Customers can bring in ANY old watch, of any make, in any condition, functional or otherwise and receive a flat discount of 25% on their purchase of a brand new, stylish and technologically advanced watch from Titan. The offer is valid from July 25th to August 24th at all Titan outlets across the country.

Speaking on the offer, Mr. Ajoy Chawla, Vice President – Titan Watches (Global Business Head), Titan Industries Ltd., said, “ said, “As the market leader, we at Titan always strive to give consumers exciting reasons to buy our brand. We see the Titan Exchange Offer as a powerful trigger enabling the customer to own a new watch while giving value for the old one. We will also be contributing to the environment by adopting an eco-friendly process for recycling of the discarded watches.”

The main objective of this offer is to activate the replacement buyers and incentivise them to change their old one for a stylish new watch. This would thereby expand the overall watch market by reducing the purchase cycle. During this special offer, customers can choose from a wide range of Titan watches including collections such as Titan Octane, Titan Heritage, Titan Raga Crystals, Titan Aviator, Titan Edge, Titan Spell etc.

The offer can be availed at all World of Titan showrooms, multi brand outlets, and departmental stores across the country.

This offer is not valid on Titan Nebula, the 18K gold watches. On buying Titan Nebula worth Rs.40000/- and above you will get a Philips Mini Music Player and on purchase of Titan Nebula watch worth upto Rs. 40000/- you will get a Nikon Digicam.

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About Titan Industries Ltd.

Titan Industries Limited, a joint venture between the Tata Group and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) commenced operations in 1987 under the name Titan Watches Limited. In 1994, Titan Industries diversified into Jewellery and more recently into Prescription Eyewear with Titan Eye+.

Today Titan Industries is India’s leading producer and retailer of watches and jewellery, and is credited with changing the face of the Indian watch as well as the jewellery industry. The watch division has a domestic market share of over 70% of the organized market. Titan Industries reported a turnover of Rs. 3,046 crore for the year ended 2007 - 08. As a full range producer-marketer, Titan Industries offers the Indian and International customer a very large range of products to suit various consumer preferences. Its products are recognized for innovation in design, quality and reliability.

The award instituted by CMAI (The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India), a premium association of the Apparel Industry in India honours the best in Apparel.

Commenting on receiving the Award, Mr. R. Satyajit, Chief Operating Officer - Allen Solly, said: “It’s an honour to win this award. This Award strengthens Allen Solly’s resolve to being cutting edge fashion for the working woman and promises to continue exciting its consumers by delivering high quality fashionable wardrobe in a world class shopping environment. This award is a testimony to how Allen Solly continues to stay ahead of the curve and retain a powerful brand identity and consumer connects.”

Allen Solly took its first step towards becoming a true lifestyle brand when it launched “Allen Solly Women’s Wear” in 2002. Allen Solly questions the norms of conventional dress code at work and reflects one’s unconventional mind like no other women formal wear brand can.

Allen Solly women’s wear is targeted at the new age Indian woman who holds key management positions in the corporate world. The idea is to give the Indian woman executive a range of relaxed formal wear with visual appeal. Apart from the work wear range, the brand also has garments to suit club wear and casual wear.

The brand is successfully growing at 25% year-on-year and plans are on the anvil to launch new categories that will excite consumers.

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About Allen Solly:

Allen Solly created ripples in the Indian market by releasing new rules in corporate dress code titled ‘Friday Dressing’. It trashed whites and greys thereby making the corporate world a colourful and vibrant place.

Originating from the large portfolio of international brands of Coats Viyella-UK, Allen Solly is targeted at young, contemporary corporate who was ready to challenge conventions and create their own identity. Encouraged by its progress, over the years the brand has evolved to achieve a high fashion quotient and appeal through its exciting, fashionable merchandise and aspirational imagery.

Focus on accessories such as eyewear, watches and women bags; have added to the lifestyle quotient of the brand. There are today more than 30 product categories to its portfolio.

About CMAI

CMAI is the oldest and the most representative Association of the Garment Industry in India. With a membership of over 2,500 manufacturers and 15,000 retailers, CMAI represents a wide cross section of Manufacturers, Exporters and Retailers. CMAI also recognises excellence in the export and national apparel industry by honouring its members with Apex Awards – National Awards for Excellence in Apparel. It also pays tributes to those in the industry who have contributed towards its welfare by conferring Life Time Achievement Awards.

The exclusive pieces range from black anarkali evening dress to a uniquely crafted mashruoo Persian blue corset, from a sensuous Indigo blue dress to a hand painted kalamkari saree, from a quilted kalamkari coat to Ajarak design saree.

The 'Varakh' collection highlights the rich heritage of the rural artisan women – the exquisite hand embroideries, the minute and fine tie and dye, the detailed cut work and appliqué. The collection beautifully blends the traditional Gujarati embroideries with western attires making the collection stunning and desirable and giving it an international feel.

'Hansiba' strives to preserve and regenerate the nature while ensuring livelihood security. 'Hansiba' has developed a premium range with organic cotton and herbal dyes. It directly supports the education of girl child and helps in reducing compulsive migration of more than 10,000 rural women artisans.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Reema Nanavaty, Chairperson - STFC said " Our aim is to empower the rural artisans. We are working towards improving the quality of life and creating livelihood opportunities for them. Hansiba is a brand created by the artisans, they are the owners of the brand and the profits earned will be spent on their betterment. "

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About Hansiba

'Hansiba' the brand of rural women artisans is unique as the brand ensures livelihood security, access to education for girl children and addresses climate change issues. It has created a niche for itself by marrying age old embroidery techniques with modern designs and contemporary fashion. It signifies the rich embroideries, the traditional skill and heritage of the rural women artisans. The owners of Hansiba are these very rural women artisans themselves, who are the shareholders of STFC. Every Hansiba creation is painstakingly embroidered by the rural artisans of STFC for whom craft is the only source of income and livelihood.

With an energy that reflects the creative urban spirit of Indian metros, the Spring Summer 2008 Watch Collection exudes sophistication with a modern attitude and artistic flare. The collection is sexy, eclectic and infused with unique details.

DKNY, Donna Karan New York, stands out in today’s fashion world as a design driven company representing the international pulse of New York in the design, marketing and delivery of a complete lifestyle system to a global customer. Famous for maintaining the highest standards of creativity, integrity, quality and innovation to products and concepts, DKNY has now landed in India and to begin with has launched their Spring Summer 08 watches collection.

Play of colours, exquisite designs and crystals stands out as the hallmark of this collection. Like the diverse culture prevalent in Indian cities, the watches embrace shades of grey, black, and brown with a mix of vibrant variations including rich champagne, gold, white, and pops of orange. Aluminum, ceramic, and steel finishing play off a city’s urban architectural edge.

Jewelry inspired chain linked bracelets; white mother of pearls, shimmer patent leathers, offset dial mesh pieces, and men’s automatics with silver chronograph on sport bracelet completes the collection. The DKNY Spring Summer 2008 watch collection sets you apart from the crowd and is designed for life lived in the city and on the move.

The price range for the collection is between Rs. 6,295/- and Rs.15, 290/-.

These watches are available at select Lifestyle stores, Time Factory and premium watch retail stores across India.

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About Fossil India Pvt. Ltd:

Fossil India Pvt. Ltd. has been set up as a 100% subsidiary of Fossil to introduce the vibrant Fossil portfolio into India that includes DKNY, Burberry, Emporio Armani, Adidas, Zodiac, Diesel and Oyzterbay. Headquartered at Bangalore, the Company has a large and growing presence in India, selling through prestige retailers, department stores and chains. Fossil views India as the next major market and is in the process of setting up local manufacturing facilities.

Established in 1984 in Dallas, It was the first American brand to bring value and style to the watch category transforming the concept of timekeeping from the merely functional to chic and stylish must-haves for the wrist. Since then, the company has moved on to become one of the world’s largest fashion accessory companies. The Company operates a variety of retail formats including concessions, Fossil brand stores, outlets and multi-brand stores.

De Lemon a unit of BBL is set to offer consumers stylish designs, a wide and unique range in beaded jewellery and Do It Yourself bead kits. They are specialist in fashion jewellery for kids, teenagers & adults with a USP to sell fashion jewellery at affordable price & introducing unique innovative idea called ‘Do it yourself’. It’s unique concept in which consumers can pick the beads and design their own piece of jewellery and showroom would also help out in the designs. They also take special orders to make accessories like beaded curtains, home cushions, beaded jacket for home furniture etc.

With a theme ‘Jewellery for All’, De Lemon has a wide variety of jewellery like necklace sets, bracelets, rings, anklets, earrings, belts, bags, etc. and also have few varieties of home furnishings. The showroom retail a wide range of beaded and glass jewellery in sync with latest trends and fashion. Customers can choose from exquisite in-house designs that come with a quality guarantee for the complete jewellery shopping experience.

Parvathy Omnakuttan, Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2008 said, “De Lemon, the new line has launched as part of a long term effort to provide consumers with access to all their fashion accessory needs by creating a one-stop shop. I will pick four to five sets of De-Lemon Fashion jewellery & will wear it at the time of Miss World Beauty Pageant.”

A K Gupta, CMD, BBL said, “We are happy to launch our first fashion jewellery showroom here at Great India Place, one of the biggest shopping mall in Delhi NCR. De-Lemon takes pleasure in being able to provide the best in designs and quality to fashion jewellery market that is both quality and design conscious.

He also added “We named it De-Lemon because Lemon is Fresh and our jewellery range is colourfull & fresh as lemon. Owing to robust demand for fashionable Jewellery in the country (for daily wear and as heavy fashion pieces), the company plans to open more & more De-Lemon outlets. After the success of our first Retail showroom in Delhi NCR, we are planning to open 100 more showrooms across the country. In future De Lemon Fashion Showrooms are coming up in Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Sri Nagar, Kerela, etc. We are also spreading our wings to Middle East countries simultaneously”.

A wide range of beaded jewellery is displayed in De-Lemon, which is priced from Rs.9 to Rs.999. Other then large variety of glass and beads jewellery they also have other beaded accessories like belts, bags, coasters, bells. curtains, cushion covers etc starts from Rs.199 to Rs.999. The showroom also houses its own special corner called “Do it yourself Kits” for those fashion lovers who wants to make their own choice of jewellery.

Mr. Siddharth Gupta, Project Head, De-Lemon said, “Today people are becoming fashion conscious, women loves different jewellery with different wear. We have a wide variety of jewellery from simple to heavy; even a small girl of 7 years old can also come and select jewellery for her. De Lemon offers the latest trends for the budget-conscious consumer. “Our goal has always been to create a store for a targeted audience and avoid consumers the exhaustive searches it takes to find what’s in demand. We have expanded on this concept by adding everyday jewellery and accessories that cater to all age groups who follow trends and demand a reliable source with modest pricing. With De-Lemon we want to reach to the core of India.”

The latest styles and colors were not the only focus for the creation of this new category; De Lemon Jewelry also set the standards for the new selections by conducting private surveys with their existing customers. Key essentials that were addressed for the collection included quality, reliability, usability and pricing. De Lemon promises to further expand this category more in the months to come.

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About Banaras Beads Limited (BBL)

De lemon is a unit of famous Bead jewellery company Banaras Beads Limited. BBL is a publicly owned company involved in manufacturing and marketing of glass beads. In last ten years company has grown every year and today is one of the biggest in the trade. By nature, BBL is born leader. The company’s head office is located at Varanasi, headed by Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director. BBL was established in 1940, they are the leaders in exporting glass beads from India. They are the authorized vendors for big retail showrooms like Target, Wal-Mart, Cosco, Joans, Micheals, etc. The promoter of Company well versed in business intricacies of beads industry. Actively engaged right from order procurement to quality of production and dispatch the company has in bred systems and competence to handle challenging assignments.

Banaras Beads Limited carries large variety and specialized product range. They have the best collection of beads, in more than 300 shapes, 100 colors and 2000 different varieties and designs made by different methods and artifacts with make up our entire product range. The company is well equipped with state of the art automatic machines. The company’s manufacturing process and its quality control measures are in full compliance of society norms and standards

Men’s collection:

The collection is inspired by futuristic design, technological themes and an underlying edginess. The watch designs blend classic styling with a sporty, casual twist. Oversized stainless steel cases, black enamel top-ring with minute markers, coin-ridged bezel and black leather straps embossed to resemble crocodile skin form the hallmark of the collection.

For the bling lovers there are rose coloured gold watches featuring the simple rose gold hour markers to create a strikingly rich and sophisticated contrast against a black dial. Also available is the silver dial featuring two black chronograph counters and a red coloured seconds’ hand. To round off, watches for men on the move coated entirely in black ion plating and topped with a silver coloured world time zone bezel representative of the world’s 24 different time zones helps you stay on time anywhere anytime.

Women’s collection:

The women’s collection is elegant, sophisticated and feminine but at the same time delves on perennial classical designs that are smart, mature and glamorous. Elongated rectangular cases in yellow gold plated stainless steel on a 3-link bracelet with a white mother-of-pearl dial, a sub-second counter and Roman numeral indexes is regularly featured in this collection. With a distinct personality of its own, the watches are naïvely elegant, fresh, playful yet stands sophisticated in their looks with the stainless steel chain link bracelet, multiple chronograph counters, pearl coloured leather straps and removable crystal pavé charms.

Creme de-la resistance for all those ladies who love glitter and glamour is expressed through these watches with a striking combination of materials. Large stainless steel cases with four concentric rows of clear Swarovski crystals set against black rubber straps embossed with the Emporio Armani logo is designed to give you the ultimate high.

Also available is the Meccanico range in this collection for the gadget lovers with rose gold featuring prominently. Classically inspired and extremely refined in its simplicity, the meccanico range has richly detailed dials layered with black mother of pearls.

The price range for the collection is between Rs. Rs. 9495/- to Rs. 35,495/- .

These watches are available at select Lifestyle stores and premium watch retail stores.

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About Fossil India Pvt. Ltd:

Fossil India Pvt. Ltd. has been set up as a 100% subsidiary of Fossil to introduce the vibrant Fossil portfolio into India that includes DKNY, Burberry, Emporio Armani, Adidas, Zodiac, Diesel and Oyzterbay. Headquartered at Bangalore, the Company has a large and growing presence in India, selling through prestige retailers, department stores and chains. Fossil views India as the next major market and is in the process of setting up local manufacturing facilities.

Established in 1984 in Dallas, It was the first American brand to bring value and style to the watch category transforming the concept of timekeeping from the merely functional to chic and stylish must-haves for the wrist. Since then, the company has moved on to become one of the world’s largest fashion accessory companies. The Company operates a variety of retail formats including concessions, Fossil brand stores, outlets and multi-brand stores.

“The store is an attempt to bring the world’s number one designs in women innerwear to every Indian household,” Says Sahil Mehta, Owner of Le Tease. “Now, the Indian woman too can feel at leisure and select the lingerie of her choice and get it delivered within 10 days.”

Letease.in offers over 400 hot designs in the world of lingerie and has a wide range of not just the essentials but also covers baby dolls, camisoles, teddies, bustier, corsets, chemises, mini dresses, gowns, robes, garter belts and chain mails. Their romance line and match sets are a must check! Your dream of lazing around in sexy thongs, g-strings and hot off the ramp lingerie can has finally come true.

Apart from this, the new arrivals range, bridal lingerie and basics are bedazzling. The catch line of the store— Let’s play the tease says it all.

All designs are available in multiple colors and range from smaller sizes to large and extra large. Letease.in gives all its customers the facility to order online and offers a 14 day money back guarantee along with express shipping and discreet packaging. If you feel like sending across a gift to someone, you can place your order online and the rest will be taken care of by the store. The payment options include Credit Cards, Draft and Check issued by any bank of India.

Letease.in has great designs and is most likely to leave all the other lingerie stores behind with its innovative concept and sexy designs. So, the next time you need exquisite lingerie, you know where to look.

LeTease.in

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Models from the International Special Needs Institution (ISNI) will be joined by local, national, and Indian celebrities who will be featuring this unique clothing made primarily from Indian fabrics. Also featured during the show will be jewelry designed and manufactured by the women of ISNI. The fashions and the jewelry from the show will be available for purchase following the fashion show.

The International Special Needs Institution is a social enterprise with a vision of empowering and enabling women with disabilities to live a sustainable independent high quality of life. The show aims to portray the work of women who are marginalized and differently abled with a message to the global community that even though with diverse abilities every one is Able.

The show also aims to bring global awareness about equality and social inclusion which is about giving opportunities and closing the gap. This event invites cooperation and encouragement from the fashion groups, academia, corporate and global community at large for the differently abled populace.

ISNI is extremely proud to announce their partnership with the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) where they have set up a production unit for their jewelry in Rural Technology Park. More information about this partnership can be found at http://www.nird.org.in and http://www.nird.org.in/rtp.htm.

The International Conference on Diverse Abilities & Innovative Supports 2008 brings together speakers and attendees from around the world to share best practices and collaborate on global solutions as they pertain to issues and realities that will foster full community inclusion. More information about the conference can be found at http://www.lifelibertyandthepursuitof.com

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ISNI (International Special Needs Institution), which works for the vocational training and employment of the Dis-Abled women.

Women with disabilities are the last priority in many countries, and are condemned to live their lives as a discriminated lot, whose lives are perceived as having no potential to improve. We at ISNI facilitate programs to improve conditions of such disabled and mistreated women so that they can become productive members of this global society. ISNI has collaborated with Alpha foundation of ICFAI group and other government and nongovernment institutions to reach out to many marginalized beneficiaries.

To fund these projects cost the Company proposes to enter the capital markets with a public issue of 13,000,000 Equity shares of Rs 10 each through 100% book building process and has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (“DRHP”) with Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) for the purpose. YES Bank Ltd, Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd and India Infoline Ltd are the BRLMs for the Issue. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“BSE”) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”). The Company may issue up to 1,500,000 Equity Shares with certain investors prior to filing of the Red Herring Prospectus with the RoC (“Pre-Issue Placement”). If the Pre-Issue Placement is completed, the number of Equity Shares issued pursuant to the Pre-Issue Placement, will be reduced from the Issue.

Atleast 50% of the Issue will be available for allocation to qualified institutional bidders on a proportionate basis, of which 5% shall be available to mutual funds only. Further, up to 15% of the Issue shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to non-institutional investors and up to 35% of the Issue shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to retail individual investors. The Issue will constitute 30.23% of the fully diluted post issue paid-up capital of the Company.

The Group is an integrated diamond and diamond jewellery player encompassing sourcing of rough diamonds, trading of rough and polished diamonds, processing of diamonds and manufacture of diamond jewellery.

The principal activities of C. Mahendra Exports Ltd and its subsidiaries are:

• Sourcing and trading in Rough Diamonds
• Cutting and polishing of diamonds
• Manufacture of diamond jewellery
• Marketing and trading in cut and polished diamonds
• Marketing of Diamond Jewellery

For other particulars and details of the initial public offering please refer to the DRHP which is available on the website of the BRLMs (www.yesbank.in, www.rathi.com and www.indiainfoline.com) and SEBI (www. sebi.gov.in)

Disclaimer: "C. Mahendra Exports Limited” is proposing, subject to market conditions and other considerations, a public issue of its equity shares and has filed its DRHP with SEBI. The DRHP is available on the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in; and on the respective websites of the Book Running Lead Managers ("BRLMs") at www.yesbank.in, www.rathi.com and www.indiainfoline.com. Investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to the same, see the section titled 'Risk Factors' of the aforementioned DRHP. This announcement has been prepared for publication in India and may not be released in the United States. This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in any jurisdiction, including the United States, and any securities described in this announcement may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption from registration."

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C. MAHENDRA EXPORTS LTD: The Company was recognized as a DTC Sight holder in 1991 and is one of the first Surat based entities to receive this recognition. Currently it has two facilities for cutting and polishing of diamonds at Surat. Further its subsidiaries, Ciemme Jewels Ltd and C. Mahendra Infojewels own jewellery manufacturing facilities in MIDC, Andheri, Mumbai.

That’s because Fastrack, in its inimitable irreverent style, has decided to give inflation a kick up the back side!

Now, between the 4th of July & 27th of July you can buy any Fastrack watch or sunglass and get a flat 25% off!

For the first time, this Fastrack offer is available on the full range of all Fastrack watches and sunglasses together, across India, at all World of Titan Stores, Fastrack kiosks in major malls, Department chain stores and leading multi-brand watch outlets.

Priced at Rs.487 onwards

Offer valid from 4th July – 27th July 2008

Offer available at all World of Titan showrooms, large format chain stores like -Shoppers’ Stop, Central, Lifestyle, Blue Sky, Westside, Piramyd, leading multi-brand watch outlets across India.

Log on to www.fastrack.in for exciting product features, reviews and promo.

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About Fastrack:

Fastrack was launched in 1998 as a sub-brand of Titan. It was spun off as an independent brand targeting the urban youth in 2005. Since then, it has carved a niche for itself with designs that were refreshingly different and affordable. Fastrack extended its footprint into eye gear and in the last 3 years has quickly notched up the title of being the largest sun glass brand in the country.

Diesel, the globally acclaimed casual wear brand from Italy is present over 80 countries and is a revolution among the youth. Revered as a leader in pioneering new styles, each watch in the Timeframes collection combines an exquisite design and a contemporary look with an urban flare. The watches are available in a wide range of colours with combinations in metal, leather and crystals.

Drawing inspiration from its rich past dating back to the 1970’s the collection is dynamic comprising of watches for both the urban men and women of varied tastes and preferences rejecting trends followed by typical fashionistas.

The men’s collection inspired by divers and the Wild West includes - tough watches blended in stainless steel dials with black rubber straps and a detachable crown guard, digital display divided into quadrants creating a clean futuristic look.

The piece-d-resistance is a yellow crystal watch that appears to be anchored to the Gunmetal coloured case by stainless steel side pieces. The dial is framed by retro glass that demands to be noticed whilst the black leather strap ensures a strong grip. The price range for men’s collection is between Rs. 6,495 to 12,495.

The women collection is trendy, colourful and elevates watches as a fashion brand to the next level. Inspired by modern attitudes where women break free to lead their own lives the watches exhume energy, individuality and at the same time unconventionality. Features include - diamond textured bracelet designs, stylish protective grills, mineral crystal dials, stainless steel cases, leather straps and a chain which sets your date and time with a single click. The ladies watches are in the range of Rs. 5,495 to 6,495.

These watches are available at select Lifestyle stores, Time Factory and premium watch retail stores.

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About Fossil India Pvt. Ltd:

Fossil India Pvt. Ltd. has been set up as a 100% subsidiary of Fossil to introduce the vibrant Fossil portfolio into India that includes DKNY, Burberry, Emporio Armani, Adidas, Zodiac, Diesel and Oyzterbay. Headquartered at Bangalore, the Company has a large and growing presence in India, selling through prestige retailers, department stores and chains. Fossil views India as the next major market and is in the process of setting up local manufacturing facilities.

Established in 1984 in Dallas, It was the first American brand to bring value and style to the watch category transforming the concept of timekeeping from the merely functional to chic and stylish must-haves for the wrist. Since then, the company has moved on to become one of the world’s largest fashion accessory companies. The Company operates a variety of retail formats including concessions, Fossil brand stores, outlets and multi-brand stores.

The guests included Marc Robinson, Aryan Vaid, Tamara Moss, Sahil Shroff, Shipra Malik, Corie Walia, Amrita, Abdul Haldar, Mukesh Gupta (Co-organiser & MD, Graphisads) & his wife Padma Gupta were also present there.

The models were in the city to take part in a fashion show called 'Mission Sanitation' after which they took off the time to get relaxed and let their hair down in this party. The party was in full swing as all the celebrities in the company of their friends and with some very happening music blasting away in the background they grooved and enjoyed every moment of it. Each and everyone were seen in different avatar other than cat walking on the ramp...

With the happening night at its best the guests also enjoyed the tasty snacks, food and drinks. Seeing this someone aptly said "Yeh Shaam Mastani Madhosh Kiye Jaaye..."

On this occasion Co-host of the party Mukesh Gupta (MD, Graphisads) was very excited, he said it's very pleasant moment to watch these models enjoying such a happening party after whole day of hectic activities.

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In the First phase, the company targeting Premium MBO’s in north India and Major Large Format Stores to sell its products Across India. The product would be available on the shelves of around 70 MBO’s in North India and 3 large format stores across India by the 1st Week of July.

About U Fashions Pvt. Ltd, through its tie up with five world class lingerie manufacturers from Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia & Srilanka will introduce three product categories i.e “10 hours”, “Shiny Disco” & “Love Is Back”. The trendy styles with great fits will offer a complete lingerie wardrobe for the new generation Indian girl.

Addressing media on the eve of the launch of lingerie range branded ‘About U’, Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bassi, Executive Director, Pioneer Group said: “The lingerie market in India is around 2000 crore out of which 350 crore is for premium brands. The premium lingerie market in India is growing at approximately 30% per annum and is very fragmented. This offers an exciting opportunity for us to venture in this market.”

The extensive research has enabled the team About U to understand the lifestyle of girls and has designed three exciting collections for all those hectic workdays, chilled-out after-hours and happening weekends of the Gen X girls. About U is a premium brand targeted at middle and upper middle class customers and would be available between the price band of Rs. 299 – Rs. 1499.

With no significant competition in the market, “About U” line of international lingerie is bound to be a hit among the young generation

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Pioneer Group

About U Fashions Pvt Limited is a part of the pioneer group which includes Pioneer Embroideries Limited (PEL), one of India’s largest manufacturers and exporter of all types of embroideries and braided laces. It is one of the largest players in Asia in the embroidery manufacturing segment and the second largest manufacturer in the world for crochet/torchon laces. The company has excellent design capabilities, which differentiates it from other players in the highly unorganized industry. PEL has a library of around 50,000 embroidery designs. Hakoba Lifestyle, the retail subsidiary PEL, is one of the largest chains in the women apparels having a network of 68 retail stores and the brand Hakoba enjoying a very high recognition amongst its target client group.

The pageant was officially declared open at a press meet in Kochi today, with the unveiling of the event logo and announcements of this year’s sponsors and affiliates. This year FMCG major- ITC owned brand Vivel would be title sponsors of the pageant, and the event would be called Vivel Miss Kerala 2008. “It’s the greatest talent hunt in Kerala and over the past decade we have produced real winners in life. Every contestant who has gone through the Miss Kerala training and contest are winners in life today, and we are proud to present the 2008 edition in a new format", said Harish Babu, Managing Director of Impresario Event Management India Limited, the producers of the pageant.

Miss Kerala was established in 1999 as a platform for young kerala girls to excel and prove their mettle amidst a competitive atmosphere and to instill and encourage the inherent values that one imbibes being a Keralite. Over the years’ nearly 200 girls from varied backgrounds and socio cultural milieus have been part of the pageant and have gone on to excel to greater heights not only in the glamour industry but their chosen field of academic pursuits.

This year the pageant rolls over to the other parts of India too, where Malayali’s are based, and will see regional auditions at Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi. The entries will be open from June 10th to June 25th. Girls of Malayali origin (at least one parent) between the age group 16-24, with a minimum height of 5.2” are entitled to take part in the contest. Interested applicants are required to send their profile and latest Photographs to misskerala@misskerala.net (close & full size). 25 girls will be short listed from the entries at the preliminaries, to participate in the grand finale to be held in Kochi. The final 25 contestants will be groomed for 6 days by an expert panel of achievers and celebrities before the contestants take the final stage to vie for the coveted tiara of Vivel Miss Kerala 2008.

The One week Grooming before the final contest helps pageant aspirants with their pageant interview skills, on-stage questions, bio sheets, overall appearance and total imaging, photos and wardrobe to interview techniques, public speaking skills, self-confidence and on-stage presence. The groomingenhances the strengths and helpsovercome weak points.

“Students of Avionics, Law, Engineering, Fashion Design, Clinical Research, Medicine, Communicative English etc., have all been part of the contest, and today are successfully pursuing their career. And this year as a step in that direction we would be rewarding the winners with educational scholarships too, besides many other prizes and awards”, said Ram Menon, the Pageant Director.

The Contestants would vie for Miss Beautiful Hair, Miss Beautiful Skin, Miss Beautiful Eyes, Miss Beautiful Smile, Miss Perfect Ten, Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, Miss Talented, and other subtitles during the pageant. The finale would witness celebrities and achievers from various walks of life as judges. The three hour entertainment extravaganza will be interspersed with performances by leading singers and dance troupes.

Miss Kerala Contest is organized by Miss kerala Foundation, a charitable trust registered under Travancore Cochin Literally & Scientific and charitable Societies act 1955. The Event is produced and managed by Impresario Event Management India Ltd.

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Announcing the launch of the first store, Bhavna Darira, Marketing Head, Murjani Group says, “Bangalore is an important city for us and we have aggressive plans for the brand which includes launch of 6 stores by the end of 2008-09. Being a fashion conscience destination, with the launch of French Connection, we are confident of creating a strong connect with the consumers who resonate with the brand in being edgy, stylish and discerning.”

With 800sq.ft of shopping space, French Connection at Lifestyle Oasis introduces the Spring Summer 08 Collection, the first of four collections for the year. Women can indulge in decades of style inspired by the romanticism of the 70’s, casual sports layering of the 80’s to touches of modernism, reminiscent of the early 90’s. Dresses lead the way in an array of shapes and styles while laid-back tunics come in graphic prints and delicate florals. The kitsch collection for women is structured by classic wardrobe staples, giving the season a timeless feel. Accessories compliment the diversity of the collection, bags for girls are oversized in metallic bronze and silver and high shine pvc, shoppers come in colourful sheer plastic with matching belts. Large raffia styles with purse fastening add elegance alongside neutral leather designs. A handmade range of sunglasses sets the tone for the season. Each style in the range oozes refined sophistication with innovative and premium branding treatments.

Men are not left far behind the ladies in the collection and the Spring 08 menswear range brings with it a fresh injection of style! Breathable natural linens, lightweight cottons and fine knit sweats, finished with an unruly edge highlight the men’s summer wardrobe. Laundered styles and layering is key, showcased in a palette of pale grey, muted green, white and lemon yellows, hues that reflect the freshness of spring. Accessories feature bright nylon sports bags feature racing stripes and detachable shoulder straps while satchel bags come with internal laptop compartments. Scarves are relaxed in open weave patterns and sit with fun graphic prints belts and a smarter offering of classic leather styles.

Priced from Rs 1295 onwards, French Connection’s Spring Summer 08 line, has three distinct introductions, with new styles hitting the floor every month!

French Connection is also available at:

In Mumbai: VAMA- Peddar Rd, Shopper's Stop- Juhu & Malad

In New Delhi: Select Citywalk and at Shoppers' Stop- Rajouri Gardens

In NCR: Ambience Mall- Gurgaon, Central Gurgaon

In Pune: Central 2 Ascent Mall, Near E Square

In Bangalore: Lifestyle, Oasis and Bangalore International Airport

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About French Connection UK:

Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection UK (FCUK) set out to create well-designed fashionable clothing that appeals to a broad market. French Connection is now one of the strongest brands on the British high street and operates in over 25 countries. With more than 1500 outlets worldwide, French Connection is emerging as a truly global fashion brand.

Having established a strong core clothing business, through unique design and a true sense of style the company has, over recent years expanded its portfolio into exciting new areas. Throughoutthe brandsexpansion and diversification the principles have remained the same; design-led products presented in a unique and innovative way.

Stores across the globe are designed to be a true extension of the brand whilst being relevant to their local surrounding, so all elements including staff and store design work together to create a shopping environment which is all part of the French Connection experience. Retaining the clean, simple signature look that French Connection has made its own, the stores provide an environment where the product takes centre stage.These are exciting times for French Connection. In constant pursuit of new ideas and with design at the helm, the vision for the future just keeps growing.

About the Murjani Group:

A 77 year old global group with an extensive proven track record in the international & Indian markets, the Murjani Group is responsible for having successfully developed and launched two of the most recognized designer brands in the world, Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger. In April 2004, Murjani launched the first International lifestyle designer brand in India, Tommy Hilfiger.

In 2006, the group announced plans to bring further brands to India, including French Connection, Calvin Klein, Gucci, La Perla, Jimmy Choo and Bottega Veneta. The Murjani Group has continued its pioneering and innovation efforts in India by building a 100 strong plus head office team, ensuring that its retail initiatives marry international standards with Indian sensibilities.

The fund will be utilized to expand retail operations of Satya Paul, which is on a rapid expansion spree in India and overseas, with the first Satya Paul international store opening in Singapore in July 2008. The money will also be used for investments in technology – ERP solutions and a CRM program.

Speaking about the development, Sanjay Kapoor, Joint MD, Genesis Colors, said “we are delighted to have Sequoia Capital, Mayfield Fund and SV Bank as investment partners and we plan to use our partners’ relationships and strategic inputs to expand the retail network of Satya Paul and cement the growth of the luxury brands business footprints in India.” Adding on he said,” At present we have 27 stand alone Satya Paul stores, we plan to take the tally to 50 by 2010. We will use this investment for setting up a state of the art digital printing unit to service our requirement. We also plan an IPO in the next 3 years, once we have built critical mass”

Elaborating further, Kapoor disclosed that plans include to promote the newly formed entity ‘Genesis Luxury’ to market and distribute European luxury brands – Canali, Kenzo, Paul Smith, Just Cavalli and Aigner within India. The funds will also be used for marketing and creating an extensive retail and distribution network for the lingerie label Bwitch. According to Jyoti Narula, Joint MD, GCPL, “ Bwitch is India’s very own premium lingerie brand catering to the urban and upwardly mobile Indian woman. We plan to spend about 25 crores in brand building, marketing and distribution of Bwitch.”

According to Naresh Malhotra, Operating Partner of Sequoia Capital, "We are very excited to partner with Genesis Colors - one of the largest branded players in the premium end of the market. We believe that the team at Genesis is well positioned to ride the growth in rising affluence, with products that fit in to the growing desire of consumers to buy and experience superior brands."

Vikram Godse, Managing Director of Mayfield Advisors, who will be joining the board of directors said, “Having known the company for the past couple of years, and having worked with this team closely in the past, we are excited to be investing in, what we consider, India’s premier fashion brand in women’s apparel. We are looking forward to working with the Satya Paul team and helping them grow their business to achieve their fullest potential”.

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About Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd.

Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd. (GCPL) is the holding company of premier fashion labels - SATYA PAUL, DEEPIKA GEHANI, SHOBHAA DE and BWITCH! – India’s first designer lingerie brand. Along with promoting these designer labels, GCPL has also ventured into multi brand retailing with its luxury retail chain – Samsaara. Established in 2001, GCPL has traversed borders and created new terrains in the ‘Business of Fashion’ under the able leadership of Managing Director Mr. Sanjay Kapoor. GCPL is the first company in the sector to have obtained private equity, hence is not only the trendsetter but also a torchbearer for the Indian fashion industry.

GCPL is modeled on the lines of international fashion conglomerates, a move that has paid rich dividends since the company now not only owns several Indian brands but is also generating interest among international brands for partnerships. GCPL is currently on a brand acquisition spree and is looking at introducing established luxury brands in the booming Indian high-end retail segment. It has effectively used multi brand stores and stand-alone boutiques to reach out to its discerning customer base both in India, as well as abroad. The labels that GCPL has acquired again reiterate the company’s strategy to reach out to audiences across age and demographics.

Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd., has entered into a joint venture with Sports Station India Pvt. Ltd. (SSIPL), a leading player in the retail Industry, currently marketing brands like Nike, Levis, Dockers amongst others, to form ‘Genesis Luxury Pvt. Ltd’, which will market and distribute international luxury labels within the country.

Genesis Luxury has brought international luxury brands such as Aigner and Canali and is bringing into India many more brands such as Kenzo, Paul Smith and Just Cavali in the financial year 2008-09. Genesis Luxury Pvt. Ltd. plans to open 50 to 70 luxury retail stores for its brands across the country in the next 3-4 years.

GCPL ensures that all its brands enjoy the widest reach possible through a synchronized pan India and international distribution network and also undertakes marketing initiatives for its brands. Key members of the GCPL team include, Sanjay Kapoor (Finance & Marketing), Jyoti Narula (Operations & Logistics), Puneet Nanda (Design) and Nalini Gupta (Merchandising & Retail).

The Ganjam Iraja masterpiece, commissioned by the Platinum Guild International, was exhibited as the centre piece of the International jewellery fair in Basel Switzerland in 2007.

Ganjam launched Riverdance, a new collection inspired by the confluence of two rivers. The Riverdance collection takes the essence of the Iraja masterpiece to jewellery that is both exquisitely elegant and wearable.

Available in suites of jewellery to individual pieces that include pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets, Riverdance reflects the sensuous form of platinum handcrafted in complex and intricate designs. The sparkles of splashes of water depicted through diamonds lend the designs a gracious and feminine touch. Cool blue green tourmalines and aquamarines accentuate the visual effect. Sensuous, contemporary and highly sophisticated, Riverdance evokes the timeless, natural life-force of a flowing river.

“Riverdance has been inspired by Iraja, a masterpiece that was created for the Platinum Guild International showcased at the 2007 International Jewellery Fair in Basel,” said Mr. Umesh Ganjam, Director, Ganjam. “The focus of Riverdance is to defy traditional concepts of craftsmanship and create a contemporary, classic collection that captures the essence of the lead product with an international appeal.”

“We are thrilled with the new heights and techniques that Ganjam have developed in platinum”, said Vaishali Bannerjee, Country Manager, Platinum Guild International (PGI). “They are one among the leaders to lead the world in the use of this most precious of metals. Ganjam was the first jeweller in India to work in platinum, and they remain at the forefront of the creation of the most beautiful platinum jewellery”.

“When I set out to design the Iraja my inspiration was the beauty and power of the confluence of two rivers” said Arunima Bhaumik, Senior Designer, Ganjam. “In the Riverdance collection I have used our unique techniques and have expressed the vitality of the tumbling rivers in jewellery that is practical, wearable and immensely beautiful”.

As with all Ganjam jewellery, the Riverdance Collection is entirely hand made using ‘f’ quality diamonds that are prong set for maximum lustre and impact. The Riverdance Collection will be available at the Ganjam flagship store on Infantry Road.

About Riverdance:

Product Range and Caratage:

• Suites of jewellery to individual pieces that include pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets, the collection offers international style, design and exclusivity.
• The necklace sets, pendant sets, earrings, rings and wrist wear are specially designed for the trend conscious, and discerning jewellery buyer.
• Products range from .50cts for the smaller products going up to 28cts for the larger necklaces.

Materials:

• Entire platinum collection
• Round brilliant diamond in F colour and VVS1 clarity
• Round and oval cut blue green tourmalines in various shades
• Round and oval cut aquamarines

Settings, Textures & Finishes:

• Shades of blue green Tourmalines are specially picked and graded for colour to suit each individual design
• ‘f’ quality of diamonds have been prong set for maximum luster and impact
• The flowing platinum banks are pave set with diamonds to enhance the shimmer
• Specially created hand made hollow platinum balls for ethereal lightness

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About Ganjam:

For over one hundred years, the internationally acclaimed leading Indian jeweller Ganjam has successfully risen to the challenge of adorning women with works of art that delight & satisfy them. From the use of only ‘f’ coloured, VVS diamonds, choicest of handpicked precious stones and purest of metals to excellence in craftsmanship, Ganjam has retained exclusivity in every aspect. Over the last few years, Ganjam has done collaborative work with well-known Indian as well as international designers and continues to produce fine jewellery that is born in India and designed for the world. Ganjam has three stores in India, a flagship store and a boutique in Bangalore and one at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.

Kaleidoscope is a fusion compilation of four different stories from the Satya Paul studio and is a tribute to nature and art. It includes two collections inspired by nature that emphasize the need to conserve trees and wildlife. These collections include innovative prints and embellished saris highlighted with Swarovski crystals. These collections incorporate a bold and imaginative use of trees and animal motifs. Puneet Nanda of Satya Paul has used a multitude of vibrant hues such as turquoise, deep purple, flaming scarlet, orange, emerald green and bright blues to capture the essence of nature.

In addition to this, two art inspired collections complete the Kaleidoscope collection. Inspired by the works of ace artists of the 20th Century – Pablo Picasso and Rene Magritte, these art inspired collections convert the masterpieces of these artists into a range of wearable art, using saris and garments as its canvas. While Magritte’s collection is an extension of surrealism – his favored form of art, Picasso’s collection showcases garments inspired from his cubist style and paintings like the Girl before the mirror among others.

Talking about the collection, Puneet Nanda said, “ ‘Kaleidoscope’ presents the best of our designs and craftsmanship, showcased in a format that features four different, though correlated stories. Through this collection we want to highlight our strong focus on conserving the environment. The collections in the Kaleidoscope series are very contemporary and stylish and I hope these are appreciated”.

Satya Paul’s Kaleidoscope – Inspirations from truth is available at Aashkii in Colombo and all Satya Paul boutique stores in India and can also be purchased online at www.shop.satyapaul.com.

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About Satya Paul:

The Satya Paul Design Studio was started in 1985, at a time when the Indian Fashion Industry was still at a nascent stage; it immediately established itself with the originality and quality of its printed fabrics and garments. Satya Paul has swiftly grown into one of the few professionally run designer brands that effectively competes with other high-end international fashion brands. In response to the individualistic needs of the global consumer, the Satya Paul product line comprises of saris, bridal wear, fusion and western clothing consisting of scarves, bags, accessories and fabrics that are an answer to the global woman’s sartorial needs. These exclusive designs are retailed through Satya Paul salons and boutique stores across India and abroad.

About Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd.

Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd. (GCPL) is the holding company of premier fashion labels - SATYA PAUL, DEEPIKA GEHANI, SHOBHAA DE and BWITCH! – India’s first designer lingerie brand. Along with promoting these designer labels, GCPL has also ventured into multi brand retailing with its luxury retail chain – Samsaara. Established in 2001, GCPL has traversed borders and created new terrains in the ‘Business of Fashion’ under the able leadership of Managing Director Mr. Sanjay Kapoor. GCPL is the first company in the sector to have obtained private equity, hence is not only the trendsetter but also a torchbearer for the Indian fashion industry.

GCPL is modeled on the lines of international fashion conglomerates, a move that has paid rich dividends since the company now not only owns several Indian brands but is also generating interest among international brands for partnerships. GCPL is currently on a brand acquisition spree and is looking at introducing established luxury brands in the booming Indian high-end retail segment. It has effectively used multi brand stores and stand-alone boutiques to reach out to its discerning customer base both in India, as well as abroad. The labels that GCPL has acquired again reiterate the company’s strategy to reach out to audiences across age and demographics.

Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd., has entered into a joint venture with Sports Station India Pvt. Ltd. (SSIPL), a leading player in the retail Industry, currently marketing brands like Nike, Levis, Dockers amongst others, to form ‘Genesis Luxury Pvt. Ltd’, which will market and distribute international luxury labels within the country.

Genesis Luxury has brought international luxury brands such as Aigner and Canali and is bringing into India many more brands such as Kenzo, Paul Smith and Just Cavali in the financial year 2008-09. Genesis Luxury Pvt. Ltd. plans to open 50 to 70 luxury retail stores for its brands across the country in the next 3-4 years.

GCPL ensures that all its brands enjoy the widest reach possible through a synchronized pan India and international distribution network and also undertakes marketing initiatives for its brands. Key members of the GCPL team include, Sanjay Kapoor (Finance & Marketing), Jyoti Narula (Operations & Logistics), Puneet Nanda (Design) and Nalini Gupta (Merchandising & Retail).

Apart from their unique design i.e. rose-bud shape, chocolate-candy shape, diamond shape and even heart shape, the Elecom Ear Drops come in various hues i.e. white, pink, red, green, purple and black. The earphones have a special sound insulating rubber to prevent outside noise from being leaked in. If that is not enough, some of the year phones with bedecked with pearl and rhinestones making you different from the pals. Even, Elecom has released Aqua Series earphones.

Even there are models, which come with foldable options, adjustable ear pieces and ultra-small size for giving perfect fit to the ears.

Specially designed models are perfect companies for the ladies, who, more than often, like to see their belongings go gel with other belongings i.e. music players, bags, hair-bands, apparels and their mood even everything PINK. They also want to make their products distinct and personal, which Elecom serves to the perfection.

Technically, all Elecom earphones are compatible with all kinds of music players including iPod, MP3, CD players, portable radio, PC, audio or portable DVD player.

Mr. Deepakraj Singh, AV Manager at IDLDPL said, “Elecom brand really enriches our portfolio of offerings. Elecom products being so different in design, they definitely appeal a wider user-base and provide a great opportunity for us to connect to maximum number of consumers. We have priced it very aggressively. Our objective is that every young user should own a pair of Elecom products, which they always cherish about. These earphones are the best partner for style conscious users mainly BPO, tech oriented youth & for all music lovers"

He also added that, "Apart from the elegance of these earphones, ELECOM have always refused to compromise on quality for a low price. ELECOM motto has been to be Style apart from other vendors. These custom fit earphones prevent the falling-out problems that many other earphones have and because they are designed to withstand the rigors of on-stage music performances or even against a professional workout on the field. For their design and quality, they have received many accolades across the world and these award winning products are now being available in the Indian market at the price point that the India Teen-age users can afford."

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About ELECOM:

ELECOM Co., LTD. is a leading manufacture and distributor of computer related products in Japan. We develop and supply a broad range of computer related products that are essential to IT and PC environments found in offices, schools, SOHO and homes. ELECOM has created many best-selling products and achieved the No.1 position in many sectors. According to GFK, ELECOM has a 40% share of the mouse, keyboard, and numeric keypad and USB HUB market in Japan, all of which remain top performers in Japan. In recent years, we have established a unique position in the industry as an "IT lifestyle design company" and have been introducing a wide variety of products to the marketplace. Over 1200 new products are introduced annually to refresh the entire product line up of over 5000 products.

About IDLDPL:

IDLDPL (India Digital Life Style Distributors Pvt. Ltd.) is one of the largest distributors of lifestyle products in India. It is promoted and managed by professionals who have immense experience in this industry. IDLDPL represents some of the world-repute brands like Sony, Pentax, Creative, YES, Lacie, Parrot, Canon (Only for Delhi), Elecom, Panasonic, ASUS, and Colorvision. Based out of New Delhi, it has presence all across India including metros like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore; and non-metro markets in B-and C-class cities. Besides, IDLDPL has tie-ups with all major retail chains including Reliance, Planet-M, Music World, CNBC TV-18, Home Solutions, Tata Croma, Mport, Pantaloon and Hypercity. IDLDPL also provides multi-location billing facility to its customers. IDLDPL believes in Quality of Services. Part of this, logistics and support are the company's forte.

Whether you are traveling to exotic and cultural locales or going on an adventure trail in the wild, you are sure to find something that suits your needs perfectly. The collection is both casual and sophisticated and covers everything from basic tee’s and polo’s, theme inspired graphic tee’s and stylish shirts to denims, khakis, cords, shorts and capris for both men and women. Something like a pin-stripe linen capri and a whole line of evening wear will not let you leave the store empty handed.

And that’s not all, the entire collection is eco-friendly as the fabric is processed without toxic chemicals and has launched an exclusive range of garments made of 100% organic cotton. Protecting the environment is a cause that the brand supports through USI Enviro Club that works exclusively for these issues. The collection also includes a range of enviro club tee shirts.

It’s casual, smart, trendy and comfortable. So, go find your expression of style at the nearest USI store.

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Mr. Kapil Kapoor, Sr. Vice-President Asia Pacific and Managing Director, TIMEX Group India Ltd., said, “In line with our commitment to all our stakeholders, we are delighted to announce such a successful financial result for the year ending 31 March, 2008. The significant profits posted during this year can primarily be attributed to the success of our Time Factory retail initiative which supports our multibrand strategy. Additionally, the launch of several technologically differentiated high-end products has helped trade up consumers and further contributed to this growth. This result proves that the company is on a solid growth trajectory and we hope to carry forward this momentum through to the next year. The Time Factory has successfully established itself as a first of its kind, national retail chain for international watch brands. We plan to have a 100 Time Factory stores operational by the end of this calendar year. And to give further impetus to our multi brand strategy, we are also considering bringing in some of our other international brands from the Timex Group’s portfolio into the country later this year. ”

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About TIMEX Group USA Inc.

The Timex Group USA, Inc., is headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut, USA with affiliate offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For over 150 years, TIMEX has been providing innovative, well-designed, affordable, and reliable timepieces. With hundreds of styles among its Fashion, Sports, Outdoor and Youth lines, Timex is the largest selling watch brand in America and has sold more than one-billion watches worldwide. While every Timex produced since then has retained the virtues of those early watches, in the intervening 50 years, the company has introduced a steady stream of technological advancements.

The Bridal range for this season comprises of a rich and envying collection of lehengas, richly hand-embroidered with floral motifs in bright hues. These lehengas use innovative silhouettes and are embellished with stones, zardosi and real zari. The asymmetrical cuts and layering techniques in satin, silks and Jamawar would make the wearer feel like a real princess on her marriage day.

Price: Prices are available on Request.

Availability: Exclusive showroom of Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari Bazaar Bajaja Hapur.

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About Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari: Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari is a leading name in clothing business, specially in Sarees, Lehanga – Choli, Suit Dupatta and Bridal apparel in hundreds of varieties and colours, suiting the pocket of all segments of Society. Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari is not only a promise but also a guarantee for fashionable design, wide product choice, undisputed quality, and first class customer service, which allows you to enjoy the latest and most fashionable fashion trends. Today, Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari has emerged to become an authentic and unique brand, which stands not only for product competence, but also for emotions and desires.

For Further details, please contact Mr. Madhav Maheshwari @ 9911469690

Profile of Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari

Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari is a leading name in clothing business, specially in women sarees, lehenga-chunri, salwar-kameez, men suiting-shirting, safaris, bridal apparels, formal and informal clothing in thousand varieties and colours soothing the pockets of all communities.

More specifically, it is the delight with which the customers go "Wow I never knew there was so much choice," or "Wow I didn't realize you could get bridal clothing that looked like that," when they look around a showroom and see all types of formal and informal clothing, specially in bridal apparel like sarees, lehenga-chunri, ladies suits, men suiting-shirting in hundreds of varieties and colours for all pockets.

The Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari is not only a promise, but a guarantee for fashionable design, wide product choice, perfect combination, undisputed quality, and first class customer service. Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari is an authentic and unique brand standing not only for product competence, but for emotions and desires.

The product lines correspond to the demand for stylistic variety, as each is created by its own, carefully selected team of fashion experts who perfectly translate the individual lifestyle embodied by the respective line.

The Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari concept combines elegant design, sophisticated materials and functionality; its windows displays and other POS marketing material are of high standards impressively transmitting the spirit of Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari, a spirit of intimacy, individuality, glamour and profound sensuality. Our sales personnel are renowned not only for its competence, but also its charm and friendliness making Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari a unique premium brand and that too on very reasonable prices.

Established 60 years ago by Shri Mohan Lal Maheshwari, the small Saree Shop, today Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari has grown as Hapur's top retailer for hundred of varieties of Sarees, with, retail and readymade made Shop Satyam Fashion.

We follow the tradition of providing the products at most reasonable prices to our customers by selling the products in the showroom at the price, which no one else can offer in market. This secures our market share and keeps the customers committed to our brand!

The ambience of the showroom is designed to reflect the values of Ram Dass Mohan Lal Maheshwari as a brand. Our aggressive advertising has built our brand identity and has reinforced the effect of the brand image. And going forward, we are pledged to this objective.

We have Our Presence in Hapur and have a very aggressive expansion plan across Delhi NCR as well.

GENESIS - Crafted with the supreme range of patented Supima and Giza yarn, the Genesis range of formal wear comes in a gamut of neo corporate colors and patterns which are sure to make you feel at your best. Part of the new collection is evening wear perfectly suited for formal after office gatherings. The all new collection of business suits crafted using superior fabrics and finished with fine satin lining and reinforced buttoning offer the least resistance to a perfect drape besides a luxurious feel.

BASICS - Cool, hip and trendy designs which are finely crafted to reverberate the color and spirit of feeling young is what the new Basics Summer collection is all about. The new collection consists of a gamut of shirts and t-shirts perfectly synced with trousers. The range includes long and half sleeves with soft collars, fashion crew and polo with exceptional styling. There are wide range of trousers in various styles and colors and fashionable denims in different washes with a great hand feel.

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ABOUT HASBRO CLOTHING - Hasbro Clothing manufactures and retails the leading men’s ready-to-wear brands- Genesis, Basics and Probase. Genesis, a classic formal brand is the flagship brand of Hasbro Clothing and Basics is a fashion lifestyle brand, positioned to cater to young adults in the age group of 18-40, who emphasize on smart dressing, even while away from work. Probase caters to the mid-priced mass market, aspiring to wear quality branded apparel at an affordable cost.

Hasbro retails its brands through its exclusive network of ‘Genesis Basics’ outlets spread across Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem and Tirupur in Tamil Nadu; and in Pondicherry; Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut, Trissur, Tellicherry in Kerala; Bangalore, Hyderabad, Secundrabad in the South and in Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda, Noida and Delhi in the North. New stores are coming up at Madurai, Vizag, Mumbai, Tuticorin, Ernaculam, Calicut, Palakkad and Chennai. The brands are also available in Multi Brand Outlets & leading stores in these cities. Genesis and Basics brands are available through exclusive outlets in Sri Lanka and across the Gulf.

The new store is located in Lajpat Nagar – one of the most popular markets in Delhi. Covering an area of over 3000 sq feet the 3 storey store intends to provide a wide range of jewellery collection. The collections at the store range from over 5000 designs of gold and diamond jewellery from across the country, giving a holistic experience to the customers.

Revah announces unique discount scheme for the customers on the eve of Akshay Tritiya. The brand's offering for Akshay Tritiya symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in keeping with the auspiciousness of the occasion. For the first time in history of jewellery brands, Revah is offering a scheme ‘Buy 2 Get 1 Free’ on diamond jewellery.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. K.C. Chakarbarty, Chairman & MD – Punjab National Bank (PNB) said,” We at PNB are very bullish about retail sector and are keen on supporting starts up organizations such as Revah Jewellery, which have very professional set up with a strong business plans. We support semi skilled workers, like the ones working with Su-Raj which provides a conducive environment that not only improves the quality of products being sold to the customers but also enhances the standard of living of these workers.”

Mr. Jatin Mehta, Chairman, Su- Raj Group added, ‘’The Su-Raj group has a very extensive experience in manufacturing gold, diamond and studded jewellery, for both domestic and international markets. Su-Raj is uniquely placed as ‘jeweller’s jeweller’ manufacturing a wide range of jewellery for leading jewellers across the world. We are glad to be associated with Revah which will provide Su-raj firsthand experience and exposure to the changing taste of customers, and make us even better equipped to understand the need of our B2B customers.

Revah is hallmarked and every piece of diamond jewellery sold is independently certified by international laboratories.

Delighted by the companies achievements Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal, Managing Director – Revah Corporation Ltd. said “Revah emphasizes in bringing international quality products and the launch of our SIXTH store in the Capital highlights our endeavour in providing a holistic experience of jewellery buying that is Hallmarked as well as Competitively priced. On the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya we are proud to announce fabulous offer that will definitely make our customers happy and excited.”

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About Revah

Revah is a retail initiative with strategic investment by Su-Raj Group. Su-Raj Diamonds and Jewellery Limited an over Rs.2, 000 crore enterprise, is one of the India’s leading jewellery manufacturer of gold, diamond and studded jewellery. Su-Raj was the first company in the jewellery category to go Public in 1986. It has manufacturing bases in Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Cochin, Goa, Surat, Jodhpur, Dharampur and Ahmedabad; catering to all the major jewellers in India and overseas.

ZETTL, the technical partner of Revah, is one of Germany’s prominent jewellery manufacturer, is known for its technical excellence and state of art manufacturing capabilities.

Revah is derived from one of the Nakshatras called ‘Revathi’ nakshatra. Governed by Sun God, it symbolizes prosperity and purity. The other face of its origin lies in the term Reva which stands for Goddess Durga, “The Shakti” an expression of eternal strength, beauty, grace, poise, and power of a woman.

This tie-up a first of its kind would make in roads and serve as a one stop solution for beauty, fashion, soft skills and personality development workshops.

Nemesis located at Koregaon Park will host these services effective 21st April

“The Tiara” a brainchild of Ritika Ramtri (Pageant Coach) assisted by Eermalla (Make-up Consultant), announces the tie-up with Nemesis, a Modular Salon, based at Koregaon Park, offering a comprehensive range of services and amazing experience for people looking for trendier haircuts, latest color techniques, creative styling concepts and exceptional beauty and skin services, which is backed by a team of professionals.

On this occasion, Ms. Ritika Ramtri expressed herself saying, “We are quite happy about this tie-up, as this would give good opportunity to the aspiring youth who want to lead their lives with a difference and perfection. In all it’s a win-win situation”

Ms. Bhartee Gaur of Nemesis, in praise of this tie-up, said, “This is going to be a wonderful experience working with Ritika, as she is one of the leading pageant coaches and this unison would definitely help us achieving the required standards for growth.”

We have always been getting queries from our clients to give them additional services and be a one stop solution.”

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About Nemesis:

Nemesis meaning Goddess of divine retribution is a state of the art salon which offers amazing experience for people looking for trendier haircuts, latest color techniques, creative styling concepts and exceptional beauty and skin services. Backed by a team of professionals, it offers a comprehensive range of services and has an ambitious growth plan and would have more modernized approach in its relentless efforts to success. It would soon have couple of more branches all over the city in an attempt to glorify and offer its beauty products and services to the growing cosmopolitan city of Pune.

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Having been categorized into various fashion categories ' casual, 'formal, 'ethnic, 'traditional, 'contemporary and designer wear, the latest range in fact has completely redefined that "fashion is never static." Right from fashion trousers, threaded cargos, polka shirts and striped and printed T shirts in men's category, the collection offers the dreamy mix of floral elegance with silky seduction and a reinvented timeless classic in shape of shirts and pencil denims for the women of modern world.

Ms. Monica Oswal, Executive Director, Oswal Woollen Mills (OWM), said “the range goes perfectly with the changing mores of the youth and working class which always goes in for carefree and relaxed lifestyle thereby making the brand to look for comfortable but classy wear. Monte Carlo is a brand created for a generation of women and men who wear what they like and firmly believes in individual looks. Almost every piece designed and created for “Summerz ‘08” collection depicts timeless creation blended with sophisticated simplistic detail. We hope that the summer 08 would undoubtedly become a part of everyone's life.”

In men's category, using wrinkle-resistant technology the company has sought to introduce a new breed of weaved hundred percent cotton fabric, corduroys, blended cotton, denims and cargos with more thread work and puckering looks. Predictably, the must-have garment of the season, however, would be new range of "Fashion Trousers" having exclusively embroidedinner belt which has been designed to lend individuality to every single piece. If the just unveiled collection of T shirts offers a variety of colors like pastel blue, barn red, flamingo pink, fossil brown and pool blue green, then equally mesmerizing are sober stripes with monochromatic harmonies and basic polo shirts, which are going to be year-round hit.

The range for the women, on the other hand offers every woman a personal style presented in dazzling colors and reminiscent patterns. Purple being the color of seasons has been extensively used in latest collection extending a youthful look to every single design. Using the concept of 'shimmer and shine' the women wardrobe includes cotton voile, trousers, capris. Crafted in poplin while the front buttoned collections gets fashion statement from lantern sleeves, the loosely fitted silhouette flares are there for flirty looks when teamed with tight pencil denims.

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About Oswal Woolen Mills:

Oswal Woollen Mills (OWM) is the flagship company of the Rs 2,200 crore Nahar Group, which is an industrial conglomerate with a diversified portfolio that includes spinning, knitting, fabric processing, hosiery garments, knitwear and infrastructure. Starting off as a small hosiery factory in Ludhiana in 1949. It produces a wide range of products, which include diverse type of woollen acrylic, synthetic blend yarns, lamb wool yarn, woollen viscose and acrylic tops, textile fabric, woollen hosiery, thermals, knitwear, jackets, tracks and mercerized cotton Garments.

The Company’s infrastructural base includes six factories with a huge workforce. OWM has recently become the first domestic company in the country to receive the prestigious ISO- 9001-2000 certification in the designing, knitwear, manufacturing and supplying category.

Mr. Ashish Abraham, Director CENTRIX Group and CENTRIX ALSO said, "Having been successful in offering quality service at affordable price and living by our mission of "driven by values that forge professional excellence”, CENTRIX now forays into the Hair Care and fashion industry. With exponential growth in the fashion industry market, I see this as an excellent opportunity for CENTRIX to foray into the industry. We are delighted to be the first franchisee with Hakim's Aalim. The CENTRIX group reflects the spirit of design, fashion and creativity. The lounge is a step forward to delight our customers with international standards of quality service and experience unparalleled. It reaffirms our commitment to fashion and the city of Hyderabad.”

Mr. Ashish added, "We have an in-house DJ and a state of the art music console at the lounge. The first of its kind, the in-house DJ is a unique concept that amazes clients, young and old alike. Walk into the Lounge and you can request for your favorite songs as you get your hair styled! Ssit back, relax and enjoy our service with your hair cut, spa treatment, head massage or rebonding while grooving to the beats of DJ Amit or watch your favourite program / movie on your personal mini screen. If you prefer expressing your attitude through tattoos, we also have 'Dash' the tattoo booth, where you can get the best of tattoos. Be it permanent or temporary tattoos, piercing or accessories, this is where you will find them all. Hair styling and Fashion will be redefined in the real sense of the term at the Hakim's Aalim Hair n' Tattoo Lounge."

"With its commitment to quality, Hakim's Aalim Hair n' Tattoo Lounge has registered its footprints in the Film and Advertising Industry with its quality of service and expertise in styling", said Mr. Aalim. Commenting on the partnership with CENTRIX Mr. Aalim further elaborated, "This association will enable us to reach all major cities in south India; however, we will not compromise on the quality of service to our clients or the training of our staff .I am happy to be associated with CENTRIX."

The ambience of the Lounge transports you into a new world. The warm and friendly staff and stylists pamper you to ensure that each client leaves feeling happy and satisfied with their experience. A team of stylists who have been trained by Aalim and work under his constant guidance are a part of the Lounge.

Director of Centrix Also,Mr. Sachin Betharia said, "at Hakim's Aalim our endeavour is to introduce new hair fashion and styles to meet the ever changing fashion trends. The Hair n' Tattoo Lounge is a complete solution centre and assures great results with its complete range of services to suit all individual needs. The Hair Styling & Fashion Lounge is also coupled with a Professional Hair Care & Styling Academy that offers courses on latest trends and techniques in Hair Styling and grooming" . He is expressively confident and excited about the new venture.

Hakim's Aalim, headquartered in Mumbai, has operations in Delhi, Pune and Dubai. With the addition of Hyderabad to its expanding portfolio it is also looking at other international market to mark its presence. Hakim's Aalim plans to have a pan India presence by opening over 10 such specialty lounges across metros and mini-metros within the next 18 months.

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About : Centrix Also

Centrix is a multi-disciplinary organization with core strength to source, fabricate and deliver the finest in execution of design and style of corporate spaces by creating stylish and fashionable environments. With the help of advanced techniques & technology, our sensitivity to the changing requirements of today's clients and our constant endeavour to create a fusion of ideas and style, helps us create the perfect synergy between design aesthetics and quality. Centrix has a reputation of delivering excellence in quality that gives your vision a perfect expression. Our professional expertise, experience and our relationships with the clients have won us much admiration and hard-earned trust in the industry.

At Centrix, speed and quality combine forces in pursuit of a common goal – a creation that realizes your dream to perfection, a reflection of not only personality but also aspirations. For further information log on to www.centrixprojects.com

About : Hakim's Aalim Hair n' Tattoo Lounge

Hakim's Aalim was started by Aalim in 2004, with the launch of the first Hair lounge in Mumbai. It is driven by values that forge professional advantage. The state of the Art Facilities and Cutting edge infrastructure thrives at achieving excellence and expertise. Hakim's has been synonymous with hair styling. ! Within a very short span Hakim's Aalim has grown from a small beginning to an International name to reckon with branches in Delhi, Dubai and many more in the offing. www.hakimsaalim.com

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The evening saw well known models donning the Autumn Winter Collection 2008 as well as the winning designs of the Triumph Inspiration Award. The fashion show was choreographed by Lubna Adams. Renowned personalities from the Fashion Fraternity were present at the occasion. The evening reflected the elegance and workmanship of the TRIUMPH designs.

The winner of the Triumph Inspiration Awards was chosen by an eminent jury at the venue itself from the shortlisted contestants. The eminent panel of the jury comprised prominent names such as Tapur Chatterjee – Model and Juhi Babbar - Actress, Director and Costume Designer, Mr. Aneesh Trivedi – CEO of Banyan Tree Communications had also been a prominent anchor.

While unveiling the Autumn Winter Collection Mr. Thorsten Allenstein – GM & Country Head (India and Sri Lanka), Triumph International said “The lingerie industry in India today is pegged at about Rs. 20 Billion. We plan to provide Indian customers with a varied and exclusive selection of the latest designs from our international team to ensure that our products here are at par with the latest trends.” While announcing the winner of the TIA he added “I am overwhelmed with the number of entries we received for the TIA from across the country as well as the quality of work of these young and upcoming designers. Today we have announced the Indian Winner who will represent India in the International Finals and stand a chance to win Euro 15,000 and the design being produced commercially. I wish the winner all the luck. A limited addition of the collection will be produced and sold throughout our own stores worldwide.”

Divyanka Bedi, a design student from Raffles Design Institute, Mumbai was declared the Indian Winner of the TIA. Titled “Lady – Ivy”, her design captivated the jury because of its innovation, creativity and sensuality.

Triumph Inspiration Award

Fashion and design students from more than 25 countries - from Finland to South Africa and from Japan to Israel – are competing in the first “Triumph Inspiration Award” (TIA), a global design competition created by lingerie specialist Triumph International. The Award challenges students from prestigious international design schools to create a conceptual showpiece set, comprising an underwired bra and brief, dedicated to a special design motto. In its inaugural year, the design motto focuses on “Female Fascination”.

The winner of each national competition will automatically qualify for the international final, where he or she will have the opportunity to present their piece to an internationally

renowned jury. The international winner, who will be chosen in the summer of 2008 by distinguished experts from the fields of design, fashion and media, will be offered a unique opportunity: in addition to pocketing a cash prize of Euro 15,000 he or she will see their

showpiece adapted and interpreted by the Triumph design team, leading to series production of the set. The finished product, including special hangtags, will be produced and sold as a special limited edition in selected Triumph stores worldwide. It will also be part of a specially decorated shop window celebrating the Award. The lucky young creative will have the chance to be internationally recognized as an-up-and-coming talent - a rare opportunity for young designers at the beginning of their careers. The second and third place winners will receive Euro 10,000 and Euro 5,000 respectively.

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About Triumph

Triumph International is one of the world’s largest underwear manufacturers. The company enjoys a presence in over 120 countries with its core brands Triumph®, sloggi®, Valisère® and HOM®. Triumph employs more than 42,000 people and achieves a turnover of CHF 2.4 billion (2006).

The workshop will be held on 12th and 13th April 2008 from at Le Royce. Sameer Belvalkar, the pioneer of the workshop said, “The workshop is open to all who have an interest or an inclination towards this profession and will be taught the basics of how to use a professional camera and take creative pictures”.

Sameer Belvalkar started this profession just as a hobby and with an MBA degree he manages this profession with a difference. He has s