By Deepal Haria, Celebrity MUA & Founder of The Face Talks – The Makeup Edu Platform
2022 is going to be all about making bigger and bolder statements.
Taking cues from the 80s & 90s, we will be seeing a lot of glitter looks, runway makeup, blush & highlights & even fun cool graphic liners.
All Things Glitter
Gone are the days when glitter was used only for evening looks. Now it’s all about using the right glitter that compliments the entire look and you are done.
Statement Blush
Peachy or rosy cheeks for the win. Everyone loves a sunkissed flush on their face and why not make it evident. After all, blush is the first thing that wears out so this season you will see statements making blush. Go all about with your choice of color, pink, peach, coral, purple, maroon, whichever suits your tone.
Peekaboo Highlights
We have heard so much about that glow from within. It’s here to stay! The highlights that shine through your skin, the facial oil, liquid illuminators, powder highlighters, it’s going to be all about looking like a shining star.
Graphic Liners
Liners have been in the trend for quite long and it has always evolved over the years. Be that a colored liner, double liner, graphic liner, inverted liner, each one of them makes such a statement and you will see a lot this coming year.
Bare skin
Nobody loves a caked up face. It’s time to move on to those natural looking bare skin, that’s hydrated and looks well rested. With just enough product to conceal your problem areas, your base makeup is good to go.
Makeup is all about having fun and expressing yourself. So go wild and create what you love and make you feel empowered and confident.
It’s time to cozy up in Delhi’s chilling winters with Brune & Bareskin, as the burgeoning brand, specializing in premium quality leather accessories forayed with the launch of its second brick-and-mortar store in Ambience Mall, New Delhi.
Following the success of its existing online platform, and its parental offline store in Jalandhar, Punjab, the brand has launched its second luxury lifestyle store in the capital to showcase the exhaustive collection of leather fashion accessories.The trail of successful collaborations with celebrities and The Indian Cricket Team continues on with the brand setting foot into the city of New Delhi.
Brune and Bareskin stands out as their collection features leather goods in multiple hues, and focuses on bold and striking colours with the brand’s signature lion’s head logo.The brand’s attention is on accessories such as men and women’s shoes, boots, jackets, wallets, bags, pouches, travel and work accessories, coupled with phone cases and key covers.
Commenting on the store launch Tabby Bhatia, Founder, Brune & Bareskin, said “It is an immense pleasure to finally launch the store in the capital of the country. Delhi is the epitome of love and luxury and to launch our second store here is to give a piece of my heart to the people of Delhi. After having received great warmth and success for our first store, we unfurl the sails and move forward in our journey to spread across the concept of bespoke, hand crafted first of its kind leather goods and take our brand to new avenues”
He further goes on to say “Producing goods is an art. It requires passion, care, attention to detail, and a lot of finesse. Here at Brune and Bareskin, the customer gets to take on the role of an artist and gets to personally design, plan and alter according to their choice. Their preferred shade on the item they have carefully chosen, makes an appealing mix. The customer also has the freedom to get footwear personally made as per their size. We believe in providing perfect measurements for a magical fit. Brune & Bareskin is the one stop destination to plan an overall look with matching footwear and accessories. This is the place to get your favorite leather products as per your dreams!”
Located on the first floor of Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, the store has a modern- contemporary design following the blue and gold brand theme.The chic display with item focussed lighting and a wide array of products around can leave one spellbound and struggling to decipher what to purchase. Overall a visit to the Brune & Bareskin store leaves a mesmerizing and luxurious vibe thereby making it a wholesome shopping experience.
Store Address : First Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
Store Timings : 11:00 am- 10:00 pm (Open All 7 Days)
About Voganow:
Established in 2015, voganow.com is the offshoot of one of India’s well known leather goods manufacturers, Voganow Fashions Pvt Ltd. Voganow offers an international class, contemporary design and exquisite craftsmanship of leather accessories and products through its online shopping store and brings a new definition of fashion. It aspires to be India’s largest online store featuring innovative and upbeat fashion for women and men. It includes all branded wear lines across women and men’s wear. The brand has unmatched leather quality and superb craftsmanship in contemporary colors and designs. The fashion accessories are of international styling and are very price competitive. It’s long expertise in the business and international fashion market experience makes Voganow one of the leading platforms for leather goods in today’s time.
To mark the arrival of Chilean Cherries in India, Chilean Cherry Committee of ASOEX organized an exclusive virtual meet event today. Key speakers at the meet included Ms. Marcela Zuñiga, Trade Commissioner, ProChile, Mr. Charif Christian Carvajal from ASOEX, renowned nutritionist Ms Ritika Samaddar, celebrated Chef Vicky Ratnani and Mr Sumit Saran, India Marketing Representative for Chilean Cherries.
Earlier last year, the Chilean Cherry Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters’ Association (ASOEX), alongside the Chilean Embassy in India and the office of the Chilean Trade Commission – ProChile had launched their maiden generic promotion campaign in India to introduce this delightful and nutritive fruit to the discerning health-conscious Indian consumers. The campaign had evoked overwhelming response in India.
Speaking on the occasion Ms. Marcela Zuñiga, Trade Commissioner, ProChile remarked, ” ProChile is a Government entity and a trusted channel that connects the Chilean exporters with Indian importers whose main objective is to improve bilateral trade between both countries. At Prochile, we truly believe that these initiatives are a real connection point between both countries and also a strong platform to improve the Chilean presence in the Indian Market. We are proud and delighted to be part of this Cherry campaign and support ASOEX in making this campaign successful. I am indeed happy to see the demand for Chilean Cherries in India as our product is incredible for its premium quality, amazing juicy flavour, large size and bright red color worldwide.”
Chilean Cherry Clafoutis
Joining the virtual session Mr. Charif Christian Carvajal M, Director of Marketing Europe and Asia, ASOEX said, “The broad Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains create a real paradise for cherry production and the unique weather conditions stimulate the growth of cherries. The differences between temperatures during the day and at night are particularly helpful for bringing out the wholesome and ripe flavours of Chilean cherries and assuring their good size and intense red colour. Our campaign “Cherry-sh Every Moment” has generated good response in the market and we have chalked out an extensive retail strategy to take this delicious fruit to discerning Indian consumers across the country, he concluded.”
“Last season total cherry exports from Chile reached 255 ton, surpassing the total volume imported in the Indian market the previous season. Chile’s exports of fresh cherries for the 2021/22 season are forecast to rise by 2.6% compared to last season, reaching 361,840 tons, according to official projections released on December 8 by ASOEX. Last year Cherry market was relatively small in India, but has increased from 105 ton (2016) to 292 ton (2020), of which 43% come from Chile.”
Chilean Cherry & Portobello Mushroom chaat
Demonstrating his culinary skills in preparing some really mouth-watering recipes using Chilean Cherries, Chef Vicky Ratnani said,” Cherries are a great fruit to garnish, decorate and include in your menu be it in food or beverage. Chef Ratnani live cooked two recipes – A Cherry Clafoutis inspired by the Indian Haldi Doodh and a Cherry Chaat.
Detailing the health benefits of Cherries, leading nutritionist Ms Ritika Samaddar said, “While navigating the Pandemic, we are now quite aware of the importance of good health. Including Cherries in your daily diet have immense benefits. They are low in calories and high in Vitamin C, packing a powerful antioxidant and antiviral punch. For instance, one cup (154 grams) of sweet, raw, pitted cherries provides vitamin C: 18% of the Daily Value (DV), potassium: 10% of the DV, copper: 5% of the DV and manganese: 5% of the DV. Cherries are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber and other nutrients that your body needs to function optimally. Various studies show that its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and high content of polyphenols help fight cellular damage, arthritis and gout, reduce inflammation, addresses sleep disorders and promote overall health. Hence from maintaining the heart health to preventing seasonal infections like cough and cold, Cherries can prove beneficial in many ways including building immunity.
Speaking on the India response to Chilean Cherries, Mr Sumit Saran said In-Country Marketing Representative said, “Since the introduction of Chilean Cherries last year, the demand for them has steadily increased as consumers just love their taste and juicy flavour. Chilean cherries will be in the market in December and January which is a perfect time for a fruit like Cherries, as demand is high for Christmas, New Year and the festive period of Pongal, Valentine Day etc. Chilean Cherries will be available both with retail fruit sellers and e-commerce platforms, so the supply will be adequate for the growing demand. We are doing a host of promotional activities to create awareness about the culinary and health benefits of Chilean Cherries.”
Politician and former actor Smriti Zubin Irani launched her debut novel, Lal Salaam, an action-packed thriller, at an evening hosted by the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival. The book was unveiled in the capital by Vir Sanghvi and S. Prasannarajan, Editor, Open Magazine, amidst a large number of book-lovers. Inspired by the tragic killings of 76 CRPF personnel in Dantewada in April 2010, the book is a tribute to the exceptional men and women who have given a lifetime of service to the country, especially in confronting the challenges in the red corridor. Published by Westland Publications (an Amazon company), the book is now available on stores and online e-tailing platforms.
Expressing her views about the book, Smriti Zubin Irani said, “I write not to bore. For me it was essential not to have a moment in the book where the readers felt the need to put down the book. I need to ensure that I capture the attention and imagination of my readers. I want them to enjoy and feel every emotion in the book. Before even writing the book, I had the entire plot in my mind and that didn’t change even once when I started to finally write. I finished the novel in eight months.”
The upcoming 15th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, a haven for literature-lovers and festival-goers, will run on-ground from 28th January to 1st February 2022 and virtual sessions will go live from 28th January to 6th February with an extended online experience. The evening, celebrating the book Lal Salaam, was a pre-cursor to the upcoming Festival that will combine the optimism and the sheer joy that only books can bring – and deliver a unique experience both online & on-ground.
Lal Salaam is the story of a young officer, Vikram Pratap Singh, and the challenges an idealistic law-enforcer faces when the system is steeped in backroom politics and corruption. It is the gripping tale of a struggle against overwhelming odds, and of men and women who fight these odds with courage, ingenuity and resilience.
About the Author
Smriti Zubin Irani is a seasoned politician, former TV actress and producer. She represents the constituency of Amethi in the Lok Sabha, to which she was elected in 2019. Earlier, she was a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Gujarat, between 2011 and 2019. She is currently the Union Minister for Women and Child Development. She has also served as the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Minister for Textiles.
About the Book
The manner of his arrival in the dusty little village of Ambuja, in Chhattisgarh, instantly establishes SP Yikram Singh as a man to watch out for. Over the next few weeks, as he attempts to bring order to a long-neglected police station and motivate his less-than-enthusiastic crew, Yikram can feel those eyes everywhere, following his every move, watching and waiting for the first misstep. At stake for him is the truth behind the vengeful killing of his old friend and fellow officer, Darshan—and the very idea of justice. Yikram knows he cannot rest until he solves the case, but every day there is a new challenge: a local businessman with vested interests in both bureaucracy and Naxalism, an influential academic in Delhi at whose doorstep the trail runs cold, a young widow and her journalist friend, who quickly take centre stage in his vexed new life Inspired by the unfortunate killings of seventy-six CRPF personnel in Dantewada in April 2010, Lal Salaam seeks to humanise the daily conflicts and ethical dilemmas that confront people in the poorest and most troubled regions of our country. It is also a story of the brave men who serve the law even when the law fails to serve them.
About Jaipur Literature Festival
Described as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, the Jaipur Literature Festival is a sumptuous feast of ideas.
The past decade has seen it transform into a global literary phenomenon having hosted over 2,000 speakers and welcoming over a million book lovers from across India and the globe.
Our core values remain unchanged: to serve as a democratic, non-aligned platform offering free and fair access.
Every year, the Festival brings together a diverse mix of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders and entertainers on one stage to champion the freedom to express and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue.
Writers and Festival Directors Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple, alongside producer Teamwork Arts, invite speakers to take part in the five-day programme set against the backdrop of Rajasthan’s stunning cultural heritage and the Diggi Palace in the state capital Jaipur.
Past speakers have ranged from Nobel Laureates J. M. Coetzee, Orhan Pamuk, Malala Yousafzai, Muhammad Yunus and Joseph Stiglitz; Man Booker Prize winners Ben Okri, Douglas Stuart, Margaret Atwood and Paul Beatty; Sahitya Akademi winners Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, M. T. Vasudevan Nair, as well as the late Girish Karnad, Mahasweta Devi and U. R. Ananthamurthy; along with literary superstars including Amish Tripathi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Vikram Seth. An annual event that goes beyond literature, the Festival has also hosted Amartya Sen, Amitabh Bachchan, the late A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Bill Gates, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Oprah Winfrey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stephen Fry, Thomas Piketty and former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai.
The Jaipur Literature Festival is a flagship event of Teamwork Arts, which produces it along with over 25 highly acclaimed performing arts, visual arts and literary festivals across more than 40 cities globally.
For over 30 years, Teamwork Arts has taken India to the world and brought the world to India, presenting the finest of Indian performers, writers and visual artists in the cultural and art space in India and abroad.
Every year, it produces over 25 performing, visual arts and literary festivals in several countries including Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, the UK and USA, as well as many eclectic festivals across India. It produces the world’s largest literary gathering: the annual Jaipur Literature Festival; JLF international now travels to the US, UK, Canada, Qatar and Australia.
Even amidst the upheaval and unsettling times of 2020, Teamwork Arts successfully launched the digital series, JLF Brave New World and WORDS ARE BRIDGES, which were viewed by over 4.8 million people in their first season. Through its digital avatar, the Jaipur Literature Festival reached over 19 million viewers in January 2021 and brought together the world’s leading commentators and writers. The musical extravaganza, Bollywood Love Story – A Musical, continues to tour the world with sold-out shows everywhere it is held.
Founded in 1962, Westland is one of India’s largest English-language trade publishers, bringing out print books and e-books in genres ranging from popular and literary fiction to business, politics, biography, spirituality, popular science, health and self-help. Its key publishing imprints include Context, which publishes award-winning literary fiction and non-fiction, Eka, which publishes the best of contemporary writing in Indian languages and in translation, Tranquebar, home to the best new fiction from the Indian subcontinent, the eponymous Westland Sport and Westland Business, Westland Non-Fiction, and ‘Red Panda’, which publishes a range of books for children of different ages.
It is finally that time of the year when the winter chills and holiday cheer fills in the air. As the Christmas bells have started to ring, it is time to pick the perfect winter outfit for yourself and also pick surprise gifts for your loved ones to add to the happiness.
This Holiday season United Colors of Benetton got you sorted with an exciting array of winter styles that are ideal to nail the OOTD/N looks while keeping you warm, stylish and comfortable. The collection features a captivating selection with an outdoor, eco-friendly heart, distinctive colours and lines, and an unconventional touch for a chic winter style.
The women’s line brings to you nordic-style jacquard patterns as well as colour block knit dresses for an easy-going style. Pullovers feature accents on collars and cuffs, while what’s not to love about the grunge mood of rust-coloured maxi cardigans – one of the sea-son’s trends – fringed sweaters and exquisite slubbed, marl-effect knits. Nature’s colours provide Benetton with inspiration for a palette that includes ochre, burnt sienna, maple red, forest green and cocoa, alongside the brand’s signature brights, featured especially on basic pieces and sportier pullovers, sweatshirts, tracksuits and tops. Must have outerwear includes oversize knitwear-effect patchwork puffer jackets, double-face tar-tan coats and quilted two-tone jackets with faux fur inserts —just the thing for a trip to admire the colours of fall foliage.
The collection is incomplete with the most classic of ladies’ classics —the wool camel coat, to be worn slightly oversize as the trend dictates. The reversible glossy black vinyl cape with faux fur lining is oh so cool, while the cherry red nylon parka is all about comfort. For a cosy, colourful winter, Benetton has reprised classic corduroy in squirrel colour for tracker jackets and medium-waist pants to wear with a contrast colour pullover, like in an updated version of “The Way We Were”. Accessorise the look with little flat caps, gloves, maxi scarves, cross body bags, fluffy or quilted backpacks and rubber-soled boots. These accessories also make the perfect gift to place under the Christmas tree to surprise someone you truly care for.
Menswear brings forth the fisherman’s rib or jacquard pullovers and cardigans that come in warm, earthy colours with touches of bright red, forest green and olive, khaki, greys and shades of ochre and mustard yellow. Wool cloth, velvet, “warm touch” cotton, faux fur inserts and denim — including stretch — are the fabrics of choice for a look that’s relaxed, but with its own signature style that also extends to accessories – rubber-soled boots, gloves and hats — that may be colourful and cheerful, but are decidedly no-fuss. There’s a return to a more pared back style for men: pants are straight, cargo or pleated in stretch gabardine, velvet or stone washed eco-friendly denim. Slim cut coats for town, military field jackets or parkas with clean, simple lines. For the depths of winter there are double face puffer coats padded with direct-injected 3D wadding.
So, get your style game on for the coming week full of celebrations with United Colors of Benetton’s winter offering – ideal for yourself as well as to gift to someone you appreciate.
The collection is available across all stores PAN India and on www.in.benetton.com at a range starting from INR 2000 – 17000
The gifting season is already on its way with a promise of good times ahead and we can not be happier for the obvious reason – it is the season of gifting. The joy of opening Christmas gifts is beyond contentment. Each gift should send a whole year’s worth of emotions for your person while adding a touch of love and care. A thoughtful gift should go ahead with a beautiful handwritten note to add a little more love.
We are approaching the ho-ho season!! Are you still muddled up about what to get for your loved ones? You do not need to worry about it anymore. Make your loved ones Christmas happy as Man Arden is all set to take care of your apprehensions of gifting to your loved ones.
Without further ado, let’s dig into the below gifting guide and start filling up your shopping cart:
Beard and Face Grooming Combo
BEARD AND FACE GROOMING COMBO
This is a complete set of daily beard care products. Enriched with natural oils and botanical extracts, the combined effect of these premium products keeps your beard clean, strong, nourished, and manageable.
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Face and Hair Combo
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This collection of hair grooming and skin cleansing products is essential for maintaining your well-groomed appearance. Free from toxic chemicals and enriched with botanical extracts, these products work on all types of skin and hair.
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Beard and Face Conditioning Combo
BEARD AND FACE CONDITIONING COMBO
To keep the beard perfectly clean, hydrated, nourished, and thick, this beard care kit is essential for every elegant bearded man. Packed with the goodness of natural ingredients, these products are ideal for daily use.
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Shampoo + Body Wash Combo
SHAMPOO + BODY WASH COMBO
This is a collection of premium Shampoo + Body Wash for an opulent aromatic shower. The hydrating and nourishing ultra-mild cleansing solutions enriched with natural oils keep your skin, beard, and hair perfectly clean, soft, and gorgeous.
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Style and Shine Grooming Kit for Men
STYLE AND SHINE GROOMING KIT FOR MEN
This is a collection of Man Arden’s extravagant hair-styling and skin-brightening products. It accommodates Coffee Face Wash, Coffee Peel-Off Mask, Hair Styling Gel & Hair Fiber Wax.
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Caffeine Series for Men
Caffeine Series| De Tan Face Scrub Coffee Face Wash + Coffee Peel Off Mask + Coffee Body Scrub
Man Arden Caffeine Series comprises of De-Tan Face Scrub, Coffee Face Wash, Coffee Peel Off Mask & Arabica Coffee Body Scrub. The Combo will help remove tan & impurities to brighten the complexion. It is formulated without compromising on harmful chemicals, with soothing ingredients that do not strip off the natural moisture from the skin. It is safe and easy to be incorporated into your regimen to take care of your skin.
GQ India, held the 13th edition of its prestigious Men of the Year 2021 awards in association with Chivas Music CDs. The awards, which took place in a virtual format, honoured game changers in the fields of entertainment, sports, business and fashion.
“The year 2021 will always be remembered as one in which India faced the brutal second wave, with a raging pandemic causing a summer of immense loss. Yet this has also been a year of great awakening, with critical issues like mental health, climate change, individual well-being, and the toxic aspects of social media taking root in the collective consciousness. This is a good thing. It has also been a year of profound individual accomplishment, with classic virtues like patience, tenacity, and enterprise being richly rewarded. Therefore “Year of the Brave” is a fitting theme for Men of the Year 2021. Our winners have been shortlisted not only for their excellence, but also for their courage in going further, challenging convention, and leading by example. They come from a wide range of backgrounds, regions, industries, and professions. Yet, all of them have one thing in common: They have uplifted and inspired a billion hearts and minds, at a time we needed it the most.” — Che Kurrien, Head of Editorial Content, GQ India
Raising a toast to celebrate the success of these young achievers with the iconic Chivas XV, a 15-year-old blended scotch whisky, created for high-energy moments of celebration.
A unique blend of tradition and innovation in a sophisticated gold bottle that stands out from the crowd and is a disruptive status driving icon. This perfect dram is the hero while celebrating wins- unleashing the real taste of luxury and hustle, on the journey to success.
Florian Sallaberry, Head Marketing – International Brands at Pernod Ricard India, said, “As a brand, Chivas believes success tastes better shared. Chivas XV embodies the true essence of celebration and is the perfect expression for those who want to celebrate life with a truly luxurious and iconic spirit. The association of GQ Men of the year and Chivas has been about recognizing individuals of great caliber and character. This year too we are celebrating achievers of the hustle generation, who are living life on their own terms and re-defining success.”
Character is integrity. The person, not the persona that defines you. Character is who you are when no one’s watching. It’s about being a class act in life, not just before an audience. The perfect embodiment of that message is the versatile actor Taapsee Pannu, winner of the Chivas Presents Outstanding Achievement Award whohas always made bold and brave choices while rejecting the idea of pursuing the mundane. She said, “From an accidental career to overnight success with debuts in both south languages to a streak of flops giving me a label of the iron leg. All these ups and downs in the first 3 years of my acting career braced me for what I might face ahead. Learning from my mistakes and not repeating them made me make some good choices of picking up roles and directors I could blindly rely on to shape my career. Where there is Pink which gave me a presence on the map it was the 7 minutes long role in Baby that got me my first titular role in an action film Naam Shabana. Getting to dance to some all-time chartbusters of Judwaa 2 helped me establish a not so conventional career graph. And with multiple films centered around subjects and stories never told before, I am glad my audience has given a place and space in their hearts and minds where they have expectations put on me and I’m not going to shy away from working hard to meet those expectations. Here onwards, as I step into the shoes of a producer I hope and wish I can push the envelope further where new unconventional stories are concerned at the same time to make sure my audience’s every penny is worth it. The stakes will go high and expectations higher so the kind of effort that will go behind it will be more than ever from my side.”
There is something about the infinitesimal quality that is character which defines a man. A value that makes individuals stand out as beacons of grace and gratitude, hope and high ideals. Character is what makes you a class act who’s the 34-year-old director Chaitanya Tamhane, one of this country’s most powerful creative forces. With his singular vision and dedication to telling unvarnished human stories, his films speak to the textured nuances of our times while subtly challenging the sanitized limits of Indian cinema. The winner of the Chivas Presents Outstanding Director Award said, “I genuinely believe that I have been extremely fortunate so far in my journey as a filmmaker, and have been blessed with some real guardian angels in the form of friends, collaborators and mentors. This is not to say that there haven’t been great obstacles and challenges along the way. There have been quite a few crossroads which required me to make choices that tested my courage, faith, and integrity. I am still fighting those battles, trying to retain my authenticity and forge a path of my own against conventional wisdom. My belief is in the process more than the outcome. As long as I enjoy the process, I will keep trying to do what I believe in, and find inspiration in adversity and failures.”
Ayushmann Khurrana
The heroism that pulls the audience today is far varied from what it was decades ago. Today, the so-called hero is someone who knows how to be a part of the crowd, coexists and honors inclusivity. The contemporaries of the day are people who make efforts to connect with the masses on a deeper level and address the frowned-upon issues of daily life. Ayushmann Khurrana, who was declared the Game Changer of the Year says, “I keep life simple. I know my country well, that helps. The only way to get the pulse of the masses is to be one of them. I’ve always gone with my gut and strived to be different.” TIndia’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s medal-laden chest filled every Indian’s heart with pride, truly GOLD! Chopra’s historic 87.58m throw in the finals of the javelin competition at the Tokyo Games was a giant leap forward for Indian sport.
Neeraj Chopra
Vicky Kaushal
Vikrant Massey
The quintessential ‘hero’ stereotype has been shattered numerous times by the actors of today, their quality is that they are brave enough to take risks or address issues that society has been deaf to for years. Vikrant Massey has redefined depth and versatility with performances that have changed the narrative forever. The definition of versatility is incomplete without mentioning the Lead Man of the year- Vicky Kaushal who impresses the masses with every story he is part of. Superhero of the year – Tom Holland, who appeared as Spider-Man at 19, now conquers the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is simply the generation’s biggest leading man. Designer of the year Amit Aggarwal has revolutionized the meaning of fashion. From experimenting with traditional textiles and presenting them in sculpted, extraordinary forms, to working with recycled materials like discarded PVC, he has put craft at the center of his enterprise.
Men of the Year is GQ India’s annual celebration of the year’s cultural high points, packed with interviews, profiles, and videos featuring the actors, athletes, musicians, designers, and more whose work we can’t stop talking about. GQ India’s Men Of The Year 2021 has recognised the contribution of men from various walks of life, picturing the movers and shakers of the year. Every year, GQ India recognises women achievers who are instrumental in shaping the cultural landscape. This year, GQ honoured the accomplishments of a few noteworthy women who are advancing diversity and inclusion in their fields and have made a strong impact worldwide. These dynamic women are paving the way across various industries and professions including entertainment, business, philanthropy, sport and are role models for generations to come.
The event premiered worldwide across GQ India’s digital platforms and to watch the repeat telecast, visit GQ India’s Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Luxury Ayurvedic Beauty & Wellness brand SoulTree announces the launch of India’s 1st Ayurvedic Hemp Range
The Luxury Ayurvedic beauty and wellness brand SoulTree introduces India’s first Ayurvedic range of Hemp products with 100% pure, certified Organic Hemp Seed Oil. Formulated as per the tenets of rooted Ayurvedic traditions, SoulTree’s range of luxe Hemp-based products profoundly soothes, repairs, treats and nourishes the skin to unveil immaculate therapeutic and youthful radiance.
SoulTree Hemp Organic Hemp Seed Oil
SoulTree is the world’s firstcertified organic ayurvedic brand and carries prestigious European Certification.All offerings in the SoulTree Hemp range come bearing the onerous COSMOS NATURAL certification by BDIH, Germany. The pristine new range consists of 10 rejuvenating products, including Ayurvedic Treatment Oil Facial Oil, Soothing Elixir Facial Serum, Treat & Nourish Youth Day Cream, Repairing & Regenerating Youth Night Cream, Comforting Ayurvedic Body Butter, Repair & Calm Under Eye Treatment, Nourish & Treat Ayurvedic Lip Butter, Detoxifying Oil-to-Foam Cleanser, Detoxifying Ayurvedic Clay Face Mask and Organic Hemp Seed Oil, along with the SoulTree iconic Kansa Massager, now in a dual-ended variant.
Mr. Nitin Passi, Managing Director, SoulTree says, “Hemp has a long history of therapeutic and remedial use in Ayurveda, and the entire SoulTree team is brimming with excitement to present India’s 1st Certified Natural, Ayurvedic Hemp range to the discerning beauty consumer.’’ He adds “This range further solidifies SoulTree’s commitment to bring sustainable, organic and efficacious contemporary Ayurvedic beauty & wellness solutions. AyurvedicVaidyas have specifically developed the range in SoulTreeAyurvedic Labs after meticulous research and trials.”
Soultree Hemp Repairing & Regenerating Youth Night Cream
In Ayurvedic Medication, Hemp Seed Oil is particularly beneficial forVata (the elements of space and air) and helps balance Pitta (the elements of fire and water). The benefits of Hemp are woven into all notable indigenous Ayurvedic texts, like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Shargandhara Samhita. In the Atharva Veda, Hemp is given a place in the five most sacred plants on the planet and dubbed as “Vijaya”, the one who conquers and “Siddhi”, subtle power or achievement, Ayurveda revers the prolific herb.
SoulTree Hemp Cold-Pressed Hemp Seed Oil
The humble Hemp grows vociferously in ideal conditions, making sustainable cultivation a breeze, and acts as a calming panacea for all skin conditions. In application since 2000 BCE in ancient India, Hemp has high and balanced essential fatty acid content (Omegas 3 and 6) and the rare gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). The ideal “golden” ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 unearths Youthful Radiance with AyurvedicKaya Kalp like none other. Most notably, Hemp renders balanced nutrition that treats and heals acne-prone, dry, rosacea-prone & sensitive skin.
SoulTree Hemp Ayurvedic Treatment Facial Oil (2)
SoulTree Hemp Luminescent Youthful Radiance
SoulTree Hemp Range Group Shot
“Hemp holds the secret to Ayurvedic Kaya Kalp, skin metamorphosis, and our inspiration with this range remains to unfold the powers of Transformative Ayurveda based on ancient wisdom”, shares Nitin Passi.
SoulTree’s luxurious Hemp range has been mindfully curated to allow patrons immense customisations in creating varied skin & hair care ritualistic Ayurvedic treatments tailored to their requirements. Consumers can pick their holistic Day to Night Skincare Routine, a Weekly Youthful Radiance Ritual, orTvakKantiRitual for improved skin elasticity and a therapeutic radiance. Not only is the range a sight to behold, but the balming fragrances and luxurious formulations also make for indulgent self-care rituals. Indulge yourself in blissful luxury with India’s First Ayurvedic& Organic Hemp Range by SoulTree, attractively pricedbetween ₹795-2795. The range is available at their exclusive flagship store in DLF Galleria, Gurugram and their online web store: www.soultree.in
The end of the year brings with it – new resolutions, reflection of the year gone by along with a fresh ray of hope for new opportunities for the coming year. ITC Fiama introduces its best-selling Gel bars with three new variants. The innovative gel bar soaps are an ingredient led proposition, with natural goodness and exotic ingredients that will refresh the mind and body!
In keeping with its code of launching ingredient led gel bars, the 3 new bars have been crafted using innovative combinations such as Macadamia, Menthol & Magnolia, Frangipani & Almond Crème, Amyris & Cedarwood Oil and Green Apple & Brazilian Orange Oil.
The Fiama Mega celebration pack, is a one of a kind product that offers a variety of 8 different gel bars, all aimed at enveloping parched skin in a blanket of moisture and keeping your skin happy and soft. The beautifully crafted soaps absorb into the skin leaving a lingering aroma making skin radiant, nurtured, and refreshed.
The Fiama Mega Celebrations Pack is the perfect gift for the New Year, meant for those looking for the best fragrance that nature has to offer.
These soaps are dermatologically tested, and have skin conditioners that moisturize skin all-year round making it safe to use on all skin types.
Enjoy the Joy of Bathing this New Year with the Fiama Celebration Pack!
