7UP®,the refreshing clear drink is all set for Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal with an all-new limited-edition festive pack featuring curly haired mascot Fido Dido. The packs take inspiration from the various elements that define the true spirit of Durga Puja. Right from the striking green of the 7UP® brand to rich tones of red, white, and golden that are synonymous with the festival, to Fido Dido playing the Dhak – the packs are a multi-faceted representation of all things Pujo.
The limited-edition 7UP® cans & packs are an ode to the spirit of Pujo with Fido celebrating the victory of good over evil. The cans/packs will come with a special QR code that will allow consumers to download exclusive 7UP® Pujo-inspired WhatsApp stickers that showcase Fido in a festive avatar, sharing friendly greetings that can be sent to loved ones. The code will also allow consumers to download a fun and entertaining video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owe2SzTk1c0) featuring brand mascot Fido in all new avatar, spreading Pujo vibes all around.
Speaking about the new packs, Naseeb Puri, Senior Brand Marketing Director, Flavors, PepsiCo India, said, “Pujo, as we all know, is a time that marks the victory of good over evil, a time for festivities & fresh thinking. With 7UP and Fido Dido, we wanted to participate in this rich culture and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Bengal. With our limited edition 7UP® festive packs, we’ve tried to capture the Pujo vibe & do our part in adding further freshness to the festive celebrations this year”
The exquisite new Pujo inspired labels will be used across 600 ml, 1 liter and 2.25-literpacks of 7UP® and will be available across all modern trade outlets and select e-commerce channels.
We all may follow different diets and may have different cooking styles but the Frying Pan Foil can be used in multiple ways. Keeping in mind the season and climatic conditions where most parts of the country are facing the monsoon season, we may often indulge in eating unhealthy food. This is when a Frying Pan Foil comes to rescue where one can prepare various types of dishes using the product. The Frying Pan Foil is Japan’s Silicone coated aluminium foil, one can simply place this on a pan and cook over the foil, using oil can be skipped since it has a Silicone coated on one side, this prevents food from sticking to the foil. Thus, due to reduction in oil intake one can reduce their calories intake and by using Frying Pan Foil for oil free cooking, one can reduce calories to a great extent and can remain fit and healthy. A lot of us have food cravings while being home and innovative kitchen products can help us shift into eating healthier food that is home cooked. The Frying Pan Foil eliminates the use of cookware and post – cooking clean up of utensils as it reduces the number of pans (Tava, frying pan, dosa Tawa) required in your kitchen. One can easily shift to making pan-fried food like dosa, Uthappa, paneer tikka, omelet, and fried eggs without using oil.
“With food habits evolving at such a rapid rate over the last decade, having this product in our homes is truly revolutionary. There is a tendency to indulge in poor eating habits when the seasons change, which is why a Frying Pan Foil may be utilised to prepare dishes that are both good and healthy”, says Sr. Marketing Manager, Asahi Kasei India Pvt. Ltd”.
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About Asahi Kasei:
Premium Wrap, Frying Pan Foil, and Cooking Sheet are the company’s three primary food-related products in India, bringing the Japanese method of storing, cooking, and baking to Indian kitchens. Each one a saviour in their own domain. Asahi Kasei is a global giant in chemicals and material science. It has a turnover of $18.5 billion.
By Dr Brajesh Kunwar, Director-Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi
It is a known phenomenon that the latter half of the monsoon season and the onset of winters also bring the Flu season. But seldom do people know that this period also brings along a higher risk of heart failure. There is enough evidence showing that people with heart diseases and those who have had a stroke are at higher risk of developing severe complications from Flu. Hence, if you have had any heart disease or stroke in the recent past, it is vital to get a Flu vaccine every season to stay protected against potential risks.
HOW DOES THE FLU IMPACT THE HEART?
According to the Center of Disease Control and the Harvard Medical School, Flu illness is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. A 2018 study found that the risk of a heart attack was six times higher within a week of confirmed Flu infection. For those with underlying heart conditions such as Arrhythmias or coronary disease, a Flu infection can exacerbate these ailments. This often results in hospitalisations for heart attacks, heart failure, and Arrhythmias.A Flu infection increases stress on the heart by increasing heart rate, blood pressure and releasing an excess of intrinsic stress hormones called Catecholamines. This creates immense strain on the organ, and those who have a weak heart may not be able to handle it.
It always starts with the Flu symptoms of an infection in the upper and the lower airways. A patient will have congested air pathways and develop fever, cough, causing immense stress on the heart. The patient may also create a secondary infection, thus, accentuating the problem. In most cases, the initial symptoms are ignored, and people land up with an acute decompensated heart leading to organ failure. In India, people tend to develop recurrent Flu infections hampering their heart health.
HOW DOES VACCINATION HELP?
Vaccination has been associated with lower rates of cardiac ailments among people with underlying heart diseases, especially those who have had a cardiac event in their recent past.Flu vaccines are updated as needed each season to keep up with changing viruses. As immunity wanes over a year or so, annual vaccination ensures the best possible protection against flu. One essential fact to note is that whenever we come across people with heart failure, we prescribe the patient, Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination.
TACKLING HEART FAILURE:
Managing and treating heart failure is and should always be a combined team effort of Cardiologists and physicians to monitor Flu triggers. The checklist for caregiving must include vaccination, correction of the Iron status of the patient, as well following the guideline-directed medical treatment for heart failures. It is vital to note that the most effective management mechanism for controlling heart failure is to reduce hospitalisation. And vaccination is one way to do so. We have seen several cases of cardiac patients who avail of Flu vaccination every year have been able to live a better quality of life. Remember, recurrent hospitalisation doubles and triples the risk of heart failure and loss of life.
In the past 18 months of the pandemic, doctors have witnessed a surge in the number of cardiac incidences among young adults. This alarming trend prompted teams at Fortis Hospital, Mulund & Kalyan, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi and SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, to reach out to Mumbaikar’s, aiming to understand people’s awareness levels and preparedness for cardiac events.
The survey centers around key factors such as knowledge about heart ailments, risk factors, immediate actions that need to be taken, behavior & lifestyle changes made during the pandemic, and significance given to health. The findings brought to fore that despite increased significance of heart health in the past few months, it isn’t a priority for many.
Key findings of the survey:
COVID19 related:
53% Mumbaikars believed that COVID19 significantly increases the risk of heart ailments, while 47% were not of the opinion
63% Mumbaikars believed that the COVID19 pandemic made it unsafe for them to walk & exercise outdoors, especially with existing heart conditions
72% Mumbaikars believed that their heart diseases may develop more severe symptoms and complications if they got infected by COVID19
Changed work patterns related:
65% Mumbaikars understood that sitting for long periods was not ideal. Taking frequent breaks, and walking around may help prevent heart ailments
20% Mumbaikars who regularly exercised believed that sitting for work for a few hours was definitely not detrimental to their health
Importance of preventive health checks:
75% Mumbaikars believed that between 30-50yrs is an ideal time for both genders to opt for preventive heart-care check-ups
Nearly 14% Mumbaikars believed that keeping a tab one’s health status is not really important if one does not have a family history of diseases such as Diabetes, heart ailments, etc.
Response to emergency:
In case of a family member/ co-worker experiencing a cardiac emergency, 43% people said they would check symptoms, call an ambulance, and take the patient to a nearest hospital; only 23% people knew how to give a CPR
15% Mumbaikars were unsure of the symptoms and were not sure of the actions that had to be taken during cardiac emergency
19% Mumbaikars believed that giving the patient an Aspirin & calling the doctor would be their first response
Knowledge about risk factors:
75% Mumbaikars were aware of the behaviors and conditions that increased the risk of heart disease
82% Mumbaikars knew the lifestyle changes they needed to make to have a healthy heart
Gender specific:
69% Mumbaikars knew that conditions such as Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD), Diabetes and other gender-specific factors increased the risk of heart diseases
51% Mumbaikars believed that women are less likely to attend cardiac rehab sessions, take medication regularly, and make necessary lifestyle changes for good heart health
Dr S. Narayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai, who spearheaded this initiative said, “It is evident from the survey findings that the pandemic has lulled us into lethargy, thereby impacting all aspects of our life.It is imperative for us to understand that the COVID19 pandemic does not get an upper hand over one’s health; remaining cognizant of one’s health parameters and reporting misleading symptoms is crucial. As guardians of health, we want to remind you to take charge of your health, and that of your loved ones, don’t let the changes working patterns, changed social engagement patterns and fear of hospitals steer you away from living a healthy life”.
Talking about the findings, Dr Atul Limaye, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, said, “The survey is an eye-opener! The fact that over 60% of people are aware that sitting for long hours causes health ailments, yet nearly 40% do not find time to exercise and stay fit, is concerning. The incidence of heart disease is steadily rising along with the epidemic of Diabetes and obesity. Primary reasons being unhealthy lifestyles that lead to hypertension, high cholesterol, further fueled by smoking & drinking, stress, irregular eating habits, inadequate sleep, lack of exercise and negligence towards one’s health. There is an urgent need to sensitise people that the lifestyle they adopted during the pandemic is even more detrimental and that urgent efforts need to be made to ensure better quality of life”.
“People who fall under the high-risk category must go in for regular check-ups and timely management of disease. If presented with unusual symptoms, no matter the age, emergency aid must be sought. Its heartening to see that nearly 85% Mumbaikars knew how they could offer emergency aid, till the patient was brought to the hospital. It shows in true spirit how awareness and knowledge can empower people to care for themselves and for others better”, said Dr Brajesh Kunwar, Head-Interventional Cardiology, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi – A Fortis Network Hospital.
Dr Zakia Khan, Sr Interventional Cardiologist and Head-Cardiology Dept. & CATH Lab, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, adds,
“COVID19 has compelled people to switch to digital mediums for work, shopping, banking, learning, and other activities. People must harness the power of digital health to improve awareness, prevention, and management of CVDs. Use telehealth services to stay connected with the doctors, seek online training for yoga & exercise at home, bring discipline to one’s lifestyle and stay positive. It’s the perfect time to reach out and connect with your community, especially friends and family who are living with heart ailments, and motive to take action against CVDs. Also for people who are not tech savy for them our all branches are open to take care of their them with physical consultation and delivering emergency health care with appropriate covid protocols”
“These are the times when health must be given priority. Fortis study highlights the significance of heart health and people’s understanding of appropriate action in this direction. This new analysis comes as the COVID-19 pandemic shines the spotlight on managing working hours as well. The pandemic is accelerating developments that could feed the trend towards increased working time and therefore, the need for people to opt for targeted health check-ups”, said Dr Haresh Mehta, Interventional Cardiologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim
The insights gathered from this study will further help Fortis Hospital to strengthen its health services while incorporating health consciousness among citizens of Mumbai. It is also help the government, corporates, healthcare providers and community at large to work together to take appropriate actions to protect the health and wellbeing of people.
The new collection features Coca-Cola inspired designs amalgamated with the JACK&JONES aesthetic, all quirked up to perfection. This special collection comprises a range of tee-shirts, shirts and hooded tee-shirts in bold hues of red, white and black that reflect the quintessential Coca Cola logo.
The capsule collection helps you relive some of your best memories all while refreshing your style game and giving your wardrobe a fun upgrade!
The JACK&JONES X COCA COLA collection is now available in all stores and is priced at INR 1499 onwards.
More than a quarter of a century ago, we set out to take on the world. We were just a few guys with our first jeans collection and a passion for denim that couldn’t be denied.
Many years later, we’re still just one of the guys and it’s still all about jeans, but we’ve added a few more people to our team along the way. And yes, we know it takes more than a pair of good jeans to cover a guy’s wardrobe needs. So, we cover the full range from urban sportswear, casual classics, neat suits, accessories and footwear. Basically, we’ve got it covered for every occasion you might end up in.
That’s why we like to think of ourselves as more than just a brand. We’re brotherhood, a club, a community – bonded by denim. And in that community, we have one objective – being there for our guys. Our universe is a drama free zone, it is shopping made easy. It’s good jeans with good vibes. This is the philosophy behind our brand.
JACK&JONES India currently has 75 stores and 417 shop-in-shops spread across the country.
BESTSELLER India currently has 209 exclusive brand outlets and is present in over 1,165 shop-in-shops in external multi-brand stores throughout India. BESTSELLER India markets and sells the six BESTSELLER brands JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, SELECTED HOMME, JUNAROSE and ONLY & SONS.
BESTSELLER India is part of BESTSELLER, a family-owned fashion company founded in Denmark, Europe in 1975. Worldwide, BESTSELLER is present in 46 countries through more than 2,800 chain stores and 12,000 external multi-brand stores.
Archana Aggarwal’s jewellery has perfected the art of creating spectacular designs, characterized by exquisite intricacy, ensuring fabulous craftsmanship with every piece of jewellery she creates.
Archana’s jewellery is characterized by a distinctive blend of poetry and refinement, and the new collection can be viewed at Radisson Blu, Indore, on September 27th and 28th 2021.
An AA woman is self-assured in her style. Naturally chic, she has a strong idea of what suits her and expresses her femininity through her jewellery. She also adores the luxury of wearing jewels and expresses her persona through her choice of jewellery, from a delicate diamond pendant to an extravagant jewellery piece for a special occasion.
Our latest collection, Modern Vintage, is an ode to today’s woman, who is an epitome of traditional values and at the same time a new-age muse. The collection celebrates every woman and presents works of art that can be passed on as heirlooms with pride. An amalgamation of meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite designs, these masterpieces are an essence of timeless grace and grandeur.
Date: 27th and 28th September, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Radisson Blu, 12, Ring Rd, Scheme No 171, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010
About Archana Aggarwal
Archana Aggarwal’s jewellery has perfected the art of creating spectacular designs, characterized by exquisite intricacy, ensuring fabulous craftsmanship with every piece of jewellery she creates. Archana graduated in Gemology and further launched her own label Archana Aggarwal – Timeless Jewellery. Her unique designs and quality in jewellery have always been her strength and forte. To suit the taste of the consumers she has blended the contemporary artefacts into modern designs with authentic and 100% hallmarked certified Jewellery.
For two decades, Archana has been crafting luxury jewellery treasures by blending refinement with sophistication. Within this unique savoir-faire resides her passion for fine jewellery making. Archana Aggarwal adapts royal, traditional, contemporary and chic trends in her designs, crafting exceptional collections that play with diamonds and precious gemstones which are both rare and unique, sourced from all over the world.
Bangalore-based start-up, NutriBears Gummies, today announced that it has undertaken a free distribution of immunity-boosting gummies to 500 underprivileged children in Mumbai. The distribution was organised in collaboration with Mumbai-based NGO, ‘We Help Foundation’. The healthy gummies aim to strengthen children’s health and immunity and possibly save them from increased infection from Covid-19.
As per the research data, More than 50% of Indian kids suffer from micronutrients deficiency. Primary reasons have been found to be fussy eating habits, poor appetite, inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables and increased consumption of junk foods. This anomaly is attributed to be one of the prime reasons affecting their growth and development, energy, strength and most importantly compromising their immunity.
NutriBears Gummies were conceptualised to address to this growing anomaly. Its product range is designed to include the critical nutrition and vitamins which are toughest for children to get consistently through food. It includes NutriBears Multivitamins, NutriBears Calcium + Vit D, NutriBears Vitamin D and NutriBears Immuno Boost Gummies. These natural gummies provide a fun and exciting way to cover for the missing nutrition.
“Low or poor immunity in adults was found to be one of the key reasons for the increase in infection after contracting the Covid-19 virus. For underprivileged children, low immunity due to fewer nutrients and vitamins in the body is not a choice they make but are a result of circumstances. We wanted to provide them with a healthy hand that can save them from the virus in the possible third wave. We were privileged to partner with ‘We Help Foundation’ that made this desire fructify and we successfully distributed monthly NutriBears Immuno Boost gummies pack to such children,” said Vinay Ambali, Founder of NutriBears Gummies.
NutriBears Immuno Boost Gummies were developed to provide a well-rounded immunity booster that contains powerful vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that work together to keep the body-powered up and ready to fight any illness irrespective of any season or weather change.
“During any pandemic or natural calamity, it is the underprivileged who get the most affected. In the majority of cases, charity in the form of food either cooked or uncooked does not guarantee proper nutrition especially for growing children in the age group of 3-16 years. We were overwhelmed when NutriBears approached us with this novel idea of providing not just food but nutrition to these children. We feel honoured in being the chosen partner for such an out-of-the-box initiative”, said Uday Kapadia, Founder & Managing Trustee of We Help Foundation.
The healthy Immuno-boost gummies are of 100% vegetarian formulation with pectin base, also free of gelatin, lactose, gluten, and preservatives. Made with natural colours and flavours, these low in sugar gummies do not stick to teeth. They are manufactured in the USFDA registered facility and are HACCP and ISO approved.
NutriBears Immuno-boost gummies were distributed to the underprivileged children in Mumbai
Audience from across the world tuned in to watch leaders of national and international acclaim receive the 37th Priyadarshni Academy Award, considered by many as the Nobel Awards of Asia, live on Monday. Due to the ongoing pandemic situation, the Priyadarshni Academy Award function like last year was organized on a virtual platform.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways graced the occasion as the chief guest; while Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Leader of the House-Rajya Sabha and Shri Suresh Prabhu, former Union Minister with 10 portfolios and six time MP, were invited as the Guest of Honour. They conferred the awards on global leaders with an enviable bag of achievements.
Further,
Welcoming the dignitaries, Mr Nanik Rupani, Chairman Emeritus, Priyadarshni Academy, said, “Priyadarshni Academy’s prestigious Global Awards function has always been a glittering affair, because of the eminent personalities who are honoured for their outstanding contributions to the society. This year also the award is being conferred on global leaders who have brought positive changes in the lives of people through their selfless work.” He said the recipients of the Priyadarshni Academy awards were the role models for millions of people and it was a great honor for him to felicitate them.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, who has been associated with the Academy for more than two decades, felicitated Mr Gautam Adani, Founder and Chairman, Adani Group. He was conferred the Ramakrishna Bajaj Memorial Global Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Industry, Commerce and Infrastructure Development.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shri Gadkari said, “The Priyadarshni Academy Awards is recognition of global talent by Indian society.” He praised the Academy for the independent and impartial selection process followed to recognize and respect personalities from across the world for their contribution to society at large.
Shri Gadkari ji also praised Mr Nanik Rupani for his tremendous contribution in taking the cultural values of India across the globe and building a human relationship. “We cannot catch our own image. So we learn from everyone and everywhere. The Priyadarshni Academy Awards are a motivation and inspiration for people like me,” he said.
Thanking the Academy for the award and focusing on building a greater India, Mr Gautam Adani said that the pandemic has been a wake-up call for every nation and has permanently changed geopolitics. “The integration of new alliances and the disintegration of existing alliances will have far reaching implications. As India emerges from its impact, we must recognize that the changing geopolitics means drawing from our heritage books like Kautilya’s Arthashastra,” he said.
Mr Adani said that a Greater India must be an India that is visibly more Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) and an India for Indians. “It is time now to stand strong and celebrate our Indianess,” he said.
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Leader of the House-Rajya Sabha also reiterated that the Priyadarshni Academy Awards not only encourages and motivates the leaders but also inspires people who look up to them. The awards, he said, is an inspiration for many to give back to the society as better leaders and citizens.
Also,
“In this interconnected world, all of us have a role to play for a better future of mankind. With sustainable lifestyles, climate justice and shared responsibility of all stakeholders across the world, we can solve the problems of the planet. We have a huge sustainability agenda ahead of us for which every single individual, organization, nation, government has to contribute. We have to collectively work for a sustainable future, for the progress and prosperity of people across the world and ensure a good quality of life for all. Our ability as individuals will be measured in the contribution we give back to society and will be multiplied when we work towards common goals, the sustainable development goals which we have collectively adopted,” said Shri Goyal.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Suresh Prabhu, former Union Minister with 10 portfolios and six times MP, said that the Priyadrashni Academy Award is a platform bringing together people from different parts of the world e. The awards recognize and encourage the contribution of businesses, government, spiritual leaders as well as those helping to tackle climate change.
Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy; Dr R.A. Mashelkar, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy Global Awards Advisory Committee; Mr Ashish Vaid, Vice-Chair, Priyadarshni Academy and Ms Reena Rupani, Trustee & Vice-Chair, Priyadarshni Academy were among the other dignitaries present who spoke on the occasion.
The Other Awardees
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art Of Living, Bengaluru was felicitated for being the Harbinger of Peace. He was given the Priyadarshni Academy Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Human Welfare and Spirituality.
Mr Sang Hoong Bang, President and CEO, The Chosunilbo, South Korea received the Prahlad P. Chhabria Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism and Freedom of Press.
Mr Hairlinga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister For Economic Affairs, Republic of Indonesia was given the Priyadarshni Academy Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to National Economic Recovery.
Lord Nicholos Stern, Baron Stern of Brentford, CH Kt FBA FRS, Chair, Granthan Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, The London School of Economics, The UK was conferred the Harishchandra Memorial Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Economic Growth and Tackling Climate Change.
Baroness Sandip Verma, Chair, UN Women UK, Member of the House of Lords, United Kingdom received the Priyadarshini Academy Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Promoting Women’s Welfare, Rights and Gender Equality.
Bollywood Actor Kiara Advani was felicitated with the Smita Patil Global Award for Best Actor.
About Priyadarshni Academy
Priyadarshni Academy is a non-profit, socio-cultural and educational organisation which was established by Founder Chairman and now Chairman Emeritus Mr Nanik Rupani with the association of a group of people like Mr Murli Adnani, Prof Popati Hiranandani, Mr Jamnadas Lalwani, Ms Kaushi Mirpuri, Mr Ramakrishnan Advani, Mr Chander Manghnani, Mr Madhav Balwani and Ms Anila Sunder in the year 1985 with the motto “Service to Humanity”.
The Global Awards Function of Priyadarshni Academy is a very significant and cultural event which aims to put India on the cultural map of the world by honouring the outstanding work of national and global dignitaries.
Banjara Restaurant at Goldfinch Hotel, Mumbai is set to take the food lovers of Mumbai on an exotic culinary trail with The Grand Trunk Road food festival which has started from 22nd September 2021.
Aimed at capturing the diverse and rich culture of Grand Trunk road by taking patrons on the trail of the specialties of the cities, you can relish the dishes from Chittagong & Kolkata to Kabul via stopovers at Amritsar, Delhi and Allahabad. The historic Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia’s oldest and longest highways spanning across an impressive 2,500 km running through the parts of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The food festival is inspired by the culinary extravaganza of the journey through this food festival.
The GT Road food festival makes the discerning foodies savor the flavors and authentic dishes from gastronomic regions like Chittagong, Kabul, Amritsar, Allahabad, Delhi, and Kolkata. The food trail on the oldest and historic GT Road will offer its patrons street-style cooked delicacies from Amritsar like Sarson Ka Saag with Makki de Roti and Pindi Chhole Kulche. The menu also features the Crystal Chowk Ka Tandoori Chicken, a dish that borrows its name from the popular street in the heart of Amritsar. Kunna Gosht, a Punjabi delicacy, different from the other meat delicacies is its distinct flavour and aroma, owing to its slow cooking method in earthen ware.
Patrons can also look forward to enjoy the cuisine of the Pashtun people living in Kabul & Peshawar including Kabuli Palaw (national dish of Afganistan), Qorma-e-Gosht (lamb stew), Qorma-e-Lubia Shaljam (kidney beans stew), to the street foods of Kabul like Chapli Kebab (patty of lamb mince), Bolani (stuffed thin crust bread) to Mantu (meat dumplings) and Ashak (vegetable dumplings) served with tomato and yoghurt sauces. We shall also feature popular Pakistani specialty Raan-e-Musallam, wherein a spice-marinated lamb leg is slow-cooked overnight.
Qorma-e-gosht
Some of the recommended must-tries, helmed by Executive Chef, include Patay Tikka, which is liver of lamb covered and cooked in its fat. Another specialty is the Peshawari Charsi Murg Karahi, a speciality of Peshawar, and the saying goes “when someone smokes one joint of hash in Peshawar (which they do openly), they eat around two kilos of meat., thus the name.
Guests can revel in irresistible delicacies like Gobi Ameenabadi (mildly spiced wok tossed cauliflower), Langarwali Dal, Patrani Machi and Mutton Burra Kebab and most famous Delhiwali Chaat which shall include Kuliya Chat of Purani Delhi. Also, not to forget Saddi Dilli de Chhole Bhature, an all-day Delhi specialty along with sweet and crispy Jalebi with Rabdi.
Going further you have traditional Awadhi cuisine from Allahabad which includes succulent Galouti Kebabs or try its veggie version, Suran Ki Galouti, skewered by their Masterchef Bapon. Some other must-tries from the region boasting of a royal, culinary heritage include Zaffrani Paneer Tikka, Machi Begam Bahar (mildly-spiced slow-cooked fish with caramelised onion and cashew nuts) and of course, Awadhi Biryani, a dish brought to India by Persian travellers and merchants.
Macher-Kaliya
“There is a misconception that Bengali cuisine is largely a meat eater’s delight. Kolkata is also known for its hearty vegetarian specials,” says chef Surjit, who will dish out Begun Bhaja along with Bhapa Paneer that features paneer, flavoured with mustard, coconut and green chillies and steamed in pumpkin leaves, and Patishapta, a decadent rice-flour crepe filled with coconut, khoya and jaggery. Seafood lovers can relish Katla Macher Kaliya and Chingri Malai Curry. For Meat lovers chef is dishing out Mejbani Mangsho, Chicken Chaap & Murg Rezala. End the meal with Muktogachar Monda & Rasogolla or Mishti doi.
To make this festival more vibrant, the hotel staff of the restaurant will carry the look and feel of this festival and will be dressed in traditional attires. Furthermore to entice the guests there will be cultural performances during the festival representing the cultures of the regions the G T Road is passing through.
The festival aims to offer a unique experience with an expansive selection of popular dishes having originated from various cities on the GT Road.
Awadhi Biriyani
Guests can enjoy this festival starting from September 22nd, 2021 to 6th October 2021. Banjara Restaurant Goldfinch Hotel, Mumbai will be offering different flavors and varieties for this festival.
So, grab a chance to indulge in the delicious fare!
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Leading male grooming and lifestyle brand, Beardo has become a global force to reckon with in the space of grooming and styling in the past 5 years. Beardo has always left big footsteps to be followed. In line with this philosophy, the brand launched “ India’s Next Beardo” a user-generated Instagram run campaign as an ode to all the dashing beardos in the country for whom there is a distinct dearth of pageants and talent hunts to showcase their Beardo-ness.
An esteemed panel of judges – Vishal Singh, Founder & President – Bharat Beard Club; Rohit Khandelwal, an ex- Mr World, Actor & Influencer; Daena Sethna, Celebrity Stylist to Shah Rukh Khan and Meghna Mehta, Head – Branded Content, Collective Artist Network shortlisted 24 participants from thousands of entries that received. The audience was also involved, as they voted for who they wanted as “INDIAS NEXT BEARDO”. Six finalists per category were then handed unique reel challenges leading to the grand finale. The victors of this contest were Beardos from all walks of life. Aditya Natha the winner of India’s Next Beardo is an engineer and model. On winning the title he said: “I have always felt my beard was an extension of my personality. Winning the title feels “on top of this world” and is a constant reminder that extraordinary things can happen to people.” He is to receive a modelling contract with the brand and all are set for a lifetime of pride!
In addition, the 4 category title-holders are multi-talented Ishan Gumber for Mr Sexiest Hair, the dapper Anmol Zadoo as The Beard God, fitness enthusiast Sagar Salunkhe for Mr Hot Bod, and drool-worthy Rishabh Sharma as Mr Good Looks-Looking good is in the DNA of a Beardo; regardless of where they are from.
Talking about the vision of the brand Sujot Malhotra, CEO at Beardo said,
“Beardo has always been championing men in all walks of Life. While women have always had pageants of all sorts, very few platforms are available to men to showcase their charm. As the rules of the gender game become more fluid, we felt there was a need for us to lead the narrative with an online ode to men who are blessed with great looks & great beards, thus was born “India’s Next Beardo”. Given the overwhelming response the first edition received, we see this becoming an annual property over coming years”
ABOUT BEARDO
Having dominated the men’s online grooming and styling market for years, Beardo has become a force to reckon with their curated product offerings across men’s grooming, styling and now lifestyle & fashion categories for men.
Beardo has a strong presence across all channels online as well as offline. In the offline markets, BEARDO has a pole position in salons across the country whereas in the online market BEARDO has its own website – www.beardo.in which sees network traffic of more than a million unique visitors every month. They also have a huge following across all social media platforms with a staggering 3.5 million followers on Instagram, YouTube and other platforms.
Leading influencers and celebrities like Suniel Shetty, Hrithik Roshan, Yash & K.L Rahul, BeYouNick, Bhuvan Bam, Ashish Chanchlani have been associated with the brand in the past along with many well-known influencers.
