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PICS: Midas Touch By Ambar Pariddi Sahai

Ambar Pariddi Sahai’s unveils her new collection Midas Touch at Amazon India Fashion Week A / W 15. The new Jewellery collection is inspired by the song  “Will you still love me tomorrow” by Norah Jhones …Is this a lasting treasure Or just a moment's pleasure Can I believe the magic in your sights Will you still love me tomorrow

North East Fashion Week from April 10

Emphasizing on the importance of promoting weavers across the state by introducing their outputs to the fashion world, the North East India Fashion Week- Itanagar Edition will be held here at Dree Ground from April 10 to 12, noted fashion designer Yana Ngoba said at the Arunachal Press Club. The North East India Fashion Week's main objective would be

FEHI introduces single window system to improve patient care and delivery

To further streamline and enhance customer experience, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI)introduced a one-touch single window system for improving patient care and delivery. Shri Najeeb Jung, current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, for National Capital Territory of Delhi was present to inaugurate the system and the newly renovated lobby at FEHI. Mr. Malvinder Mohan Singh, Chairman, Fortis Healthcare, Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman, FEHI, Dr. Somesh Mittal, Zonal

PICS:Shraddha Kapoor walks the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week

Bollywood diva Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp as the showstopper for the show in a stunning sequin Miss Bennett London SS-2015 dress. The collection is a perfect fusion of elegance, comfort and style. Bright colors, bold prints and playful cuts define the look of this young label and give it the perfect mix of girly charm. The summer line presented by Miss Bennett London will be exclusive available at

TERI University organizes summer school to address sustainability concerns

The TERI University, which offers Masters and Doctoral programmes related to sustainable development, organized a summer school called BLISS 2015 (Building Learning in Sustainable Science) from March 16 to March 20, 2015. The programme was attended by undergraduate students of various disciplines from various colleges in the NCR as well as by researchers and social workers. The programme was also broadcast as a

Blogmint Launches Bloggers Dream Team

Blogmint, India’s first automated marketplace that connects brands and bloggers, and a part of TO THE NEW Ventures, has launched the #BloggerDreamTeam campaign with Harsha Bhogle.  The campaign aims at discovering and recognizing the emerging blogging, vlogging and micro-blogging talent in India. Harsha Bhogle, a renowned cricket expert and

Be A Smart Property Buyer With A Pre-approved Home Loan

Anil Pharande Home buyers, and especially first-time buyers, would like to be in the best position to make their purchase once they have identified their dream home. The most challenging aspect of home ownership is invariably financing. Questions like which lending institution to approach, what loans should be applied for, how much loan to be applied for and how much time will it take for approval need to be answered. The best ‘be prepared’ move on this

A new range of spirits by The Oasis Distilleries

Onset of summers brings in cheer for liquor connoisseur and bourbon lovers. ‘The Oasis Distilleries Ltd.’, leading Distilleries and Breweries Production Company, a unit of ‘The Oasis Group of Companies’ presented its inimitable ‘Blue Patrol Whisky’ for the new generation men and women who signify the spirit of achievement and zeal. It is a premium whisky product well balanced, smooth & mellow blended with selected grain spirits & choicest blended scotch whiskies. The product is known for its smooth palate & distinct peaty

Getting Intuitive About Smart Cities In India

Rohan Sharma * Smart Cities: The New Age Concept The smart cities concept may not be a novel one, but in the Indian context it is definitely an idea whose relevance couldn’t have been better timed. The government has provided the thrust towards development of such cities, and needs to be now backed by a holistic concept. It aims to take in to account not only the infrastructure development and associated real estate

Jabong.com sets the Lakme fashion Week stage on fire

Jabong.com announces the launch of two most sought after International brands– Tom Tailor and Miss Bennett London at the Lakme Fashion Week, 2015. To set the Jabong fashion week stage on fire, reigning Bollywood queen Shraddha Kappor will grace the ramp for Miss Bennett London on 19th March, Thursday. 8.30 PM at the JABONG STAGE. Designed for the coolest girl in the room who can pull off a chic yet playful outfit, Miss Bennett London is for someone who is fashion-forward and has no

Why Can Indians Not Adapt 3-Day Working Week Culture?

There is a buzz that Indian employees won’t fit into 3 days work culture to boost productivity at work, as believed by some HR Experts. Why? Well, before we get into that, let’s just give a quick peep into from where did this model come into

ITM University hosts Annual Quality Workshop 2015

With the aim to provide its students exposure to best global practices in industry, ITM University, Gurgaon hosted ‘Lean for Leadership’ workshop, an initiative by American Society for Quality (ASQ). ITM University shapes its students for leadership roles with such initiatives and strives for making them highly competent skilled professionals who are

Visit California outreach program 2015

Visit California continued its outreach program as part of the Brand USA ‘DiscoverAmerica’ Educational Seminars for travel agents. The seminars which were held in Mumbai on 11th February, Pune on 12th February, Ahemdabad on 13th February and New Delhi on 4th March, witnessed increased networking with travel trade

SafetyKart announces winners of Women’s Day Competition 2015

Results for SafetyKart Women’s Day Contest 2015 are declared and  9 participants have won a total cash prize worth Rs. 50,000. The results were announced 8 PM IST via SafetyKart’s Blog Page on 15th March,2015 and all winners were sent email notifications. The details of those who won the contest are as

कॉपी एडिटर, कंटेंट राइटर्स और कॉपी राइटर्स चाहिए

डिजिटल वेबसाइट में जॉब तलाश रहे पत्रकारों के लिए एक अच्छा मौका है. सुर्खियां ( www.surkhiyan.in हिंदी और www.surkhiyan.com अंग्रेजी) वेबसाइट को दिल्ली के लिए कॉपी एडिटर, कंटेंट राइटर्स और कॉपी राइटर्स की जरूरत है जो मीडिया की अच्छी समझ या तजुर्बा रखते हों. जॉब के लिए उन्हीं को वरियता दी जाएगी जिन्हें वेबसाइट के लिए न्यूज और आर्टिकल्स लिखना आता हो, साथ ही उन्हें हेडलाइंस की समझ हो और

Budget allocation for green buildings through GRIHA

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hasproposed a manifold increase in the allocation for the transition phase from megawatt to gigawatt through the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). Speaking at the 6th GRIHA Summit, Mr Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, MNRE, said that speed, scale and skill sets

मिलावट की गर्त में सिसक रहा उपभोक्ता

नेपाल के सप्तरी जिला के राजबिराज नगरपालिका-10 स्थित डुमरी शिवथान से 1 सितंबर, 2014 को खबर आयी कि शंकर यादव के घर के सभी नौ सदस्य मिलावटी तेल के खाने की वजह से गंभीर रूप से बीमार हो गए. जिसके चलते सभी सदस्यों को अस्पताल में भर्ती करना पड़ा. यहां ध्यान देने योग्य बात है कि ऐसी घटनाएं दुनियाभर में रोजाना घटती

Launch of Radhee Radhee Entertainments

Recently in the city a new production house cum talent hunt company, Radhee Radhee entertainments pvt. Ltd. was launched. The production company launched with a mission to bring new talent to the platform with low budget movies & serials. Radhee Radhee entertainments Pvt. Ltd is co- founded by two cousin brothers Nikhil Jakhar & Manish Olan. Both the

PICS: Magicka Woman Achiever Awards

Magicka organized an eventful evening called, “Magicka Woman Achiever Awards” on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 08) under the excellent supervision of Ms. Raizy Bedi. Held at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Gurgaon. The event witnessed, Veteran Beauty

Takayama Festival in Japan

The Takayama Festival is the collective name for the Sanno Matsuri of spring and the Hachiman Matsuri held at Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine in October, and is considered one the most beautiful festivals of Japan. A large parade of 1,000 people is staged, making you feel as if you have slipped back to the 15th Century, especially because of the costumes and music

Koenig Becomes Cloudera Connect Partner for IT Training

Koenig Solutions, India’s leading offshore IT training company, has become the authorized training partner of Cloudera in India. Koenig can now offer Cloudera trainings and certifications to its global customer base from more than 60 countries and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. “We are pleased to announce that Koenig is now Cloudera

Hypertension & Diabetes Most Common Causes of Kidney Failure

According to the World Health Organization, chronic kidney disease is the 12th leading cause of deaths worldwide. One in 10 Indians suffer from undiagnosed and undetected kidney disease. While kidney damage cannot be reversed, it can certainly be prevented and managed in many people by making some simple but life-long efforts -- most importantly by keeping diabetes and hypertension under check. As we observe World Kidney Day, doctors at

Pics: Wine Etiquette and Appreciation Session

In a day and age where personal interactions and businesses are no longer limited to skill and acumen; social flair, styling & grooming, etiquette, networking and impressive communication have become extremely essential for one’s professional and personal success. Being ordinary is no longer acceptable. Identifying this need, Former Miss India Elegance Konkana Bakshi, Founder/Director, Savoir Faire Academie, in collaboration with the Royal British Butler

नेपाल में संवैधानिक संकट

निर्भय कर्ण नेपाल के लिए एक त्रासदी ही कहा जाए जिससे नेपाल समय दर समय जूझता रहा है. जब से नेपाल में राजशाही समाप्त हुआ और लोकतंत्र के लिए माओवादी आंदोलन दृढ़ संकल्प से संघर्षशील हुआ. तब से न जाने कौन सी ताकत ने नेपाल को अपनी काली मनहूस छाया से जकड़ लिया कि लाख कोशिश करने के बावजूद वह अब तक लोकतंत्र के सपने को पूर्ण रूपेण साकार नहीं कर सका. वर्तमान हालत की वस्तुस्थिति को टटोला जाए तो

Erstwhile founder joins Hindustan Wellness

Hindustan Wellness, a preventive healthcare specialist headquartered in New Delhi, announced the appointment of Aditya Gupta as the Chairman. Aditya is an IT veteran and the founder of Infovision. In August 2014, Aditya acquired a stake in Hindustan Wellness and now serves as their Chairman and Mentor. Aditya Gupta, Chairman, Hindustan Wellness commented, “I am excited to start my journey at Hindustan Wellness and look

JLL- top real estate investment advisory firm in Asia Pacific

JLL Asia Pacific is the number one real estate investment advisory team in the region for the fourth year running, according to recently released independent data from Real Capital Analytics (RCA). JLL, which has been ranked in overall first place in Asia Pacific since RCA began releasing data in 2011, also emerged as regional leaders in the office and hotel sectors. In 2014, JLL’s capital markets team advised

V Resorts bagged the PATWA International Award

V Resorts, a chain of boutique resorts in offbeat destinations of India, recently received the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) International Award at ITB Berlin 2015, the world's largest tourism trade fair. At a gala awards ceremony following the World Tourism & Aviation Leaders Summit on Culture: Vehicle for Tourism and PATWA International Seminar in Germany, V Resorts was selected as the ‘Emerging Chain of Resorts in

Club Fiesta 2015-I Love My Tiranga

Fun engulfed ITM University, Gurgaon campus as students gathered to celebrate the Club Fiesta 2015, while love for the nation became palpable among students and faculty members as the varsity conducted  ‘I Love My Tiranga’ event recently. The Club Fiesta, organized by various student clubs, comprised of extracurricular activities and competitions. It saw huge

The Pink Post-It - Summer Cut

The Pink Post-It is a brand that organizes niche and quirky shopping experiences across various cities in India. There is an unprecedented vacuum between the young and aspiring niche brands and India's discerning elite, who with their continuous global exposure have turned into true lifestyle patrons. Pink Post-It acts as the ideal platform to facilitate a direct interaction and synergy between the

ये गठबंधन नहीं आसान

जम्मू-कश्मीर में बीजेपी और पीडीपी की गंठबंधन सरकार जबसे सत्ता में आई है... विवादों से घिरी हुई है. चाहे चुनाव को लेकर मुख्यमंत्री मुफ्ती मोहम्मद सईद का बयान हो या फिर अलगाववादी नेता मसर्रत की रिहाई का मामला. बीजेपी ने पीडीपी को चेतावनी देते हुए कहा है कि भविष्य में ऐसे फैसले मुश्किल पैदा कर सकते हैं. लोकसभा और राज्य सभा में मसर्रत की रिहाई पर जोरदार हंगामा हुआ. विपक्ष ने बीजेपी पर समर्थन वापस लेने का दबाव बनाया और कहा कि मसर्रत जैसे  कट्टरपंथी अलगाववादी नेता की रिहाई देश की शांति के लिए ठीक नहीं है. मसर्रत आलम की रिहाई से पीडीपी-भाजपा गठबंधन में तनाव पैदा होने और संसद में जोरदार तरीके से यह विषय उठने के बाद जम्मू-कश्मीर सरकार ने कहा कि वह अब और राजनीतिक बंदियों या उग्रवादियों को रिहा नहीं करेगी. जब जम्मू-कश्मीर के गृह सचिव सुरेश कुमार से पूछा गया कि क्या सरकार और भी उग्रवादियों तथा राजनीतिक बंदियों की रिहाई जारी रखेगी तो उन्होंने कहा, 'इस तरह की कोई बात नहीं है.' कुमार ने जम्मू में कहा, 'मसर्रत आलम के खिलाफ लोक सुरक्षा कानून (पीएसए) के तहत दोबारा कोई मामल...

Gutthi joins Gigstart

Gigstart, the marketplace that facilitates quick and transparent connections between entertainers and party planners has versatile and talented comic artist Sunil Grover on board. Known for his currently popular character of ‘Gutthi’ on Comedy Nights with Kapil, Sunil will be looking to entertain people with his comic skills and artistry at corporate and campus events as well as private occasions through

Protect Yourself from Computer Vision Syndrome!

What happens when you perform an action for a long duration, say bowling in a cricket match or playing tennis for several hours or typing incessantly on your keyboard all day? Inevitably, the muscles performing these functions may feel fatigued, weary or stressed out resulting in pain. In extreme cases, it may cause repetitive stress

मीडिया कोर्स कर खाली हैं...इंटर्नशिप कीजिए

पत्रकारिता में अपना करियर शुरू करना चाहते हैं लेकिन काम करने का कोई मौका नहीं मिल पा रहा है. मीडिया कोर्स करने के बाद भी घर पर खाली बैठकर बोर हो रहे हैं. घबराइए नहीं सुर्खियां आपके लिए एक मौका लेकर आया है. जब तक जॉब नहीं है तक तक इंटर्नशिप कीजिए. न्यूज़रूम के माहौल में काम कीजिए. रोज स्पेशल स्टोरी... Article...फीचर लिखिए. हर न्यूज...स्टोरी में नाम और फोटो के रूप में आपको क्रेडिट दिया

Benefits of Diversity and Ethics at Workplace

Rajeev Bhardwaj Our workplace is where we spend almost one half of our life. After our home (some would argue, even before), workplace is the focal point around which our lives revolve. In fact, a workplace should be like a second family where every member, no matter what his or her origin or background, must feel at home. It is also a place that should teach its members, who represent it in the outside world, the absolute importance of ethical behaviour. Why ethical behaviour and respect for diversity is important for

Project Delays, Project Deviations And Other Customer Woes

Anuj Puri Reams of newsprint have been dedicated to discussing the sufferings of consumers in the Indian real estate sector. Particularly, homebuyers’ woes related to late delivery of projects, deviation of housing projects from promised quality, additional payments due to change in apartment area and inadequate protection of their rights have been well-documented. The question that invariably arises is whether the developer is at fault, or whether larger market forces beyond the control of developers are

Fashion portal By The Women, For The Women

When women are storming into male bastions in almost every field and have been making a mark, e-commerce domain is no exception. Online fashion portal Saiesta.com , which is a brand ‘By The Women, For The Women,’ is creating a flutter in a space dominated mainly by men entrepreneurs, relatively in much shorter span.   The uniqueness is not just in the

Simple but Effective Measures to Prevent Swine Flu

With the swine flu virus claiming hundreds of lives across India and causing a pan-country scare, doctors at Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon have initiated measures to educate people about simple but effective preventive actions that can help the city defeat the deadly H1N1 without panicking. Swine flu or H1N1 has already claimed over 800 lives in India, including

Online Assessment Tools for Employee Engagement

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, in association with Mettl (an online assessment platform to measure, analyze and improve people skills), unveiled “India online assessment report 2014-2015”. The report, which focuses on the usage, administration, challenges and future of online assessment tools in organizations, has been published after SHRM-Mettl conducted an online survey of 361 organizations. Companies from sectors such as

PICS: Hemant and Nandita spring summer 2015 collection

Kitsch, the leading multi brand concept store and its eCommerce vertical Rocknshop.com (powered by Kitsch) offered fashion aficionados in the city a sneak peek into the Spring/Summer Collection 2015 of designer duo Hemant & Nandita to mark the beginning of their retail with the store. “We are pleased to offer a dekko to fashion enthusiasts in

CustomFurnish online custom-made furniture services

Taking the convenience of online shopping a notch higher, custom-made furniture e-tailer, CustomFurnish.com , announced the launch of its services, in a glittering show in Hyderabad. The company intends launching its services across Bangalore and Chennai early next month. The venture is launched in the presence of Mr. Srini Koppolu, Chairman of Setu Software & Angel Investor. The investors in this prestigious venture include

The Right way to store the Seasonal Clothes

·Keep it Clean - Before you plan to pack the clothes for the season,  Always ensure that they are clean and tidy. All stains or crooked threads should be rectified before packing, as the stains may settle well inside your clothes during the long storage period. Plan a
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PICS: Women's Day Collection By Pooja Sabharwal

This Women’s Day, Designer Pooja Sabharwal would like to celebrate the Spirit with her new collection. Pooja Sabharwal’s collection is all about making a style statement with special anarkalis suits and indo-western in colors of green, orange, golden and red. Dress in your favorite attire and feel powerful and

Back Pain- Endoscopic Surgery for Slipped Disc

Slipped disc is a common problem, which affects approximately 1% of the population at any given time. It usually affects people between the ages of 30 to 50 years. It is more common in males and frequently occurs in people whose occupation involves frequent bending and lifting. Disc is cushion like material between the numerous small bones of

South African restaurant Barcelos in Khan Market

Barcelos, South African casual dining restaurant was launched in Khan Market, Delhi. Leaving its footprint in 17 countries with over 120 outlets, Barcelos has made its debut in the Indian subcontinent with the opening of its restaurant in Delhi. The launch event saw the presence of Mr. Malusi Mogale, Deputy high commissioner & Minister, Republic of

India Kids Fashion Week with Shibani Kashyap

India’s leading fashion destination, Jabong.com participated in the India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW) held on 1st March,2015 at The Grand, Delhi. Aiming to boost the growingkidswear market in the country, IKFW & Jabong joined hands to provide a platform to brands and designers in the segment to establish presence and reach untapped audience by displaying their merchandise and

Gudi Padwa: The Festival Of Renewal And Property Investment

Anil Pharande India is a country of myriad traditions and festivals that are not only times of celebration but in many cases also major investment decisions. As a result, many market segments are also aligned to these periods. The Gudi Padwa festive season is among the periods of intense real estate market activity, because this period is traditionally seen as one of renewal and forward planning. Gudi Padwa is a celebration of the coming of spring, during which nature once again delivers its gift of abundance after

PICS: Shruti Hassan Rocks The Cover of JUICE

The Juice magazine launches its March Spring issue with cover girl Shruti Haasan, a refreshing southern belle with a unique indie streak. In a candid interview with Aniruddha Guha, shrugging off her parental legacy and blazing her own trail in Indian cinema. Find out what inspires her indie aesthetic and why she thinks Mumbai boys are silly in her candid

Walk Score Driving Demand For Residential Real Estate

Arvind Jain, Abroad, a new trend of evaluating neighbourhoods by their 'walk score' is being seen among home buyers. The idea behind this is simple, and in fact the very basis of that favourite real estate mantra 'location, location, location.' And it has great pertinence for the Pune real estate market, as well. The investment value of a location is traditionally judged by how many office complexes are coming up in the area. This makes sense - investors can expect demand from people who work in