one to add pure elegance to your ensemble and make a statement with the sleek and structured one. The collection has 23 designs comprising rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants Find: Available on www.caratlane.com

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FENDI GELATO BAG CHARMS FROM FENDI Accessories are in and one of the most funky accessories going around are bag charms. Fendi Gelato from Fendi is the latest addition to the world of bag charms. Inspired by the Italian word for ice-cream, these charms have a colour-block design, enhanced by wavy stripes that outline a playful game of precious materials, shaved mink and lapin fur, and fresh colour combinations: turquoise with pink, yellow with blue or red with white. A contrasting leather lace with a Fendi logo tag allows you to hang the FENDI Gelato on your favourite bags or suitcases.

Find: Available at Fendi stores worldwide

12 BIKER JACKETS FROM ONLY If there’s ever a look that never goes out of style, it’s 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 accompanying 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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13 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.

Find: Available at all the P N RAO stores in Bangalore and Chennai and online on their website

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EXCALIBUR RANGE FROM CARLTON Looking for your perfect travel partner? Carlton – the premium luggage recently launched its ‘Excalibur’ range. Carefully designed, this range ensures security, mobility, organization and style all ‘packed’ into one bag. It comes equipped with a TSA lock and anti-theft zipper to offer maximum security. The dual wheels help it glide effortlessly, and the spacious interiors ensure that you don’t run out of packing space. The top half comes with a convipack to ensure that your belonging stays organized. Available in attractive colours like Brushed Steel and Brushed Irish Blue with a sleek finish, it is available in three size variants.

Find: Available at multi-retail and all Carlton stores across the country

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PEACOCK INSPIRED JHUMKAS FROM NAVRATHAN If there is one piece of jewellery that remains eternal, then it must be the jhumka. Navrathan jewellers pay homage to this tradition with its range of peacock-inspired jhumkas.

Timeless designs are cast in pure gold with precious colored stones.

They borrow their design and vibrant hues from the royal peacock. They are embellished with stones and have attractive tinkling cupolas with the small gold balls, or shimmering gold beads designed like a flying peacock.

Find: Available at the Navrathan store in Bangalore

16 HOME DECOR RANGE FROM VAJOR Vajor, a modern bohemian fashion and lifestyle brand presents its new range of home dĂŠcor products. This modern bohemian dĂŠcor collection is all about being real, relaxed and comfortable. Drenched in colours and vintage inspirations, every product oozes a character of its own.

From the globe in rose gold and quirky planters to dispenser and decanters, the collection is a must for those who want to bring bohemian vibe into their space.

Find: Available on https://www.vajor.com and Vajor stores in New Delhi, Pune & Chennai

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17 PUMPKIN FACE WASH FROM GULNARE The increased humidity levels during the monsoons means increased skin woes. Stickiness, trapped dirt, clogged pores, all sound familiar, don’t they? This Pumpkin Face Wash from Gulnare is a must-have product this season. Made with pumpkin, honey and rosehip oil, this natural, all-purpose daily cleanser, this product contains vitamins and exfoliating enzymes from Honey and Pumpkin that help revitalise your skin. It is gentle enough for ultra-sensitive skin and has a dual benefit - it washes away surface impurities and protects your skin’s moisture balance.

Find: Available on www.gulnareskincare.com

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GO NUTS WITH NUTTY YOGI Nutty Yogi is a natural, organic food brand designed for foodies and health buffs alike.

Nutty Yogi believes that ‘backward is the new forward’ : the brand takes a step back in time to preserve the good old fashioned goodness of nutrients while adding a dash of convenience that makes it relevant today. Nutty Yogi has over 150 products including home-made pickles, wholesome flours, alternative sugars, asli spices, healthy munchies etc. Some them include Cacao Nibs Trail Mix, Smoked Caramel Makhana, Ultimate Super Seeds and All Berries Muesli, Almond Butter, Raw Turmeric Pickle and Tulsi Honey.

Find: Available online on nuttyyogi.com

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SUMMER BLOOM COLLECTION FROM ENAKSHI Summer may be behind us, but here’s the chance to infuse your wardrobe with some summery hues from Enakshi. The Summer Bloom collection comprises trendy, intricate designs adorned with a splash of summer hues. Choose from a range of trendy tops, contemporary kurtas, long gowns, classy dresses, sassy coordinates and quirky jumpsuits.

Find: Available on enakshi.com and leading e-commerce sites

20 DIM SIP FESTIVAL BY SHIRO Shiro’s much-awaited Dim Sip festival features 33 exotic dim sums like Beetroot Dumpling, Edamame & Truffle Dumpling, Lemongrass infused Prawn Dumpling and Pork Rib Gua Bao Dumpling and several vegetarian, non - vegetarian and vegan options including the Jumbo Xiao long Bao, aka soup dumplings: giant sized explosive Shanghainese buns filled with sumptuous stew.

Find: Shiro, UB City, Bangalore

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21 AVON NATURALS LAVENDER HAND CREAM A relaxing hand cream designed to keep both your skin and mind calm! Yes, this lavender infused hand cream promises to soothe your senses and your skin. The antioxidant properties of lavender help you release stress and you can enjoy the quick relief it provides.

Find: Available through independent Avon Sales Representatives worldwide

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LUMINOX INTRODUCES ATACAMA FIELD AUTOMATIC 1907 SERIES If you are into serious adventure sports, then this watch is a must have.

Sporting a rugged and refined look, it has automatic movement and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. In addition to that, the watch has night vision tubes that help in illuminating it in the night and it is highly scratch resistant.

Find: At Helios watch stores and major e-commerce retailers

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COLOR CRUSH BY ANAQA JEWELS Anaqa Jewels presents an exquisite collection of gemstone jewellery featuring a range of earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces infused with Cubic Zircon crystals and handpicked semi-precious coloured stones like Opal, Emerald, Topaz, Malachite and many more. Set in designs that are glamorous and trendy, they are perfect to complement every look.

Find: Available at Anaqa Jewels, Colaba, Mumbai

24 MID-WEEK FEAST AT ALOFT BENGALURU CESSNA PARK There’s something for street-food and biryani lovers! The ‘Beeryani Feast’ is the perfect combo of beer and biryani especially if you love Hyderabadi Biryani. ‘Khao-Gali Feast’ has Gola Stations, 99 Dosas & Bombay Sandwiches and Live Chaat Counters including - Pani Puri, Paav Bhaaji as well as Kababs, Shawarmas and Kathi Rolls.

Find: Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Park

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25 INDIAN MILK AND SAFFRON TONER FROM GLOBAL BEAUTY SECRETS Milk and Saffron are the key ingredients of the toner inspired from ‘Panchamrita’ ritual. The milk protein leaves skin soft and takes care of the pores. It also provides hydration and improves elasticity of the skin. Saffron tones the skin, gets rid of acne and enhances the skin glow.

Find: Available Exclusively on nykaa.com

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FREDERIQUE CONSTANT LAUNCHES NEW AUTOMATIC LADIES WATCH COLLECTION Frederique Constant has launched its new classic and feminine Ladies Automatic models. With subtle lines, refined decorations and colorful tones, they feature the brand’s iconic “Heart Beat” signature opening at 12 o’clock and ccme either with polished stainless steel or rose gold plated 36mm diameter cases with an open case-back.

Find: Available at leading e-tailers and on www.frederiqueconstant.com

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CARATLANE LAUNCHES THE MADHUBANI COLLECTION Drawing inspiration from the 500-year-old art form from Mithila in Bihar, CaratLane launches the magnificent Madhubani Collection.

It features elements such as peacocks, parrots, lotuses. It is crafted in 18kt yellow and rose gold with diamonds and gemstones and comprises a whole new range of rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Find: Available on caratlane.com

28 STARBUCKS DEBUTS NITRO BREW IN INDIA Get ready for an elevated coffee experience with Starbucks Nitro Brew. With each cup 48 hours in the making, the Nitro Cold Brew is a super-smooth, naturally sweet coffee that cascades from the tap with a velvety, creamy texture which customers can see and taste.

Find: Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew is currently exclusively available in 5 stores across India: Mumbai, Kamala Mills | Bangalore, Jaya Nagar | Delhi, Green Park | Noida, DLF Mall of India | Kolkata, Park Mansions.

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Fashion hits a Max-imum Max Fashion presents an exclusive ‘Back to College Collection 2018’ to celebrate some of the best days in life.

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The collection reflects an attitude which is urban with nuances of free-spiritedness, a breaking free of set moorings.

Max Fashions Max is a leading fashion brand, now available online at MaxFashion.com and on Android & iPhone apps offering customers a one stop shop for clothing, accessories and footwear needs for the entire family. Max, a fashion brand of Landmark Group has pioneered the concept of ‘Latest fashion at great prices’ in the country, thereby offering the discerning shopper a vast choice with international fashion & quality.

It offers apparel, footwear & accessories that are of the latest fashion trends. The store ambience offers an international shopping experience making shopping for the entire family simple and easy.

Fash Bash Collection for College Goers With the emphasis on ‘grunge’ and ‘athleisure’ look, the brand silhouettes executed in modern fabrics and minimal texture-play gives the ensembles a peppy look. The design focus is kept simple and functional.

College and comfort go hand in hand, so easy high-street styles take centre-stage. Shades of red capture the mood perfectly while athleisure collection evokes the athlete in you.

Get your fill of shift dresses, boxy tees, choker-neck tops, long-line tees and badge-tees paired with biker denim and paper-bag shorts.

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Find: www.maxfashion.in/in/en/ Price: The Collection starts at just `399

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Wow-Chow for the Bow The brand introduces a fresh flavour for man’s best friend and wishes to be a one-stop point for all pet needs.

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BowChow SuperDog is a high protein, proportioned, prepacked diet for dogs depending on their age, activity level and weight. The brand works on a daily delivery model, wherein the pet owners can pick a subscription package according to their needs and wants. We sat down with Ashwin Kashyap Raghuraman to discuss his venture and how he went about it.

Excerpts from the conversation: Tell us how the brand started and your inspiration behind it.

The inspiration stemmed from an observation that I had made. I clearly noticed the enthusiasm with which the dogs ate the freshly cooked food when compared to dry food.

So, I used to look up a lot of recipes online to feed a nutritious meal to my dogs. I tried a lot permutation and combination of recipes to see how my dogs like the flavour. Sometimes my friends could call and complain their dog has not eaten in xyz days and what to do, and I would give them suggestions over the phone and on one such phone call, a friend made a joke about how I should make this a business.

How has the journey been, considering that pet food is still a very niche segment in the market?

Starting a business is never easy, to start something that nobody has done before it’s even more difficult. To start with, there are the giants in the DRY FOOD space. But here’s is where I saw an opportunity. Over the years, I could clearly see how people were unhappy with dry food because it was slowly killing their pets.

So, the main goal for me was to make fresh food really easy and convenient to feed our pets. My journey was and still is to make people understand the benefits of freshly cooked food over Dry Food.

What is the USP of your product and what makes it different from its competitors?

USP is simple - “freshly cooked chicken and rice delivered to your doorstep.” I source good quality chicken and rice directly from the poultry farm and rice mill to ensure quality, cost and flavor. After a lot of trial and error and expert opinion from vets I now have a chicken and rice ratio which all dogs enthusiastically eat.

On the preparation front, I, after coming across a world war II technology which uses pressure and temperature variations, decided to utilize this to give the product a better shelf life.

The brand wishes to stand up for the welfare of the pets, with its healthier alternatives, and break the current stereotypes associated with the pet-food industry. Simply put Bow Chow Super Dog puts

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Find: www.instamojo.com/Bow_ Chow Price: `90 Onwards

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Florals

that last a year Champs Fleur specializes in offering flawless longlasting roses that allows you to truly feel and rediscover the beauty and evocative nature of the flower.

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Creating a business isn’t always about inventing something that nobody has ever seen before, sometimes it’s distinguishing sore spots and improving on them that makes all the difference. Greek philosopher Plato said ‘Necessity is the mother of all inventions’ and certainly need does give birth to innovation. And this has been the driving factor for the 25-year-old youngster, Chitra Das, to start the one-of-its-kind concept of preserving flora.

Brand Beginnings A bespoke rose atelier based in Hyderabad, Champs Fleur - India’s first end to end preserved floral boutique, was founded in the year 2017 by Australia born, Chitra Das with an aim to provide a flawless personalized experience backed by seamless customer support.

Champs Fleur is the first end-to-end preserved floral boutique in India that specializes in offering flawless long-lasting roses that are a true statement of luxury. It was her journey to build a brand that is foremost in offering luxurious long-lasting roses stemmed from the simple desire to be closer to nature and to the colourful garden.

About Champs Fleur

Inspired by Freshness

Every Champs Fleur rose is organically grown and is completely free from hazardous chemicals. The proprietary four-step preservation process that uses natural ingredients allows Champs Fleur to combine the beauty and goodness of natural roses with the immortality of inanimate ones, transforming them into long lasting roses while preserving the same freshness and feel. Her vision behind the company was to position long-lasting preserved roses as a symbol of luxury and style.

The roses are sourced from around the world and are picked at their finest and preserved on their best day to ensure that every preserved rose completely captures the beauty that is symbolized by a flower.

USP of the Brand A Personalised Luxurious Experience Roses have always been synonymous with luxury and royalty and Champs Fleur aims to take the tradition of gifting roses to new heights by offering real roses that last a year. Champs Fleur is committed to providing a unique and customised experience to patrons who see roses as a personal statement

Product Range Champs Fleur’s products include the Solitaire, the Comme le Verre, Wondertale collection and the Lumière and the brand looks to expand into more classic lines and increase the variety of flowers.

The creations vary from single, long-stemmed infinity roses to elegant and stylish cardboard boxes with 49 roses each that are available in an array of colours that include jet black, vivid purple, navy, bright yellow and blood red.

GOOD TO KNOW Find: www.champsfleur.com

Price: Ranges from `2499 to `12999

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An Ayurvedic Retreat Birla Ayurveda specializes in offering wellness therapies and curative treatments for chronic ailments

Birla Healthcare Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd is a part of The Yash Birla Group. Birla Ayurveda offers you the gift of holistic health through Authentic Ayurveda. The experts at the place treat the individual as a whole, maintaining the balance of body consultation, that results in revitalization and holistic health. Medicinal oils and herbs from Kerala are used for Ayurvedic therapies.

Practitioners of Ayurveda – Natural Healing Ayurveda which is an age-old system of natural healing is becoming popular and showing great results. The treatment centers from Birla Ayurveda are well equipped with the required amenities and assessment of professional Ayurveda doctors. In fact, the medicinal oils and herbs used for the Ayurvedic therapies are bought exclusively from Kerala.

Birla Ayurveda is best known for effectively treating ailments such as chronic arthritis, sinusitis, migraine, slip disc, lumbar spondylitis,

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sciatica, stress, obesity, and asthma, as well as neuromuscular and skin related disorders.

A Wholesome Wellness Experience Birla Ayurveda specializes in offering wellness therapies and curative treatments for chronic ailments like arthritis, obesity, spondylosis, hair fall, skin problems and various lifestyle disorders.

Ayurveda defines health as ‘purity of body, mind and soul’. Birla Ayurveda employs a plethora of services to ensure this purity. Ranging from a combination of special revitalization and purification therapies coupled with nutritional guidance and herbal medicines, Birla Ayurveda stresses on the prevention of body ailments, in addition to curing them. At Birla Ayurveda, the experts combine authentic and time-tested therapies with the expertise of trained therapists and experienced doctors.

membership packages, which comprise of preventive and wellness therapies that keep bone and joint problems, obesity, stress & strain, hair and skin ailments, diabetes and various other lifestyle disorders at bay, and enable you a holistic state of living.

Birla Ayurveda has over 13 therapy centers in India, which are a combination of wellness Ayurveda, day care treatment centers, stay & spa, Ayurveda medicines and Ayurveda doctor consultation.

Expert Care Talented Kerala therapists, duly guided by experienced Ayurveda doctors, ensure an authentic and personalized experience, every time you visit.

You can also opt for exclusive Ayurveda wellness

GOOD TO KNOW Find: www.birlaayurveda.co.in Price: On request

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Arista Vault is set to revolutionize a new era for safe, secure & Power packed world.

We all have experienced losing our wallet or mobile at public places have experienced the pain of dead battery in very important times as well. Now imagine if you could Track your wallet and mobile at the same time and they’ll notify you if you leave them or somebody snatches it from you.

The Wallet-Bot Introducing, Wallet-Bot, a smart wallet that connects to your smartphone, so that you’ll never lose your wallet or phone again. It’s a next-generation advanced wallet to secure your phones and keep your money safe while making your life easier. The Wallet-Bot integrates anti-lost, anti-theft, power bank, Bluetooth connectivity, worldwide tracking with a global design.

Product’s USP Wallet-Bot is much more than an elegant, fashion wallet for men & women. Developed by a committed team of designers, technologists (scientists & engineers) and professionals who came together to build revolutionary high-tech intelligent product which will save you in the daily hustle.

The brand Arista Vault is focused to combine power and peace: • 3000 MHz battery back-up which is rechargeable to power-up your phone • An inbuilt tracker as a response to the rising risks and difficulties of our high-end lifestyles. To give you peace

Press the power button in wallet-bot and you are selfie ready.

CEO Speaks The Designer and CEO of Arista Vault’s Purvi Roy adds, “Wallet-Bot is a luxury wallet that has a unique style and technology. We all have forgotten our wallets or phone at our homes, work places, coffee shops, or billing desks only to lose them eventually. Whenever your wallet or phone gets out of your reach, it will notify you if you leave it behind. Alarm in-built in the wallet will start ringing as soon as someone tries to snatch it from you. Wallet-Bot can also detect the last location of your wallet as well as phone. It has a power button which helps in everything.”

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Find: Pre-order available, at www.Indigogo. com or www.aristavault.com

Moreover, the Wallet Bot has a very unique feature hich enables you to take ‘selfies’ with your wallet.

Price: `5599

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Spice it up Bandar foods offers Squeezable Chutneys which offers a twist of Indian flavours with American taste.

‘An easy to use chutney for every palate.’ That’s exactly what Bandar Foods offer. The brand brings forth five variants of chutneys in a squeezable bottle. The chutney can be tried with desi and home-made Indian foods such as upma, dosas, idlis, paranthas, chapatis, paddu, toast breads and more.

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glazing meats, or can be served with cheese to thrill your guests.

Brand Beginnings Bandar Foods was started by two food lovers - Dan and Lalith, in Mumbai in 2013. From their growing years, they both loved mom’s recipes and eating spicy food. Bandar Foods was born after they realized there were limited options in supermarkets for Indian Chutneys.

The Products The brand has five varieties of chutney, each of which brings huge, punchy flavours that bring zing and spice to your favourite food. The recipes are inspired by the Co-founder, Lalit’s mother’s homemade chutneys and are lovingly made without any artificial ingredients. The brand intends on turning traditional Indian foods into universal flavours that deserve a

place on the shelf next to mayonnaise and mustard.

Every product has something unique that makes them a treat to your taste buds!

Mint Cilantro – Chilly Sauce: The main ingredients of this chutney include Mint Leaves, Coriander Leaves, Lime Juice, Green Chilli, Split Bengal Gram & Corn Starch. It is zesty, herbaceous and spicy. It can be used to flavour Tacos, Sandwiches and Naans.

Tangy Tamarind – Dipping Sauce: It contains Cane Sugar, Tamarind, Cumin, Dried Ginger & Red Chilli. This is like the Indian equivalent to a BBQ sauce and is sweet and fruity.

It can be used as a BBQ sauce and can be had with grilled cheese, samosas and fries.

Chilli Garlic – Hot Sauce:

The squeezable chutneys offer a unique experience to your taste buds that makes the product a perfect dipping sauce to accompany your munchies!

The main ingredients of this chutney include Dried Chillies, Cane Sugar, Garlic, Vinegar & Corn starch. It is spicy, aromatic and smooth. It can be served as a hot sauce on burritos, eggs, chilli and grilled meats.

Spicy Mango – Chilli Sauce: This flavour is made of Mango, Green Chilli, Mixed Spices (Chilli Powder, Yellow Mustard, Fenugreek, Asafoetida), Sunflower Oil and Cilantro Leaves. It has a savoury, tangy & spicy flavour and used as a condiment on samosas, wings, eggs and Bloody Mary too.

Sweet Mango – Dipping Sauce: This contains Cane Sugar, Mango, Citric Acid and Chilli Powder. The sweet, fruity and vibrant flavour can be paired with cheese, sandwiches, lamb and duck as a dipping sauce.

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1Q1................................................................................17

BLACKBERRY...................................................................25

ACER..............................................................................20

BOW CHOW.....................................................................38

ADAWNA.........................................................................17

CARATLANE.....................................................................26

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

CARLTON........................................................................28

ALOFT..............................................................................33 CENTUARY.......................................................................24 ALPINA............................................................................10 CHAMPS FLUER...............................................................40 AMANTE..........................................................................15 DAFNI..............................................................................18 AMAZON..........................................................................14 ELITIFY.COM...................................................................22 ANAQA............................................................................10 ENAKSHI.........................................................................31 ANAQA JEWELS................................................................33 EPIGAMIA.......................................................................21 ANSAVV...........................................................................17 FENDI..............................................................................27 ARISTA VAULT..................................................................44 FIAMA.............................................................................17 ASPRI SPIRITS.................................................................12 FICUS..............................................................................23 ATHER ENERGY................................................................15

FOREVER 21....................................................................20

AVON NATURALS..............................................................16 FRAZER AND HAWS..........................................................13 AYESHA...........................................................................19 FREDERIQUE CONSTANT...................................................34 BACK TO EARTH...............................................................26 FUJIFILM.........................................................................21 BANDAR FOODS...............................................................46 FUN FOODS.....................................................................19 BANG..............................................................................16 GAIA...............................................................................10 BARESKIN.......................................................................16 GLOBAL BEAUTY SECRETS................................................14 BATA..............................................................................19

GLOCAL JUNCTION...........................................................08

BENGALURU BRASSIERE..................................................15 GRAND MERCURE............................................................13 BIOTIQUE........................................................................10 GULNARE........................................................................12 BIRLA AYURVEDA.............................................................42 GULNARE SKINCARE........................................................30 xxx 50

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HORRA...........................................................................08

SHIRO............................................................................31

INNISFREE......................................................................15

SHOPPERS STOP.............................................................10

INSTAGRAM....................................................................13

SODABOTTLEOPENERWALA.............................................18

JABRA............................................................................17

SRI SRI TATTVA...............................................................15

JVC................................................................................19

SRIRACHA......................................................................16

LAKME...........................................................................08

STARBUCKS...................................................................35

LUMINOX........................................................................32

TBZ - THE ORIGINAL.........................................................23

MALU WILZ....................................................................18

TRONX............................................................................12

MAX FASHION.................................................................36

TRUFFLE COLLECTION.....................................................14

MYNTRA.........................................................................12

TYPHOO.........................................................................11

NAVRATHAN...................................................................29

VAJOR............................................................................08

NESTLE INDIA.................................................................22

WILLIAM PENN...............................................................21

NUTTY YOGI....................................................................30

XIAOMI...........................................................................14

ONEPLUS........................................................................12 ONLY..............................................................................27 ORGANIC HARVEST.........................................................12 PATANJALI......................................................................16 PHALADA........................................................................20 PN RAO..........................................................................28 PUNJAB BISTRO..............................................................11 QUORA...........................................................................11 REVLON..........................................................................13 SANCHEZ........................................................................14 SANTATA.........................................................................11 xxx 51