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‘FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week Moments’ drop on WazirX NFT Marketplace

Through the years, FDCI and Lakmé Fashion Week have brought to the fore some of the greatest talent and pathbreaking initiatives that have redefined fashion in India. The platforms have been home to some of the most iconic fashion moments in the Indian fashion industry that have been forever etched in history. Taking this legacy forward and pioneering the trend of fashion NFTs in India, FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week dropped five iconic NFTs under the umbrella of ‘FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week Moments’ on WazirX NFT Marketplace. The NFTs showcased the most celebrated and unforgettable fashion week moments and have all been sold out!

Anamika Khanna’s AK- OK and Raghavendra Rathore dropped their NFTs on WazirX NFT Marketplace, recently, in collaboration with FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week and also received a tremendous response.

Earlier this year, revolutionizing the Indian fashion industry, FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week joined hands with WazirX NFT Marketplace and introduced Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) by India’s leading couturier Manish Malhotra. Non-Fungible Tokens have captivated the world of fashion and art, creating a market where digital versions of garments and accessories are linked to unique blockchain hosted tokens. With India being one of the most promising markets for creators as well as collectors, this partnership marked the entrance of India’s fashion industry in digital assets – a step towards integrating tech innovations with fashion via blockchain technology.

The journey doesn’t halt here as FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week will also introduce NFTs by artisans in association with Creative Dignity- a volunteer-led movement spread across India actively working on relief, rehabilitation and rejuvenation within the craft sector.

And finally to top it all, leading designers Gaurav Gupta and Pankaj & Nidhi will be dropping NFTs next month. The path-breaking initiative is a testament to India’s growing adoption in the NFT space.

Vishakha Singh, VP, Co-founder, WazirX NFT Marketplace, said “Brands and companies are now exploring not only new ways to create revenue streams, but they are also keen to stay relevant for the future generations, and going digital really is the steppingstone to that. This collaboration is yet another landmark we have witnessed since the launch of our marketplace. We are glad that so many big names form the industry have started their journeys in the NFT ecosystem with WazirX NFT marketplace and we hope this collaboration inspires other brands to explore the endless possibilities posed by the NFT world.”

Jaspreet Chandok, Head – RISE Fashion and Lifestyle, said, “Ever since the Fashion Week in October, when we pioneered the idea of introducing fashion NFTs in India with our partner Wazir X NFT marketplace , we have got a phenomenal response with more designers coming forward to join this initiative. We are also delighted that not only designer stalwarts of the industry, but artisans as well have come forward to explore this exciting medium.”

The House of Things

X Art-chives Unveil a Charming Christmas Table Setup — ‘A CHRISTMAS FROM INDIA’

A unique,curated online destination to discover and shop for luxury interior products.This holiday season, The House of Things and Art-chives, bring you acaptivatingChristmas table for your guests to swoon over.

Beautifully handcrafted ‘Indian Rose bush’ cotton linen placemats and napkins and artisanal hand poured fragrant candles in Indian rose, marigold and night jasmine from Art-chives, unabashedly bring to life The Wild Indian Garden’ on your tables cape. With a whole lot of whimsy, the table is complemented by The House ofThings’ chic curation of dinnerware, cutlery, and candle stands. The ensemble, much like India, is a sheer decadence and a feast for all your senses.

The spectacular Christmas setup features the following products:

Art-chives India’s Rose Bush Placemat & Table Napkin Set – Crafted from a pristine ivory-hued pure Linen-cotton linen, this elegant table linen set is a multi-hued vignette of the earth laughing in wild roses,in an India oh so familiar. Hand screen-printed, in crimson and leaf green (and a version in steel gray) this collection by Art-chives celebrates India’s rich artisanal legacy. This table linens set comprises 4 placemats and 4 napkins, perfect to bring alive your tablescape for a decadent dinner or a chic luncheon.

Art-chives India’s Artisanal fragrant candles – From archives of India’s olfactory traditions, Art-chives share the magic of the age-old traditions of fragrance making in India. Capturing the sublime Indiana Bouquets of Indian Rose, Night Jasmine, Neroli and Marigold. Taking you behind the gossamer curtain of undiluted olfactory pleasure, celebrating the hypnotic fragrances of India. The Art-chives India hand-poured scented candles in soy are handcrafted in small batches by master candle-makers at the atelier, capturing India’s unrivaled artisanal savoir-faire of fragrance creation.

Indigene candle stand (Set of 3), by Rare – Inspired by the enticing silhouettes of traditional India, the candle stands by Rare are the perfect adornments to highlight your tablescape.

Ava fruit bowl, by Rare – Soft and sinuous lines, crafted to life with masterful hands. The Ava fruit bowlby Rareis designed to enhance the simplest setting with its discreet details and gorgeous outline.

Marble plates, by Rare –The Marble plates by Rare are a melange of mesmerizing patterns and shrewd craftsmanship. Satiate your hunger in class and elegance, as you dine in this refined work of art.

Midnight vase, by Rare – Encapsulating a dramatic form, the Midnight vase by Rare has been meticulously carved from marble, exuding muted luxury. A jewel modeled to enhance your table vignette.

Red wine goblets, by Vista Alegre – Handcrafted from crystal and adorned with a textured diamond- shaped design that can be traced back to the nineteenth century, the wine goblets by Vista Alegretransform humble family gatherings into lavish events.

Selenofi (Brass cutlery set), by IkaiAsai – An absolute treat for the modern-vintage soul. This Contemporary metalware is adorned with time-tested designs and is a preferred choice among Indian Households.

Metal faces, by Rare – A whimsical flair for an unforgettable evening. The metal faces by Rare create a playful composition when paired with varying textures.

Brass candleholders, by Taho Living – Displaying an antique brass finish, the candle holders by TahoLiving bring a sophisticated rustic look to your table decor.

Yang candle plates (Set of 2), by Studio Saswata – Crafted in stainless steel and white marble, the candle plates by Studio Saswata lend a hint of glory to your festive table setting.

Website: www.thehouseofthings.com

How did brand Shahnaz Husain cope up with the challenges during Covid Times?

By Shahnaz Husain

The Covid-19 health crisis threw the entire world out of gear. In fact, the situation was totally unprecedented. For decades now, I have had such busy schedules! But, due to the lockdown, our offices were closed and employees were working from home. Before closing our offices, I emailed a circular to all our employees, telling them about the basic precautions they must take, washing hands, using hand sanitizers, maintaining social distance and staying at home.

When you are running your own enterprise, you also become aware of the need to deal with the obvious economic crisis that is bound to follow, with factories closed and work at a standstill. I kept wondering how to get things moving. I knew that my biggest challenge was encouraging team work. With employees working from home, the team was distributed. But, fortunately for video conferencing and applications like Skype and Zoom, things worked out better than expected. And of course, the one thing I have realized is the value of human contact.

One aspect of running the organization during Covid and the lockdown was to be in touch with our customers through social media and through our website. We answered questions from customers on beauty problems and suggested solutions online. We highlighted our Hand Sanitizers and soaps. In fact, during Covid-19, we also launched our Germ Fight Series, with products like hand washes, herbal hand sanitizer, germicidal soap, face wash, hand moisturizers, Chyawanprash, etc., all containing herbal germicidal and antiseptic ingredients and with affordable prices, so that they could be available to all. Fortunately, the internet helped our business, with online sales and e-commerce doing well.

The negative effects were more pronounced where the beauty salon and spa services are concerned. Salons opened in a controlled environment and Covid protocols had to be put in place. New methods of working and interacting with customers were adopted. As we all know, in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, hygiene is paramount. The premises are being fumigated and sanitized two or three times in the day, in-between treatments. Methods are being strictly followed, like washing of hands and use of hand sanitizers. The beauty therapists, hairstylists and all salon staff are wearing PPE suits, disposable aprons, masks, shields and gloves.

As India continued to battle the Coronavirus, I remained committed to social causes by distributing the most essential things. My in-house tailor was busy making hundreds of cloth masks that became life-saving and also mandatory. They were sent for distribution to a village near Delhi, where we have our herb and flower farm and also our R&D facilities. We also distributed hand sanitizers, soaps and food packets to the needy.

What is new and special during the coming year?

As far as our future plans are concerned, we will be focusing on Exports, Franchising and Product Innovation. We have already resumed exports that had slowed down during the pandemic. We plan to take Ayurveda and Brand India to more cities and countries through franchising too. As always, we will be launching new products and innovations. We are adding to our Germ Fight Series with Neem-Amla-Brahmi Germ Protecting Hair Cleanser and Hair Oil. We are also launching our Glow One Natural Glow Cream for Men. Also on the cards is the Premium Range of our fast moving products, like Shalife Premium Nourishing Cream, Shatone Premium herbal hair tonic, Sharose Premium skin tonic and so on.

The beauty industry has proved to be resilient in the past and will continue to be so. Beauty care will never go out of fashion!

About Shahnaz Husain

Shahnaz Husain, pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement, heads the Shahnaz Husain Group, with a global network of franchise ventures and 375 Ayurvedic formulations. A Case Study at Harvard for Brand Creation, she is now a Harvard Subject for “Emerging Markets” She was honoured with the Padma Shri Award and is the first woman in 105 years to receive the World’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur Award from Success, the U.S. business magazine. Indeed, Shahnaz Husain is a leading international beauty icon.

Milind Soman culminates 1,000 km long ‘Green Ride’ on bicycle from Mumbai to Delhi to raise awareness against air pollution

Event powered by GAIL as part of ‘Hawa Badlo’ initiative

After a 1,000 km long bicycle journey from Mumbai to raise awareness against air pollution, fitness icon Shri Milind Soman reached Delhi where he culminated the ‘Green Ride – Ek Pahal Swachh Hawa Ki Ore’ powered by GAIL (India) Limited. GAIL Chairman and Managing Director Shri Manoj Jain, Director (Marketing) Shri E S Ranganathan, Director (Finance) Shri R K Jain, Chief Vigilance Officer Smt Shubha Naresh Bhambhani and other senior officials were present on the occasion.

The Green Ride entourage started on December 3, 2021 from Mumbai and passed through Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana before arriving at New Delhi.

Speaking on the occasion, GAIL CMD Shri Manoj Jain said GAIL was always at the forefront of the fight against air pollution. The company’s social media initiative ‘Hawa Badlo’ which strives to raise awareness against the menace has reached netizens over 100 million times. “As part of its commitment towards raising awareness for sustainable and environment friendly lifestyle, GAIL partnered with ‘Green Ride – Ek Pehal Swachh Hawa ki Ore’ which is an unique initiative by fitness icon Shri Milind Soman to raise awareness and encourage the people of India to do their bit towards cleaner air,” Shri Jain said.

“Delighted, Grateful & Exhilarated! This sums up my journey on cycle from Mumbai to Delhi. The GREEN RIDE was an effort to explore and promote healthier modes of transportation,” Shri Soman said. “I hope I was able to create some more awareness about how we are polluting the air we breathe, and efforts we all can make to reduce this pollution! Every small step that we take, like opting for a car pool, planting a tree, choosing to cycle rather than take a car, quitting smoking and so many other small ways, plays a huge role in making our environment healthier for us and all life on the planet. Will continue to champion for this cause and other important ones through more such initiatives in the future,” he added.

Presented by Bank of Baroda and powered by GAIL (India) Limited, Milind Soman interacted with media at various points, met environmentalists, rural students and planted saplings on his route to spread awareness on the issue of clean air. He also interacted with GAIL employees at various places and discussed issues of health, fitness and environment with them.

IIFA announces Abu Dhabi’s YAS ISLAND as Host Destination

Bollywood Megastar Salman Khan to Host IIFA 2022 at Yas Island’s new state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue Etihad Arena on 18^th and 19^th March 2022

Bringing together the very best of the Indian cinema and film fraternity, the 22^nd edition of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema – the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards – is all set to be held on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on March 18th and 19th, 2022, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences.

India and Abu Dhabi have enjoyed excellent relations through culture and trade for many decades. Uniting the world through cinema and celebration, the 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards will be one of togetherness and positivity as it heads to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, further enhancing, strengthening and building even greater bonds between India, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and millions of movie fans around the world. Commemorating the 75th year of India’s independence and the UAE’s year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking its 50^th anniversary, the highly anticipated 22^nd Edition of IIFA will showcase a grand celebration of Indian cinema’s finest talent, bringing together global dignitaries, international media, fans and film enthusiasts from across the world.

Hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, the event will take place at the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena, part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi and the UAE have successfully managed to safely resume events and tourism activities in recent months. One of the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations, Abu Dhabi is home to incredible beaches with year-round sunshine, a vibrant culture and world-class entertainment and leisure infrastructure offering a vast array of enriching offerings.

Continuing their partnership for the seventh consecutive edition of IIFA, NEXA will be collaborating with Miral and DCT Abu Dhabi for this star-studded event. Through this association, Maruti Suzuki aims to blend premium-ness and inspirational designs offered by NEXA with glitz, glamour, and star-studded Indian cinema.

His Excellency, Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “India has long been one of Abu Dhabi’s top inbound source markets for tourists building on strong historic ties. Hosting the IIFA Awards underlines the key strategic position the Indian market occupies for the emirate. In addition, we have enjoyed a great bond with India’s movie industry, that has for many years been attracted to the UAE capital by our high-quality infrastructure, so the addition of the IIFA to Abu Dhabi’s calendar of events aligns perfectly with our 5-year strategy to develop the cultural and creative industries. Hosting an event such as this also demonstrates the UAE capital’s appeal for attracting internationally-renowned entertainment, and the confidence organizers have in the emirate’s superior facilities, expertise and stringent health and safety protocols. We look forward to welcoming visitors from India and beyond to experience this event, and also to explore Abu Dhabi’s diverse tourist attractions and cultural offerings during their stay.”

Home to magical adventures and awe-inspiring entertainment, as well as three globally renowned theme parks, outstanding motorsports, an award-winning golf venue and world-class hospitality services, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is a destination like nowhere else.

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral said, “It is an honour for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA Weekend and Awards at Etihad Arena on Yas Bay in Yas Island. As the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena presents an ideal setting for world-class events that attract international stars and audiences. Hosting this much anticipated event reinforces Yas Island’s position as a top global destination for leisure, entertainment and business and Abu Dhabi’s place on the world tourism and entertainment map.”

Speaking on the occasion, Salman Khan said, “I have always enjoyed being a part of the IIFA Family and travelling to some great destinations but this year I am super happy that we are headed to one of my personal favorites, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. IIFA is always a memorable time and this year it will be an even bigger celebration as we celebrate the 75th year of India’s independence and UAE’s 50th Anniversary-Golden Jubilee celebration. Over the last 21 years, IIFA has not only given Indian Cinema an international platform, but it has created a wonderful opportunity to take us to our fans and connect millions of people globally. I am proud and excited to get ready to host the 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards Yas Island, Abu Dhabi as we unite the world through cinema & celebration.”

Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India said, “NEXA has always celebrated the relentless spirit of creators who continuously explore, innovate, and experiment to inspire the world. It is for this very reason that NEXA has collaborated with IIFA, which is a platform to recognize India’s top creative talent in the world of cinema and celebrate the best in cinema arts. The association is in its 6^th year and both NEXA and IIFA are symbolic of challenging the status-quo to create experiences that are new and inspiring. NEXA helps create premium experiences through its global design, sophisticated style and innovative technology, just like IIFA, which builds lifetime experiences and felicitates excellence in Indian cinema at a global stage. We look forward to IIFA 2022 which will be held at Yas Islands in Abu Dhabi to inspire our new age consumers who seek global experiences in their everyday lives.”

Alongside the arena and Yas Bay, guests visiting Yas Island will also be able to enjoy a variety of experiences. From award-winning theme parks, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the capital’s largest mall, 160 dining options, a scenic beach and mangroves, luxurious hospitality stays and so much more, there’s a lot to explore!

Pre-registration for Tickets’ sales for 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, at IIFA.com.

Fans and media are welcome to keep abreast of the latest news and details on IIFA and Hindi cinema by logging on to www.iifa.com or checking out the social media handles:

FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT

● IIFA Website www.iifa.com

● IIFA social media handles:

● Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/iifa

● Twitter – https://twitter.com/iifa

● Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IIFA/

● For further queries, please contact: Wizspk Communications |PR iifa@wizspk.com

About IIFA (International Indian Film Academy)

IIFA is dedicated to building bridges across cinemas, businesses, communities and nations, creating everyone’s dream: “One People. One World”. IIFA is the most appreciated South Asian film academy and a global platform that gives the Indian film fraternity an opportunity to reach audiences in international territories. The alliances made via the platform of IIFA provide huge benefits and gain to India and an equally important objective is to create similar benefits in the host country. The aim is to establish a system of mutual benefit to both India as well as the host destinations by boosting tourism, economic development, trade, culture, cross-border investments and film co-productions. The IIFA Weekend & Awards each year and travels to new, exciting and beautiful destinations, taking the film fraternity to unite and celebrate the best of Indian film and culture, thereby taking Indian Cinema and India to a wider audience. www.iifa.com

About Miral

Miral is Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, uniting people and places through unique, immersive and exciting experiences. Responsible for the development and management of Yas Island, Miral’s assets encompass entertainment, hospitality, leisure, sport, dining, retail, and real estate destinations. Today, Yas Island is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Marina and eight hotels, including Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island located on Yas Bay, the soon to be Abu Dhabi’s premier waterfront destination.

For more information, visit http://www.miral.ae

About Yas Island

Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi – just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holiday makers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and spectacular musical, entertainment and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, the award-winning Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas Mall. With hotels, including W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island, plus more than 165 dining experiences, the destination also features indoor and outdoor concert venues including MAD and Etihad Arena – all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

The exhibition will showcase the artworks by Amrit Pal Singh, Fabin Rasheed and Prasad Bhatt

Cryptoart India Collective is proud to present India’s first dedicated NFT (non-fungible token) Art Exhibition – DAZE on December 18 and 19, 2021 at Lokayata Art Gallery, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The exhibition is open for all from 11 am to 7 pm.

DAZE, i.e Decentralized Art Zone, is hosting its 1^st NFT art exhibition to showcase prominent & curated Indian NFT talent to traditional artists & the world at large. The exhibition will also host several workshops & panels. These activities will touch upon various aspects of NFTs & navigation of the web 3.0 rabbit hole throughout the 2 days of the exhibit. The exhibit will also be streamed online & in a metaverse gallery for those wanting to visit virtually. The core production team behind DAZE is CIC’s own Jatin Pathi, Vishesh Chopra & Priyanka Balwa a.k.a Cyber Shakti.

The event has been sponsored by NFT artists Jatin Pathi, Fabin Rasheed, Melvin Thambi along with NFT Kochi, Fandefi, NEAR NFT Club and Omniflix Network. Event partners include Museum of Crypto Art, $Whale Community, Makersplace & NFT Malayali.

The exhibition is curated by eminent NFT artists & dignitaries including Cyber Shakti, Amrit Pal Singh, Indrani Mitra, Mehak Jain, A Nadamel, Cyber Shakti, Jatin Pathi, Prasad Bhat and Melvin Thambi, Shivani Mitra, Barthazian,

Speaking on the occasion, Jatin Pathi, co-founder CIC, Meebits DAO & Producer of DAZE said, “In the last couple of years, the demand for NFTs has grown significantly and many artists across the world are utilizing the power of technology to showcase their passion. We are extremely proud and thrilled to be able to provide a platform to India’s finest digital artists from various genres and platforms at DAZE. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to expanding this initiative with future collaborations that will support the Indian art community”.

The exhibition is the first to present the concept of NFTs as both an emerging artistic medium as well as a revolutionary vehicle for commerce within the art and digital asset market.

Vishesh Chopra, co-producer, designer & entrepreneur added “There’s a lot of misinformation with regards to cryptocurrencies and their use cases, even now after all these years. I’ve been trying to change that by organizing meetups and working with the Indian crypto community on various fronts since 2016. I believe crypto art is a historic movement worth documenting and celebrating, and organizing DAZE is a step in that direction”.

Priyanka Balwa aka. Cyber Shakti, co-producer, curator, NFT Marketer & NFT artist herself said “NFTs have presented a plethora of opportunities to natively digital artists like myself & I’d like to pay it forward. With DAZE, we have dual objectives, of not only showcasing NFT talent but presenting valuable engagement for everyone in attendance. The idea really is to build a nexus of web3.0’s most enterprising cohorts & set the perfect stage for limitless possibilities”.

DAZE has also partnered with NFT Kochi, the first NFT conference happening at Kochi on the 18^th of December. LAZ the founder of NFT Kochi said, “The world of NFT’s is all about the community. NFT Kochi objective is to connect and build social networks through NFTs. The vision of NFT Kochi is to facilitate the convergence of art and elements of an ancient civilization into the Blockchain and the Metaverse through community partnership. Daze is India’s 1st Decentralized Art Zone built by visionary artists in India. Partnering with the leading artists and the curators at Daze we are able to find talent and elevate beautiful master NFT pieces into the metaverse.”

DAZE’s partners include FanDefi {A crowdfunding platform for creators to raise funds via NFTs}, NEAR NFT Club {Community support system for artists and builders using NEAR protocol}, Omniflix – {Platform to Mint, manage & distribute media assets, across multiple chains} and Makersplace {The premier NFT marketplace behind the historic sale of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days for $69.3 million in partnership with Christie’s auction house in March 2021}

About Cryptoart India Collective:

Cryptoart India Collective is one of the oldest NFT communities in India created by artists creating NFT art much before the NFT art got mainstream attention, especially due to the Beeple art auction in March 2021. Cryptoart India Collective was formed with an aim to debunk myths & misinformation that surrounds new artists, and to provide them with the required guidance and overall a safe space to kickstart their NFT journey.

Naaz Joshi -India’s first Transgender International Beauty Queen

Interview

* Tell us something about your journey.

My journey is from caterpillar to butterfly. From ashes to the light. I was abandoned as a child, and by my own struggles I became India’s first trans sexual woman with seven international crowns. There was no support from family, nor was there support from LGBT community. Straight community has always supported me and with their support I am here.

* What do you think about the state of trans people in India?

It’s very regressive, there are many crimes against us, discrimination is one of them, we are not allowed to elite gyms and pubs and hotels. I, as a beauty queen, had to learn from Shilpa Shetty videos because no gyms allowed me to enter the gym.

* What appeal would you like to make to the government of India?

None.. They are trans phobic, we are not their vote banks.

* What message would you like to give to young trans women who undergo depression because of being bullied in school ?

There is always a silver lining in a dark cloud, a rainbow shall also come, please wait. Be independent and wait for the right moment to come out. Be empowered and empower others!

* What message do you want to give to parents of trans children?

The parents who ignore their trans children are idiots; they all need psychiatric help because they don’t stand by their children. Their children become sex workers, and beggars only because the parents don’t stand by them. My mother wants to kill me even today. My request to all the parents of the trans children- ‘ Be gentle with us. We are your own blood’.

KAMA AYURVEDA

Specially curated gift sets to celebrate the Winter Holidays

If you’ve planned Secret Santa at work, or looking out for presents to put under the Christmas tree at home, Kama Ayurveda presents the most tastefully curated beauty boxes and duos to help put thoughts into gestures.

The Kama Ayurveda Essential Skincare Regime box is replete with the goodness of Rose and Kumkumadi for glowing, soft and supple skin.

For beauty-enthusiasts who swear by their Sunday-morning Ayurveda self-care ritual, the Kama Ayurveda Must-Have Head to Toe Solutions box promises tender love and care from the purest, natural ingredients.And for art enthusiasts who love their beauty regime, the custom-designed Kumkum giftbox is inspired by miniature paintings that can be traced to the Mughal era. This box contains brightening must-haves to add to the daily skincare routine that will nourish, replenish and illuminate the skin.

Details below on the products in the gift sets:

ESSENTIAL SKINCARE REGIME

Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser 50 ml

Pure Rose Water 50ml

RejuvenatiPriceng & Brightening Ayurvedic Night Cream 25ml

– INR 1965

KAMA MUST HAVE HEAD-TO-TOE SOLUTIONS GIFT BOX

Bringadi Intensive Hair Treatment Oil 50ml

Nalpamaradi Thailam Skin Brightening Treatment 50ml

Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser 8ml

Price- INR 950

KUMKUM GIFTBOX

Suvarna Haldi Chandan Face Pack

Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub

Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Fluid Ayurvedic Night Serum

Pure Rosewater

Price- INR 2400

WEBSITE

kamaayurveda.com.

Urvashi Rautela Judges Miss Universe & India wins the crown. Urvashi Rautela turns out to be the lucky charm for India. Seen here crying out loud

Urvashi Rautela, Bollywood’s youngest superstar and beauty queen was judging the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant in Israel and is motivated to make India Proud. For us Indians, witnessing our national pride fly our tricolor in other countries with all of her efforts, hard work, and dedication to her vocation is always a source of pride. It is a big accomplishment for Urvashi Rautela to represent her nation and to watch India win the Miss Universe Pageant.

Beautiful actress Urvashi Rautela who served as one of the Miss Universe judges, is overwhelmed with joy and passion as India reclaims the Miss Universe title after 21 years. Without a doubt, it is a significant achievement for India, and all Indians are thrilled with pride and excitement. Urvashi Rautela, the Miss Universe judge, truly proved to be India’s lucky charm. The actress Urvashi Rautela uploaded this video as the Miss Universe announcement was made. As a proud Indian, Urvashi Rautela couldn’t help but shed a few tears, no doubt it was a very emotional moment for the actress. Urvashi Rautela was seen overjoyed and excited cheering Harnaaz Sandhu as she was crowned with the title Miss Universe 2021.

With hearts beating faster on who will win to witnessing it with joy of tears, making India proud Check out the video here,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXaNe19oSlM/

Talking about the work front, Urvashi Rautela will be seen essaying the character of Poonam Mishra, the real-life wife of Inspector Avinash Mishra, portrayed by actor Randeep Hooda in the web film Inspector Avinash. Urvashi Rautela will also appear in a few more south Indian films, including the Telugu feature Black Rose, in which she will play the lead, and a 200 crore Tamil blockbuster starring Saravana. The next schedule for the film is set to start soon. Apart from that Urvashi Rautela just shared the official poster for her forthcoming film Dil Hai Gray, which is a Hindi version of the hit Tamil film Thiruttu Payale 2.

Christmas Cakes and Hampers from Honey n Dough

Christmas is here; it’s time to raise a PLUM CAKE to rejoice the season of bliss and merrymaking. Keeping up with the festive spirit, Honey n Dough is all set for a joyous celebration by curating a truly unique and festive experience. Honey & Dough is excited to welcome the magical season by indulging in the Christmas spirit at its outlets, across Delhi NCR decorated for the occasion and offering an impressive array of seasonal festive products.

Aavika Chhawchharia, Founder of Honey n Dough says that the Christmas and New Year are the most important celebrations of the year as they bring in the time where one can savour best desserts. Honey and Dough is bringing back its classic selection of products which includes Classic Plum cakes, the very specials Chocolate balls, Christmas Pudding, Cookies, Plum Cake, other festive specialities. The very special introduction this year is Chocolate House, which is Christmas chocolate house made with special in-house chocolates like truffles and more. This chocolate house is the most exclusively designed chocolate delicacy this year specially crafted for Christmas at our outlets, Adds Aavika.

Christmas would be a miss without traditional Cookies. Adding to Honey and Dough famous all-year line of Cookies, this season Gingerbread, Shortbread is especially crafted for Christmas. Christmas pudding and Plum Cake are among the most sought-after Christmas specialities, which are widely anticipated during the whole year.

Apart from this, one can gift Exclusive Honey and Dough Christmas hampers which is the perfect mix of cakes, cookies, special chocolates and more.

So this year, if you are looking at Eat, Happy, party and Be Merry then Honey& Dough should be on the top in your agenda.

Price – Rs 300 onwards
Honey & Dough exclusive stores at Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj, Malviya Nagar, Pacific Mall, Janakpuri, Cyber Park and more.
For Orders and reservations, contact at https://www.honeyanddough.in/