Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of its signature pass, My Emirates Pass –a fantastic offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card allowing customers to avail special benefits and discounts of up to 50%off in over 500 retail outlets and leisure destinations across the UAE.   

The airline’s signature pass enables Emirates passengers flying to and through Dubai from 1st January until 31st March 2020 to see more for less during their stopover or holiday.  

Customers can take advantage and explore the country’s many attractive offerings including thrilling water parks, luxurious wellness centres, and impressive shopping malls.  

Enjoy up to 30% off on popular retail outlets and international fashion brands; have an unforgettable culinary experience with up to 50% off on fine dining options; go on an exciting outdoor adventure with up to 50% off on leisure activities; and end your trip with a relaxing spa treatment with up to 50% off on spa services in world-class hotels.

To unlock the many special benefits of My Emirates Pass –customers can simply show their Emirates boarding pass and a valid form of identification at any of the participating outlets.

*UAE residents flying back home can also take advantage and start the year with special savings. 

For more information  including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions for this offer, and updates will be available on www.emirates.com/myemiratespass

Kindly disseminate this information to all concerned.

Emirates wishes you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.  

Emirates - India 

31 Dec'19                  

PET FED, INDIA’S BIGGEST PET FESTIVAL CULMINATES SUCCESSFULLY IN DELHI

A New Year Special Edition: It was a Paw-fect Party with Furry Friends!

New Delhi, 29^th December 2019, Sunday: Pet Fed, India’s Biggest Pet Festival & Limca World Record Holder of ‘Biggest Dog Carnival’, presented by Cozo Pet concluded their second and final day of its New Year Special Edition in Delhi. The fluffy little friends adored their much deserved day-out as Pet Fed, winds up with its sixth and final day with all the enthusiasm on December 29th, 2019, Sunday at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

The two days of the cutest weekend of the year witnessed a footfall of over 3674+ pets. The 2nd day swanked of numerous activities like Comedy Central Follow Me, Temptation Alley, Pets Got Talent, Pet fashion show & the most loved Police Dog Show which was done in association with Delhi Police Crime Dog Squad by 12 police dogs & 22 officer handlers, in the presence of the ACP. The festival was also open to people who don’t have pets but simply wished to attend Pet Fed & be around thousands of pooches to get a good dose of puppy love.

Speaking on the occasion, Akshay Gupta, Founder, Pet Fed mentioned, “We are overwhelmed at this fabulous response that we received this year! Our bond with Delhi is much thicker and deeper now. We thank each one of our well-wishers who have given us so much love, encouragement and support. It was heart-warming to see people & their pets coming out in such huge numbers even during this cold

We now look forward to spreading the puppy love and all of that cattitude in Mumbai.”

The Play Area was a must drop by for dogs for an Agility have-a-go, trampolines, ball pools, doggo slides, and ring slides! There was also a dedicated cat zone foolproof for the cats to climb, have fun & immerse in. The cat zone organized an international cat show in association with World Cat Federation on both the days & it had a lot of cool perks for our feline friends. In addition, there was a wealth of pet displays and completions which were on the stage!

The adoption camp was the much-loved spot for pet lovers who have wanted to get home a bundle of joy but hadn’t found their furry partner yet. In short, there was something for everyone at the festival.

With the Delhi & Bangalore Pet Fed turning out to be super amazing, get set to witness Pet Fed, India’s Biggest Pet Festival & Limca World Record Holder of ‘Biggest Dog Carnival’, in Mumbai now!

Highlights of the festival:

1. Dedicated Play Areas – There are dedicated play zones for Cats & Dogs with separate Agility Rings for dogs, as well as a special fully indoors Cat Zone along with a Kitty Play Pen for cats. This ensures a purr-fect fun time & aww-dorable moments for pets & their parents in the various swings, balls pools, slides & mazes curated for all our paw-some pet visitors
2. International Cat Show in association with World Cat Federation – With an exclusive association with the World Cat Federation that will hold elaborate Cat Shows on both days of the festival for cat parents & cats to participate in, show off their cattitude & if they win - be eligible to participate in cat shows across the world
3. Adoption Camps – With #AdoptDontShop being one of our major initiatives, we want to raise awareness around adoption being an ideal way to bring home a pet instead of buying, along with various NGOs including World For All, CUPA, PFA etc. 
4. Police Dog Show – A perfect demonstration by Delhi Police Crime Dog Squad by 12 dogs & 22 officer handlers, in the presence of the ACP of Delhi police. The demo will be of agility, narcotic detection, assault work and other police force activities
5. Fashion Show – This is a fun activity where the human and their pets dressed in amazing pet couture walk down the ramp in style

6. Retail Therapy & More – With over 150 brands from across India and abroad, pet owners will get to indulge in the best of products and services which they usually would not be aware of. There are also Food & Drinks available for humans where they can chill with their pets, eat, drink & celebrate!

7. Free Desi Ticket – To encourage more and more people to adopt our beloved Indies and give them a loving home, we extend a Free Entry to the parents of Indie/Desi Pets at the festival

About Pet Fed:

Pet Fed, India’s biggest Pet Festival, is a carnival for pets and pet lovers, spread across 3 acres of lush green land. With in-numerous activities, workshops, stalls and all things fun and knowledgeable, it strives to make the bond between you and your pets stronger. Pet Fed was ideated and curated by Akshay Gupta, who solely aims at providing pet parents with new and exciting experiences.

For more details of the festival, visit the website www.petfed.org

Facebook Page (Pet Fed): www.facebook.com/petfedindia

Instagram (Pet Fed): @petfedindia

Twitter (Pet Fed): @petfedindia

Sandeep Anand’s Directorial Debut is getting him accolades

30 December 2019, Mumbai: As the year 2019 comes to a close, Actor Sandeep Anand’s short film ‘Method Acting ka Bhoot’ is going places. The short film just won the ‘Best Short Film Award’ at the International Cultural Artifact Film Festival held in Pune.

Pune, popularly known as ‘Oxford of the East’ has a sizeable student population who watched the screening of the film along with other best independent films from across the globe. Speaking on the occasion Sandeep said, “I strongly believe that good content can only and only be created with sheer hard work and acknowledgement of such work adds to the pleasure. I am grateful to the jury who gave full attention and appreciation to our attempt. I am sure that independent short films will grow with festivals like the International Cultural Artifact Film Festival as the makers come and network with industry professionals.”

 Sandeep who donned the hat of a director for the first time has already won the Best Director and Best Debut Director Awards at multiple film festivals prior to this one. Sandeep who began his career with Sun Yaar Chill Maar has been one of the most loved television actors known for his various characters in FIR and May I come in Madam. Coming from a theatre background, Sandeep started acting at the age of seven. “I am sure 2020 is going to be an exciting year for me and my fans as they would get to see me on different platforms apart from television. I always wanted to surpass the boundaries of the medium and focus on good content. For me content is the king, the medium could be anything – television, digital, theatre, films, etc. I will work harder to break the stereotype and ‘Method Acting Ka Bhoot’ is a small step in that direction.” said Sandeep as he signed off and headed for a yoga retreat to Goa for the new year.

Here’s how Kartik Aaryan Owned 2019!

This outsider has swiftly made his place in the industry and how

Success stories always make an interesting story in showbiz. And if there is one actor in recent times who has climbed up the pedestal and serving as true inspiration for aspirirng actors is Kartik Aaryan. The boy who made his mark as the monologue guy with his debut film Pyaar Ka Punchnama, is now a certified hit machine at the box-office. With back-to-back hits and beating all the odds Kartik Aaryan is now a rising superstar. The way he owned 2019 with his movies, reigning the ad world and making netizens his own playground, Kartik Aaryan has thoroughly enjoyed the year. Here’s looking back at the year gone by and how the hunk has dheeme dheeme climbed up the ladder and won everyone’s hearts!

The Success Of Luka Chuppi

The year began on a good note with Kartik Aaryan delivering a hit in the form of family-entertainer Luka Chuppi. His role of a rookie TV journalist Guddu Shukla, made him everyone’s favourite. Moreover a bold subject like live-in relationship pulled in the entire family to the cinema halls, is quite commendable and only Kartik’s star power could achieve this. 

Mad Ad-World!

Kartik Aaryan is one of the youngest actors today, who’s endorsing more than a dozen brands catering to all the age groups. Right from deodrant to gadgets to chocolates to eyewear, Kartik is the face of all. Moreover through these commercials even gave him an opportunity to work with Amitabh Bachchan where the two actors endorsed a thermal wear. Kartik is a reigning name in the ad world as he has a wide mass popularity and people just love to watch him irrespective on big or small screen. 

Dance Challenges

Kartik Aaryan can single-handedly be credited for making the entire nation dance to a song. His #DheemDheemeDanceChallenge from Pati Patni Aur Woh caught on netizens like fire. Moreover stars like Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan also joined the star in this viral dance challenge and tried to do those signature steps a la Chintu Tyagi style. Who won, who loss this dance challenge we can’t decide, we just know that his infectious energy has made everyone sharpen their dancing skills. 

Internet’s Favourite

Kartik Aaryan is a star at the movies and on social media in equal measure. The actor’s popularity has increased on social media and netizens are crazy about anything he does. Right from his hairstyle to his poses, whatever the actor does, it makes his fans copy his style. Hashtags like - #PoseLikeKartikAaryan and #HairLikeKartikAaryan trend widely on social media even today. 

Love-Guru

There was a time when Ranbir Kapoor was called the love guru in the industry thanks to his multiple link-ups. Now that Ranbir Kapoor has found his love in a certain Alia Bhatt, the title has moved to Kartik Aaryan. The latest hearttthob of the nation is linked to every co-star of his. His outings with Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday has made headlines and today Kartik Aaryan's love life is the most talked about topic in tinsel town. 

Pati Patni Aur Woh’s Great Business

A classic tale on extra-marital affair laced with humour worked wonders at the box-office. Pati Patni Aur Woh raked in moolah despite facing tough competition at the box-office from other big banner films. Trade pundits have claimed that it’s Kartik’s star power attracted maximum footfalls in theatre halls. His act as Chintu Tyagi and the variations in his character from being a flirt to being a lovelorn husband, won him rave reviews.

Hit Machine

With the success of PPAW, trade pundits and industry folks have now coined a new term for Kartik Aaryan. After being called the monologue-guy and heartthrob of the nation, he’s now called ‘Hit Machine’. Three back-to-back hits (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Luka Chuppi and PPAW) and with some of the biggest projects tucked under his belt, Kartik Aaryan is giving other actors sleepless nights. With a great year box-office wise, 2020 has bigger projects lined up for him – #AajKal, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Dostana 2. This Hit Machine is unstoppable!

अभिनेत्री शिवानीसुर्वेला व्हिएतनाममध्ये मिळाला सर्वोत्कृष्ठ अभिनेत्रीचा आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार,आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्काराने सन्मानित झालेली शिवानी पहिली मराठी अभिनेत्री

अभिनेत्री शिवानी सुर्वेला नुकताच व्हिएतनाममध्ये झालेल्या आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार सोहळ्यात तिच्या ‘जाना ना दिल से दूर’ ह्या हिंदी मालिकेतल्या अभिनयासाठी सर्वोत्कृष्ठ अभिनेत्रीचा पुरस्कार मिळाला. असा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार संपादन केलेली ती एकमेव मराठी अभिनेत्री आहे.

सूत्रांच्या माहितीनूसार, फक्त ह्याच पुरस्कार सोहळ्यात नाही, तर मराठी सिनेसृष्टीतल्या इतर कोणत्याही अभिनेत्रीला आजवर अशाप्रकारे आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार सोहळ्यात गौरवण्यात आले नाही आहे. त्यामूळे असा नामांकित पुरस्कार मिळवणारी  शिवानी एकमेव मराठी अभिनेत्री आहे. आणि एवढ्या लहानवयात हे यश मिळवणं, निश्चितच कौतुकाचे आहे. शिवानीचे व्हिएतनामला विमानतळावरच जंगी स्वागत झाले.

यंदा बिग बॉस मराठीमूळे शिवानीचा महाराष्ट्रात खूप मोठा चाहतावर्ग निर्माण झाला. पण ‘जाना ना दिल से दूर’ ही मालिका इंडोनेशिया आणि व्हिएतनाममध्ये डब होऊन प्रसारित झाल्यापासून आंतरराष्ट्रीय पातळीवरही शिवानीची चांगलीच फॅनफॉलोविंग आहे.

अभिनेत्री शिवानी सुर्वे ह्याविषयी सांगते, “व्हिएतनाममध्ये पाऊल ठेवल्यापासून मला भरभरून प्रेम मिळाले. तिथली माझी फॅनफॉलोविंग पाहून मी खूप भारावून गेले. ‘जाना ना दिल से दूर’ इथे खूप लोकप्रिय मालिका असल्याचे मला माहित होते. पण ह्या मालिकेमूळे माझा एवढा मोठा चाहतावर्ग निर्माण झाला असेल, हे स्वत: पाहणे, त्यांचे प्रेम अनुभवणे हा एक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव होता. मला मिळालेले अवॉर्ड हे माझ्या ह्या चाहत्यांच्याच प्रेमाचेच प्रतिक आहे. व्हिएतनामला मी पहिल्यांदाच गेले होते. आणि आता माझ्या चाहत्यांनी तिथली थोडीशी भाषाही शिकवली आहे.”

शिवानी पूढे म्हणते, “2019 हे वर्ष माझ्या करीयरमधले एक माइलस्टोन वर्ष ठरले. बिग बॉसमूळे मी महाराष्ट्रातल्या घराघरात पोहोचले. रूपेरी पडद्यावर सुपरस्टार अभिनेता अंकुश चौधरीसोबत ‘ट्रिपल सीट’ सिनेमामधून झळकले. आणि आता हा आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार मिळाला. 2019 मूळे मी करीयरच्या एका महत्वाच्या टप्प्यावर मी पोहोचले.”

शिवानीचे व्हिएतनामच्या चाहत्यांनीच नाही तर तिथले नामांकित मीडियाहाऊस टूडेच्या संपादकांनीही भरभरून कौतुक केले.  ही निश्चितच तिच्यासाठी अभिमानाची बाब आहे. 

Year ender quote attributed to Mr. Shujaul Rehman, C.E.O, Garware Technical Fibres Ltd

Technical textiles is one of the most versatile sectors in India. Such versatility is presumed to complement the industry owing to wide acceptance of the product across multiple industries. Fibres, yarns, and filaments are the major products used for manufacturing technical textiles.

Indian technical textile industry is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20 per cent to reach USD 28.7 Billion by 2020-21 from USD16.6 Billion in 2017-18. At a broader level, the growth can be attributed to factors such as growing awareness about the benefits of using technical textile products, improving the product experience and bringing out environmental friendly products.

These textiles are known for superior properties when compared to conventional textiles and are used for special functionalities. Properties such as higher strength, versatility, and superior technical performance make them desirable for numerous industrial, commercial as well as domestic usages. The industry players are constantly investing in R&D to develop innovative and novel products. At GTFL, our ever increasing portfolio of  innovative solutions are adding immense value to our customers.

In the year gone by, overall the growth of Technical Textiles was muted given the broader macro-economic conditions. However, I feel that the next year is bound to see the sector back in its growth trajectory spurred by an uptick in demand and innovation.

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GCTC Maj Gen Raj Krishan Malhotra memorial lecture debates Strategic shifts in the Pacific Islands

• Cleo Pascal, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, highlights how these shifts may impact India's outreach in South Pacific

• General Yossi Ben Hennen, Israeli War Veteran joins as special guest

• The event attended by foremost experts on the subject

New Delhi: Global Counter Terrorism Council, an India Based Global think-tank, held a round table conference on “Strategic Shifts in the pacific islands – how they might impact India’s outreach in South Pacific” in the memory of Late Maj. Gen. Raj Krishan Malhotra, AVSM,VSM. at the Haryana Bhawan, Delhi on the 3rd December 2019. Cleo Paskal, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House (aka Royal Institute of International Affairs) a leading policy institute London ,United Kingdom delivered a special talk  on the subject. She elaborated on how the Chinese relationship in various countries was morphing from an equation of goodwill to that of support to finally of dependence. It was detailed out with ideas on how India can positively engage with the pacific and integrate a common vision. Her talk captured the historical context of Manifesto of Greater East Asian Cooperation (c1942), to the role of Oceania in WWII, onto the Current Metropolitan Powers Map, and the recently noticed enormous Chinese engagement in Australia and New Zealand.  She also touched upon the Strategic Context of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Her talk was followed by a lively interactive discussion.

Mr. Salman Khurshid, Former External Affairs Minister, GoI, added on the tremendous soft power enjoyed by India and the importance to be well prepared both economically and militarily. He spoke about the fact that while it may be correct to say that we have some missed opportunities, but there are real contraints we need to overcome.

Mr.Sushil Pandit , leading Geopolitical Analyst provided a counterpoint and said, "We have to deal with both the mindset issue and the bandwidth issue. There is a clear will, vision and appetite required to project ourselves and to look into the future. We need to protect the interests of the country's future generations"

General Yossi Ben Hennen, Israeli War Veteran added an international perspective in his remarks. Having featured on the TIME magazine cover, he also holds the unique distinction of being blown out of a tank after been hit by an anti-tank missile and surviving. His presence added an inspirational tone to the proceedings.

The event concluded with luminaries and associates fondly recounting the contribution of Late Maj Gen Raj Krishan Malhotra. Lt Gen KJ Singh, State Information Commissioner, Govt. of Haryana & Former GOC-in-C, Western Command, Indian Army narrated his impressions and recalled how Gen Malhotra was not just a soldier par excellence but also scholarly. He did therefore, serve as an instructor in three academies. He added, "Things we take for granted today like defense acquisition council , long term integrated perspective plan , things like national command force,...a lot of these have Gen Malhotra's groundwork and untiring efforts behind them".

The General never shied away and always volunteered for the tough option. The GCTC's distinguished members honoured him and assured to carry on his legacy of strategic thought and of continuously developing India's options.

The participants on the panel included Lt. General K J Singh, State Information Commissioner, Govt. of Haryana & Former GOC-in-C, Western Command, Indian Army; Mr. Salman khurshid, Former External Affairs Minister, GoI ; Joyeeta Basu, Editor-The Sunday Guardian; Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma          Former Adjutant General, Indian Army; Major General A K Siwach, Former Head-Territorial Army; Rear Admiral Sanatan Kulshreshtha, Former Director General-Naval Armament Inspection, Indian Navy; Air marshal Ramesh Rai, Former AOC-in-C(Training Commang), Indian Air Force; Sanjeev Tripathi, Former Chief of R&AW; Lt. Gen. Gurmeet Singh, Former Deputy Chief of Staff, Indian Army; Air marshal R K Sharma, Former Vice Chief of Air Staff; Sushil Pandit, Geopolitical Analyst and General Yossi Ben Hennen, Israeli War Veteran

The event was moderated by Padmaja Joshi, Consulting Editor with Times Now.

Speak Fluent English through your phone

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With a vision to educate 1 Crore Indians to speak fluent English by 2023, Piyush and Maya Bhatia, a brother-sister duo, have launched English99, a comprehensive app for English learning, comprising of 99 tutorial videos, 99 tests, peer to peer interaction for free download. India is the world’s second-largest English speaking country with less than 10% of its population speaking fluent English. However, the country also has over 31 million jobless people (source: Wikipedia). Launched by BM English- a reputed English learning institute in India, English99.in is set to accelerate the country’s growth trajectory, thereby transforming lives by developing communication skills, boosting confidence and shaping careers of aspirants who could benefit from the usage of this Global language.

English is a major challenge faced by students passing out from vernacular medium, during their higher education, resulting in high college dropout rates in the country. Consequently, they face challenges in qualifying for job interviews and also during basic communication and coordination, leading to stagnation in performance appraisals in their careers. Rural areas and Tier II & Tier III cities on the other hand, have limited access to English learning opportunities with geographic barriers leading to high costs. Also, there is a lack of quality training in English.

English99 is a structured English learning course, providing comprehensive video content in three stages - basic, advance and business communication. It is also the only courseware ensuring learning through the evaluation of performance at every stage through tests, structured to analyse the student’s progress. It involves peer-to-peer interaction to help build confidence. Right from the very basics of English language to sentence formation, the course advocates kinaesthetic learning techniques like mirror practice and role-play to strengthen one’s ability to think in English, to be able to communicate effectively.

Founded by Piyush Bhatia, BM English Speaking is a premium English training institute with four training centres across Mumbai since over 15 years. The institute has educated over 3.50 Lakh individuals including over 150 corporates as well as labourers, street- vendors, teachers, directors, doctors, and housewives. “With the launch of English99, our aim is to make the country’s youth employable in white-collar jobs and eradicate barriers, which hinder their career growth, only because of the lack of fluent English and communication skills”, says Piyush Bhatia, Founder & CEO, BM English. Piyush is a Dale Carnegie certified corporate trainer with 16 years of work experience in leading investment banks Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan and has authored amazon bestseller book- Get Your Dream Job, which has been appreciated by PM Narendra Modi and Narayan Murthy.

“With the exponential growth of smartphone usage, it is more convenient for the urban as well as rural consumers to access the best learning tools at home. Our idea is to penetrate areas where English learning opportunities are scarce and also much needed. Making the course available on an app, we envisage transforming the country’s employability index and support the government’s initiatives in skill development”, he adds.
English99 app is available for free download on Android and iOS phones. It is also available on the portal  www.english99.in for non-smartphone users. The tool is available for all and is thereby, set to lay the foundation for building dignified careers for millions in India!

Bunker second poster out, part of the trilogy highlights 'Hope & Sacrifice', introduces the titular character of the Soldier played by Abhijeet Singh

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"Eyes have several stories to tell and many battles to fight" - Director Jugal Raja

Mumbai 30th Dec 2019: After receiving a heartfelt response from the audience for the trailer of Bunker, which won hearts from across quarters, the makers have dropped the second poster of the movie today. The film delving into a very sensitive topic of Mental Health issue amongst the soldiers, now embarks on its journey for the pan India release on 17th January 2020.

While the country is witnessing an unrest over the tumultuous happenings since the last few weeks, 'Bunker', is noble mission with its anti-war plot and message of no one winning a war, whether the soldier is from our side or the other side, it’s the soldier's family which is always at loss.

95 per cent of the movie was shot in 12 by 8 feet Bunker. The bunker, here is used as a metaphor for a soldier's mind which is always at a conflict between duty towards the country and duty towards the family.

In a momentous poster release which is a part of trilogy, the second poster introduces the character Lieutenant Vikram Singh, played by actor, Abhijeet Singh who is a lone survivor with a fatal injury in a secret Bunker at the LOC in Poonch, Kashmir which has been hit by a mortar shell during a ceasefire violation. 

Director Jugal Raja explains, "The poster released has a mystical aura showing 'Hope & Sacrifice' to it as we see. The soldier is always prepared for war. He can hide his emotions but his eyes cannot. Eyes have several stories to tell and many battles to fight".

Lead actor Abhijeet Singh, who was last seen alongside Rajkumar Rao & Kriti Kharbanda in Shaadi Main Jaroor Aana, gets to play the titular role of Lieutenant Vikram Singh added, "Bunker is a film that's a biopic of every soldier whose name you may not heard in life. A soldier resonates resoluteness, strength and struggle written all over him.  Vikram Singh is a common man having a tough job. He is not a super hero but that of a man who stands behind a superhero. This was a story of any supporting character that you might have seen in any army based films made till now. The human factor was real and organic."

Bunker is all set to give the audience a close view of not just the war we know but also the war we don’t know, that which goes inside the minds of the armed forces. In a rarest move, the makers of the film have also announced 100% of the profits to be donated for Bharat Ke Veer and Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA).

Presented by Wagging Tail Entertainment, Produced by Falcon Pictures Production, and a Vakoo nationwide release, Bunker - Written and Directed by Jugal Raja, starring Abhijeet Singh and Arindita Kalita in the lead roles, will be releasing on 17th Jan 2020.

Therapeutic Results of the House Japanese Barley Tea

National Food and Beverages, a leading FMCG importer of Japanese and Korean foods has launched its Barley Tea under its brand name, House.  House Barley Tea is a pure, herbal and refined product that instates the goodness of the natural Barley. Barley Tea is formulated with a roasted Grain-based infusion made from barley.

This Barley Tea is congruous for all those who want to have a healthy lifestyle while getting rid of day to day common problems.

The Barley Tea has been formulated with the true benefits of natural and pure Japanese Barley works on boosting the digestive system as it is a natural antacid. It speeds up the weight loss process and is even low on sugar and is a delicious alternative to plain water. Adding to this, the Barley Tea is even very good for boosting the immune system as it contains large amounts of vitamin C that can help protect your body from diseases and shorten the duration of the common cold and flu. 

It actually works as an excellent antioxidant that regulates blood pressure, protects against cancer, aids weight loss in the body, speeds up digestion in the body and protects from heatstroke.

The House Barley Tea can be consumed with normal or warm water that leaves visible results on the whole body as they increase the blood circulation and even helps the person unwind.

The House Barley Tea comes in white packaging that is very inviting. The packaging contains 16 pouches of 20grams each that can actually make 16 litres of Barley Tea. The House Japanese Barley Tea is available all across retail, modern outlets and e-commerce portals.

Varun Dhawan-Nora Fatehi’s chemistry sizzles in Garmi

When they first met on the sets of Street Dancer 3D a year ago, little did they know that their chemistry will be so loved and appreciated in the film. Actors Varun Dhawan and Nora Fatehi, who play dancers and lovers in the Remo D’Souza film, forged a special connection from the day they met. In a matter of months, the entire unit was talking about just how well they compliment each other’s energies in the frame and how they’re perfect when they dance together. Their timing is just bang on.

Recently, when the makers of the film released the song Garmi, the social media went beserk talking about how this new pair in town and how their chemistry in the song is one of its major highlights. It’s hard to believe that once, while shooting this song, which looks so perfectly timed and choreographed, the actor duo struggled to get their timing right. While talking about their timing, energy and vibe, Varun and Nora admitted to their fans at the song’s official on-ground launch in Mumbai that they’re both exceptionally hyper and while their energies match, they also love doing what they do. Man! They do have a lot in common.

अशोक सराफ आणि पद्मिनी कोल्हापुरे यांचा ‘प्रवास’

जिथं प्रवास असतो, तिथं प्रवासी आलेच...

आयुष्याचा प्रवास शेकडो क्षणांनी भरलेला, पुढे काय होणार? हे सांगता न येणारा,  क्षणोक्षणी शिकवण देणारा, हा प्रवास कुठल्यातरी कारणासाठी खूप महत्वाचा होऊन जातो आणि कायमचा लक्षात राहतो. अशाच एका सुंदर प्रवासाची गोष्ट सांगणाऱ्या ‘प्रवास’ या चित्रपटाचा टीझर नुकताच प्रदर्शित झाला आहे. ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते अशोक सराफ व चतुरस्त्र अभिनेत्री पद्मिनी कोल्हापुरे हे या प्रवासातले प्रवासी आहेत

‘जे शेष आहे ते विशेष आहे’ असं आयुष्याचे मर्म सांगणाऱ्या या टीझरमध्ये अशोक सराफ आणि पद्मिनी कोल्हापुरे यांच्या नात्यातले सुंदर क्षण पहायला मिळत आहे. या सहप्रवासाची ही गोष्ट ३१ जानेवारीला चित्रपटगृहात अनुभवता येणार आहे. अशोक सराफ व पद्मिनी कोल्हापुरे यांच्यासोबत विक्रम गोखले, रजत कपूर, शशांक उदापूरकर हे या प्रवासातले सहप्रवासी आहेत.

ओम छंगानी फिल्म्स निर्मित ‘प्रवास’ या चित्रपटाच्या लेखनाची व दिग्दर्शनाची जबाबदारी शशांक उदापूरकर यांनी सांभाळली आहे. छायांकन सुरेश देशमाने यांचे आहे. हिंदीतील सुप्रसिद्ध संगीतकार जोडी सलीम सुलेमान यांचा मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीतला संगीत दिग्दर्शक म्हणून ‘प्रवास’ या निमित्ताने सुरु झाला आहे. गीतलेखन गुरु ठाकूर यांचे आहे. कलादिग्दर्शक महेश साळगांवकर तर संकलन संजय सांकला यांचे आहे. पार्श्वसंगीत अमर मोहिले यांचे आहे. रंगभूषा श्रीकांत देसाई तर वेशभूषा ताशीन अन्वारी, दिप्ती सुतार यांची आहे.