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British billionaire Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Group and Indian Tycoon Devita Saraf, Chairman of Vu Televisions seen supporting Gender Equality at an event in Mumbai
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Defy The Night with vivo V17
vivo, the global innovative smartphone brand today announced the launch of the all new vivo V17, as the newest member of its existing V-series portfolio.
- Features Super Night mode in both front and rear camera
- Packs a 32MP Front and 48MP AI Quad Rear Camera with Ultra Stable video mode
- Equipped with iView Display (a combination of punch-hole and latest E3 Super AMOLED screen)
- Available for pre-orders across offline and online channels starting today
Consumers will get many attractive offers* on the purchase of vivo V17 including:
Offline
- 5% Cashback with HDFC Bank Credit Card regular transactions and Credit Card/Debit Card EMI & HDFC CD loans till 31st Dec’19
- 5% Cashback with ICICI Band Credit Card/Debit Card EMI transactions till 31st Dec’19
- 5% Cashback with Axis Bank Credit Card/Debit Card EMI transactions till 31st Dec’19
- 5% Cashback with IDFC First Bank & HDBFS paper finance on down payment schemes till 31st Dec’19.
- Attractive EMI schemes from finance partners – Bajaj, IDFC First Bank, HDB, Home Credit
- Jio additional data benefit of INR 12,000
Online
- 5% Cashback on prepaid offers
- No Cost EMI up to 12 Months
- Jio benefits worth INR 12,000
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Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy, vivo India
“V17 is the latest addition to our flagship V-series which has been phenomenal for vivo’s success in the Indian market. Centered on innovation and customer-first philosophy, vivo’s V-series has introduced quite a few industry-first features and we continue to bring the best for our customers at best price points.”
INDIAN ACTRESS BHUMI PEDNEKAR WINS THE ‘ASIAN STARS UP NEXT’ AT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & AWARDS. MACAO
: International Film Festival & Awards. Macao (IFFAM) honored Indian Actor Bhumi Pednekar as one of the “Asian Stars: Up Next” during the closing ceremony of the ongoing event on 10th December 2019.
The award intended to recognize and promote Asian on-screen talent who have established themselves in their home market but have the potential to cross borders onto the global stage.
Pednekar commenting on the occasion wrote to her Instagram page, “I am full of gratitude and so motivated to work harder and constantly challenge myself. Thank you IFFAM 2019 for the experience for bringing us together. Truly a memorable moment of pride and honour.”
Previous Asian Star Up Next awardees include Celina Jade, Ludi Li, Piolo Pascual, Rajkummar Rao, Shioli Kutsuna, Chutimon Cheungcharoensukying, Ahn Seo-Hyeon from 2017, and Anne Curtis, Iqbaal Ramadhan, Zaira Wasim, Xana Tang and Ryan Zheng Kai from 2018.
India Madagascar Relations to mark a new beginning with Ms. Shabnam Singh as Conseillère Economique for Republic of Madagascar
Shabnam Singh appointed Conseillère Economique for Republic of Madagascar
Shabnam Singh, Chairperson of YouWeCan Foundation and Director at Yuvraj Singh Group of Companies recently appointed as the Conseillère Economique for Republic of Madagascar. Mother of international cricketing superstar Yuvraj Singh has donned many hats in her life, a life coach, a motivational speaker of exceptional repute, a philanthropist and a humanitarian has been involved in social work since a very young age. Adding another feather to her hat, she accepted the responsibility of Conseillère Economique for Republic of Madagascar and presented the delegates with a Yuvraj signed YWC Cricket bat and a beautiful handcrafted Charkha, the quintessential symbol of Mahatma Gandhiji who is the beacon of strong Indo-Africa ties .
The Government Delegation of Republic of Madagascar is invited by Creator’s Gurukul, leading Glo-cal co-working space founded by Abhinav Tandon and Md Sirajuddin and promoted by Yuvraj Singh, and Madagascar based Mada Group. Reputed dignitaries from Madagascar including Mr. Khushwinder Singh – Consulaire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President Director General Mada Gold; Mr. General Richard Ravalomanana, Secretary of the state Government of Madagascar & Minister of Gendarmerie and Ministry of Defence, Mr. Andriambelo/Fredy Rajaofera, President Director of MA TV and Newspaper; Mr. Raharimanana Andrianandraina/Fidy Olivier, Special Technical Adviser of Ministre of Agriculture, livestock and fisheries; Mr. Rakotondrabe/Andriamihanta Harisolofo; Mr. Mampihongo Roberto Carlos, Cabinet of President; Mr. Rakotondrabe Andriamihanta, Harisolofo (attached to Presidency) were present at the event. Other social dignitaries, business conglomerates and ace cricketers graced the occasion including Ms. Natasha Gambhir; Ms. Anchal Raina, COO, 360 Realtors; Mr. Deepak Sahni, Co-Founder, Healthians; Mr. Keval Garg, Partner, Matchbox 20; Mr. Pramod Mahanta, CFO, Payback; Mr. Azad Singh Toor, Former Ambassador of India in Madagascar; Mr. Ashok Tanwar, Former Member of Parliament, Mr. Rajeev Bakshi, Chairman, YouWeNISSAN (YouWe & Cars); Aneesh Gautam, VP, YouWeCan Group pf Companies; Sirish P.; Anirudh Lalit, Actor; Vikas Sharma, Guftagu Café; Shashwat Sinha to wish Ms. Shabnam Singh on this occasion.
Speaking at the event Shabnam Singh said, ”I am humbled on being chosen for this honour and am thankful to the distinguished guests for their presence today. I would like to take this as an opportunity to contribute something good for my country. I would dedicate my efforts towards strengthening the socio-economic-cultural relations between these two wonderful countries and move forward towards mutual wellbeing.”
General Richard Ravalomanana, Secretary of the State Government of Madagascar & Minister of Gendarmerie and Ministry of Defence said, “India and Madagascar enjoy cordial bilateral relations. Madagascar has been supportive of India’s demand for Permanent Membership of UNSC and G-4 initiative for Expansion of the UNSC. Madagascar has also supported India’s candidatures in various UN and other international bodies. Together both the countries can create new avenues for sustainable development in the continent. We are confident that as Conseillère Economique for Republic of Madagascar, Ms. Shabnam Singh will help us in taking India-Madagascar relations to newer heights.”
Shweta Bachchan-Nanda with Amitabh Bachchan during ’26/11 Stories of Strength’ memorial event
’26/11 Stories of Strength’ memorial event
Shweta Bachchan-Nanda with Amitabh Bachchan during ’26/11 Stories of Strength‘ memorial event, paying tribute to the martyrs and victims of the attack’.
Veteran actor, Amitabh Bachchan recited a moving poem at the event paying tribute to theheroes of 26/11 attacks.
Indian PETA approved vegan brand | Accessories made from recycled cork
Accessories made from recycled cork
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Materials which are used resonate with being earth-friendly and are biodegradable. The brand endorses sustainable philosophies at every stage of production using elements that are kinder to Mother Earth, it also sends out the firm message that India is ready for products that are respectful of the planet.
In collaboration with the NGO Sankalptaru, every purchase of a FOReT product supports the cause of building a forest in the state of Maharashtra and enriching the livelihood of farmers.
Design/Product/Material
All designs allow the material to speak and showcases the grains and strands of nature. Every design reflects on the ethos of Nature: Simple, Diverse and yet sophisticated. The primary material is Cork. However, polyester and PU materials are used in handbags depending on the design, ensuring that the usage of these materials is not more than 2%
Magical Staycation, Christmas Hampers and lavish buffets
Ring in Christmas Celebrations
The joyous spirit of Christmas is here to spread cheer all around and is an excellent time to get together with families and loved ones. Usher in Christmas and soak in the lively atmosphere at Roseate Hotels & Resorts and look forward to an abundant spread of international and local favourites along with a bouquet of offerings ranging from staycations to hampers& Christmas Eve and Christmas buffets.
Roseate House, New Delhi
Show your loved ones how much you care with thoughtful Christmas Hampers which come in different ranges and sizes. The Bespoke hamper costing INR 7000++ include a bottle of premium wine, mince pie, nuts, box of truffles, Christmas plum cake, fragrant candles, Christmas stollen bread and a box of spiced cookies. Same offerings without bottle of premium wine are available for INR 5000++. Exclusive Hampers of GingerBread Houses, cookies are also available for INR 2000++ each in small size and INR 5000 ++ in large size. .
For a pre-Christmas and Christmas party with family, friends and colleagues, look no further. The talented chefs at Del, the world cuisine bistro have a splendid buffet of international and local delights, in addition to yuletide goodies, such as Christmas Stollen, Roasted Christmas Turkey, Honey-glazed Ham, Log Cakes and more paired with unlimited house pours & Prosecco. There is a live band, kids zone and a jolly Santa with goodies for children to boost the Christmas spirit.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Del Packages
24 December, Timings : 7 pm -11:30 Pm
Kids upto 10 years – INR 1800 ++
Food & Soft Beverages – INR 3250++
Food & Premium liquor – INR 4500++
Christmas Brunch at Del, Packages available are:
25 December, Timings : 12 Noon – 3 pm
Kids upto 10 years – INR 1800 ++
Food & Soft Beverages – INR 3250++
Unlimited Cocktail Brunch – INR 4500++
Unlimited Champagne & cocktail Brunch – INR 6000++
Celebrating 20 years the mega fashion extravaganza
Lakmé Fashion Week to launch LFW 2.0 at Summer/Resort 2020 Edition
Lakmé Fashion Week is set to once again enthral the world of fashion and beauty with its Summer/Resort 2020 edition. The five-day fashion extravaganza is scheduled between 12th to 16th February 2020 at JioWorld Garden, BKC, Mumbai. Paying tribute to its 20 year anniversary, Lakmé Fashion Week will have a celebration of curated experiences and special events under this LFW 2.0 edition
Over the years, Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) has grown from strength to strength with every season. From 33 designers in 2000 to now featuring over 200 labels, the bi-annual fashion celebration is also the most digitally followed fashion platform in the world. Ever since its inception, LFW has been instrumental in revolutionary initiatives that have known to set trends and raised benchmarks in the beauty and fashion space. The platform will take the tradition of presenting large-scale fashion showcases at interesting outdoor venues a notch higher, championing sustainability through pathbreaking initiatives while further spreading messages of inclusivity and diversity.
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Ashwath Swaminathan, Head of Innovations at Lakmé
“Lakmé Fashion Week was started in 2000 with the vision of putting Indian fashion on the global map of fashion. So this edition of Summer/Resort’20 is going to be special as we celebrate 20 years of Lakmé Fashion Week and realizing this vision. We look forward to another season of innovations and trends that continue to raise the bar of Indian fashion and beauty.”
Jaspreet Chandok, Head – Lifestyle Businesses, IMG Reliance Ltd
“With the Summer/Resort 2020 edition, we also mark the beginning of LFW 2.0 – a journey where we revisit past while building the future for the next 20 years.”
INTEZZAR
VYRL COVER STAR RECEIVES MORE THAN 2000 ENTRIES FOR INTEZAAR – MAKING IT THE BIGGEST EDITION EVER.
VYRL Coverstar is a unique initiative by VYRL Originals that bridges the gap between aspiring artists to the music stalwarts from the fraternity and with its every edition, VYRL Coverstar only gets bigger and better.
In its most recent, (4th edition) VYRL Coverstar saw participation of more than 2000 digital entries, breaking the record of its previous editions. The judges of the VYRL Coverstar #Intezaar edition namely, Mithoon, Mohit Suri and Asees Kaur who are also the makers of the recent VYRL Originals track – Intezaar, handpicked 12 worthy finalists to come and perform live in front of them. The jury also included Mr. Vinit Thakkar, label head of VYRL Originals on the judging panel.
VYRL Coverstar – Intezaar edition was hosted at PVR, Juhu Mumbai on 10th Dec where the finalists – Gucci Singh & Jasraj Singh, Maadhyam, Srushti Barlewar, Anurag Mohn, Sourav Dutta, Keerthana V., Harpreet Kaur, Mohammed Saleem, Sanish Nair, Nidhi Hegde were flown in from across the county wherein one of entrants, a 12-year-old talented boy, Shivam was found by Red FM from one of his singing video on the streets of Delhi that went viral.
Each finalist performed on 2 tracks and enthralled the audience with their breathtaking renditions of the songs. Harpreet Kaur, from Bareilly, stood out amongst all the finalists to become the winner of the #Intezaar edition of VYRL Coverstar. The evening ended on a high note with Mithoon and Asees’s surprise performance leaving the crowd spellbound.
Sennheiser launches MOMENTUM Wireless 3 in India
- The newest addition to Sennheiser’s iconic Momentum range, they are priced at INR 34,990
- Hear the difference and never lose your rhythm again with these headphones available in India starting Sennheiser’s webstore and in all leading online and offline retailers
Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser India at the launch said, “We are extremely excited to announce the newest addition to our Momentum family. Our MOMENTUM range has been synonymous with a unique blend of superior sound quality, progressive technology and remarkable craftsmanship, and with the third generation, we are bringing this contemporary classic into the always-on, connected age. The MOMENTUM Wireless 3 truly redefines the audio benchmark and raises the bar by offering today’s discerning consumers an unparalleled premium headphone experience. With over a 70-year history that has been built on the culture of innovation and a vision to shape the future of the audio industry, we believe the MOMENTUM Wireless 3 is representative of our commitment to offer a memorable and quality audio experience to our Indian users. Having seen a phenomenal response globally, we really look forward to seeing the way our audience takes to it here.”
Never Lose your Rhythm Again With the new generation of MOMENTUM Wireless, interaction is supremely intuitive thanks to a unique combination of features that offer fast access to one’s music. Auto On/Off instantly turns on or off playback as the earcups are folded open or closed, while Smart Pause uses proximity sensors to pause audio when the headphones are removed and to resume playback when they are slipped back on. Just as effortless is a three-button interface that gives control of audio or calls – all without the need to consult a manual. Via a dedicated button, the MOMENTUM headphones feature one-touch access to voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Pairing is effortless as well, thanks to NFC and an automatic pairing mode that makes setting up on initial activation a breeze.
Hear the Difference
Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM Wireless headphones offer outstanding sonic performance. The high-quality speaker system is powered by 42mm transducers to reproduce the balanced depth and precision of a studio recording. This flawless audio performance is ensured by Bluetooth 5 compatibility and support for codecs including aptXTM, AAC, and SBC, as well as aptXTM Low Latency for perfectly synchronizing audio with onscreen visuals. Whether listeners are enjoying music, movies or podcasts or simply want to fine-tune the audio experience to their taste, it is possible to tailor the audio experience with the built-in equalizer via Sennheiser’s Smart Control app.
Perfectly in Tune, Wherever, Whenever
No matter where the MOMENTUM Wireless headphones are being enjoyed, they are able to adapt to every environment. When on the go, Active Noise Cancellation with three different modes blocks out the outside world. Alternatively, the Transparent Hearing function lets listeners enjoy their music and still be aware of ambient sounds in their surroundings – perfect for environments that require greater situational awareness
A touch of indulgence
Featuring a genuine leather head strap and premium earcups, these headphones deliver superior comfort for those who like to enjoy endless listening. The sturdy matte steel arms and durable covers stand the test of time, making them the perfect companion for the stylish listener who’s always on the move.
Effortlessly connected
Via a dedicated button, the MOMENTUM Wireless features one- touch access to voice assistants. Thanks to smart Tile technology, the headphones are almost impossible to misplace: The integrated Bluetooth tracker ensures you can find your headphones via the Tile app.