Even if every individual has his or her exclusive dressing style, it is a hard core fact that to a certain extent a major section of the Indian population is influenced by the styles and fashion that the stars of the silver screen sport and make famous. In this age of brand endorsements, there hardly remains to be any brand whether it is shoes, perfumes, cosmetics or fashion that does not carry the tag of an actor or actress. Bollywood has always influenced our lifestyle. Where the elaborate set designs are often followed as examples for planning the interior decoration of the home, it does not come as a surprise if the adult and the young generation nowadays follow the fashion statement of their screen idols. The trend is prevalent more among the women population who are sort of dazzled with the glitz and glamour of the Bollywood fashion industry. What follows is shopping for those gaudy and eye catchy Bollywood chiffon sarees which are considered ideal for party wear.

Ethnic Indian sarees like crepe silks, kanchipuram silks, georgette sarees, faux chiffon, and faux crepe are famous worldwide and as such their demand is always high. Apart from cinemas, the genre of mega serials has popularized Bollywood chiffon sarees as never before. Colorful, great color combinations, rich embroidery and zari works make the sarees look simply gorgeous. Bollywood Chiffon sarees are for everyone since the designs, color combinations are varied and women of all age can choose according to their preference. Made famous by screen beauties of yesteryear like Rekha or modern actresses like Kajol, Rani Mukherjee and Aishwarya Rai, a beautiful Bollywood chiffon saree is a dream for all women.

Nothing matches the elegance and class of a Bollywood chiffon saree whether you choose to wear one at a family function or a party. For the modern women, chiffon sarees are very handy. They prefer it not only for the comfort factor but for its class and easy to maintain feature. Chiffon sarees are timeless. The texture being soft, chiffon sarees are very convenient to carry and manage. What come as an added advantage are their exquisite color combinations, floral and geometric motifs, lovely vibrant prints and quality finish. Though chiffon sarees can be an important part of your daily wear, Bollywood chiffon sarees are kept solely to be worn at parties. This is mainly because they are heavier owing to the thread or zardosi work at the edges and borders or on the entire saree. While this may suit a more traditional look, a transparent Bollywood chiffon saree worn with a halter neck blouse can surely make the eyes follow you as soon as you step in a party. Parties are fun and casual. Hence, nothing can match the mood of the party rather than a sophisticated Bollywood chiffon saree well accessorized with an American diamond studded necklace or a classic pearl set or kundan jewelry. A designer bag completes the look.

It might be a popular notion among women that since they are Bollywood chiffon sarees, they are only available with designers and are well above their budget. But with the practice of online shopping, buying Indian footwear, jewelry, handbags and ethnic embroidered apparel from India including Bollywood chiffon sarees is just a matter of time. So whether you stay in India or abroad, a Bollywood chiffon saree can earn you loads of compliments from your friends and colleagues at the party.

Corns are generally small and are formed on the toes, while calluses are bigger and generally develop on the soles of the feet and sometimes on the palms. These may or may not be painful at first, but there is always a danger that they may become painful at a later stage. Instead of using those over-the-counter corn-plasters which might result in blisters and ulcers and harm your skin, why not consider some of these simple and effective home remedies.

Slice garlic clove into big slices, put the slice on the wart and cover with a plaster bandage. The next day, smear Dead Sea mud on the wart and cover with a bandage. Then garlic the following day and so on until it’s gone.

Carefully remove the peel the following morning, and soak your foot again.

It may take as many as four consecutive nights of applying the pineapple peel until the corn falls off or comes off easily by rubbing it gently with a pumice stone.

Liquorice serves as the perfect home remedy for corns. All you need to do is to grind three to four liquorice sticks and add half tsp sesame oil or mustard oil to it. The hardened dead portion of skin also known as corn is to be smeared with this mixture while going to bed.

Removal by surgical means or with keratolytic agents (medicines that break up hardened areas of skin) Surgically removing areas of protruding bone where corns and calluses form.

Use a foot cream, such as flexitol heel balm twice daily. Flexitol heel balm is primarily used for cracked skin on the heels, however patients have reported a 90% improvement to their corns with this cream.

Wearing shoes that fit well and are roomy, with wide and deep toe boxes (the area that surrounds the toes). A wider toe box keeps the toes from pressing against each other, relieving pressure on soft corns. A deeper toe box keeps the toes from pressing against the top of the shoe, relieving pressure on hard corns. Thicker soles can help relieve pressure on calluses when walking.

Surgery is rarely used to treat calluses or corns. However, if an underlying bone structure (such as a hammer toe or bunion) is causing a callus or corn, surgery can be used to alter or remove the bone structure. This is used only if other treatment has failed. If treatment for soft corns does not work, the skin between the bases of the two toes can be sewn together (syndactylization). This creates a partial webbing where the soft corn had been.

The herb Indian squill, botanically known as Urginea indica, is useful in removing corns. A bulb may be roasted and applied over the corn. It should he secured with a bandage. This application may be made at night and removed in the morning.

Hard corns usually are caused by a combination of narrow-toed shoes and toe deformities, they can be treated in different ways. One way is to wear wider shoes or sandals. Another treatment is to fix the bone problem in the toes. If the toes are flexible and can be straightened, an orthotic or a small pad may enable the toe to return to a normal position and reduce pressure and friction. These treatments are seldom a permanent solution.

Market shopping in London is part of its stylish culture. Whether you live in London or will soon be visiting for a holiday, going to one of London’s great markets to pick up a bargain is a MUST. But as London has so many markets to choose from in many different areas of the Capital, Exclusivelondon.co.uk are giving you a comprehensive list of London’s best markets known for their unique fashion items, delicious food and organic produce. 

The Camden Markets (Camden High Street/Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London, NW1, Open: 7 days a week).
The Camden Markets are an Exclusive London favourite! They full of weird and wonderful furniture and trinkets and funky-fresh fashion items and what’s best of all, everything is very affordable. As with most market places, you are able to negotiate quite a bit at some of the stalls, especially if you are buying a number of items.

Camden market is divided into several markets/streets: Camden Buck Street Market, Inverness Street, Camden Canal Market, Camden Lock Market, and Stables Market.
The art of finding a real bargain is to investigate every nook and cranny of all of Camden’s markets and have a really good rummage. The markets are a real maze of treasures and just when you thought there was no more to see, you walk a little further and find another great shop or stall offering more great things! If you have a real eye for fashion and style, you should be able to visit a number of stalls and put together a really chic and original outfit.

Farmers’ Market (Essex Road, Islington/opposite Islington Green, London, N1, Open: Sun 10am-2pm)
A great little Sunday market with an assortment of organic and freshly grown produce, including fruit, vegetables, eggs, scrumptious cheeses and meats. If you live in North London and you need to stock up on homemade preserves, chutneys and wines, the Farmers’ Market is the perfect choice.

Wembley Stadium Market (Stadium Way, Wembley, London, HA9 0WS, Open: Sundays, 9am-3pm, Nearest tube station: Wembley Park)
This market is held in the car park opposite Wembley Stadium and has rows and rows of market traders and sellers. There are over 500 stalls here at the weekend, selling everything from women’s wear, menswear, shoes, lingerie and all the accessories ever needed – belts, bags and tons of costume jewellery.

Brick Lane Market (Brick Lane, Cheshire Street and Sclater Street, London, E1, Open: Sun 8am-2pm)
Sundays are the best days to visit this lively market, as this sees the arrival of hundreds of stalls selling clothing, fabrics, jewellery bric-a-brac and leather goods.

Leather Lane Market (Leather Lane, London, EC1N, Open: Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm, Nearest tube station: Chancery Lane/Farringdon)
This market stretches all the way along Leather Lane (between Greville Street and the Clerkenwell Road) and it sells everything from clothes and shoes to jewellery and handbags.

Billingsgate Fish Market (Trafalgar Way, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 5ST, Open: Tue-Sat 5am-8:30am)
As well as being London’s most famous fish market, Billingsgate is the UKs largest market. Its open to members of the public, so set your alarm (as it’s only open from 5am – 8:30am) and head down there for the freshest fish and seafood in the country.

Covent Garden Market (The Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2E, Open: Mon-Fri, 10.30am-7.30pm, nearest underground station: Covent Garden)
A variety of unique and handmade crafts, jewellery, clothing and antiques are sold in the colonnaded North Hall of Covent Garden. New to Covent Garden is the Food Lover’s market held on the second Friday of each month with quality vetted producers selling a variety of fresh and seasonal British produce. Take time out to also explore the speciality shops, a welcome alternative to the high street, and watch some of London’s best street entertainment in the Piazza.

Petticoat Lane Market (Middlesex Street and Wentworth Street, Aldgate, London, E1
Open: Mon-Fri 10am-2:30pm, Sun 9am-2pm)
Petticoat Lane is one of the East End’s most famous, oldest and biggest markets, comprising of well-over a thousand stalls. Taking up an area in and around Middlesex St/Wentworth St, Sunday is arguably the best day for bargains on fashions, Asian fabrics, textiles and jewellery.
Roman Rd Market (Roman Road, London, E3, Open: Tue/Thu/Sat 9am-5.30pm, nearest tube station: Bow Road/Mile End)
Roman Road market is a good ol’ traditional East End market with stalls selling all manner of goods, including beauty products, shoes, clothes and lots of accessories. There are some great food stalls too selling a range of fresh produce. Well worth a visit.

Spitalfield Market (Commercial Street, London, E1, Open: Mon-Fri 11am-5:00pm, Sun 10am-5pm)
An Exclusive London favourite for fashion jewellery, clothing, homewares and organic food. Sunday is the best day to visit this fab market as you can also visit Brick Lane market too, which is not too far away. We suggest getting there nice and early as there’s loads to see.

Walthamstow Market (Walthamstow High Street, London, E17, Open: Mon-Sun 8am-6pm, nearest tube station: Walthamstow Central/St James’s Central)
With many stalls selling a large variety of clothing, shoes and costume jewellery, Walthamstow Market is Europe’s longest street market and very popular with Londoners. Sunday is the nicest day to go as there are fresh produce stalls and cute craft stalls which you just can’t help but buy something from!

Whitechapel Market (Whitechapel Rd, London, E1, Open: Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm, nearest tube station: Aldgate)
This market is one of the best Asian markets in London, as it boasts a wide-range of Indian jewellery, clothing, fabrics and fine silk/cotton saris.

Portobello Road Market (Portobello Road, London, W11, Open: Sat 8am 3pm, nearest tube station: Ladbroke Grove/Notting Hill Gate)
Portobello market is HUGE! It has more than one and a half thousand stall holders and some enclosed arcades too. Although the market is primarily associated with the antiques trade, it is also a great place to find great clothes and second-hand records.

Greenwich Market (Greenwich, London, SE10, Open: Thurs – Sun from 9:30am-5.30pm nearest station: Greenwich or Cutty Sark)
In the heart of historic Greenwich, the arts and craft market in College Approach sells a range of traditional handmade craftwork and original artwork. While in Greenwich High Rd, there is an antiques market selling pre-1960 antiques on Thurs from 0900-1700. Have a good look around – Greenwich is a beautiful area and even if you don’t find anything you like in the markets, you’re bound to stubble upon a nice bar or restaurant that you can spend an hour or two in.

Brixton Market (Electric Avenue/Pope’s Road/Station Road, London SW9, Open: Mon – Sat 9am to 6pm, except Wed when it’s open 9am to 3pm)
Mosey on down to Brixton Market if you are looking for Caribbean and African foods, fruits, vegetables and spices. It’s also a good spot for fresh and cooked fish, breads and arts and crafts.

Borough Market (8 Southwark Street, SE1 1TL, Tel: 020 7402 1002, Open: Saturday 9am-4pm)
Borough Market is an utterly scrumptious market which offers amazing fresh and organic foods and produce. There is a plethora of meats, cheeses, sauces, breads, cakes and nibbles (including chutneys, olives, sun-dried tomatoes etc) and the air is filed with mouth-watering aromas. Head down there nice and early on a Saturday morning to stock up on these fresh foods. An ExclusiveLondon.co.uk favourite!

Bermondsey Market (New Caledonian Market – Bermondsey Square, SE1, Open: Friday 6am-2pm)
If antiques are your thing, then this is the market for you. Bursting with antiques, furniture and knick-knacks, Bermondsey Market or New Caledonian Market is a bargain haven.

New Covent Garden Flower Market (Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8, Open: Mon-Fri 3am-11am, Sat 4am-10am, nearest tube: Vauxhall)
New Covent Garden Flower Market is a sight for sore eyes. Your senses are filled with colours, textures and scents. You can buy every kind of flower and plant available. But you’ll have to wake up bright and early if you want to catch the opening hours of this market, but it really is worth it!

This article was written by Maryse Mignott, for www.exclusivelondon.co.uk For the hottest London events, restaurants, clubs, fashion boutiques and much more, visit www.exclusivelondon.co.uk

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From:http://www.buy-shoes-china.com/

  ViGa, a 20 crore footwear company announced the appointment of Mr. B.D Nathani as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. B.D Nathani is a veteran of the footwear world. An accomplished senior with a wide array of professional experience across FMCG & Retail industry.
  Acknowledged for ground breaking efforts in driving initiatives within organizations that led to revenue growth. He has had long years of experience in strategizing and maintaining the known footwear brands in the country like Woodland in 1993, Adidas, Liberty, Crocs, Lotto & Disney and has had a pivotal role in establishing them. He has also been delivering guest lectures at various B schools like Birla Institute of Management Studies, Apeejay Institute of Management, Gurunanak Institution of Management, IPM, Meerut etc.
  Mr. Nathani is also well known in Retail circles as an expert in the retail business. He is the person who had signed ‘SANIA MIRZA’ as the brand ambassador of Lotto, after which Lotto penetrated deeply allover in India. Not only this he is also the driving force behind the success of Crocs & High Tech shoes in India by making them most successful brand in the short span. Apart from his tenure with Woodland, Liberty, Adidas, Lotto his last assignment was with CHOGORI Crocs as Director.

Education:
L.L.B from Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts from Punjab University

Benchmarks and Milestones:
*Credited with the eventful launch of WOODLAND Shoes and Apparels, a brand widely acknowledged as the pioneer and market leader in the premium casual wear segment. The product was nationally launched in mid-1993, and within three years, the Group’s domestic operations attained a turnover of Rs. 50 Crores. The brand has been steadily growing ever since, with the turnover crossing another milestone of Rs.100 Crores in the year 1998-99. The enviable success path of the brand has been consistently highlighted by the media, within and outside the country.

*Launched sports footwear brand LOTTO successfully in January, 2005.
*Instrumental in signing SANIA MIRZA as the Brand Ambassador. Within a short period of 8 months LOTTO penetrated deeply all over India in TRADE, KFA’S (Bata, Planet sports, Royal Sporting House, Life Style, Metro, Regal etc.
*Opened an efficient distribution network in all the 22 states through appointment of location specific distributors. Opened 6 Exclusive LOTTO stores in grand malls & high street.
*Within eight months business generated for LOTTO exceeded 10 Crores, rare for any sports brand in India in the 1St year of operation
*Launched Disney Footwear in Jan 2005 & within eight months opened 300 retail doors all across India. Tied up with all major KFA’S like life style, Shoppers stop, central ,metro, regal, loft etc. Achieved turnover of more than 3.5Crs. exceeding sale of 1,00,000 Pairs.

  Said Mr. Vinayak Mahatani, CEO, Vi-Ga “We incorporate the best management practices of transparency, integrity and systematically professional methods of operation. Infact, we imbibe the best of the west and infuse it with our own great Indian traditions. I am very happy to welcome the most experienced professional, Mr. B.D Nathani in the Vi-Ga family”.
  The Footwear & Apparel industry is going through a sea change. Companies that are constantly innovating, and redefining the way, in which Footwears are made and marketed, are the only leaders in the field. Vi-Ga has taken this path to heart. Mr Vinayak Mahtani (MD of Vi-Ga) vision, has always been to create the most vibrant and professional footwear company in India and to grow to become a well known footwear brand.
  Vi-Ga is a German Organisation incorporated in 1986 ventured into India on 1st April 2005 in New Delhi. Vi-Ga Opened its 1st store on 5th October at Central Market, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi with the company motto being ” Good Shoes Better Prices”, Vi-Ga is targeting the mid segment of society & believe in providing footwear for the whole family.

Tempting discounts, rock-bottom prices and an amazing travel destination…I’m back home from an incredible Asian shopping fiesta- the Great Singapore Sale!!

If you are looking out for that ‘must-have’ bag, latest laptop or the hottest mobile phone and are planning to take a break in the near future, then take my word- the trip to Singapore during the Great Singapore Sale is the place to be! For this year’s mega sale, from 26th May to 23rd July, you can expect slashed prices from 20-30% upto 70% that include all the big shops across the island.

I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by the shopping madness that spills out from the central shopping belt of downtown Orchard Road and Marina Bay to the city fringes and neighbourhood centres like Marine Parade and Toa Payoh, till the point you leave the country, at the Changi Airport.

As I found out myself, the discounts at the ongoing Great Singapore Sale are even more tempting this year with the Singapore Tourism Board launching massive promotions for the Indian tourists, with special airfares and attractive tourist packages during the Sale; including the added lure of a privilege card for the Indian shoppers entitles us to further discounts at the mammoth Suntec City mall.

If you want to be at the heart of the shopping excitement, I suggest you stay at the Oriental hotel or the Marina Mandarin- an arm’s throw from the Marina Square and the Suntec city mall. You can try the Fortuna or Claremont Hotel in Little India, for those slightly budget-conscious.

Delight in a bargain off the street-side shop, pick up a curio or two as you walk through colourful ethnic quarters, or cocoon yourself in one of the 12 air-conditioned shopping malls across the island that will take turns to extend shopping hours as far back as 12 midnight each weekend.

Bossini, Esprit, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger… or trendiest in electronics, jewellery, watches and cosmetics; to IT gear and techno-gizmos, in this sale you’ll find it all.

Simply flash your Visa or American Express credit cards and you’ll find some amazing bargains, not just from select shops but also from a variety of food outlets. Be sure to do your homework to take the maximum advantage of these on-going credit card promotions.

If you want to stay connected, but dread the colossal roaming bill when you come back, just buy a local simcard from any of the 7/11 shops. With simcards starting from 10 Singapore$ denominations and refills available easily, I think its the cheapest way to get connected.

What bugged me at times though, were the huge queues was getting a taxi, especially when you are lugging your armful of shopping bags. The only way to avoid this is to dial for a taxi (65221111), which would charge you about 10% more than the actual tariff, but it’s a real convenience for those willing to pay a little extra.

And if you are weary from the hours of shopping, don’t worry, you can even enjoy a free body and foot massage at the tourism board’s visitor lounge in downtown Orchard Road along with some free entertainment and lucky draws!

For me, the best way to take a break from shopping was to enjoy a delicious Indian meal served on banana leaf at Sammy’s Curry at the Marina Square Food court around the Suntec area (priced at max 8 SD, it’s a must-have treat) or a sit back and relax with a classy Indian dinner at the Ras Restaurant on the Clarke’s Quay.

When you are finally through with shopping, don’t forget to walk through plexiglass underwater tunnel aquarium or take the night-safari at the Singapore Zoo. With a backdrop of colourful ethnic Asian community, tall gleaming skyscrapers of downtown Singapore, excitement of the Sentosa Island and the wilderness of the Jurong Bird Park, Singapore offers you a spectacular value for money.

And for the hardcore shopping enthusiasts there’s always some last minute duty-free shopping at the Changi Airport with the refund of the 5 percent sales tax on receipts of purchase of more than 100 Singapore$ during the Sale.

So arm yourself with sturdy shoes, recharged mobile phones and Credit cards, and get ready to fill your shopping bags with unbeatable bargains at the sale of the year. Indulge in 60 days of shopping carnival, shop-till-you-drop at the Great Singapore Sale!

Copyright (C) Manoj Gursahani

In order to experience your vacation in India, a dream, please read more of India Travel tips:
Do some reading before Voyage to India, so that your visit becomes an experience, something you never dream could happen to you.

Do not be worried about living in India. The 5-star and 4 star international standards and so supply and cooking, they compare with any in the world. The palaces and luxury hotels are a world apart and many have been granted before the hotels in the world “status. The 3-star hotels are there for the average budget travelers, and 1 star and 2 star hotels, inns Travel, tourism bungalows, holiday homes, youth hostels, YMCA / YWCA’s are for those with small budgets.

Your India Travel arrangements must be made well in advance, especially if you are traveling between October-March (high tourist season) and May-June, the Indian holiday season. Travel authorizations are limited relative to demand so prior bookings are a must.

English is spoken in almost all tourist centers, but you can also ask us to reserve the Government has approved the formation and guides who also speak German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian. The guides not only help you with your sightseeing, but also help you better understand India.

Indians are friendly and kind people, if they look at you, do not think it is rude, it is only a matter of interest. A tourist must not be lost in India; most people are ready to go out of their way to guide you to your destination.

As with any foreign destination, the tourist is advised to drink bottled water, bottled drinks, coffee or tea. Most of the first hotels have their own filtration system. Keep away from eating spicy food all at a time shortly after arriving in India. Take one Indian dish with each meal and ask the server to reduce the chilies. In a few days, your system will be used to Indian food, one of the most delicious of world cuisine. It is wise to stick to only cooked foods and eating fresh fruit including the skin, you can remove or delete.

Bring your medications, because all medicines in India are locally manufactured and May, you will not find the same brand. There are very good druggists and doctors everywhere, and they can advise on substitutes. If the obligation arises, ask your lawyer to administer a doctor.

Remember to remove your shoes when you visit a place of worship or mausoleum. Moreover, some temples do not allow us to all leather goods in their premises. Certain areas of temples are not open to non-Hindus.

It is safe to travel in India, as you will discover for yourself. Even if you have trouble reading in any city or region, do not be discouraged, since most of India is safe at all times.

Celebrate gifting with wonderful light innovations

According to old Indian scientific theories, light is one of the five fundamental subtle elements out of which emerge the gross elements. Light is one of the major elements on which mankind is dependent and he gets all the energy from this major source. Light is used for various purposes in our daily routine. However, we can now also use light for gifting. Yes, through LED mechanism, which is a light emitting semiconductor diode that emits narrow-spectrum light, some of the most stunning gift products are manufactured, which can be used for personal as well as corporate gifting. An LED is usually a small area light source often used as small indicator lights on electronic devices. LED can also be used as a regular household light source. Light plays a very significant role in our routine life. It also draws immediate attention of people. The stunning LED mechanism has the ability to make the accessories attractive and eye catching.

LED products – pros and cons

LED products such as necklaces, charms, candles, toys, lamps, barware and other accessories all over the world are turning out to be hot properties. LED barwares are great for party supplies; clubs, teen raising parties and fund raising teams. LED lamps and led lights are very much required in pubs, skating rinks and raves. They also make great bag gifts for kid’s parties. The batteries are replaceable in many of the body lights and all can be turned on and off to preserve battery life. The magnetic LED lamps and key chains are very bright ideas for prizes, loot bags, parties and any night events.

But due to a potential choking hazard all of LED body light items and light up toys are not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Many of these body light items and light up toys contain a neck string as well.

Smarten your gifting

The latest trend in corporate gifting is demand for quality products. A few years back the idea of corporate gifting used to be giving away sweets, chocolates, pens, key chains or dry fruits. Things have changed with time and these days practical and creative gifts add are the need of the hour as they add to the boosting of sales promotions. On the occasions of festivals such as Diwali and Christmas, light emitting LED accessories and ornaments are just ideal for gifting.

LED products can be very good array for corporate gifts. Pharmaceutical companies can present LED torches, pens, lamps and key chains to doctors and chemists. There are a huge variety of LED products in the market. They are available in different shapes, size and colors and accordingly have an effect on their price. Many companies manufacturing foot wares supply flashing shoes with different size, colors and material to match your ideas and designs.

The name and logo of the company carved on the LED accessories will play a big role in the endorsement of company’s products and thus can aid in raising its sales. LED key chain is a superior option for corporate gifts as an alternative of gifting simple and typical key chain. LED products like necklace, charms, candles, toys, barware and other LED accessories all over the world are turning out to be hot properties for shopping. LED barwares are impressive for party supplies; clubs, teen raising parties and fund raising teams.

Get rid of darkness with LED candles and lamps

LED lights are extremely versatile and easy to use. Once used only at Christmas, now it is increasingly seen in a wide variety of places as a tasteful, trendy lighting enhancement! They are perfect for patios, decks, homes, walkways, and Halloween and Christmas decorations.
LED lamps and LED lights make great bag gifts for kid’s parties. The batteries are replaceable in many of the body lights and all can be turned on and off to preserve battery life. Blinking lights are always a center of attraction for children. Free LED mugs, toys, bottles or games with newly launched product will certainly help the sales to go up. The latest trend in corporate gifting is demand for quality products. Few years before corporate gifts came into their own, products such as sweets, chocolates, pens, key chains or dry fruits were the most common gifts. Practical and creative gifts add benefits to the sales promotion. On the occasions of festivals like Diwali, Christmas light giving away LED accessories can work wonders.

LED candles can make your dinner more romantic, give conspicuous look to your house and you can even have great looking centerpieces with battery powered candles. With sparkling LED lights, the flameless LED candles look just like real candles but without potentially dangerous open flame – just a flickering LED light that makes the flameless candle seem completely real! Many banquet halls have recently banned the use of candles as the open flame creates a fire hazard. Some color changing lamps can also be used on the occasions of patriotic events.

Lighten your beauty with LED ornaments

Ornaments can make a women look more beautiful than she actually is. And if ornaments are equipped with the LED mechanism, the glow will be even more attractive and will look beautiful. LED necklaces are renowned accessories used for gifting on special occasions such as festivals, corporate parties, anniversaries etc. The blinking effect of LED necklaces, rings and earrings can certainly make woman go weak on their knees. Multi-colored LED’s flash glowingly to craft the special effects. Many different patterns can be selected, from single color to various color combinations, even from different slow fade and fast flash speeds. The patterns of LED necklaces are uniquely remarkable and equally graceful. Women of all age groups are their major target audience. So, next time, when you wish to charm your lady, do not forget LED ornaments.

Industry overview

The Indian market is unfortunately devoid of unique LED products and is hence dependent mainly on China and Hong Kong for sourcing these exceptional products. However, it is expected that due to the growing awareness of LED products and the liking for such products in India amongst the corporate, some manufacturers will ultimately produce LED products which are as good as those found in the Chinese and Hong Kong markets. India is hence likely to be a strong competitor for LED manufacturing countries such as China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, U.S.A, Canada, Indonesia and U.K in the near future. According to a BCC Research, the LED industry will grow at an average annual growth rate of 10.2 per cent until 2011. The performance of digital solid state electronics roughly doubles every 18 months. Hence it is hoped by many that LED development may follow a similar course. This is only physically possible up to a point. LEDs have shown relatively rapid development recently, but the technology is still well behind some other light sources, primarily due to the many issues with LEDs and their high cost. The Taiwanese and Korean LED manufacturers have in the recent times shown better LED products sales than their Japanese and European counterparts. In fact Taiwan has become the world’s major production base for blue LED chips, which are made into white LED, and now the country produces a majority of the global output of blue LED chips. In fact many experts also say that the brightness of Taiwanese LED chips is comparable to the chips made in some other countries such as U.S and Japan. The Indian manufacturers can certainly learn a great deal from their Taiwanese counterparts if the country has to create a stronghold in the LED products industry. The Indian LED manufacturers can develop a low-price product that achieves luminous efficiency equivalent to current LEDs for mobile phones, while boosting light output by almost one digit, increase white LED’s added-value by adding optical components and supplement what is lacking in technology by joining hands with manufacturers from other industries. By doing so, the local manufacturers can thus build their base in the LED products industry and can thus create a nation, which can also be proud of its LED products range like in the case of its Asian neighbors Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan.

Future perfect

With demand for innovative products being at such a peak, LED products do not fall behind when it comes to being at the top of the wish list of corporate. India is a country where demand for newer, innovative products is always on the upswing. With the market for innovative products expanding each day, LED products are expected to swoop the nation with their magic very soon.

Those that are familiar with Indian travel destinations would know that Goa is one of the most liked locations for western travelers. Located on the western coast of Asia, it has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world that attracts holdovers from all over the world. Goa is known as the land of Sun, Sand, Sea, Feni and Carnivals. This is enough to summarize Goa. By now, you must be wondering since when India became famous for its culture of carnivals. It is Brazil and its samba music that is synonymous to Carnivals. It is Brazilian Carnivals that are behind the fame of Goan Carnivals. Yes, you got it right – Portuguese and Spanish influence. Goa was a Portuguese dominion for around 500 years.
The carnival of Goa is celebrated in the week preceding the beginning of Lent Fast that lasts for 40 days. This fasting period requires Christians to refrain from consuming meat and liquor. People take this pre-fast session as an excuse to partying hard that the world knows as the Goa Carnival. Typically it is celebrated around six weeks before Easter. Since it is located in the tropic belt, it is very hot during Indian summers and gets abundant rain during monsoons. So February is the best time to visit this tourist’s paradise, as the temperature is very soothing at this time of the year. You will surely enjoy sun bathing.
The most humorous and most awaited event of the Carnival is the appointment of King Momo as the King of Goa and his visit to the capital city of Panaji. His courtiers follow him and he orders his subjects to celebrate the occasion with drinking and dancing. With the orders of the great king, Goa comes alive with a unique cultural extravaganza. There is 24-Hr enjoyment with loud music and various dance performances. You will get to see foreign Samba troupes, local salsa parties and Marathi folk dances in conjunction with each other. It’s a cocktail of many Indian and international cultures. There will be colorful processions and attractive floats on the roads.
You will have a variety of cuisines from all over the world to choose from. All kinds of delicacies ranging from Indian, Chinese, French, Italian and Thai among others are popular. You will also see various other entertaining events and performances like Sand art, Fire breathing, circus etc. You may also face mud pelting; shoe pelting or rotten egg attacks on streets and alleys. This actually is a ritual that possibly originated from the practice of cleansing the household off old and useless material. Pranksters started making use of this junk to lob at unsuspecting travelers.

By the time you read this, I am sure you already know that Shahrukh Khan, India’s superstar and iconic actor, was detained at the Liberty International Airport of Newark in the USA. The star was in the US for being part of a function celebrating India’s 63rd Independence Day.

As billions of fans and supporters of SRK all over the world are condemning this event, I too, join all of them in doing so, but only partly. There is no doubt that there wasn’t a need for the US officials to do a secondary check, and detain him for 2 hours of questioning, after the primary check was done to know the identity of a person of South Asian origin, more so of Muslims.

After 9/11, US has made their homeland security top priority, and have full reasons to do so. If SRK was stopped during the primary check which is done for every foreigner entering US, it is totally justified. As I said before, it is the secondary check, which was totally uncalled for. Having said so, the US and any other country for that matter, has full right to check and do preliminary screening of every foreigner entering into their territory. Security can’t and should not be compromised in any way, whatsoever. Therefore, I am totally against the people who say that just because he was SRK, he should have not been stopped at all.

For the Americans, he is just another visitor to their country, just as Anjelina Jolie might be for the comman man in India. Though, with the pathetic state of security and without the real will to improve that, Anjeline Jolie surely, would have been given a go ahead without any checking in India, because she is Anjelina, and because she is American. And if the US is checking each passengers like it has been doing, we surely know why there has not been any terrorist attack in the US after 9/11. Atleast they take their job seriously, without any compromise on the life of Americans. A lesson surely, which India should learn from.

Now coming to the main issues, because of which I am writing this.

Media Reaction to SRK Detention Government Reaction to SRK Detention; and SRK Detention Episode Vs. Dr. Abdul Kalam Frisking Episode

The Media Reaction to SRK Detention - On a day when India is celebrating its 63rd Independence Day (15th August 2009), the Indian media, rather than giving the due importance to Dr. Manmohan Singh’s speech, and other news related to Independence Day, showed the SRK Detention episode all day long. Is SRK more important than our Independence Day? Is he more important than our PM? He surely is a powerful and one of the most important personalities in India at present, but not more than our PM or the Independence Day Celebrations. Atleast the news of him being questioned at a US airport for he being a Muslim, surely is not something as important as our Independence Day.

My blood boiled when I swithced on the television sets in the morning to hear what our PM had to say on the eve of our 63rd Independence Day, but the only thing which was shown was the SRK episode, with ‘BREAKING NEWS‘ all over, and unwanted repetition of the same thing again and again by all the news channels.

It was not just the TV news channels, but also the print media (online version), which gave more importance and undue coverage to the SRK detention episode. Have a look at the screen shot which I have attached to this post of the Times Of India website, which has SRK all over, and a small link towards the end, about what our PM had to say regarding the Kashmir issue in his ID speech. Nonsensical coverage for a no-issue.

A major reason of why a large number of our educated ‘unaware’ youth in India would know the name of SRK’s wife but not the name of our President, is thanks to our so-called empowered media, and the way they define & portray importance. And then, the same media say the young generation of India is least interested in the way the country is governed. All this for the sake of TRP’s.

The Government’s Reaction to SRK Detention – This amazes me the most!!!..more than the way the media reacted. Within an hour of the SRK detention episode started on the news channels, we had the government and its officials already taking some actions, and making their voices heard. It started from the external affairs ministry putting a case for SRK to the US regarding the detention. Good they did that. Now read this.. Information & Broadcasting Minister, AMBIKA SONI, taking full advantage of the Media which is under her ministry to make a statement as rogue and as shitty like this…..

“I am of the opinion that the way we are frisked, for example I too was frisked, we should also do the same to them”.

First of all, she should get her facts correct. In the US, all politicians except for the President, Ex-Presidents & members of the cabinet principals in the US government are not exempt from a security check. Even their ex-vice presidents are checked and screened at their own airports. Point in case, as even the Times of India reports,

“Former vice-president Al Gore has experienced more than once. In one recent incident, an airline employee who helped Gore circumvent security screening at the Nashville airport was pulled up and the former Veep was brought back to go through security, which he did willingly and without making a fuss”

Someone should tell her, that no one is stopping India from checking & screening ex-presidents or ex-vice presidents from the US when they are travelling here. It is only India, who just does not do that. And how could India do such a thing, when there are self-centric and egoistic shameful politicians like AMBIKA SONI in the cabinet saying ‘ the way we are frisked, for example even I was, we should also do the same’. If you read between the lines and analyse her statement a bit, you would know her statement is not in support of SRK, but is made only to up her own ego & importance. Using SRK’s episode was just the medium to come out with her own example.

Finally, the most important bit.

SRK Detention Episode Vs. Dr. Abdul Kalam Frisking Episode – Yes, the media did come out strongly against the frisking of our much loved ex-president Dr. Abdul Kalam which was done by Continental Airlines at our own New Delhi International Airport. And Thank God they did that!

But, what did our governement do then ? – They just ordered a ‘probe’ into it, that too after 2 months of the unfortunate episode taking place, even though our airport officials knew about it much before it came into public eye. Ordering just a probe into the frisking of your own former president, who under protocol is exempted from any checking at any Indian Airport, and taking up a strong case for SRK to the US government. Is it not totally insane? You take up a case for a filmstar for his questionning at a foreign airport with that country’s government, but you only order a probe and give statements such as ‘we will ask the concerned people to apologize’ for a person who was the SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES when in position, is simply unapologetic, and a serious and stupid mistake by the Indian government. Only shows disrespect for the most loved and most important president of India.

Continental Airlines apologized but also justified what they did by saying it was ‘normal security procedure, and that the airline has no special rule for VIP’s or VVIP’s”. So they mean, that they have no respect for the law of the land as well? Atleast, by their statement that is what we can conclude. Therefore, in such a case, the license to operate in and from India for Continental Airlines should be cancelled without much discussion. But the government did nothing. (Dr. Kalam, was made to remove his shoes, and went through a full body check!!)

I wonder, what would have the Americans did, or the Russians, or the Chinese would have done, if such special treatment was given to their own ex-presidents in their own country by a foreign airline.

I end this with a lot of anger and emotions hurt, and a lot of sadness in the way, our country is governed & ruled. In hope for enlightenment of minds. Inshaalah.

As always,comments welcome. (This was originally posted on my blog FULL START. )

Handbags are the accessories that complement any outfit, formal or informal. Even the bridal dressing up is not complete without the handbags. Almost all the websites and stores that are dedicated to wedding apparel are storing handbags for the brides. There are various types of bags that can be used with the various dresses starting from the ethnic, the traditional, the formal and the party wear. You can choose from the clutch pedal purses, wallets, or the embroidered handbags from a variety of stores or from the leading designers.

Wedding shopping starts for a bride quite early and the latest articles in ladies fashion are always the hot picks. So whenever the lady chooses the wedding saree, she also chooses the earrings, necklaces and all of the jewelry items that she can think of. Then comes the accessories and these days not just any footwear will do. So they usually go for the designer shoes and bags. The numbers of designs that are available in both these categories are endless. But the most popular as far as the bridal accessories are concerned are those that are heavily embellished. The embellishment usually comes in the form of sequins and semi precious stones. The various colors of stones can match almost any colors of the fabrics and this is what makes the bags popular. The other form of decoration for the bags is embroidery. The gold and silver threads that are woven into intricate designs complement all the designer wedding dresses that one can get from any wedding collection.

Apart from the classical, heavily ornamented designs that one normally sees in any Bollywood movie, Indian wedding fashion has also embraced the ethnic fashion trends. Various Indian saris from the various ethnic regions are in vogue as wedding apparels. You can have the Kancheepuram or Kanjiarams, the Banarasi, the Chanderis and Patolas or the embroidery covered Phulkari lehnga sets. Online ethnic Indian fashion apparels are becoming very popular and all the websites are cataloging some form or the other of all these saris and apparels. The ethnic jewelry design is also making its mark in the fashion circle and most of the brides are not forgetting to include an item or two from such ranges. The designer bags too are not left behind. When shopping for bags to match the apparels, one can easily choose from the various styles of Indian handbags and equal number of designs and motifs that embellish the bags including the traditional hand bags embroidered with gold and silver threads.

With the wedding over, the life returns to normal and so does the items of use. One cannot take the jewel decorated clutch bag to the office. So the bride also needs some dresses and accessories to use after the celebrations are over. Here the fashion is dominated by the various leather bags. Leather does not mean brown, tan or black only nor does it mean plain solid surface. You can get various colors and designs and even leather bags with decorations made with crystals, stones and embroidery are available. Similarly they also need some accessories to go with the party wear or just for the fun days during holidays and for the informal get together.

Among all the various designs that are used to decorate bags, the embroidered handbags are probably the commonest. They are also the ones that come in maximum number of designs. So it is quite natural that the perfect bride cannot do away with this important piece of accessory.