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Noida is here with Smaaash. A sports-centric immersive and interactive entertainment center. It presents an unmatched range of games that offer a superlative virtual-reality experience, and combines the best of sports, music, dining and bar into a highly interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience. Smaaash is present across Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad and now in Noida.

Smaaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., launched the Smaaash Sachin Virat Cricket Carnival in association with its brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar at its new outlet at the DLF Mall of India, Noida. The launch of Smaaash Noida also commemorates the launch of Mighty Small Café & Bar in NCR. Mighty Small @ Smaaash is the new concept café being launched at all Smaaash properties across the country.

The ‘Smaaash Sachin Virat Cricket Carnival’ is presented by legendary cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who are associated with Smaaash – India’s leading sports and entertainment zone. The carnival with nationwide presence is designed to be a fun-filled cricket tournament that will bring together 2000 teams across the nation to compete against each other. The tournament will be played across five Smaaash centers and the finals will be held in Mumbai. The highlight of this tournament will be the grand finale where the prizes will be awarded by both the cricket luminaries, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, at a glittering event in Mumbai.

Brain child of the multi-faceted entrepreneur Shripal Morakhia, Smaaash combines the best of sports, music and dining into a highly immersive, interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience.

Sachin Tendulkar, the brand ambassador of Smaaash addressed his fans at the launch event and said: “The exciting and unique concept of Smaaash provides the avenue to enjoy the pleasures of life. With the kind of stressful lives we lead, it’s imperative to play sports and relax our minds. This Cricket Carnival is designed to bring the excitement of real sports into your lives with incredible precision, modern equipment and real life experience. I look forward to this tournament connecting cricket lovers from across the country.”

On the other hand, Virat Kohli, Smaaash Youth Icon, added: “All that cricket lovers want is entertainment. Not a war or a fight. This Cricket Carnival is a larger-than-life sports festival that will be a perfect platform for all cricket enthusiasts to showcase their skills. The aim of this fun fiesta is to engage youth in thrilling activities and social interaction with their peers. Of course, the pulsating energy of a real-like cricket pitch will make this tournament a memorable experience for all. I am so excited to be a part of this one-of-its-kind cricket fest.”

Thus Smaaash is the only brand that has the support of two cricketing legends, and the glorious presence of these stalwarts will surely make the Smaaash Cricket Carnival an event to remember for cricket enthusiasts all over the country.

Cricket lovers can start registering their entries for the tournament that will be conducted across Smaaash centers, in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Each six member team will play in the Smaaash cricket lanes and face a selected bowling line up. The Smaaash Sachin Virat Cricket Carnival will have five Categories - Under 16 (School), Under-25 (College), Open, Corporate and Women’s Category. The Open Category winners from each city will be eligible to come to Mumbai and will face off as Team Sachin and Team Virat.

This tournament will be played at Smaaash’s one-of-its-kind 360-degree cricket simulator at each center where cricketing legends like Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Kieron Pollard, Sachin Tendulkar and many others bowl to you.

The precise technology of Smaaash Cricket not only replicates the bowler’s action perfectly, but also the cricket simulator is the only one of its kind which can bowl spin and swing balls with variations of line and length. The laser tracking and the high-tech cameras track every move and even offer replays and wagon wheels of the score.

There is a nominal registration fee and the interested teams can register on the official website of Smaaash i.e www.smaaash.in. The registration process will begin on May 20th, 2016 at all five Smaaash centres. The winners across categories can take home the Smaaash Sachin Virat Cricket Carnival Cup along with memories of being mentored by a legend. That’s not all, the national winner and runner-up in the Open category will get Rs. 5 lakhs and Rs. 3 lakhs respectively.

So come on India, let’s get the Smaaash Cricket Carnival going!

For more Info, Please visit to:

Website Link: http://smaaash.in/

India Runway Week is Asia’s youngest fashion trade event recently happened in New Delhi. Each season of the much-awaited IRW introduce new talent and places young Indian designers firmly on the global fashion stage. IRW provides a platform for both established and upcoming talented designers but also introduce fresh designers to showcase their collections.

The opening show was named as “Fashion Startups of India”, this has happened for the first time when a fashion trade event of this level had eight young designer kicking off the ready-to-wear collections for Summer’16 season. The Opening show was fully financed by IFFD and it presented the collection of eight designers out of thirty young designers of the previous seasons of India Runway Week who participated under “Newgen” category. The names of these young designers are Megha & Jigar, Vishala Shree,  Ankita & Akshita,  Vanica Chhabra, Rahul Kapoor,  Bani Pasricha,  Fahd Khatri and Sanya Garg.  RJ Rocky, RJ Henna & RJ Ashish from Red FM also walked the ramp for Fashion Startups in the opening show.

The Opening show was followed by Snishh by Snidhi and Ishna, Puneet Gupta, Yosshita & Neha, Gauri Couture, Hannah Khianghte

Bani Khurana, Sailesh Singhania, Prachi and Saloni, Sudhanshi Garg, Rohini Gugnani, Pratibha Lalwani last but not least Varija Bajaj.

While sisters Snidhi & Ishana showcased their label SNISHH which is all about dynamic cuts, geometric prints and is a brand meant for those who express themselves through fashion. Puneet Gupta presented an enchanting palette of the very Indian and classic designs and patterns for bride and groom, which was exclusive and classy. Designer Hannah Khianghte showcased classic silhouettes and traditional formal wear that women in Mizoram wear with their Puan (traditional skirt of the Mizos).

Chesi Anne Basil, star for the evening, a 16 year old cancer patient whose only wish was to be a model and walk the ramp. Her motto is to celebrate life and be a role model for so many others who are fighting this deadly disease. VARIJA DESIGN STUDIO is ecstatic to make her wish come true with the help of India Runway Week and Make-A-Wish-Foundation.

The second day of the India Runway week Season 6 celebrated the beauty of different styles women tend to explore sartorially.  The day started with college students doing ramp walk “Think Design” which is a part of the India Runway Week by IFFD celebrating the summer collection 2016. Soak in the paradise of this diverse extravaganza and celebrate the ultimate style. Each INSDIAAN has dexterously worked on every individual collection and extracted the best vision from their creativity.

Actress Mandira Bedi and Transgender Activist Laxmi Naryan Tripathi walked the ramp for Delhi-based Jewellery designer Akassh K Aggarwal. Actress Mandira Bedi is the show stopper for Akassh K Aggarwal. At the show he has launched new Spring/Summer Collection "The Coeur Collectives". Coeur is a recreation of French Word for core/heart.

On day 3 the show started with the collection of designer Anjana Singh. Anjana Singh in her collection, The Pastels rediscovered the intricate embroideries of chamba rumal and used the fabric in sophisticated Indo-western silhouettes. The collection was crafted out of organza, georgette, habutai along with handloom silk.

Followed by the Collections of Designers Pralii Design House by Rupali, Niharika Kamani, Megha Jain Madaan, Mugdha Art Studio, Seema Mehta, Rajdeep Ranawat, Agnimitra paul. Actress & Model Rushali Rai walked the ramp for Designer Rupali Lakra at India Runway Week 2016. Rushalo looked undoubtedly stunning and gorgeous at the ramp in Rupali Lakra’s Golden pleated Gown with a tied and dyed jacket overlay, which was the part of her BOHO-ANTI-BOHO Collection. The adorable product line presented.

Actress Aditi Gowitrikar walked the ramp for Designer Megha Jain . Aditi was looking stunning in Orange tulle dress. The collection she showcased is a tribute to her father. Kolkatta based Designer Niharika Kamani’s collection Enchantress is an amalgamation of strong femininity and powerful clean lines in terms of silhouttes,texturing and embroidery,which makes a woman empowered and effortlessly elegant.

Neha Dhupia walked the ramp for Sashi Vangapalli labeled Mughdha Art Studio. Neha Dhupia looked dazzling in white Lehanga. Sashi’s Brand belief “We are about you” speaks leads and bounds about her. She believes Mugdha is not about clothes but an effort to help women understand better, to help bring out their true beauty.

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One place is bringing together the best international and Indian techniques and practices to provide a comprehensive wellness solutions for BODY, MIND and SOUL, through medicines and lifestyle management.

On the occasion of the launch, Mrs. Shanam Chadha, Director, Wave Group said: “At Wave Group, it has been our endeavor to provide our patrons with highest quality products and services -with this new venture in healthcare & wellness sector, we aim to make a perceptible difference in people’s lives.”

“SENS is offering age management services using methodology of Diet, Nutraceuticals and Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), headed by the renowned Dr. Kalpana Shekhawat. This protocol helps rejuvenate the person at cellular level and it reflects in terms of radiant health and fitness setting up a new paradigm in age reversal. We are also bringing in Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) which is the revolutionary cure to heal fractures, chronic pain and many other diseases” added Mr. Sachdeva. 

SENS is conceptualized on Eastern and Western world anti-ageing philosophies to provide a vibrant, happy, healthy and more energetic lifestyle. ‘Sens’ is an integrated state-of-the-art facility that gracefully positions itself in the center of an ever - increasing healthcare market, with the ambition to empower its customers, while enabling doctors, health experts, traditional healers and practitioners to enhance wellness and begin cure before they get sick. We believe in impacting lives 'SENS-itively'.

Sanjay Sachdeva, Executive Director, SENS clinic, said: "SENS is a thought leader in its field of extending lifespan and adding life to your years without medicine and hospitalization. The core philosophy and thought behind SENS is to combine the wisdom of state of the art diagnostic tools specifically designed for age management to detect latest disorders and biological age without exposing the patient to harmful tests."

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Starters like Mashroom Galauti and Mutton Chapli Kabab will make your day for sure. For calorie conscious people Arugula apple celery salad is a worth try, not just a regular salad.  For quick bites their Roman Love sandwich is just perfect for chicken lovers.

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Steak from mains is a recommended dish, tender chicken steak with a little sweetness of pineapple along with twist of spices and I totally loved it.

They have experimented very well in the cocktail menu. Passion beer was just a lovely way of beer cocktail. Slightly citrus flavored chilled beer was completely mind-blowing for a beer lover like me.

Chocolate man, the most innovative cocktail I have seen till now. A bit strong and milk based cocktail served with marshmallows, sounds crazy? And yes it was. A small sip of this cocktail and to balance a bite of marshmallow, it was a nice new thing for me to try.

End your meal with their delicious Chocolate coconut gateau. A chocolate cake with hint of coconut.

Overall this is a wonderful place to hangout, enjoy delicious food and drinks with live music performance, without stressing your pocket too much.

Address: K-12, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Disclaimer: Pictures of the dishes are sample portions.

Is black something which haunts you? Reminds you of undying memories, shadows and some sour experiences. Why that everything turns into black? Because it’s the darkest tone that darkest shade, and you know anything else can’t overcome this. And it remains darkest and forever. Black is beautiful, Black is happy. Then why not to turn those blacks into something more beautiful when you know any other color or thing can’t replace it. Let yourself bloom with all those black which scares you. Let those blacks blink with all those little things which are still with you and within you. Embrace ‘Black’ and let this world know how bold a black can go.

Today’s outfit is all about black. All over the black is always gracious and especially when it comes with a little blink and reds. Here I am wearing a high waist black pant with crop top and layering this combo with a sheer kaftan shrug. Complimenting this whole look with a silver statement neckpiece. And as always a red lipstick can never go wrong with black. A fusion look is always easy to create with a plain outfit and a statement jewelry. Hope you would like this look. Many thanks to Himanshu, my friend and an avid photographer, for clicking these pictures. 

Complete outfit details are here.

High waist pant: Mango

Crop top: Koovs

Shrug: Commercial Street

Bag: Accessorize India

Shoes: Local Store

Neckpiece: Aliexpress

We would love to see your thoughts here in comments. Till the next post.

Stay Beautiful, Stay Happy !

-Toshani

#nofilter as the name itself sounds uncommon, the same thing you can feel for its quirky and minimalistic designed indoors ambience. I visited this place on Friday afternoon, and the roof top sitting was quite comfortable and amiable even in day time and the heady mix of drinks and music was like cherry on the top. 

Not just a beautiful place and ambience to satisfy your taste buds, this place serves a variety of global cuisines on the menu along with Brazilian coffee which is 100 percent Arabica. The menu also lists wood fire pizzas, BBQ grills, bakery products and the most adored #nofilter fusion food. 

Calorie conscious people have also tasteful and healthy options in the menu like Greek Salad and Beetroot Kebabs. Soft, tender and full flavors these beetroot kebabs were absolutely mouthwatering.

#nofilter Tenders are another option from the menu for quick bites. Cottage Cheese tenders slightly spiced and served with Hawaiian mint mayo and fries, the same serving was there with Chicken Supremes wrapped with bacon. This was an ultimate option to go with drinks. 

Burgers are not just burgers here. #nofilter fusion burger was just beyond the expectations, it was huge and yummy in taste and looks both. Minced lamb & chicken, both was combined together into a burger patty. This patty was huge, juicy and topped with melted cheese and veggies.

 

And here is the food fusion at its best. Butter Chicken Pasta. Is any description required for this? A pasta in butter chicken curry to tickle your Indian taste buds. I am a big pasta lover and when it comes with such surprise, it is unbeatable. 

Drinks and shots will also surprise you here with their out of the box representation. A green colored beer with hint of lemony twist was just amazing.  

Address: C-18, Commercial Complex, SDA, New Delhi

Picture courtesy: #nofilter café and lounge

Disclaimer: Pictures of the dishes are sample portions.