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“31st October” Movie Uncensored Scenes leaked

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
In the light of the On going PIL filed against the film “31st October” starring Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das over the alleged use of certain political leaders lookalikes making inflammatory statements, a video has surfaced on the Internet that shows the alleged scenes . In a video of about a minute , you can see the lookalikes of two politicians from a political party inciting the crowd to target people of a particular religion and “finish” them.
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Film 31st October is based on the aftermath of  Prime Minister Indira Gandhi Assassination and the 1984 Anti Sikh riots that followed which resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. The film was stuck for months in censors and had gotten a clearance to release only after multiple cuts. The PIL against the film was filed on September 28 and was rejected as the petitioner did not approach the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before moving the court. A few days a later a video started doing rounds on social media with title ” Leaked Scenes of “31st October” Movie exposed Congress hand in 84 Sikh Riots”
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Writer Producer Harry Sachdeva claims that this “leak” is a conspiracy to help the petitioner to refile the PIL and to create delay in the release of the film. He has however declined to confirm whether the scenes are a part of “31st October” film.
Incidentally , Same day on Wednesday the PIL was resubmitted to the court. However the petitioner Ajay Katara , who is also the prime witness in the famous Nitish Katara Murder case has denied any involvement in leaking the alleged video. 
 
This year has seen a lot of films being leaked and even though censor board has claimed to have opted for more security measure, the films continue to be leaked at will. Film “31st October” which was scheduled to release on October 7th has already been pushed two weeks to October 21st . The producers havn’t announced any further change in date so far. 
Here is the video of the leak

Technology Takes Another Leap.. Way Forward..An Emotional Wellness App To Fight Stress Makes Its Way In Our Lives

Posted on by Sunil Malhotra

A really welcome launch of an emotional wellness app which I feel is the need of the hour.
The really hectic way of lifestyle and the ever increasing competition at work place is taking its toll on most of us. In India and I believe in certain other parts of the world too emotional distress is immediately linked to mental illness and hence a very big stigma is attached to it. Most people go in a denial mode that all is fine till a stage reaches where things worsen and then they reluctantly go for consultation.

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This App allows you to seek help at a click.There are some basic self help measures by which you can monitor your stress levels.

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Emotional distress covers a wide range like anxiety, work stress, work-life balance, conflicts or fights at work.
Then there is performance anxiety, public speaking, exam and interview anxiety.
Also very prevalent these days are marriage related problems, divorce and break up, family problems and issues related to children.

Very much on the rise are cases of depression and sadness, dealing with grief and loss, financial worries and sleep issues and many many more.
The app helps you deal with all of these with some simple do it yourself measures and also gives you the luxury to connect with eminent experts with whom you can connect 24×7 without having to actually go to them. They monitor your progress all along as they guide you with their expert advice. So the app helps you overcome your problems in complete secrecy.
The founder of WayForward is Dr Navya Singh, award winning clinical psychologist and researcher at Columbia University, New York.The other eminent experts on the panel are Prof.Lata McGinnis, Global CBT expert, past president of International association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Chair Indian CBT Association, Dr A K Singh, Director,Reknowned Neurosurgeon, Max Health Care, Angeleena Kaur,Psychologist, Dr Lisa Napolitano,Clinical Psychologist, International mind fullness and CBT expert and Ms Devika Venkatachalam, Psychologist, speciality Children and Adolescents. They are ably assisted by a team of other experts who are with you 24×7.
I think it is a wonderful concept to be able to overcome your emotional problems without getting a stigma attached to it in the privacy of your own.

You can visit their website and download the app and I am sure you and your near ones will benefit from the same.

 

The key to unlock the designer wear is no longer a secret this Diwali!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Diwali is just round the corner and sure everyone is quite excited to celebrate the festival of lights in full swing. Just like everyone else are you contemplating what to wear this Diwali ? Hmmm, let’s see …How about some Luxury designer wear?? If I tell you, that you can now get them all at much discounted price? You heard it right, get on to www.secretdresser.com  & make you dream come true this diwali .

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This Diwali, http://secretdresser.com/ gives you a reason to Celebrate in style with the best bargain ever when it comes to shopping for the festive season. Whether for gifting or shopping for yourself, this leading online fashion portal lines up a Diwali bonanza including gorgeous and exhaustive festive collection of sarees,  suits , bags and accessories from top Indian and International  brands & Designers. Wondering what’s more in store? Secret Dresser gives you a rare and lucrative opportunity to shop for your favorite luxury clothes at a much more affordable price. Gone are the days to think twice before purchasing a designer wear!

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Whether it’s a gorgeous sarees or high end luxury handbag, Diwali is the time to refurbish your wardrobe with the latest trends. We offer a plethora of options to choose from , right from our prominent Indian fashion designers -Manish Malhotra , Rohit Bal , Sabyasachi or the International brands such as Gucci , Prada or Louis Vuitton! Take a glimpse of some of the designer wears that are available at Secret Dresser at a much reasonable and pocket friendly price!

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Those looking for cool Luxury gifts can count on their gift ideas like Designer Clothes, Watches, and Accessories, Bag, Sunglasses, Footwear’s etc

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In a discussion regarding the offered catalogue of online luxury Gifting range, the official spokesperson of the portal Dimple stated – “Gifting is a ritual in India as it adds a reason to celebrate special bonds. Life is a celebration and so at Secret Dresser we intend to offer special moments to our buyers by making their dream come true. Our mission is to redefine fashion by making available all that there is in luxury to all at affordable prices .We have also added special range of Indian designer wear and International designer bags  to celebrate this Diwali and Dhanteras in style.

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About Secret Dresser

Secret Dresser is one of the biggest  and most diverse portal for buying and selling pre-owned luxury , the variety available makes it stand out from the rest along with the unique add on features . It is a one-stop shopping experience that brings together all luxury from top Indian designer wear like Manish Malhotra , Sabhyasachi , Anjalee kapoor to International brands like Louis vuitton , Hermes , prada and also anything luxury like leather jacket , boots , Watches .

“This portal is all about sharing resources, the main Idea is to increase the rotation of the products that will ultimately help save resources of our planet. Also it will help people buy authentic luxurious clothing at a minimal price range saving their money and time on searching for lookalikes of original branded clothes which are hard to find,” Dimple says.

 

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Latest Technologies That Are All Set To Rock The Indian Wedding Scene…Featuring Ankur Garg’s Expert Knowledge!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

With the festivities and wedding season all set to rock the nation, here is an insight on whats really going on in the weddings these days. Ankur Garg, the man behind Imperial Event & Wedding Planner, shares the latest technologies that are raging the Indian Wedding Scene.

“Marriages are made in heaven”. True; only until matrimonial websites and portals didn’t exist. Now the saying goes like, “Marriages are fixed over matrimonial sites, executed with high-tech planning and talked about, on the social networking sites”. Now this sounds really cool, isn’t it??

Indian weddings are supported with high income barrels to ensure that the guests never get over with the vulnerability. Technology, as we all know can make anything happen. Indian Wedding couples are making use of it to the fullest. Let’s see how?

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Graphical Interchange Format Cameras are for clicking some really cool poses in a go and then you get to see it as animation on the screen set-up as if the pictures are moving! Friends and family at the wedding events love to gather up and mumble bubbly expressions to extend the drama!

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Sounding like one of the Bollywood superheroes, it is, in reality a super camera! Drones are wireless cams which are controlled by remotes in order to capture the best shots from the best angle in Indian Weddings. It has made things very convenient in this era when the couple doesn’t want anybody to steal the limelight when they adorn each other with jaimalas, not even the camera person! This is when drones are used to capture the moment perfectly from all the possible angles, i.e. , dronography. At Imperial Event & Wedding Planner there is a Drone expert team now.

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Selfie Sticks & Charging Booths

Fellas and family are always witnessed going mad over pictures and more of selfies but Oops.. there is a ‘low battery’ notification on the phone! In order to keep the fun on,  at Imperial Event & Wedding Planner the team ensures that charging booths are set up at the wedding venue which not only makes sure that your mobile’s battery doesn’t drain but also keeps your selfie stick at work (which is another latest technology at Indian Weddings)

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Ankur says, “Wrapping up the tech-savvy dynamics at the Indian Weddings, I would like to mention that it has just begun. Eyes are resting on some next level technologies like driverless cars to drive away the bride and robots at the venue to charm away the guests and so on..Our planners @ Imperial Event & Wedding Planner are well informed of all the technology moves. So plan it with us and look forward for a great experience for a wedding that is hard to forget for all the people who witness it”

So all those who planning big events and weddings you know now that there is an expert team which can provide you out of the box technology solutions that would not just charm your guests but also make your events memorable for one and all. So go for it!

Self Healing Workshop by Dr. Rangana Choudhuri

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

If we look around us closely, we would find a lot of people who are true living inspirations, there is a lot to learn from their lives, their journey and their experiences. I recently had an opportunity to meet one such lady, Dr Rangana Rupavi Choudhuri. She is the founder of Vitality Living College, Vitality Leadership and Vitality Living, transforms lives through emotional well-being, personal development and spiritual growth seminars and trainings with international certification as well as one to one sessions.

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Self healed from cancer, dys-functional reproductive system and chronic pain using alternate therapy and then left her highly paid career to develop a 7 step coaching system and created the life she wanted and now travels around them world-wide helping others to heal and transform from within and create the life, health, relationships and wealth they desire. According to her poor health is related to emotional stress and trauma, suppressing emotions can lead to diseases and hence she insists on healing oneself by controlling emotions and stress. She teaches EFT(Emotional Freedom Techniques) for the same. EFT is now used worldwide by millions and clears emotional stress and upsets. The technique has been clinically shown to reduce depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, phobias, pain, cravings, grief, fear, hurt, guilt as well as negative memories. Once negativity is cleared it creates a feeling of well being and calmness.

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EFT combines tapping on acupressure points while repeating specific phrases relating to stress and emotional traumas. The technique integrates ancient wisdom and the science of acupuncture with modern day psychology without the need of needles.

Negative emotions cause a disruption of the body’s energy system. By tapping on the acupuncture points and saying phrases out loud EFT re-wires the energy system creating a feeling of peace, calm and letting go. In many cases after EFT, people experience a shift in thinking that is more empowering.

While attending her workshop, I saw many live examples where in people shared their issues and Dr. Rangana instantly guided them through the process of EFT. I myself have been practicing EFT ever since I attended her workshop and I recommend this strongly. Dr. Rangana keeps conducting these workshops worldwide and the information for the same can be found on their website www.vitalitylivingcollege.info. Make sure you attend her workshop next time and benefit from her healings like many others.

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For me, meeting her and attending the workshop has been a life changing experience and I look forward to many more. I truly believe that no one but we ourselves can heal us from inside and that is what matters the most, but people like Dr. Choudhury act as catalyst in making us understand the importance of self healing and also the processes for the same. In the end I leave you all with a quote “I suggest that the body and soul react to each other in sympathy. A change in the state of the soul would necessarily have an effect on the body and vice versa.” – Aristotle, 400BC

Prashant Rawalia announced as winner of the Monin Cup 2016!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

MONIN – the world leader in gourmet syrups headquartered  in France, announced the champion of the MONIN CUP 2016.

In its 4th edition, this biannual  contest continued to celebrate the young talent in the field of bartending.  After a nationwide search to find top bartenders across India Prashant Rawalia won the MONIN CUP 2016.

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Prashant Rawalia gets a chance to showcase his talent & represent India in International bartending challenge scheduled on the 5th of  December in Paris, France. He will compete with 80 other national champions , drawn after a thorough search for young talent in each of these countries .

In a nail-biting finale, 12 finalists from 4 cities (3 from Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai & Pune each) competed neck to neck at Hard Rock Cafe in Gurgaon on 7th Oct to confer the winner title.  All the cocktails prepared by finalist bartenders were put through both technical and sensory evaluations .The event was judged by a panel of the industry’s elite experts including Master Mixologist, Andrea Fidora, Yandup Lama, Food Critic, Sourish Bhattacharya,Shalini Kumar and Pawan Soni.

The finalists were challenged on their full range of skills as hospitality professionals. Prashant Rawalia prevailed throughout the competition with his outstanding showmanship and innovative cocktail creation, technique and performance under pressure.

Additionally, to this, the event also showcased a master class on professional and home  bartending from the master of cocktails, Andrea Fidora. He enlightened guests with some quick tips on how to prepare awesome drinks at home using MONIN products. World-class, flare champions Pankaj  and Sachin rocked the highly charged crowd with their wizardry and supreme flair to bring the house down!

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Mr. Ravi Kathuria – Director Business development SAARC countries said, “MONIN CUP 2016 is one of the top international competitions in India and provides a prestigious platform  to the young upcoming bartending talent in our country to showcase their prowess at the global scale. The MONIN cup is part of the strategy to train , encourage and groom young talent which MONIN as a leader in beverage innovation is adopting in India and the 144 countries we operate in.”

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Ashish Dubey – Managing Director, Saksham Impex said, “We are happy and proud be associated with MONIN, and organizing this cup . In past few weeks, we have witnessed the most exquisite display of first class mixology. We believe it’s a huge opportunity for the next generation who are the future of bartending. The final 12 were exceptional and judges had a tough time to select the winner, however Prashant Rawaliacut the chase with his/her bartending skills. We also want to thank all our judges,especially Andrea who gave our guests some useful tips on creating fine drinks at home.”

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About MONIN

With 100 years of experience MONIN has become a brand of choice of the gourmet flavour business with over 140 flavours in more than 145 countries. MONIN is the brand of choice of the creative beverage makers, from barista in coffee shops, to mixologists creating high-end cocktails, to operators offering simple cocktail solutions. 7 million drinks are made every day using MONIN products. MONIN is currently present in more than 145 countries. For more info, https://www.monin.com/

The brand is currently distributed in India through Saksham Group, http://www.sakshamimpex.com/

12th Edition of India’s Premiere Lifestyle and Wedding Exhibition ‘GLITTER’ Unfolds at NSCI Dome, Mumbai

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

 

Mumbai, October 1, 2016:‘Glitter’, one of India’s most distinguished‘Lifestyle and Wedding’ exhibition is showcasing an incredible collection of some of the best brands on 1st and 2nd October, 2016 at NSCI Dome, Mumbai. Hosted by ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences Pvt. Ltd. and ITE, the show has brought its visitors a plethora of renowned designers, jewelers and the most exquisite apparel brands.

 

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Some of the noteworthy exhibitors like Rodasi, Veer Designs, Kora, Manubhai Jewelers, Diva, Olga, Jewelravi, Asbab Design Studio, Studio AV, Sanzany and Zewar by Valchand are showcasing their unique collection at the exhibition.

 

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With an impressive selection of Lifestyle, Wedding and Festive collection ‘Glitter’ is  a true showcase of beauty & innovation across segments like jewellery, couture, accessories and fashion styles. With the festive season around the corner, those attending were privy to a fantastic shopping experience to meet all their fashion and  lifestyle needs.

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‘Glitter’ is the place to be at to kick start the festive season. The exhibition promises its visitors a distinctive and incomparable showcase of the most unique collection until 2nd October, 2016 between 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Dome, NSCI, Worli.

 

 

India’s Premiere Lifestyle& Wedding Exhibition ‘Glitter’ concludes Today At NSCI Dome Mumbai

Mumbai, October 2, 2016: The first chapter of one of India’s premiere lifestyle exhibitions ‘Glitter’ concluded today at NSCI Dome, Mumbai. Presenting a dual showcase, ‘Glitter’ will unfold once again this month at JW Marriott on October 14th, 15th& 16th.

 

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Present today was Archana Kochhar who showcased a beautiful collection of designs along with several eminent brands like Anjali Arjun Kapoor, Shalini Rathod, Pawan & Pranaav, Gala Brothers, Sanam Tamana, Preeti Designer Hut, Vaga Fashion, Argento, Flyrobe and By Chandni.

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A fantastic beginning to the festive season, ‘Glitter’ was a veritable smorgasbord of apparel, jewellery and accessories for every occasion bringing together the best lifestyle offerings for guest who attending the 2- day extravaganza.

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Speaking on this occasion Archana Kochhar said,“Glitter is a great exhibition and I am really happy to be here. It’s a place where we have had a lot of brides who walked in and my team is very happy with the enquiries that have been placed. Also I would like to give compliments to Bulbeer because I really like the way she keeps innovating herself and the way how‘Glitter’ has their pulse on everything that’s trending.”

 

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Commenting on the success of the exhibition , Bulbeer Gandhi, Event Director, LifestyleDivision, ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt. Ltd. said, “The first chapter of Glitter 2016 has come to a successful conclusion with a fantastic showcase for all our guests. We look forward to the exhibition taking place once more this month at JW Marriott and we are certain that it will be as splendid an affair as we have seen over the last two days.”

 

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For those who missed their chance to attend, the exhibition will take place once more at JW Marriott, Juhu from 14th – 16th October. So don’t miss your chance to experience the biggest Lifestyle and Wedding showcase this festive season at ‘Glitter 2016’!
For more details visit:www.timesglitter.in

 About ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences Pvt. Ltd. (ABECL)

 

ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences Pvt. Ltd. is the ruling monarch of the Indian private exhibition sector, bestowing excellence from Concept to Completion! Established in 1993, ABECL has conceptualized over 70 shows across 10 verticals in over 19 major cities pan India and are the pioneers in the Indian trade exhibition and conference market. Today, with persistent commitment to excellence and innovation ABECL has become the largest private sector organizer of International Shows with almost 10% share of the Indian Exhibition Market. ABECL hosts leading trade shows for different segments such as building materials, design and architecture; oil, gas and energy; education; lifestyle; travel and tourism; hospitality; real estate and security and protection.
For more information please visit: http://www.abec.asia/

Mi India kickstarts its biggest festive season sale with exciting offers…!!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Mi India is announcing its biggest festive sale across partner platforms for 2016. Several exciting offers will be available across Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Paytm and Tata Cliq from 1 October. This will be the first Mi sale with attractive discounts on all Mi smartphones and accessories that will be held simultaneously across all partner platforms.

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Raghu Reddy, Head of online sales, Xiaomi India said, “Each year we are celebrating the festive season with Mi fans in a bigger and better way. We have exciting plans for 2016 and I am thrilled to announce our festive offers for Mi fans on our partner platforms as we come together to celebrate. We are making all the offers across platforms the same and we are looking forward to an amazing month of celebrations.”

Amazon’s Great Indian Shopping Festival will be between 1 to 5 October and will offer deals on Redmi Note 3, Mi Max, Mi 10000mAh Power Bank and Mi 20000mAh Power Bank. Mi Band 2 will be also be available on 01 October[1].

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Flipkart’s Big Billion Day Sale will be between 2 to 6 October, with Mi Air Purifier 2 going on sale for the first time on Flipkart starting 2 October at midnight. The offers will be available on Mi 4, Redmi Note 3, Mi 5, Mi Max, Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime, starting 3 October.

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Snapdeal’s Unbox Diwali Sale will be between 1 to 6 October and will feature offers on Redmi Note 3 and Mi Max.

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Paytm and Tata Cliq will have its festive sale during the month of October, and offers on Redmi Note 3 and Mi Max will be available on these platforms.

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All these offers are available only during the sale period.

The details of offers on Mi Smartphones and accessories are:

  • Mi 5 will get a price drop of INR 3,000 and will be available for INR 19,999
  • Mi Max will get a price drop of INR 1,000 and will be available for INR 13,999
  • Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime will get a price drop of INR 500 and will be available for INR 6,499 and INR 8,499 respectively.
  • Redmi Note 3 (2GB + 16GB) will get a price drop of INR 500 and will be available for INR 9,499
  • Redmi Note 3 (3GB + 32GB) will get a price drop of INR 1,000 and will be available for INR 10,999
  • Mi 4 16 GB will get a price drop of INR 1,000 and will be available for INR 9,999
  • 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank will get a price drop of INR 400 and will be available for INR 899
  • 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank will get a price drop of INR 300 and will be available for INR 1,899

[1] There are no offers on Mi Band 2 and it will be sold on original price at INR 1,999

Master Chef India is back with Season 5 – #notjustahobby

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Come 1st of October and Master Chef India Season 5 takes off on Star Plus. After a successful run of four seasons this time the show comes to you with a very different perspective.This season promises to be more of a Talent Hunt show for some of the finest cooks the judges could identify . The focus theme is #notjustahobby and the judges want to see people who take cooking not just a hobby but more as a passion and turning it into a profession.

Retaining Chef Vikas Khanna, who has been part of Master Chef since season 2, Master Chef, this year brings back Chef Kunal Kapur who was seen only the first season of the show and also the new addition to the judges profile is
Zoravar Kalra the owner of many popular restaurants like the Farzi Cafe, Masala Library, Masala Bar etc;

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Recently a press conference was organised at Farzi Cafe in CP, where in all the three judges shared their excitement to be a part of the show with the audience. Each one of them has been given specific tasks for their show and I am sure its gonna be really exciting to watch them bring an element of freshness.

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Chef Vikas Khanna has been entrusted with the responsibility to bring in some new elements for the participants to face.
Master Chef Kunal Kapur too is busy giving the show more depth and insight.
As per Zoravar Kalra he mentioned at the press conference that this time the viewers are going to see a lot of new gadgets on the show.

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Chef Vikas Khanna says that India is full of talent and their background and experience bring forth a cutting edge to the show.As Vikas says India is a land of wonders and you will get to see that in some of the amazing participants they have chosen.
Chef Kunal Kapur echoes the sentiment and said that India has treasure full of Talent which they could feel coming through in the auditions.
Master Chef Season 5 will also emphasize the fact that not only cooking is a passion but also requires a great bit of grit and determination to really bring the cooking to a form of Art.
People from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds have participated in the show making it all the more exciting.
So come October 1st switch on to Star Plus on Saturday/Sunday at 8pm and catch all the excitement! Don’t forget to tune in!

An evening with designer & entrepreneur Pooja Bhutani and ace photographer Akash Das before their Calendar Launch!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Elysian Dessire a brainchild of fashion designer and entrepreneur Pooja Bhutaniwho have come with this fabulous idea of launching a Calendar featuring some dynamic Indian Woman Achievers from across the globe
to be shot by the wizard of photography Akash Das.

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Elysian Desire brings a fresh look into fashion with emphasis on luxury and style without compromising on quality.
Pooja Bhutani’s signature collection for the label represents old world elegance combined with the latest global trends.
While Elysian Desire focuses on the design content Pooja’s creativity brings in a purist approach to the Label.

An insight into Pooja’s approach towards her newly launched enterprise Elysian Desire was very heartening to note.She wants to dress up women irrespective of their shape or size. She has a very simplistic approach that no matter your body shape or size every woman has the right and deserves to dress up. She infuses confidence that you dress up well and look good. The mantra is to believe in yourself and carry yourself with confidence. Let the world go take a walk just dress up for yourself and feel good about it because that’s what matters most. Great thought. Great attitude. Here is a sneak peek from her collection.

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In the first edition the Calendar will feature Global Indian Divas from Hong Kong and other Far Eastern Countries. Real women, Real Achievers who are a force to contend with.
The ladies will be shot by Akash Das the ace photographer who really doesn’t need an introduction.To name a few of his achievements,he has been a pioneer in the art of visual communication and photography with innumerable awards to his name.
Awarded as one of the ten most influential people in photography industry adjudged by Ernst & Young in 2013-14.
The only photographer whose black n white exhibition ‘In Search Of Asian Nudes’ got engraved in the Limca Book Of World Records.
He has a long association with leading brands like Nikon and Canon.
He is the brand ambassador for Sandisk.
He has held more than ten solo exhibitions across the Globe and also has four coffee table books to his credit.He has also shot a long list of celebrities. Here are some of Akash’s previous works.

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An interesting point I picked up talking to Akash Das is that he always clicks with hand held camera be it fashion photography or wild life.Wild life photography involves cameras weighing six to eight kgs. He never uses tripod for them. He has another very fascinating side to his photography. While shooting he clicks non-stop without even once looking down to see in the view finder. He believes that the one split second when you tend to look down may cost you a frame which you should have actually captured and I completely agree with him. He simply carries every click back to his studio,views them and only then discards what he feels is not right. No wonder people call him a genius.

I think and hope the joining together of one zealous entrepreneur and a genius photographer will bring us a really breathtaking Calendar. To add the glamour, Surbhi, a well known make up artist and hair stylist is also on the panel.We had a pleasant evening spending time with these maestros at Frat House, Hauz Khas Village, where this exclusive pre-launch meet was organised.
We wish the venture all the best and a huge success.

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Next year young Pooja herself might feature as one of the Great Indian Women Achievers. Here’s wishing her great success.
I am sure it will have a great inspirational value for all the global Indian women.
Eagerly awaiting for the launch of this great idea.

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