OWN THOSE 5 DAYS WITH NEW WHISPER ULTRA

..¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪¸¸ I'll be writing about menstruating and related products in this post. I have always hesitated to talk about them openly. Every single woman experiences menstruation almost their entire lives ( from puberty to menopause ); it being the most important aspect of womanhood; yet, we shy away from it. Well, not any more! Lets not be so embarrassed about ourselves. God has gifted us with this wonderful privilege ( periods being the essential core of motherhood ); so, lets be proud, cherish and OWN it completely. Lets #OwnThose5Days! Periods, however, I must say, brings along with it lot of physical discomfort. There are lots of myths attached to it as well. But with newer technology, those are a thing of the past ( with myths being busted too ). I remember, when I had my first period, I used clothes. It was messy, uncomfortable and I hated it. I wished we didn't have periods at all, and would curse God or anyone that had the misfortune to come my way day and night during those days. However, after getting introduced to Sanitary Pads, such as Whisper, the discomfort vanished overnight. And, it didn't seem as terrible anymore. Whisper has been improving their products, that's only getting better and better with time. With products getting better, women do not have to dread those 5 days any more. They can live equally 'free' lives during periods; as they can, the rest of the month. Whisper India recently launched its latest product of Whisper Ultra Clean, that is 5 times better than any of its past products or any other competitor's brands. So, owning those 5 days is now a breeze! Lets have a round-up of the event and product launch :-) ..¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪¸¸ Some 'live' tweets from the event... And this is why @awryaditi is simply unstoppable! #OwnThose5Days pic.twitter.com/YOEB3J9zU0 — Whisper (@WhisperIndia) December 19, 2015 ONE RIGHT STEP WITH THE NEW WHISPER ULTRA TO POWER A THOUSAND STEPS TO SUCCESS "We're the new age girls! Let's not sit back at home" - @awryaditi #OwnThose5Days pic.twitter.com/C6Rwha7s0k — Whisper (@WhisperIndia) December 19, 2015 Launching the all new Whisper Ultra Clean! It's time to #OwnThose5Days! #MythBusters pic.twitter.com/axgBVaTnzR — Whisper (@WhisperIndia) December 19, 2015 R&D expert Chetan Kotyalkar, in a demonstration to the bloggers, highlighted the unique features of the New Whisper Ultra that comes with 1000 suction holes to offer better protection for long hours. Next time you think of taking a step back, don't! #OwnThose5Days & get going with your dreams! #TimeToChange pic.twitter.com/jxce7gWE0T — Whisper (@WhisperIndia) December 19, 2015 Whisper wants to enable women to keep striding forward. We all know, how today's life is for women. We do lots of things - be it in home, college, office, sports etc. And I may sound biased, but lets face it, we women do lot better compared to men in all these fields. Infact, women multi-task more than men, juggling both home and work. We are really the un-stopaable. So, why let those 5 days create any hurdles for us, right? Hurdles? Yea, you heard it right! Some of us, during those days, infact slow down, hesitate or restrict ourselves, inspite of being capable to do everything, just because we fear - what if! Our work gets stalled as such, during those 5 days, which cumulates to almost 1500 hours every year. This isn’t merely just a pause; it’s a step back and sometimes even a set back! Imagine, how much can be done in that time wasted. Well, Whisper India brings us the solution with the launch of New Whisper Ultra. Main highlights of the Event : In the product-launch event, was showcased, a never seen before innovation via powerful demonstrations highlighting the benefits of the New Whisper Ultra. The event previewed the top sheet upgrade & boosted core of the new product from Whisper India that offers more absorption for long hours and better dryness for clean feeling. And the exclusive bloggers were the lucky ones to preview it. The NEW WHISPER ULTRA Offers 5 times more protection than ordinary pads ~ it has 1000 suction holes for - 1. More absorption for long hours | 2. Better dryness for clean feeling | 3. Faster absorption for sudden heavy flows | 4. Better comfort with soft top sheet | 5. Better odour lock In the event, was also an interesting discussion between Versatile bollywood actress – Kalki Koechlin, Gynaecologist – Dr. Nandita Palshetkar, Whisper R&D Expert - Chetan Kotyalkar & stand-up comedian and writer – Aditi Mittal, who brought to life the need to break free from the various irrelevant period taboos and the importance of menstrual hygiene. The list of taboos ( like not exercising, not wearing white, not washing hair for the first two days and stay largely at home during periods among others, all mostly irrelevant ) are something we all have been guilty of practising at some point of our lives or the other; either due to lack of information or for the lack of proper innovative products like the New Whisper Ultra, that ensures complete protection. Kalki and Aditi shared personal experiences and opinions expressing the need for a superior sanitary napkin for a woman to be truly unstoppable. There was also a never seen before product demonstration, that clearly showcased that the New Whisper Ultra offers five times more protection than any ordinary pad. Dr. Nandita Palshetkar showcased her expertise to explain the menstruation process and the dos and don’ts every woman should incorporate in her monthly routine. She also educated all about the importance of menstrual hygiene. Blogger meets are incomplete without some fun activities. And here Whisper India scored again. The ‘Whisper Out Loud Blogger Hangout’ culminated with Whisper’s super fun #OwnThose5Days challenge kick-started by Kalki and Aditi, followed by the ever enthusiastic group of bloggers. To celebrate the spirit of being unstoppable during periods, #OwnThose5Days challenge comprised of a series of five activities which depicted everyday physical hurdles in a fun way. And thus, wrapped the fun event with lots of information and memories as precious take-aways. Versatile Actress Kalki Koechlin & Ace Stand-Up Comedian Aditi Mittal encourage the New Age Ultra Girl to #OwnThose5Days ..¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪¸¸

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NANDINI REVIEWS SNIPPETS - EDITION 2

I'm back with a host of events, I've been to, the past couple of weeks. Sorry for not being consistent. Well actually, for some events, I had already written separate posts ( in both my blogs ). Do check out those as well. Anyways, enjoy the ones I'm covering today.

ASUS DIVAS MEET - SELFIE PHONE LAUNCH - Sept 6th was a very special day for the ladies in Bombay. It was the Diva's meet, and all pretty ladies ( ahem, a few odd men too ) assembled at the ITC Grand Central. Anushka Dhandekar of MTV fame, made an appearance with her make-up secrets to look better for Selfies, and also showed us some tricks to click that perfect selfie. Here, I must say, before the 'Selfie' term was even invented or I had heard anything of it, I've been self-clicking my pictures ever since I got my first phone with a camera in it. That was ages ago. So, the tricks taught were something I had known for quite sometime, myself. I think, every gal anyways finds it out for themselves, with practice. For instance, tricks like, always click a selfie by holding the camera at a certain height from your face and never from below. Know your best angle and click the most awesome looking pictures of yours ever by exploiting that angle. Speaking of Selfies, Asus has come up with a special 'Selfie' phone itself, that makes clicking Selfies far more easier. It has an 'S' swipe on its screen and a 'click' option at the back of the phone. There are more added features in the phone, along with accessories that comes in cute colours as well. Another Asus event coming up soon, stay tuned for updates ;-)

ASUS ZENPAD LAUNCH MEET - As mentioned above, another Asus Meet took place at the venue of Four Seasons Hotel, Worli, on 9th Oct. It was for the Zen Pad launch. The product was already launched at the Zen Festival, held in Delhi prior; but, it was specially launched again in Bombay, to give proper focus to it. The product itself was quite impressive ( as thoroughly explained in the demo, by one of Asus's representatives ), and at an affordable price range too. I quite liked its unique UI features with privacy options, DTS sound quality and very clear display. Only complaint is - both Asus events left me very hungry :|

#FAMESTARSLIVE - This was a special event, organised by #Fame and I was invited by BM. The event was attended by some famous names like Gaurav Gera ( comedian ), Radhika Apte ( actress ), Ruchi Gangrade ( RJ ) and Mickey Mehta ( fitness expert ), along with about 50+ top digital infuencers of Bombay. How to brand yourself, and how these stars utilizes the social media to their fullest; a few tricks and some interesting AVI's by Jackie Bhagnani, Sunny Leone etc were the main takeaways from the event, besides of course, some awesome goodies like Selfie-Stick, Power-banks and device holder. The event was held at the Novotel hotel in Juhu, not to mention, the dinner that followed afterwards was mouthwatering. The App is free to download and use, and literally anyone can come into the limelight and get fame with it, its as easy as that.

BRUNCH WITH GOCHEESE AND CHEF RANVEER BRAR - Held at Hard Rock Cafe, Worli, this event had the Brand Ambassador of GoCheese, Chef Ranveer Brar ( *sigh*, he is married ), narrating his story and association with the brand. The marketing managers of the brand too fielded Q&A's from the media present, while we got to see some interesting recipes by the chef using gocheese screened at the event. Interactions and Selfies followed next, with some nice yummy bites. The event was all about cheese, and we were sent home with a goodie bag each, that had all kinds of cheese inside it. I had used Go Cheese earlier too, so, I must say I have no complaints with the product. Infact, it was interesting to find out that Parag Foods Limited is the face behind my favourite Gowardhan Ghee too. There are many more interesting products offered by the company, all associated with milk. The company is fairly new, but has branched out well.

THE DVAR COLLECTION - EXHIBITION - The same evening of 7th Oct, after all that cheesy affair, I made my way to a fashion exhibition next at 10th Road, Juhu. I was invited by Dvar India to celebrate their launch of different collections ( by different designers ) under one roof. Talented Daughter of Dilip & Manali Vengsarkar - Pallavi, who Launched her Accessories Line​. ZOONI - a 25 year old Label's​​ Classic, Evergreen ​Indian Couture Range of Gaara & Zardozi. Ushma Vaidya - A Protege of Manish Malhotra who impressed beautifully with her Mirror & Gold Work Laden Outfits in Pop Colors for the Festive Season Ahead! Industrialist Uday Kilachand's Wife, Sangeeta, who has dressed the Royalties of the Country & the Ambani Bahus, showcased her Vintage Line inspired by the Heritage of Gujarat​. Also, was the Legendary GOPI VAID & the New ​Bridal​ Lady in Town - Disha Patil in the event. While the creations had me awestruck, the prices made me almost faint. Phew!

~ Until next time ~

NANDINI REVIEWS SNIPPETS - EDITION 1

Heya all! I'm starting a new series titled 'Nandini Reviews Snippets'. This edition will mainly consist of the Snippets & Pictures of events I've attended over the week-gone-by and the latest happenings/brand launches etc; obviously with all the behind-the-scene juices ( I so love gossiping after all ). So, enjoy along with me as I share the fun I've had over the week. Some events as usual will be covered in details in a dedicated separate solo post. Do look out for them :-)

Sharing ( also ) in this post some past events that I attended but didn't get time to write about.

DUTCH FOOD FESTIVAL IN BOMBAY|MUMBAI - Some time ago we attended the festival and the Dutch did keep up to their infamous reputation of being extremely 'stingy' via their PR's lol. The PR, when sending invite had initially promised hampers for all bloggers, but once there, they were like "oh we are sorry, we can't give". In short, promises were not kept. And being a food festival, and invited during lunch-time too, there was no sign of food anywhere, except for some tiny samplings to showcase the dutch food. So, everyone came back hungry and very angry! I personally feel, if promises are made they should be honoured - else, their own reputation & trust-level gets tarnished. I can't say much about the food cos' hey, did we get anything to eat at all, eh? Anyway, above are few of the sample's pictures. I was invited for another of their Thai Food Festival event by the same PR later on; you can guess what my reaction was :-)

HP LAUNCHES ITS OMEN SERIES, SPECTRE X360 AND THE NEW HP PAVILLION - In a very informal gathering, at a pub @Kamala Mills Compound, specially targeting the youth, HP India launched its 3 new notebooks. 'Omen' being for the serious gamer, the versatile and flexible 'SpectreX360' that becomes a tab too when one wants ( great for travelling ), and of course the updated version of the HP Pavilion with full HD mainstream. The launch also had some foot-tapping music by Medieval Pundits. All the notebooks additionally have sound system that has been enhanced via HP's partnership with Bang & Olufsen who are a globally old ( 90 yrs of existence ), while young in India brand. Unlike the nasty Dutch experience above, this event had cocktails, yummy bites and lots of social interactions.

VELVETECASE.COM - This event ( that started with a minute's silence as a mark of respect at the Former President APJ Abdul Kalam's recent demise ) was held at Trident @BKC and the very pretty Kriti Sanon ( of Heropanti fame ) launched it, by ordering some jewelry 'live' and they arrived too on-the-spot ( fastest delivery, eh ;-). The website has been around for 2 years now, hence, this was more of a celebration & honouring of their old and new jewelry designers/sellers. Their APP was also launched by the Pro Kabaddi team, who seemed not to have lost any match after wearing some of the stuff bought from VelveteCase.com! Well, that's their claim, rest is up to you to believe. The event ended with lunch and lots of conversations.

JANE THE VIRGIN @ROMEDYNOW SELECT SCREENING - At Adfactor's media room, we were treated to the delightful tele-novella #JaneOnRomedy premiere that started its telecast on RomedyNow channel since Aug 1st week. This 22 episode serial is full of fun, love and laugh - which the channel itself is, and many twists & turns that'll keep the audience hooked. I loved the first episode immensely as it does have some elements of what we see in our Indian society as well. Its an award winning show and globally acclaimed, so I guess it made its entry into India at the right time. The event signed off with lunch and media bytes.

KALA SACH....THE BLACK TRUTH MEDIA PREMIERE @GEM CINEMA - I was treated to this hard-hitting movie that had me on the edges of my seat throughout. I must say all the actors have done a really good job. Based on a true story, on witch-hunting practices, this story left me thinking. Though, the movie is based on rural India, I feel that kind of mentality exists in the main cities too. I was reminded of situations, of any girl, who faces harassment and taunts if they want to live life on their own terms and it happens a lot. In the movie too, the fermale protagonist ( though married ) faced all she did, just because she encouraged education for children and was progressive in her thoughts, as compared to rest of the villagers. A must watch, to see the ugly reality that's still out there. I'm so impressed by it and want everyone to watch it and spread awareness on this grave social-issue! Will write a proper review in next post.

~ Until next time ~

TOURISM VICTORIA PRESENTS AN INTERACTIVE COFFEE AND ART PERFORMANCE AT PALLADIUM, BOMBAY | MUMBAI

My Melbourne - love is no secret. If you read that post, you'll see I tried every trick in the book ( wrote poems, drew sketches etc ) to win a trip to Melbourne and blog my experience. Well, I didn't win the contest, but I came to know Melbourne's every nook and corner by heart, due to the extensive research I did. Two things I mentioned in my post were its inherent art and coffee culture. And I got to witness both, not in Melbourne but in Bombay itself. Yes, Melbourne’s Coffee Café culture came alive in Mumbai, India for the first time on 4Jun'15. Although, the art was quite unique and unexpected. It was all about coffee, coffee and more coffee - yes, the art that is and more. The immersive experience of diving in to one’s freshly brewed coffee was an experience delivered by Tourism Victoria. The afternoon featured an amalgamation of aromatic coffee and creative intriguing art. A glorious combination of Latte & Visual Art. The occasion was all about the beautiful and interactive coffee and art performance put together by the multiple world latte art champion St. Ali Barista – Ben Morrow and renowned visual artist Harun Robert.

The Beginning...

Waiting for the show to begin. Mic check..sound check...
I love everything related to travel, hospilability and art, so reached the venue quite on time, infact much ahead of others. Over-enthusiastic moi :-) So, I noticed this dude who was preparing for what was going to be entirely his show, later in the afternoon.

The Introductions...

We had a delicious high tea, arranged outside, and finally the event started. On this occasion Ms. Celia Ho, Regional Manager South and South East Asia for Tourism Victoria stated “Melbourne is known as the coffee capital of Australia and the cafes are made to inspire, invigorate and elevate your coffee drinking experience. They help you appreciate the beverage in an endeavour to enhance your experience while sipping a cup. Coffee culture is popular at the destination with home to more than 2000 cafés - and some of the world's best baristas. The event successfully captured Melbourne as a city which also promotes art extensively. We are thrilled to have been able to curate this phenomenon here in Mumbai.” Two videos were also played depicting the city & its cafes. Ms.Ho introduced both Ben and Harun to the audience, who soon took over.

The Jugal Bandi...

It was interesting to see both the artists at work simultaneously, 'LIVE'!

Ben is an innovator in his field and has constantly expanded the possibilities of latte art. His talent has allowed him to remain at the forefront of competitive latte art for half a decade. Speaking on the occasion Ben said “I am fascinated and excited to be in India and would like to thank Tourism Victoria, for this this opportunity to promote the Melbournian Café Culture as well as showcase my latte art skills alongside Rob, a very talented visual artist from India .” He surely drew audiences in to a state of pure enthrallment with his creativity.
Harun Robert on the other hand took control of the coffee canvas and in synch with Ben, Rob designed one masterpiece after another nuanced with hints of Melbourne city and its penguins from Philip Island and City Circle Tram with the Flinders Street station at the backdrop. Spectacular displays left the guests spell bound. It was an event which was beyond a mug of coffee, it was sips of pure inspiration and passion.

The Master Pieces...


From the desert eagle, cricket stumps/ball, baloons, cycles it was all there in Latte Art.

Over the past couple of years, the coffee culture has rampantly taken over Melbournians. For the discerning coffee drinkers, they still favour a cup of espresso and its variations. Some cafés even offer a tantalizing array of alternatives, including syphons, filters and French pressed coffee. Every day, on average, the Port of Melbourne handles 30 tonnes of coffee beans.
At the event Tourism Victoria personified the average consumer’s love for coffee by showcasing some vivacious renowned art and culture through two acclaimed coffee artists. Creativity took a heightened leap when the two engaged extensively with the Indian media and esteemed guests. The performance saw master latte artist Ben Morrow create beauty with cups of latte; or else known as latte art bearing signature elements of Melbourne such as the city skyline.

The Coffee Appreciation Begins...
The Grinding...

This was followed by a coffee appreciation session by Ben Morrow with beans from the eminent coffee chain St. Ali. The session not only engrossed the audiences through the mesmerising aroma but also gave them an authentic feel of Melbourne’s finest coffee experience. The roasted coffee beans are grown in different countries like St. Augustine, Columbia and Brazil with their flavours ranging from strong to mild. And all were freshly grounded before our eyes by the master.

The Sniffing...

Sniffing of the brew is done by slowly pushing the thick upper layer of the coffee with a spoon, while that part is later skimmed away.

The Tasting...


A sip each...each coffee has a distinct taste and flavour.
The End...or is it really the beginning ;-)
Tourism Victoria will continue to partake in and present occasions encompassing signature elements of The State of Victoria across India.

PS : This is a Press Release ( with my inputs )
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DIVA'NI CELEBRATED ITS STORES FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN BOMBAY | MUMBAI

Mumbai - 29th May’15 - India’s first cinema inspired fashion brand by Yash Raj Films and KBSH Pvt. Ltd: DIVA’NI completes its first year of operations in city of Mumbai. DIVA’NI since its inception has been about the cinematic celebration of a diva, someone who is liberated from shackles of conformity and everyday expectations. - The inaugural year for Diva’ni in its true spirit has been very promising and supportive in the home of celluloid: BOMBAY | MUMBAI.

The Diva'ni Store...

On this occasion, Diva’ni unveiled its prêt-a-porter collection: The Midsummer Dream- a collection that wraps vibrant flora’s and bold colours in romantic breezy silhouettes.

Minimalist embroidery takes the front seat, as colours play in Diva'ni's celebratory collection. A complete silhouette makeover from the house of Diva'ni, this aims to add a youthful charm to your wardrobe.

The Collection...

The collection was unveiled over an exclusive high- tea at the Diva’ni store in Bandra- Mumbai. The event witnessed fashionista’s delighted to adorn these easy to wear garments that are loved choice of the scorching summer heat.

Speaking on the occasion Sanya Dhir- Brand Director, Diva’ni said- “Mumbai has been very welcoming to us, its been like home coming – our collections have been truly appreciated by the diva’s of this city. The last one-year has been very encouraging for the brand & has led us to diversify from traditional Indian couture to introducing prêt & casual wear too. The new midsummer dream is quintessentially an ode to the Mumbai’s hot& humid summers as we see some refreshingly breezy silhouettes that are ought to be part of every woman’s wardrobe”.

The anniversary was a delightful affair as it also saw the presence of few cities glitterati, who came to support the brand.
The Celebs...

Actress Rhea Chakraborty & Bhumi Pednekar
About DIVA’NI: DIVA’NI is India’s first cinema-inspired brand brought to you by YRF and KBSH Private Limited. DIVA’NI draws its inspiration from the legendary Yash Chopra, who put as much effort into draping his heroines, as he did in painting beautiful visual imageries on reel, his memorable cinematic artistry and costumes have catapulted many heroines to diva and enamored a generation of cinema lovers. In the same essence DIVA’NI brings out the diva in every woman, giving her the freedom to wear her mind, expressing her innermost feelings. DIVA’NI is freedom, inspired by fashion, film and femininity.

About YRF : Yash Raj Films (YRF) is the leading player in the Indian film industry and India’s premier independent Studio conglomerate. The banner has produced and distributed some of the industry’s highest grossing films. YRF handles the global distribution of its own films, with offices also in New York, London and Dubai. With its own music and home entertainment labels, design cell and post-production facilities, digital, merchandising, licensing, marketing and talent management divisions, YRF also has its own state-of-the-art fully integrated Studio, producing a slate of films annually, making it an integral part of the India’s entertainment business. The Studio recently announced its foray into the International space with YRF Entertainment which co-produced Grace of Monaco. The Film premiered at the 2014 Festival de Cannes.

About KBSH Pvt Ltd : Established in 1947, House of KBSH comes with a history as long as our country’s independence. Located in the heart of Delhi, KBSH evokes a legacy in making women happy and draping them in the most beautiful creations crafted on the six yards. Driven by the creative energies of the daughter of the house and Brand Director, Sanya Dhir ; KBSH sister concern, KBSH Pvt. Ltd. has joined hands with YRF (Yash Raj Films) to introduce India’s first cinema inspired fashion brand – DIVA’NI. With a vision to make Indian fashion a universal lifestyle statement, KBSH strives to boldly break the age-old stereotypes and instill Indian traditions and handicrafts in today’s modern lifestyle. With a focus of making current and traditional hand weave work, with best craftsmanship that defines the contemporary modern women. Their kaarigars are spread to diverse places such as Benares, Lucknow, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan and workshops in Delhi and Mumbai, KBSH is fast creating its footprint all across India.


PS : This is a Press Release.
( Images - ©Mine. All Rights Reserved )

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