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Footwear to reinvent your little black dress for Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, you'll be digging deep into your wardrobe for your trusted little black dress (LBD) to see you through. However make sure to jazz up this outfit with statement-making footwear that compliments your dress and your style.
Singapore-based ACTIMAXX Redefines Style, Brings in Exciting Chest Print T-shirts for Today's Youth
/ -- ~ Actor-par-genius Rajkummar Rao endorses Singapore based ACTIMAXX ~ Singapore-based active leisure brand ACTIMAXX, rolled out their exciting and stylish new range of chest print t-shirts, today, at an attractive price point. ACTIMAXX offers the perfect range of active wear, super comfortable and high on fashion, true to the brand's promise of 'FEEL FIT'. ACTIMAXX brand is owned by ACTIBRANDS PTE Singapore. ACTIMAXX Manufacturing and Marketing Pvt Ltd. is the Indian strategic partner of ACTIBRANDS PTE. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/794044/Rajkummar_Rao_endorses_ACTIMAXX.jpg ) Chest printed t-shirts for men has emerged as one of the most trending and preferred youth apparel category for past few years. ACTIMAXX t-shirts are aimed at providing the perfect casual clothing t-shirts with prints inspired by the elements which interest and attract the country's youth. The move essentially showcases ACTIMAXX endeavour to consolidate its market position in the chest print ...
Rupani launches mobile app for collection of used cooking oil
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Wednesday launched a mobile application for collection of used cooking oil from restaurants and food processing units and convert it into bio-fuel. The app, named 'RUCO' (repurpose used cooking oil) is a joint initiative of the Biodiesel Association of India (BDAI) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Using this app, restaurants and food processing units can request the pick-up of their used cooking oil, which would then be supplied to bio-diesel manufacturers as raw material. On the very first day of its launch, the application received pick-up request of over 47,000 litres of used cooking oil from various food processing units in Gujarat, said BDAI president Sandeep Chaturvedi. Besides Gujarat, the mobile app is also available in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Rupani expressed his government's resolve to increase the production of bio-diesel using cooking oil. "We ..
Resolve grievances of partner hotels, FHRAI tells MakeMyTrip
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Wednesday asked online travel firm MakeMyTrip to redress the grievances faced by its partner hotels regarding commissions and pricing. Around 270 hoteliers in Ahmedabad have stopped accepting bookings from MakeMyTrip and Goibibo travel portals, alleging heavy commission and indiscriminate discounts offered by them. Raising a number of issues in a letter to MakeMyTrip Chairman and Group CEO Deep Kalra, FHRAI said it desires to amicably resolve the issues but could opt for a nationwide protest against the organisation if they remain unresolved. One of the key issues mentioned is that online travel agencies (OTAs) are further discounting over and above the listed prices offered by the hotels without their consent, thereby causing loss of image to individual hotels and distortion of the market scenario. "It is also well known that the use of disparity clause (in rates) is one sided i.e. hotels cannot discount their own ..
PM to inaugurate country's longest rail-road bridge in NE on Dec 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bogibeel Bridge -- the longest rail-road bridge in the country -- on December 25, coinciding with the birth anniversary of late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a senior railway official said Wednesday. The 4.94-km Bogibeel Bridge is the country's longest rail-road bridge, connecting the south bank of the Brahmaputra river in Dibrugarh district of Assam with Silapathar in Dhemaji district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh. "The prime minister will inaugurate the bridge on December 25, which is also observed as the Good Governance Day by the government," the official told PTI. While the then prime minister, H D Deve Gowda, had laid the foundation stone for the bridge in January 1997, the work had started only in April 2002, after Vajpayee laid the foundation stone for the project, along with the then railway minister, Nitish Kumar. The first freight train passed through the bridge on December 3 after several deadlines for the completion ..
Centre initiates new schemes for tourism development in NE states: Alphons
Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons on Wednesday said the Central government has initiated many new programmes and schemes for the development of tourism in the northeastern states.
Tourism is the future of unique northeast: Alphons
Northeast is unique and tourism is the future of the region, Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons said Wednesday. Addressing a gathering on the fifth day of the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village Kisama here, the minister said it is a matter of great pride to see people coming together and celebrating happiness, the diversity of the country and "everything that is beautiful". He said Nagaland represents everything that is wonderful about the country -- the colour, music, dance, textile and food -- besides being an amazing destination. "Tourism is the future for Nagaland and the entire North East region. Kerala is Gods own country but this is Gods own paradise as such amazing people and hospitality will not be found anywhere in the world, he said. Alphons said the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,351 crore for the region as it believes that the northeast is really the window to the East. The Prime Ministers Look East policy is also focused on the region, he ...
New Delhi's Indian Accent among top 25 restaurants globally
Indian Accent in New Delhi has featured in the top 25 restaurants list in the world securing thirteenth position in the Travellers' Choice awards for restaurants. In the top 25 Asia list, five Indian restaurants featured including Indian Accent at number 3, Mosaic in Kochi (Kerala) at 6, Dakshin in Hyderabad (Telangana) at 8, Spice Kitchen in Pune (Maharashtra) at 13 and K3 in New Delhi at number 14, according to TripAdvisors' Travellers' Choice awards for restaurants. The award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews for restaurants around the world, gathered over a 12-month period on the TripAdvisor platform. "Food is a direct reflection of the culture of a country and the top restaurants in this year's list truly reflect India's diverse cultural heritage. I am certain the 2018 Travellers' Choice winners will inspire foodies to travel only to dine at these best-in-class restaurants within India and ...
Delhi's Indian Accent named top restaurant in the country
Delhi's Indian Accent is the number one restaurant in India, according to travel site TripAdvisor.
Experience Dubai's Must-See Attraction: The 'IMAGINE' Show
/ -- Exclusive World Record Breaking attraction at Dubai Festival City is fast becoming one of the must-visit destinations for tourists from India this festive season Dubai has fast become one of the most popular destinations for tourists from India to visit while on vacation, whether it is for a short weekend getaway or a long holiday away from home. According to Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), India contributed the most tourists to visit Dubai between January and March 2018 with 617,000 visitors, a 7% year-on-year growth. More and more holiday-goers are keen to take advantage of all that Dubai has to offer, including world-class shopping and one-of-a-kind experiences designed to appeal to the 15 million tourists that visit from all over the globe each year. There is one attraction in particular that is causing a stir amongst tourists and has been building a reputation as one of the best family nights out in Dubai. Just minutes from the airport, Dubai ...
'Challenging for an Indian chef overseas to prove himself on home ground'
London-based Alfred Prasad may be a Michelin-starred Indian chef with over 25 years of experience. But in India, he is born again, with a flourish, setting up the Indian restaurant Omya in The Oberoi Hotel in Delhi. Prasad also recently curated dishes for the frozen food major Innovative Foods that owns the Sumeru brand.
Priyanka, Nick look regal at their Delhi wedding reception
After a dreamy destination wedding, with some lavish ceremonies celebrated over the past few days, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas turned for lovely hosts for their grand wedding reception at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Delhi on Tuesday.The newlyweds looked their stylish best at the celebrations. While Priyanka was oozing radiance in a stunning sequin lehenga coupled with diamond jewellery, the groom opted for a formal look, donning a black tuxedo and matching coloured shoes.Priyanka tied her hair into a bun accessorising it with a gajra and went with minimal makeup.The two for sure look like a match made in heaven!The star couple was joined by Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra, her brother Siddharth Chopra and Nick's parents Denise Jonas and Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr.The next to step in for the celebrations were Joe Jonas, who turned up with his fiancee Sophie Turner.Priyanka and Nick tied the knot on December 1 and 2 in two elaborate ceremonies at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace. They first .
National Rail Museum ties up with Madam Tussauds for combo offers for visitors
In a first public-private museum collaboration, National Rail Museum and Madame Tussauds have joined hands to provide special discounts to those tourists who want to visit both the places as part of a combo deal. As part of the collaboration, a special discount of 35 per cent on ticket prices will be offered to NRM visitors when they visit Madame Tussauds Museum while those visiting the wax museum will get a discount of 30 per cent on combo packages of NRM. "This collaboration will bring in more tourists to both the museums. We have been planning on doing this for some time where we can offer a combo offer to our visitors at a discount. This is a first such public-private museum collaboration. "Also, we will have a small display of Madam Tussauds wax statues here which will change from time to time," said Ranjanesh Sahai, secretary, Railway Board. As a special offer a limited 50-per cent discount will be available for visitors in both these places from December 4-January 4 where ...
India's largest design meet opens in Kochi on Dec 11
:Seeking to leverage path-breaking design solutions in rebuilding flood-ravaged Kerala, the state government is organising a two-day "#Design Kerala" summit from December 11 in Kochi. The summit forms the key segment of India's largest design festival, the six-day 'Kochi Design Week'. The festival, which will be attended by leading design luminaries, architects and decision-makers from around the world, concludes on December 16. The summit will have panel discussions, interactive sessions, debates and dialogues centering round designing of a futuristic and sustainable ecosystem for Kerala, a press release said. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will address the Summit on December 12. The event, which will take place when Kerala is getting into a crucial phase of reconstruction, is helmed by the state Department of Information Technology. "The event will showcase technology options which can be used during the rebuilding phase as installations so that various stakeholders ..
Fashion mantra for plus-size women
It is a myth that plus-size women should wear loose or baggy clothes. Shapeless garments should be avoided in favour of fitted clothing that can accentuate your best features, say experts.
US kids golf comes to India
In a major boost to junior golf, the US Kids Golf is making its maiden foray in India with a full Tour consisting of eight tournaments to be held across six cities in the country. The inaugural edition of the 2018-19 tour will have three events in Delhi NCR and one each at Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Pune at championship golf courses. The Tour, which will tee off at the picturesque Jack Nicklaus designed Classic Golf & Country Club on December 7, will be played across various age groups for boys (6 to 18) as well as girls (7 to 18). The Tour will also carry ranking points, and with participation in a minimum of four events out of eight, the junior golfers in India will be able to gain qualification for the World Championship, European Championships as well as Teen World Championship. Throughout the India Tour, the events will be held at six of the finest courses in India, including Classic Golf & Country Club (Delhi NCR), Tollygunge Club (Kolkata), Eagleton ..
Cox & Kings owned MEININGER signs contract for a hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland
The MEININGER Hotel will be accommodated in the iconic JL House, a famous 1940s warehouse, and will be completely modernised to meet MEININGER's latest standards.
Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines: Study
Yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates, according to a study. Up until now the use of these 'natural' or 'wild' yeasts during the production process has mostly been discouraged by wine makers, said researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, focussed on the effects of Lachancea thermotolerans yeast which occurs naturally on grapes. "This important research shows a potential new way for oenologists to improve the quality of wine grown in warm climates using different strains of naturally-occurring yeasts," said Vladimir Jiranek, a professor at the University of Adelaide. "Intentional over-ripening of grapes, as well as rising global temperatures due to climate change, produce excess sugar in grapes, which are converted to ethanol during fermentation. This results in highly alcoholic wines," said Ana Hranilovic, a recent PhD graduate from the University of ...
Savor in modern yet eclectic assortments at The Imperial Spice
Giving an opulent experience of all the five senses- taste, smell, sight, hear and touch, The Imperial Spice nestled in the heart of Delhi, is wining hearts with its splendid wining and dining amidst a luxuriant yet intimate atmosphere.With an eclectic assortment of modern delicacies, exclusive cocktails and food pairings from around the world in one sizzling menu, the restaurant imbibes a global grandeur.Adorned with an affluent showcase of brass decor, the interiors are uniquely lit and enhanced with rich wood and glass furnishings, while still inheriting an intimate and warm ambience."Settle into a table and bask in our warm and welcoming hospitality. Order a bottle of wine from our extensive cellar that's specifically chosen to pair with the big and bold flavours created by our culinary team," said Manas Wadhwa and Varun Khera, Owners of The Imperial Spice."The Imperial Spice menu is tailored to compliment Indian, Oriental and Continental food while introducing a hint of the ...
Kapil Sharma sends wedding sweets from Jalandhar for stars
Comedian Kapil Sharma has not forgotten his roots. He chose an iconic sweet house from Punjab to arrange his invitation cards, boxes and sweets sent out to guests, including popular Bollywood celebrities.