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Mumbai, October 14, 2024: The festival is honoured to celebrate Shabana Azmi’s outstanding journey and distinguished body of work with an Excellence in Cinema Award and a special screening of one of her most acclaimed films – Arth.

Shabana Azmi has carved a unique niche through an illustrious career in parallel cinema, garnering accolades on global platforms while emerging as a pioneer in mainstream Indian cinema. A true trailblazer, she is among the first leading ladies to effortlessly balance the worlds of art-house and commercial cinema, showcasing the sheer power of her craft.

Charting an exceptional course, Azmi has portrayed a diverse array of characters, collaborating with some of the finest filmmakers, including Shyam Benegal, Mahesh Bhatt, Satyajit Ray, Goutam Ghose, Mrinal Sen, Basu Chatterjee, Sai Paranjpye, Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Shekhar Kapur, Tapan Sinha, Deepa Mehta, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mira Nair, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Karan Johar.

As a founding board member of MAMI, Azmi has played a pivotal role in enriching Mumbai’s cinematic culture, ensuring that exceptional films from around the world are accessible to audiences in Mumbai. Her commitment to fostering a diverse film community underscores her belief in the power of storytelling to transcend boundaries.

Festival Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur said, “It is a privilege for MAMI to honour Shabana Azmi, an iconic actor, with the Excellence in Cinema Award this year. Her remarkable versatility and extraordinary body of work over 50 years, beginning with her award-winning debut in ‘Ankur’ in 1974, has enriched the fabric of Indian cinema with some of the most memorable women characters. MAMI had the distinct pleasure of honouring her in 1999 for her remarkable contributions over 25 years, and we are fortunate to continue witnessing her work and celebrate her golden jubilee.”

MAMI will present the Excellence in Cinema Award to Shabana Azmi on October 18. This will be followed by a masterclass on October 19 in conversation with National Award-winning actor Vidya Balan, and will offer insights into Azmi’s journey and experiences over five decades in the industry.

October 9, 2024, New Delhi: Vestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd., the leading home-grown direct-selling company, today announced the launch of two new innovative products —Absorvit Biotin Sublingual Spray and Melatonin Sublingual Spray. These two additions under the Vestige Prime brand are easy-to-use sublingual sprays that ensure quick absorption and faster results.

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress, tight deadlines, and hectic schedules dominate our lives, many are experiencing issues like hair loss and poor sleep—both of which can significantly affect confidence and overall quality of life. To address these concerns, Vestige brings to you Absorvit Melatonin Sublingual Sprays and Biotin Sublingual Spray, designed to support better sleep and healthier hair from within.

Sublingual sprays are gaining global popularity as they offer an easy-to-use solution. Sprayed directly under the tongue, they provide higher bioavailability with rapid absorption.

The revolutionary Vestige Prime Absorvit – Biotin Sublingual Spray is designed for individuals facing hair loss, thinning or slow growth. This spray may help restore self-esteem by promoting stronger, shinier hair. With a 90% absorption rate, its advanced sublingual delivery system ensures efficient biotin uptake, providing an easy and effective solution for healthy hair. The product is also ideal for those mindful of their calorie intake, as it features a low glycemic index, making it a suitable choice for the calorie-conscious.

Vestige Prime Absorvit – Melatonin Sublingual Spray offers a solution for individuals with inadequate or irregular sleep patterns. People affected by poor sleep often struggle with a lack of focus, productivity and overall health. This spray may promote restful, sound sleep without fear of dependence. Formulated to induce natural sleep, it provides a 90% absorption rate and delivers quick results, allowing users to wake up refreshed and relaxed. This fast-acting sleep supplement is ideal for those seeking a non-addictive remedy to regulate their sleep cycle.

Commenting on the launch of these two products, Mr. Gautam Bali, Founder, Managing Director, Vestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd., said, “At Vestige, we conceive new and innovative products that meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers. We are thrilled to introduce our latest offerings — the Vestige Prime Absorvit Biotin Sublingual Spray and Melatonin Sublingual Spray — for those looking for fast and easy solutions to cope with hair loss and irregular sleep patterns. These sprays offer a smarter, more effective solution for improving hair health and enhancing sleep quality.”

The launch of these two products exemplifies Vestige’s commitment to delivering innovative health solutions that align with the modern consumer’s needs. Utilising an advanced sublingual delivery system that bypasses first-pass metabolism, these products ensure fast, effective and convenient self-care. By merging convenience with scientific efficacy, Vestige aims to simplify and enhance the self-care experience of individuals.

National, 7th October 2024: This Diwali, Tanishq, India’s largest retail jewellery brand from the house of TATA, launches a film directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mira marking her first-ever Indian TV commercial. Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, Tanishq’s festive campaign, titled Nav-Raani, pays homage to the Modern-day Queens—the women who rule their worlds with grace, strength, and unyielding confidence. The film beautifully showcases women who don’t necessarily need crowns to feel royal but wear their strength, beauty and elegance as a badge of royalty. The Nav-Raani collection’s exquisite designs embody each woman’s unique qualities, offering jewellery crafted with unmatched artistry to highlight her regal spirit.

Made by Women, for the Women is the essence of the campaign, highlighting the characteristics of the Modern-day Queens, who are ruling the world with grace. This campaign shines a light on women’s multifaceted roles, from nurturing family bonds to excelling in their careers, showcasing their ability to balance the boardrooms and living rooms effortlessly. It reflects the solidarity among women and how they are queens of hearts by uplifting each other in their journeys. The collection Inspired by the splendour of royal courts, majestic palaces, and storied heritage; Nav-Raani redefines traditional jewellery by merging intricately handcrafted artisanship with contemporary flair.

The film opens on a magical Diwali night, spotlighting four Nav-Raanis in different settings, each highlighting the beauty, power, and sophistication of the modern woman. While she may not have the luxury to embody a queen every day, her regal persona radiates during festive moments like Diwali, when she adorns herself with exquisite jewellery from the Nav-Raani collection. Whether lighting diyas or hosting family gatherings, the film showcases how the collection is designed to enhance her inner majesty, making her feel elegant.

Pelki Tshering, Chief Marketing Officer, Tanishq, said, “This Diwali, we are excited to bring to you “Nav-Raani” – Royal Jewellery for Modern-Day Queens. In true Tanishq tradition, our campaign celebrates the brilliance of women who wear their grace, warmth, and elegance like a crown, effortlessly winning hearts and shining in every aspect of their lives. It reflects Tanishq’s enduring belief that every woman is a modern queen, deserving of jewels that mirror her inner beauty and strength. Through her deeply personal and nuanced storytelling, Mira captured the essence of Tanishq and modern royalty in a truly compelling manner.”

Speaking about the campaign, Vasudha Misra, President (Creative), Lowe Lintas, added, “The age of royalty may well have set in India, but if you look closely, you will still find many queens ruling, nurturing and expanding their kingdoms. These are the Nav-Raanis that Tanishq seeks to celebrate through this campaign. Queens who might not be at their resplendent best every day of the year. But come Diwali, she adorns herself with the jewels that befit her inner beauty and strength. The grand empress of cinema, Mira Nair, has infused each sequence with splendour of course, but also with a personal, intimate touch that makes each woman in the film, identifiable to every woman who’ll watch them.”

Tanishq has long been a brand that speaks to women and their stories. With campaigns that extend beyond jewellery and dive deep into the lives of its consumers, the brand continues to resonate with women across India. The latest campaign reflects Tanishq’s enduring belief that every woman is a queen, deserving of jewels that mirror her inner beauty and strength. As India prepares to celebrate Diwali, Tanishq invites every woman to embrace her inner Nav-Raani and adorn herself with the unique jewels of the season.

On October 5th 2024, the city Kharadi, Pune will witness a dazzling spectacle as RAANYA, the innovative creation of Ridaan Array, will make its grand return for third season. The fashion and lifestyle exhibition exceeded expectations in its last seasons, promising and delivering an event that was bigger and better than ever before.

A Showcase for Small Business Excellence

RAANYA Season 3 will be a beacon for small and medium-scale entrepreneurs, offering them an unparalleled platform to display their exceptional products and services. The exhibition will feature a wide range of offerings, from exquisite clothing to thoughtful gifting solutions, catering to every taste and occasion.

The Perfect Pre-Festivity Shopping Destination

As the auspicious festival season approached, RAANYA Season 3 is an ideal shopping destination. Visitors will be treated to a plethora of stalls adorned with handpicked products, ensuring they found the perfect gifts for their beloved ones.

A Hub for Networking and Socializing

Beyond the allure of fashion and shopping, RAANYA Season 3 will serve a prime venue for networking and social interactions. Entrepreneurs will connect with like-minded individuals, exchanged ideas, and forged new business partnerships, making the exhibition an invaluable opportunity to expand professional circles.

On October 3, 2024, the city Kharadi, Pune will witness a dazzling spectacle as RAANYA, the innovative creation of Ridaan Array, will make its grand return for third season. The fashion and lifestyle exhibition exceeded expectations in its last seasons, promising and delivering an event that was bigger and better than ever before.

A Showcase for Small Business Excellence

RAANYA Season 3 will be a beacon for small and medium-scale entrepreneurs, offering them an unparalleled platform to display their exceptional products and services. The exhibition will feature a wide range of offerings, from exquisite clothing to thoughtful gifting solutions, catering to every taste and occasion.

The Perfect Pre-Festivity Shopping Destination

As the auspicious festival season approached, RAANYA Season 3 is an ideal shopping destination. Visitors will be treated to a plethora of stalls adorned with handpicked products, ensuring they found the perfect gifts for their beloved ones.

A Hub for Networking and Socializing

Beyond the allure of fashion and shopping, RAANYA Season 3 will serve a prime venue for networking and social interactions. Entrepreneurs will connect with like-minded individuals, exchanged ideas, and forged new business partnerships, making the exhibition an invaluable opportunity to expand professional circles.

Surabhi Aplesh, Founder & CEO of Ridaan Array, enthused, “Hello Punekars and visitors, prepare to ignite your shopping desires at our exclusive Festive Pop Up!”

Kolkata, 3rd October 2024: Sunsilk has launched a unique campaign in Kolkata, using the city’s beloved trams not just as a mode of transportation, but as a celebration of beauty and tradition. Running from September 27th to October 2nd, the trams have been transformed into vibrant Sunsilk showcases as part of the milestone #SunsilkShineTram activation, celebrating Sunsilk’s Super Shine Hair Serum during Durga Puja.

Kolkata’s trams, an intrinsic part of the city’s culture might not run for much longer, Sunsilk, in a very unique way, is paying tribute to these historic symbols while highlighting the beauty and strength of women during Durga Puja. Much like the trams that have carried generations, Sunsilk carries forward a tradition of care and beauty, blending modern needs with the city’s deep-rooted culture.

As Durga Puja approaches, Sunsilk’s Super Shine Hair Serum becomes the perfect partner for Kolkata’s women who want to look and feel their best during the celebrations. Designed to give women shiny, frizz-free hair, the serum complements the joy of getting ready for the festive season, when looking radiant is as important as the rituals themselves.

The campaign doesn’t stop at the trams. Passengers are invited to engage with Sunsilk by participating in the Sunsilk Super Shine Contest, where they can upload selfies and share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #SunsilkShineTram. Lucky winners will be treated to free rides in yellow taxis for pandal hopping during Durga Puja, from October 9th to 12th.

With Sunsilk’s festive tram activation, the brand brings together the essence of Durga Puja, the city’s rich heritage, and the modern beauty needs of today’s women in a celebration that’s set to shine

Following a successful launch in India in April 2024, Kylie Cosmetics continues to expand into new categories with the launch of the brand’s debut fragrance, Cosmic Kylie Jenner — a magnetic, skin-inspired scent that smells “out of this world”. Crafted by Kylie, her first-ever fragrance instantly envelops the wearer in a rich, warm and sweet aroma.

This ambery floral fragrance blossoms with notes of star jasmine and blood orange, has a heart of golden amber and red peony accords, and finishes with a soft dry down of vanilla musk accord and cedarwood for a warm, elevated scent that is perfect for day and night. Cosmic Kylie Jenner is housed in a sculptural bottle designed to resemble a piece of art from another world.

“I wanted to create something that was truly unique to me in every aspect, from the scent to the bottle, and a fragrance that people have never smelled before but that feels immediately comforting and delicious. We spent over two years working on this. I wanted it to be fresh yet sweet and to smell “out-of-this-world, and to feature some of my favorite notes including star jasmine and vanilla musk,” says Kylie Jenner. “Because Cosmic is so personal to me, I also wanted the bottle and the packaging to reflect that, so I designed the carton with my birthday embossed in roman numerals and the bottle was shaped to fit in the palm of your hand. I cannot wait to share this with you.”

This debut fragrance by Kylie Jenner combines her olfactive vision and unique aesthetic with Coty’s leading fragrance expertise and global reach. Cosmic Kylie Jenner furthers the Kylie Cosmetics brand as a global multi-channel beauty phenomenon.

Starting today, Cosmic Kylie Jenner is exclusively available at Sephora dotcom and stores across India. Cosmic Kylie Jenner is available in three refillable bottle sizes – 30ML, 50ML, and 100ML – as well as a travel-friendly, 10ML pen spray for on-the-go use.

Diwali, the festival of lamps is one of the most important festivals in India. It is a festival peppered with bright lights! However, late nights, heavy makeup, and the harsh hug of environmental factors affect the skin barrier. Therefore, it is important to remind yourself of these most essential skincare products and routine focused primarily to the festive season so that you glow brighter this Diwali.
Here are some key products for the Diwali season:

1. Cleaning is the most important step:
Choosing the right cleanser for your type of skin in the pre-festival month is one important tasks. With the day of Diwali approaching, adopting this refreshing cleansing ritual will get you all set to welcome the festivities. Think of cleaning as a prerequisite to radiant skin as it washes away pollutants and unclogs pores so that your skin remains healthy.

Opt for formulas that are gentle, nourishing, and cleanse the skin. After all, who doesn’t want their skin to just feel as vibrant and festive! So here’s a toast to a cleaning ritual that brings out the inner glow and keeps your skin looking its best!

2. Hydrate from the Inside
Moisturizing is important to keep the skin looking fresh, nourished and glowing. Invest in ingredients like hyaluronic acid that retains moisture, ceramides that restore your skin’s barrier, and glycerin to draw in hydration. For Oily skin opt for oil-free moisturizers that will keep your skin hydrated without clogging the pores or feeling heavy on the skin. Remember that a hydrated skin is a happy skin! So power up with a moisture and let your natural beauty shine!

.3. Do not forget your Sunblock:
Sunscreen is one of the most essential part of skincare routine. Before you step out lather that sunscreen. Ensure that your festive celebrations are UV ray protected! Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. This will protect you from harmful rays and prevent long-term damage so that it remains healthy.

4. Exfoliate with Care:
Exfoliation or scrubbing removes dead skin cells and also produces new skin cells. Just remember to be careful. Exfoliate only two times a week using soft scrubs or chemical exfoliants that do not irritate your skin. In the event that you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, it’s recommended for you to use gentle exfoliating products and patch test on a small portion of your skin before including it in your daily routine.

5. Vitamin C Glow:
If you want a brighter face or you just want to interrupt the free radicals brought about by pollution and stress, a Vitamin C serum must be included in your skin care routine. Vitamin C serum works best when applied in the morning after cleaning and before moisturizing. This allows the serum to penetrate through and be absorbed directly into your skin, which aids in its fight to protect against daytime aggressors. Ensure that you include the ingredient slowly I your process. Start with once of twice a week.

Include these sites in your skincare routine for the festive season ahead to ensure that take part in the hustle bustle of the festive season with a glow on your face.

Delhi, 26th September: NeceSera, a homegrown loungewear brand known for its fabric innovation, proudly made its highly anticipated debut at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday 22nd September, 2024, to unveil its exclusive Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Arrivato. This milestone marks NeceSera’s grand entrance onto the global fashion stage, showcasing the brand’s commitment to promote comfort and self care in fashion.

Milan Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious events in the fashion calendar, showcases the latest collections from iconic designers and emerging talents alike. The debut of an Indian loungewear brand alongside established luxury labels is a proud testament to NeceSera’s journey and the growing prominence of Indian craft internationally.

Founded by two sisters Riddhi Jain and Sudiksha Jain, NeceSera meticulously develops innovative fabric blends to create the signature buttery-soft fabrics that define NeceSera. These pieces are thoughtfully designed to be both incredibly comfortable and long-lasting, ensuring they withstand the test of time and multiple washes. The Arrivato collection features a thoughtfully curated selection of transeasonal essentials, featuring NeceSera’s buttery-soft fabrics and its take on the trends of the season to bring together pieces that are sure to become wardrobe staples. The collection was designed with versatility in mind, ensuring that each item transitions seamlessly across seasons, occasions, and locations.

Riddhi Jain, Founder, NeceSera expressed, “We are honored to present NeceSera’s vision of quality and timelessness in everyday wear on the global fashion stage. As a loungewear brand, NeceSera showcases a slow-fashion range with long-term trends and the most comfortable fabrics. We are taking our Indian craftsmanship and research to the world.”

Sudiksha Jain, Co-Founder, NeceSera added, “NeceSera was born with a vision to revolutionize loungewear, and now with the introduction of transitional clothing, We’re revolutionizing the way people seek comfort and style. Each garment in this collection is easily usable from one social setting to another, and it is our way of promoting a conscious living.”

This entrance into the international arena does not only elevate the brand’s visibility but also demonstrate that homegrown brands can thrive alongside established luxury labels.

Abhishek Bachchan’s new look has set the internet on storm, proving that he is a real trendsetter. The actor looks dapper and is making a style statement. Bachchan’s fashion sense evolved from casuals in the early 2000s to more elegant and formal suits now. He can often be seen wearing cool sweatshirts while going around the city.

Abhishek ever since his debut has given performances that have redefined him and his skills. Bachchan has proved his comic timing in films like Bol Bachchan and Housefull 3. Abhishek’s acting in a negative role in Breathe garnered him appreciation. The actor has kept himself relevant in the industry over the years by taking up roles that have challenged him to push the boundaries.

He will next be seen in the lead role in Shootjit Sircar’s film which is set to release in November 2024. His recent look reveal is for Housefull 5 where he will seen with Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh. The film also has five leading ladies Jacqueline Fernandez Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma. This movie will mark Abhishek’s re-entry into the Housefull franchise.