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Aarya Season 2 is Back

Highlights

* Watch actor Sushmita Sen don the role of an unwilling gangster as rivalry deepens; coming only on Disney+ Hotstar on 10 December 2021* Created by award-winning director Ram Madhvani, Aarya 2 co-produced by Endemol Shine India and Ram Madhvani Films brings to light Aarya Sareen’s journey from being powerless to fearless~* Joining actor Sushmita Sen is powerhouse talent including Sikandar Kher, Ankur Bhatia, Vikas Kumar, Mayo Sarao, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Sugandha Garg, Geentanjali Kulkarni, Jayant Kripalani, Akash Khurana, Sohaila Kapur, Dilnaz Irani & Charu Shankar
After emerging as one of the most gripping thrillers from India with an International Emmy nomination for best drama series, Aarya is set to hit the digital scene with Season 2. What makes it one of the most anticipated OTT series is that its trailer is rife with surprising twists. The key question its trailer raised is – ‘Can Aarya Sareen escape her past, or will her own family betray her, yet again?’ Disney+ Hotstar, Endemol Shine India and Ram Madhvani Films are ecstatic to offer Aarya Season 2, starring Sushmita Sen in the role of an unwilling outlaw. Conceptualised and created for India by Ram Madhvani, the series is an official adaption of the hit Dutch series Penoza by NL Film (Banijay Group). Aarya Season 2 will be available only on Disney+ Hotstar on 10th December 2021. The second season of Aarya follows the journey of a mother combatting the dark world of crime and enemies closing in on her family and children. Will her family continue to be her strength or will her own trustworthy people turn against her? Sushmita Sen will be seen reprising the role of Aarya Sareen and she will be joined by actors Sikandar Kher, Vikas Kumar, Mayo Sarao, Ankur Bhatia, Akash Khurana, Dilnaz Irani amongst others.

Talking about the upcoming season, Ram Madhvani said, “We are excited to present the trailer of Aarya Season 2. Aarya, as a character, symbolises strength and vulnerability. She has to face her past so that she can save her family to protect her future. In the second season, the audiences encounter Aarya in a new light. While in the first season, we saw her take the moral stand on the incidents around her life, this time we will see her emerge with a survival instinct like never before. We are grateful that Disney+ Hotstar and Endemol Shine have given the express creative liberty to reimagine the journey of Aarya in Season 2.”
Shedding light on her character in the second season, the lead Sushmita Sen said, “After being nominated for the previous season for the International Emmy awards, we are supercharged for the second season. Season 2 is not just about Aarya, a strong woman but also a warrior. The new chapter is a fascinating revelation of the character and has proved to be a huge learning for me as an actor. I challenged myself by donning Aarya in a new avatar and I hope that the audiences will appreciate her fierce, unapologetic self in the second season.”
Disney+ Hotstar offers an unmatched entertainment experience to users with the world’s best stories and LIVE sporting action coming together on one platform – where subscribers can enjoy mega-blockbuster films directly releasing on the platform, the best of global movies and shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, best animation films, kids favourite characters, exclusive Hotstar Specials shows in seven languages LIVE sporting action and much more!
~ Witness Aarya’s return as the lioness’ claws come out for real for the final revenge, coming only on Disney+ Hotstar on 10 December 2021 ~

About Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar (erstwhile Hotstar) is one of India’s largest premium streaming platforms that has changed the way Indians experience entertainment – from their favourite series and movies, to sporting extravaganzas. With the widest range of content in India, Disney+ Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of top-quality entertainment including path-breaking original series from Hotstar Specials, direct-to-digital blockbuster movies released with Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex, access to STAR network serials before television, the latest and the best of live sporting action, and more! Disney+ Hotstar is also the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ Hotstar is the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios; and offers the latest from 20th Century Studios, Disney Television Studios, FX, Searchlight Pictures, and more. With three distinct subscription offerings (Sept 2021 onward) – Mobile, Super and Premium; the streaming service gives users the freedom to select their preferred plan of choice. In its earlier avatar, the Hotstar mobile app has notched 400 Mn+ downloads, making it one of the most in-demand apps in India and also secured top spots on the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store. The app’s success reflects its highly evolved video streaming technology as well as the quality of experience across devices and platforms.

Winter Essentials from Plum

While we enter the winter season it’s imperative that we keep our skin well-nourished and moisturised. Keeping the need of the hour in mind Plum has few product recommendations that could be your go to’s to survive through the cold weather.

Vegan Wonder

All the below listed products are 100% vegan.

Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer – It is a light-weight, non-comedogenic green tea oil-free moisturizer for everyday use. It contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide that will control oiliness and prevent break outs. Also has squalane & kakadu – natural moisturizers, that keep the moisture in and leave you feeling fresh. Its free of synthetic colours and artificial fragrances.

Grape Seed & Sea Buckthorn Glow-Restore Face Oil

Grape Seed & Sea Buckthron Face Oils Blend – Plum Grape Seed and Sea Buckthorn Face Oil has 10 natural oils that absorb easily and don’t feel greasy on your skin. Sunflower oil, Rosehip oil, Olive oil, Grape seed oil are just few of the goodness potions. It also is antioxidant rich formula that prevents moisture loss.

E-Luminence Deep Moisturizing Creme – its rich, deep moisturizing cream formula that melts into normal, dry, very dry, and sensitive skin. Also known to heal, soothe, calm, and hydrate skin. The healing calendula extracts work well for damaged skin.

Chamomile & White Tea Plush Night Souffle – smooth, fluffy souffle-like texture for overnight hydration and combination skin. The antioxidants chamomile & white tea keep your skin nourished & calm and the kokum butter & argan oil keeps your skin bouncy, hydrated and supple.

Bright Years Restorative Overnight Crème

Bright Years Restorative Overnight Creme – heavy-duty overnight cream for dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin with a creamy texture. It spread easily, absorb well, and leaves your skin feeling moisturized and cared. The calming aloe juice brings relief to tired skin.

Grape Seed & Sea Buckthorn Nurturance Night Cream – a light, cream-based night cream with a pleasant fragrance which can heal your skin and give a smooth, refreshed appearance every morning. It prevents dry skin by giving undisturbed nourishment.

E-Luminence Simply Supple Cleansing Balm – non-drying, sulphate-free cleansing balm, perfect for dry, normal, sensitive, and combination skin. It can also double-up as a water-proof makeup remover. The luxurious blend of Vitamin E and 8 planet-derived oils that leave a soft glow post use.

Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel – its ultra-light Plum Green Tea Night Gel that ensures no more oily mornings. The antioxidant green tea extracts help combat acne. It contains brightening licorice & clarifying willow bark that keeps your skin gently hydrated.

FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS INDIA

FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS INDIA which offers health, beauty and wellness products based on Aloe Vera recently launched products for the season AloeTurm™ and No gas Deodorant Sprays Dream by Forever for Women and Desire by Forever for Men.

About Forever AloeTurm™

Forever AloeTurm™ lozenges with Aloe Vera and Turmeric contain the world’s most natural medicinal plant extracts for various health benefits and wellness. Turmeric is a rhizome with natural antiseptic, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory coupled with immunomodulatory properties. Aloe Vera is a xerophyte with antiseptic, antibacterial, antioxidant and immune-stimulatory actions. Together, they act synergistically with complementary mechanisms to offer health benefits that aid immunity, oral hygiene, skin health, wound-healing, pain relief and general wellbeing. These two-plant based ingredients are part of food chain and have established safety profile.

Forever AloeTurm™ is the only patented product in the world today that provides goodness of Turmeric and Aloe Vera in form of a soft mouth dissolving lozenge. This product is power packed with several medicinal benefits such as improvement in immunity, skin health, wound-healing, pain relief, maintaining oral hygiene and treatment for common cold, cough and sore throat.

Price – Rs 298

About No Gas Deodorant Sprays

DREAM BY FOREVER illuminates the sophistication in women. This fragrance is for women who have big dreams, are graceful, confident, consistent, focused, inspiring, accomplished and outstanding. It is for each one of you and that’s what keeps you dazzling.

DESIRE BY FOREVER embraces the confidence of a man in today’s day and age. DESIRE BY FOREVER reflects the spirit of a man who has a desire for freedom, liberty and strength.

While Dream by Forever has a floral oriental fragrance, Desire by Forever has oriental, woody and fruity fragrance and all are from naturally derived ingredients.

Forever Living Products India is the world’s largest producer, manufacturer and distributor of Aloe Vera products worldwide and manages its own production and commercial chain, “from plant to product to you”. They are constantly developing innovative products and a wider range of products aimed at both helping people to adopt a healthy lifestyle but also offering an income opportunity for those with business ambitions.

Price for both the segments– Rs 434

Pre-bridal Treatments for the season’s brides

All brides should be very cautious with their hair and skin before the big day. For this reason, they need some special treatments for pre-bridal grooming packages that will make them look radiant!

If you’re looking for a way to make your wedding day flawless, then these treatments are perfect. You can indulge in some beautifying sessions with the help of our professionals.

Microblading

It’s not just about making your brows thick, it also makes them full. This treatment is done by applying incision strokes to the skin with a nano blade which will give you that groomed look in no time!

Derma roller

If you’re feeling like your skin is sagging, then a derma roller may be the perfect solution to get it back in shape. This device creates microscopic punctures on our cells and helps improve elasticity by improving blood flow – resulting with healthier looking collagen for younger looking glowy skin.

Dermaplaning

The most important thing for your makeup application is to have a smooth texture. This can be achieved with this exfoliation treatment before 1-2 weeks of the wedding!

It removes all dead skin cells giving you silky, soft looking results that won’t crease or jeopardize any nearby makeup applications.

Facial

A facial is a must-have before one week of your wedding. For different skin types and problems, there are many facials to choose from! Talk with your dermatologist about which one would be right for you based on the condition or concern that needs attention most urgently – they will know what’s best for you.

Face polishing

You deserve to feel like a queen on your wedding day! This treatment will not only give you the most beautiful skin but also make sure that all of those pores are clean and clear, leaving no room for clogged oil.Whether you are looking to scrub away dry patches or add zit cream, this one is perfect for the job. It will give your skin a healthy look that can be maintained with regular use before your BIG day!

A deep chemical peel

A chemical peel can make your skin look and feel years younger! It jumpstarts the exfoliation process, which promotes faster cell turnover. This means blemish free smooth glowing complexions for you in no time at all!

With this in mind, we hope you’ll consider booking one of our pre-bridal grooming packages. We know that your wedding day is the most important day ever and want to make sure that it’s perfect – for both you and your bridesmaids! You can rest assured knowing that these treatments are tailored specifically to meet all of your needs. If anything seems unclear or if there’s something about which you’re not sure, don’t hesitate to reach out to us so we can help you plan accordingly.

_ *_Dr. Navnit Haror*, Founder and Director of Derma Miracle

Website- www.dermamiracle.in

Hand care routine for soft, smooth hands this winter

By Dr. Blossom Kochhar

During winters our skin tends to lose nourishment quickly and needs a regular moisturising skincare routine. Cold harsh weather is toughest on the skin that makes it drier and long-term dryness can even lead to chapped hands. Our hands are the most exposed body part to the chilling winter wind therefore they need extra care. One golden rule for soft and supple hands is to apply a good moisturiser regularly. Follow a regular hand care routine you can maintain a soft and healthy hand all year round.

Choose a nourishing hand wash: Hand soaps and hand washes are formulated to protect hands from germs, due to which they contain harsh chemicals that can cause extreme dryness. Use a hand wash that has moisturising properties while protecting hands from germs.
Moisturise after every wash: Apply moisturiser after every hand wash. This will help to keep the skin nourished from within. Use a nourishing hand cream to regain moisture loss. It will help maintain moisture in the outer layer of the skin.
Wear gloves while going out: Apply moisturiser all over the hands and wear gloves. This will help to keep your hands warm, prevent extreme dryness and protect your muscles from cold weather.
Exfoliate your hands twice a week: Pick a nourishing body scrub such as coffee scrub, honey scrub, etc and exfoliate your hands twice a week. It will help remove dead skin, nourishes the skin.
Apply pack after every exfoliation: Every time you exfoliate your hands make sure you are sealing in the nourishment within the pores of the skin. Exfoliation opens the pores of the skin and applying aloe vera or a nourishing pack can help to close pores and lock in the moisture.
Avoid using hand dryers: Always use a tissue or hand towel and clean your hands by dabbing instead of rubbing it vigorously. Avoid using hand dryers as they cause parchedness and can also spread infection or viruses.
Mani-Pedi fortnightly: Manicure and pedicure once every two weeks, gives your hands a calming and nourishing treatment. Timely manicures and pedicures increase blood circulation, relax muscles and keep your hands beautiful.
Organic oils treatment: Applying organic oils onto the skin is another deep nourishment treatment for the skin. Organic oils have a high content of nourishment and have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Applying organic oil can boost blood flow and can make skin healthier and more glowing.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar Founder Chairperson of the Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies

Art Exhibition -Paradigm of Oneness

Dr. Jaspal Singh Kalra opened an Art exhibition “Paradigm of Oneness” at Visual Art Gallery. The Exhibition is an attempt to imagine Baba Nanak in the content of his immortal Shabads.

Artist Dr. Jaspal Singh Kalra who has been credited for engendering new approaches in co-design within craft and education of artisans said “The art series, Paradigm of Oneness is the Artist’s internal dialogue, a journey of art as a personal expression. His art is not about deciphering or finding reasons but simplifying the complexities. The intangible and invisible spirit becomes a manifestation in this series through the verses that become symbolic with the beauty of Nature.

This personal expression of setting text in artworks has been part of Dr Kalra’s style for more than a decade. When his mother left for her eternal journey, it transformed into interpretation. The artworks have metaphors and signs that not only take forms, but also attempt to express the essence through the iconography.” Adds Dr. Kalra.

The exhibition which ends on 28th November 2021 saw personalities from different walks of life present during the event. Some of the names are Fashion Designer Abraham Thakore, Artist Arpana Caur, Author and Art Curator Alka Pande, Designer & Craft Activist Laila Tyabji, Actor Sachin Khurana, Singer Sonam Kalra, Leher sethi, Ravinder Takkar- CEO Vodaphone

(L-R Author and Art Curator Alka Pande with Designer & Craft Activist Laila Tyabji)

Jaipur Literature Festival 2022

Announcement of Second Tranche of Speakers

HIGHLIGHTS

Second List of Speakers Announced: Second tranche of 25 speakers announced – The Festival announced its second list of 25 speakers out of over 180 speakers expected to attend the 2022 edition. The second list features Akhil Katyal, Andrew Lownie, Anindita Ghose, David Mitchell, David Wengrow, Elif Shafak, Jairam Ramesh, K. Satchidanandan, Kei Miller, Mahfuz Anam, Manu S. Pillai, Maya Jasanoff, Monica Ali, Nandana Dev Sen, Naushad D. Forbes, Ritu Menon, Robert Macfarlane, Rupert Everett, Ruth Padel, Saikat Majumdar, Shehan Karunatilaka, Sonali Bendre, Tanuj Solanki, Vidya Dehejia and Vinod Kapri

The annual Jaipur Literature Festival announced its second list of speakers for the much-awaited 15^th edition, set to take place from January 28 to February 1, 2022 in Jaipur. As the just-released list shows, the Festival will once again be a grand marathon of ideas between idealists, realists, visionaries, intellectuals, the avant-garde and the iconoclasts, who will engage in informed discussion and be united by an abiding love for literature.

The second list of 25 speakers include Indian poet, LGBTQ rights activist and author of Like Blood on the Bitten Tongue: Delhi Poems and How Many Countries Does the Indus Cross Akhil Katyal; British biographer, literary agent and author of several book books – including those on the lives of the writer John Buchan, spy Guy Burgess and Edward VIII – Andrew Lownie; Mumbai-based writer and journalist Anindita Ghose; British archaeologist and author of (co-written with late anthropologist David Graeber) the New York Times bestseller The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity David Wengrow; award-winning British-Turkish novelist and the most widely read woman author in Turkey Elif Shafak; Rajya Sabha MP, Ex-Union Minister and author of several well-known books Jairam Ramesh; Sahitya Akademi Award recipient, renowned poet, writer, critic, playwright and editor who has written extensively in English and Malayalam K. Satchidanandan; PEN Open Book Award-nominated Jamaican poet, writer and essayist Kei Miller.

Making the list more vibrant, the stellar line-up includes renowned Bangladeshi journalist Mahfuz Anam; critically acclaimed historian and writer of the most recently published False Allies: India’s Maharajahs in the Age of Ravi Varma Manu S. Pillai; American academic and author of the award-winning books Edge of Empire, Liberty’s Exiles and The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World Maya Jasanoff; British writer of Booker Prize-shortlisted book Brick Lane – Monica Ali; actor, child-rights activist and writer of six children’s books, translated into more than 15 languages globally, Nandana Dev Sen; Co-Chairman of Forbes Marshall, engineer, businessman and author of The Struggles and the Promises Naushad D. Forbes; feminist, publisher and writer of the recent ZOHRA! A Biography in Four Acts Ritu Menon; author of internationally bestselling and award-winning books Underland, The Old Ways, Landmarks, and The Lost Words: A Spell Book (with writer Jackie Morris ) – Robert Macfarlane.

Giving it a diverse flavour, the speaker list includes celebrated Hollywood actor, director and writer Rupert Everett; award-winning British poet, author of 12 poetry collections, two books on wildlife and two novels Ruth Padel; Indian novelist, critic and academic Saikat Majumdar; Sri Lankan writer of Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew which won the Commonwealth Prize, the DSC Prize, the Gratiaen Prize and was adjudged the second greatest cricket book of all time – Shehan Karunatilaka; award-winning Indian film actress, TV personality and author Sonali Bendre; Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar recipient author Tanuj Solanki; author of a range of books that include The Body Adorned, Discourse in Early Buddhist Art and Yogini Cult and Temples and India: A Story Through 100 Objects Padma Bhushan Vidya Dehejia; senior Indian journalist and National Award winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri.

Namita Gokhale, writer, publisher, and Co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival, said, “Our second list of speakers unfurls to provide a further glimpse into the rich diversity of voices to be platformed at Jaipur Literature Festival 2022. We are proud to present writers and thinkers, dreamers and doers, from across languages, cultures and continents.”

William Dalrymple, writer, historian and Co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival, said, “We are coming back with a truly spectacular line up of literary superstars from across the world. In fiction we have this year’s Booker winner, the great Damon Galgut, his predecessors Monica Ali & DBC Pierre, Pullizer winner Jonathan Franzen and Turkish superstar Elif Shafak. We have Rob Macfarlane on nature writing, Rupert Everett on Hollywood, Vidya Dehejia on Chola bronzes. We also have a special focus on archaeology and ancient history: Cat Jarman on the Vikings, David Wengrove on the Dawn of Everything and many more.”

Every year, the Festival brings together a diverse mix of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders, sports people and entertainers on one stage to champion the freedom to express and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue. The Festival has hosted nearly 5000 speakers & performers and welcomed over a million booklovers from across the world since its inception in 2007. Today, the Jaipur Literature Festival has grown to become a global literary phenomenon, which is home to riveting conversations, debates and dialogue.

Soha Ali Khan

How Small Steps Go a Long Way to Strengthen Her Respiratory Health

November skies are always beautiful; the hues make for a scenic environmental change that our eyes fall in love with instantly. Despite all the good things, this is also the month where many cough and cold symptoms are common due to the weather transition. The monsoon is over, and winter has begun, and this means our body needs extra care, making it important to manage our respiratory health and wellness the right way.

Health-conscious mum, Soha Ali Khan, has always actively shared her regime with us through social media. With a royal Pataudi family lineage, Soha has always believed in traditional home remedies using the benefits of traditional ingredients and practicing yoga. While Soha is seen to enjoying the beautiful sunsets with little Innaya and her quality reading time with some hot coffee during this month, she also understands that keeping her respiratory health in check is of utmost importance, especially since cough and cold symptoms are seen quite often during this time.

Sharing more about her health regime, Soha says “November is a tricky month when one can’t predict the changing weather. While I enjoy the beautiful sunsets, I’m constantly concerned about my family’s health. But one thing that puts my worries to rest is our family’s favorite, Vicks VapoRub. Vicks has been a huge part of our lives for generations, helping us get relief from common cold symptoms that our body catches while adjusting to the unpredictable climate. We are extra cautious during this season and frequently practice steam inhalation with Vicks VapoRub. This has made us appreciate the monsoon to winter transition even more.”

“I am prone to catching a cold at this time of year because my body needs time to adjust to sudden changes in the weather, but it is the time when we have many special days at home that I want to enjoy myself and quality family time as well. To avoid falling sick, I’ve picked a leaf from my mother’s book. I’ve been following a couple of age-old home remedies, which include steam inhalation with Vicks VapoRub as it has natural ingredients, like eucalyptus, camphor, and menthol, and gives relief from symptoms of cough & cold. I add a teaspoon of it to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, cover my head with a towel, and inhale the vapors. The medicated vapors help in getting fast relief from cough and blocked nose. It is my secret to stay in bed less and enjoy the last shower and the coming winter more with my lovely family. I also ensure I eat right and exercise regularly to keep my body healthy,” added Soha.

Steam inhalation with Vicks VapoRub is safe to use for adults and kids aged six years and above. However, it is important to consult your doctor if symptoms persist. Disclaimer: Always read the label. If symptoms persist, visit the doctor. For pain-related symptoms, apply to affected areas.

About Vicks®:

India’s #1 selling cough and cold brand*, offers a portfolio of trusted products that are used by millions of people. The Vicks family includes Vicks VapoRub™ Ointment, Vicks Cough Drops™, Vicks Inhaler™, Vicks BabyRub™, and Vicks Action 500™ Advanced. As one of the most trusted OTC brands, Vicks is proud to have helped relieve cough, cold, and flu symptoms for generations.

About Procter & Gamble:

P&G serves consumers in India with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Vicks ®, Ariel®, Tide®, Whisper®, Olay®, Gillette®, AmbiPur®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Oral-B®, Head & Shoulders®, and Old Spice®. P&G operates through 3 entities in India of which 2 are listed on NSE & BSE. The listed P&G entities are: ‘Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care Limited’ and ‘Gillette India Limited’, whereas the unlisted entity (which is a 100% subsidiary of the parent company in the U.S) operates by the name ‘Procter & Gamble Home Products Ltd.’ In the last 12 years, P&G’s signature CSR program P&G Shiksha has built and supported one thousand schools that will impact the lives of one million underprivileged children across the country by providing them with access to education.

Oxford Bookstore and Westland presents a discussion on Progress in Indian Horror Cinema on 26 November 2021 at 09.30pm.

Shahi Mithaas

Shahi Mithaas

Traditional Indian sweets with a contemporary twist

Luxury Treats

· Shahi Mithaas sought to bridge the gap between old and new, creating something fresh and exciting, merging old-school mithais doused in fun fresh flavors while keeping Indian roots intact for all generations to savor together

· An amalgamation of modern flavors and traditional sweets and there is no compromise on the quality of the raw material at all. Ingredients in their purest form are used and sourced from both domestic and international markets

· Each time when a new flavor is introduced, food testing and quality control measures are carried out with each batch of items that are prepared closely monitoring the same on a daily basis.