ACREX 2016 promotes “Make in India

ACREX 2016 promotes “Make in India - Infinite Opportunities for HVAC&R and the Building Services Industry”

Standing from Left to Right –Mr. Kapil Purandare, National Treasurer,ISHRAE , Mr. P Ravi , President , Danfoss India, Mr. Ramachandran, National President, ISHRAE, Mr. Pankaj Dharkar, National Chair, Steering Committee of ACREX India,2016, Mr. Arun Bhatia,  Managing Director , Carrier India, Mr. Gurmeet Singh, Executive Director , Hitachi

• South Asia’s largest exhibition on Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigerating and Building services will be held in Mumbai from 25^th-27^th Feb 2016

• Emphasis on the need for development of cold chain, related infrastructure & energy supply through PPP

·         Highlights growth areas for Indian manufacturers and SME’s through the Make in India smart cities initiative  -Construction, Building Management Systems market (BMS),Ancillary support

Mumbai, 10th February, 2016: ISHRAE, the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers, today organised a press conference to announce the 26th edition of ACREX 2016, South Asia’s largest exhibition on Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigerating and Building services, scheduled to take place at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in Mumbai from 25th-27th Feb 2016.

Key discussions took place around the theme for ACREX India 2016 “Make in India - Infinite Opportunities for HVAC&R and the Building Services Industry”. Domestic manufacturing will play a pivotal role in promoting, educating and supplying equipment while guiding best practices & will be promoted comprehensively during ACREX 2016.

ISHRAE had estimated the domestic HVAC &R products market in India to be valued at Rs. 15,000 crore, having grown from a Rs. 10,000 crore valued industry in 2010. ISHRAE also had stated the Indian HVAC&R market is expected to grow by nearly 30 per cent over the next two years to boast of a capitalization of over Rs. 20,000 crore, which will be mainly due to the buoyed acceleration in infrastructure and real estate activities.

The Finance Ministry in the past has positively indicated the need for increasing warehousing capacity for enhancing shelf life of agriculture products. This will ease funding for developing cold chain infrastructure through a robust public private partnership. The domestic cold chain offers great potential to drive and benefit agricultural, horticultural & dairy production. 

Warehousing & cold storage development offers great scope of development through participation of related industries like dairy, horticulture, food & vegetables.

Speaking to the media, National President, ISHRAE Mr. K Ramachandran stated, “Meeting the housing, infrastructure and carbon reduction goals by promoting & developing the domestic manufacturing set up will help offer a great boost to the domestic GDP. India could emerge as a low-cost manufacturing hub for the global HVAC&R industry”. India’s increased consumer spending in the middle income group offers attractive opportunities for global majors to set up manufacturing hubs which will further boost employment & cost benefits for MNC’s which were otherwise primarily assembling products in India”

ACREX 2016 will see an increase in global participation by major players. ACREX 2016 will have special designated areas called “country pavilions” to accommodate participants from China, Germany, USA, Korea, and first-time Turkey. Through these pavilions visitors will have an opportunity to witness worldwide trends in residential & commercial spaces, building design & the related product innovations primarily developed around energy conservation & sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Dharkar, National Chair, Steering Committee of ACREX India 2016 stated “ACREX 2016 has been very well received by the industry both domestic & global and we are expecting a footfall of over 30,000 trade visitors and around 500 exhibitors who are set to exhibit their products and services on a display area of more than 30,000 square meters. The rapid urban development & migration to cities has fueled the creation of vast commercial, educational, healthcare and residential spaces across India. Benchmarking of energy requirements will create standards for the industry to follow. We at ACREX 2016 are delighted with the response we received so far and this bears testimony to the opportunity domestic manufacturing has to offer, along with potential global players see through engagement with India. The aim of ACREX 2016 event would be to highlight the demand potential which will convince global & domestic companies to set up & enhance the manufacturing and distribution in the country”

 ISHRAE promotes innovation, guidelines for indoor air quality & energy efficiency amongst other initiatives. The need for adequate training & skill development has been recognized by ISHRAE & the HVAC & R industry. ACREX 2016 will also present a series of educative sessions which will be held during the three day event at the venue. These knowledge sessions will provide an opportunity to gain the much needed market insights from professionals in the industry and act as a platform to interact and share thoughts between the industry experts and attendees. The Workshops and Seminar will be conducted by Eminent and Internationally acclaimed experts from the industry and provided a rare opportunity to the participants to learn, share expertise and hone their skills on the latest trends and topics related to HVAC&R industry.

 For more information, please visit the website - http://www.acrex.in/acrex2016.html

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) presents taste, textile and fashion event at the MAKE IN INDIA WEEK

New Delhi, February 10, 2016: In keeping with the Government of India’s initiative to showcase the prowess of the country’s robust manufacturing sector, the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the FDCI will host ‘Weaves of Banaras’ as part of the Make in India Week. 

Conceptualised and executed by the FDCI, the show will celebrate the crafts of Banaras, its luxurious weaves and the vivacious skills of the weavers, hoping to give viewers a phenomenal experience. FDCI will soon announce the coveted list of designers participating at the fashion show.

Amitabh Kant, Secretary DIPP Government of India, "Banaras is not merely the fountain head of civilisation but of textile, fabric and weaving. In Banaras the master craftsmen weave magic and create the most exquisite pieces using Indian colours and design. Weaves of Banaras is a once in a lifetime show bringing together India's finest contemporary designers highlighting its traditional strengths."

Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “We would like to express our gratitude to Amitabh Kant, Secretary DIPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry for giving FDCI a coveted opportunity to collaborate with them at this prestigious platform. FDCI is appreciative of the filial allegiance of the ITC Hotels to this initiative and would also like to thank Sunil V for his support."

He further adds, "We assure that the audience will be riveted by the charms of the Banarasi weaves created by FDCI designers. It is an honour to contribute to the ‘Make in India’ movement which is now gaining momentum.”

V Sunil, Director- Motherland Joint Ventures & Creative Director - Make in India Initiative," Make in India week- and Make in India in general - is about showcasing what India has to offer. But it is also about packaging India's tremendous potential in a way that is relevant to the India's global partners and India's youth. Weaves of Banaras show is great example of this repackaging: the unrivalled artistry of Banaras, reimagined by our country's foremost creative minds."

ABOUT FDCI

A non-profit organisation, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design in India, represented by over 350 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing and representing the best of fashion and design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the business of fashion. FDCI stays true to its commitment to promote the 'Make in India' label as handlooms take center stage, in a country, who's heritage is soaked in the flavours of indigenous crafts.    Website: www.fdci.org

Usha International launches a new power- packed cooking appliance -Usha Halogen Oven 360 R and a contest for culinary lovers

Mumbai, Feb 10, 2016: USHA International, one of India’s leading consumer durable company launched the USHA InfinitiCook Halogen Oven 360R, at ITC Grand Central-Mumbai, today. The multifunctional oven was unveiled by none other than five times Michelin starred chef and Brand Ambassador for USHA Kitchen appliances, Vikas Khanna. He said “The USHA Infiniti Cook Halogen Oven 360R is an amazing product that is designed for smart kitchens and allows food lovers to experiment with their cooking skills. With increased consciousness towards health and well-being, appliances like Usha InfinitiCook Halogen Oven 360R encourages foodies to cook & enjoy healthy yet scrumptious food without any compromise.”

The event included the launch of a unique contest for the USHA Family Cook Book. Every family has a special recipe and this book aims to bring together these culinary delights under one platform.  The best recipes will be handpicked by Vikas Khanna and compiled into a family cook book which will be launched around Diwali this year.

At the sidelines there was an engaging Cook with Vikas session wherein celebrities and bloggers tried their hand at cooking on the new Usha InfinitiCook Halogen Oven 360R. Vikas Khanna also did a Master class with winners from The Usha Diwali Festival Campaign.

On the occasion, Mr. Ramesh Chembath, Head-Kitchen Appliances, USHA International said,“Kitchen appliances is the currently the most exciting space within the Indian consumer durable industry with consumers evolving their outlook towards food & cooking.  USHA with its commitment towards active lifestyle & well-being has launched new age products like InfinitiCook Halogen oven which has been well accepted. Throughout 2016, we will continue to delight our consumers by bringing new technology in their kitchen that not only helps them to lead active life but also complement their cooking habits – both Indian & world cuisine.” 

The Usha InfinitiCook Halogen Oven 360R with advanced rotisserie technology is designed for smart kitchens that allow you to Cook like a pro. The four new rotisserie accessories (Rotisserie Basket, Grill, Stick and Skewers) make the USHA InfinitiCook 360R a perfect cooking solution for multiple cuisines. The 360 heating with rotisserie function enables perfect browning and even cooking from all sides. The multi-purpose cooking appliance can bake, roast, grill, thaw, slow cook, bar-be-que, braise, toast, air dry and air fry.

Keeping in line with the introduction of innovative products, the event also featured an experiential zone showcasing the USHA Janome Memory Craft 15000 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. The participants tried their hand on the machine and created embroidered patterns and customized designs. Everyone was excited by the intuitive and user friendly features of the machine which includes WIFI connectivity.

About USHA International Ltd

According to AC Nielson Survey 2015, USHA International is most trusted Indian brand in consumer durables industry

For more information please visit:  www.usha.com

Groupe SEB India (P) Ltd launches Joy Turbo Mixer Grinder

~A delightful combination of attractive aesthetics and performance that invite compliments~

~ Powerful 750 watt motor to serve all heavy duty requirements efficiently ~

 New Delhi, …. Maharaja Whiteline - a brand of Groupe SEB India and a leading name in home care appliances, has unveiled the all new and sturdy 750 watt Joy Turbo Mixer Grinder. Maharaja Whiteline is the no. 1 brand in North India in food preparation category as per Francis Kanoi report 2015.

With a unique design and modern black and silver finish, Joy Turbo Mixer Grinder is certain to be an attractive addition for any kitchen. It has a powerful motor with a rating of 750 watt which will ensure perfect and super quick results. It comes with 3 heavy duty stainless steel jars in the capacities of 0.3, 1 and 1.5 litres. Its varied blades serve the different home preparation needs of dry and wet grinding as well as liquidizing, thus, making the daily cooking an easier and quicker job. For enhanced safety, Joy Turbo comes with a non-slip feet feature. Its ergonomic handle assures a convenient usage.  This durable mixer grinder comes with a warranty of 5 years. It is available in the market for Rs. 5099.

An extensive experience of over 3 decades equips the brand with the understanding of Indian household needs. This experience and expertise in the category has helped the company to introduce innovative and easy to use designs which are sure to strike a chord with the households. Joy Turbo Mixer Grinder comes with the promise of International quality standard of Groupe SEB while being manufactured in India. The brand firmly believes in the ‘Make in India’ philosophy, and to support this belief, the  manufacturing of the products takes place in Groupe SEB India’s own factory in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh which is spread over an area of more than 10 acres.

Availability: 1860 – 180 – 4111 or visit http://www.maharajawhiteline.com/mixer-grinder

About Groupe SEB India: It is market leader in mixer grinder, juicer mixer grinder, air cooler and room heater categories.  Groupe SEB India is present across India with over 22 Branch offices, 500 Distributors and 40,000 Dealers. The company has its Headquarter in Delhi and in-house manufacturing facility in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh) which is spread over sprawling area of more than 10 acres. Maharaja Whiteline offers products under three categories including-Kitchen Appliances, Home Comfort and Garment Care.

Garnering Rave Reviews around the Globe, Best Picture Oscar Contender SPOTLIGHT to Release in India on February 19th

Film based on the Pulitzer prize-winning true story that shook the world will release without any cuts

Critics’ Choice Awards “Best Picture” awardee Spotlight which is also  the leading  contender for “Best Picture” at the upcoming Academy Awards has garnered rave reviews around the globe and has now been cleared to release in India on February 19. The hard-hitting film based on the relevant and controversial issue of child abuse by clergy will release in its original version without any cuts. 

What the reviews are saying: ·   “Spotlight is a masterpiece.” - USA Today ·   “An emotional tour de force.” - Time ·   “It's not a stretch to suggest that Spotlight is the finest newspaper movie of its era, joiningCitizen Kane and All the President's Men in the pantheon of classics of the genre.” – Washington Post ·   “Spotlight is a gripping detective story and a superlative newsroom drama, a solid procedural that tries to confront evil without sensationalism.” - New York Times ·   “Electrifying, enthralling and utterly essential, here's a drama that engages both head and heart with the best David versus Goliath story since Erin Brockovich.” – Daily Mirror, UK ·   “A landmark film about investigative journalism and the year's most thrilling detective story. Keaton and Ruffalo lead a cast of exceptional actors who could not be better or more fully committed.”  - Rolling Stone ·   “It's that all-too-rare beast: a movie that's both important and engrossing.” - Time Out

Spotlight is a tense investigative thriller, tracing the steps to one of the biggest crime stories in modern times. The film has garnered a total of six Academy Award nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Mark Ruffalo), Best Supporting Actress (Rachel McAdams) and Best Editing. It most recently won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

It currently rates at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Time* and Rolling Stone** both declared it the top movie of 2015.

The film boasts of stellar performances from a topline ensemble cast of critically acclaimed actors like Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schrieber, Brian D’Arcy James and Stanley Tucci.

Spotlight tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that rocks the city and causes a crisis in one of the world’s oldest and most trusted institutions - the Catholic Church. When the newspaper’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters, delve into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Tom McCarthy,Spotlight is a tense investigative thriller, tracing the steps to one of the biggest crime stories in modern times.

Spotlight is being praised for its sensitive non-voyeuristic handling of a delicate subject with respect to survivors.

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Make in India Week to showcase innovation, design and sustainability driving India’s new manufacturing revolution

As Mumbai is set to host the lion, Devendra Fadnavis and Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled

the Week, a flagship event that would become Make in India’s biggest statement yet

Mumbai, 8 February, 2016: India’s commercial capital is geared up for Make in India Week, a flagship event to provide greater momentum to the Make in India initiative, to showcase to the world the achievements of the nation in its manufacturing sector and to promote India as preferred manufacturing destination globally. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai, this week long calendar would offer unprecedented access, insights and opportunities to connect and collaborate with India and global industry leaders, visionaries, academicians, central and state administrations.

Creating a confluence of policymakers, industry, entrepreneurs and academia to showcase, connect and collaborate, as well as highlight the people, policies and partnerships driving India’s new manufacturing revolution, the Week would spark a renewed sense of pride in India's manufacturing and take corporate and public participation to the next level. The Prime Minister has pitched the Make in India story to investors across the globe, and will inaugurate the marquee event which will host government delegation from 49 nations and business delegations from 68 countries during the Week. Speaking at the Curtain Raiser press conference the week-long event organized to showcase India's manufacturing prowess, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Nirmala Sitharaman said that "The government has incessantly pushed policy measures to boost manufacturing and today FDI in India is growing at 48 per cent while globally there is a sharp fall. The global business community has responded enthusiastically to Indian economy's revivalist fervour and Make in India Week will further showcase the nation's accomplishments in manufacturing and position India as investment, innovation and manufacturing hub."

Drawing the attention towards the Centre's view on States being partners to realize the nation's potential for achieving higher rates of growth and creating employment for masses, the Minister added that "States have a significant role in building and sustaining a manufacturing revolution and in the spirit of cooperative as well as competitive federalism they will be the drivers of development and centre will play a catalytic role."

The capital city of host State of Maharashtra will witness a blitzkrieg of business events and investor summits. Emphasizing that the world has now started to recognise India as a trusted investment destination, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis said that "India is poised to be the next big manufacturing destination." He added that "The Make in India Week will have global players exploring new avenues of invest in Maharashtra and hosting this event in the commercial capital of India will not only help consolidate the State's position as one of the favoured destination for foreign and domestic investors but also reinforce itself as a one of the gateways to economic and intellectual engagement with India." Some of the key government delegations would include Prime Minister led delegations from Finland, Sweden and Lithuania and Deputy Prime Minister led delegation from Poland. High level Government representatives are accompanied by large business delegations.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India, Amitabh Kant highlighted that "In order to give further momentum to the initiative begun by the Prime Minister aimed at promoting India as a big investment destination and increasing its share in global foreign investment, Make in India Week will be the biggest such effort". He further noted that "The challenge before India is to sustain a 9-10 percent growth rate for the next 3 decades. This can be achieved only if India continues to offer an easy ecosystem for businesses to flourish and a robust manufacturing sector growth."

"Some of the highlights of 'Make in India Week' would be the inauguration of the Make in India Centre at the Bandra-Kurla Complex by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CNN Asia Business Forum attended by global visionaries and leaders from the fields of finance, industry and design, and Time India awards recognizing excellence in the world of manufacturing and number of other notable events under aegis of Make in India Week" he pointed out.

Make in India Centre setup at MMRDA grounds in Mumbai to host the event would showcase exhibitions of the most innovative products and manufacturing processes across 11 sectors. The space in itself would be an avant-garde statement in design, merging the aesthetics of traditional craft with a futuristic vision. Make in India Centre would include sector specific pavilions showcasing 11 focus sectors of Make in India Week, 17 state exhibitions and several country pavilions. The Centre area would cover 2,20,000 sq. m and accommodates 27 halls. Country pavilion would include exhibitions from Sweden, Germany and South Korea. Over 190 exhibitors would showcase manufacturing prowess of the country across focus sectors. The Week would also serve as a crucible of ideas and innovation with industry-academia interaction featuring manufacturing success stories. An exhibition on innovation, by the best of IIT, would be inaugurated by the Prime Minister at the Make in India Centre. Leading Institutions from the world over would come together and develop solutions to address problems in three important areas - Water, Transportation and Energy. As a celebration of the entrepreneurship spirit of India's youth and to catalyse start up community to drive the entire value chain from innovation to manufacturing in India, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion and Qualcomm India would organize India’s largest start-up contest “QPrize™ Make in India” awarding Rs. 2 Crore in equity investment as prize money for the winning company. As a forum on rethinking contemporary design practices against the backdrop of manufacturingand promoting India as a global centre of design, a conference on Empowering through design would be organised to bring together global design thought leaders

"The week-long event will not only serve as a platform to position Maharashtra as an investment hub, highlight Mumbai's strengths as the destination for financial services in India but also showcase the city's cultural heritage. There will be exhibitions across museums and art galleries in Mumbai. While the key cultural event is Maharashtra Night which would showcase the best of media, entertainment popular culture from the state, the city will be a vibrant potpourri with 35 art and culture shows in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and Ministry of Culture, Government of India" Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Swadheen Kshatriya informed.

Key opportunities in sectors like auto, defence and aerospace, food processing, chemicals and petrochemicals, electronics and information technology, pharmaceuticals, textiles, industrial equipment manufacturing, construction equipment, and infrastructure will be showcased through 21 seminars conceptualized and led by the key Union Ministries. They will be addressed by Union Ministers, Think Tanks, Industry Leaders, Academic Institutions, and Industry Associations. Seminars will showcase investment opportunities in each sector, recent policy initiatives for attracting investments and ease of doing business. 12 State Investor Summits (Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) will be held showcasing key sectoral strengths with reference to investment opportunities, steps undertaken by the State government to improve business environment, locational advantages, and industrial infrastructure availability.

In addition to the seminars, the highlights of Week include events such as CNN Asia Business Forum, Time India Awards, Driving Innovation: Hackathon, Make in India: The way forward, Conference on Empowering through Design, The Global Design and Innovation session and Champions for Societal Manufacturing. The Make in India Week will help forging enormous global engagement with Indian industry in the form of partnerships and investments paving the path for a transformation of the world’s largest democracy into the world’s most powerful economy.

MAX the country’s largest International fashion brand launched the second edition of MAX Design Awards this year.

MAX the country’s largest International fashion brand launched the second edition of MAX Design Awards this year. This program is a definitive fashion designing competition where students get to unleash their creativity and reach out to the world of fashion with their designs.

At the MAX Design Awards 2015-16, our ambition is to recognize and reward the next generation of Fashion designers and provide them a platform to springboard their fashion designing careers.

The program that started in January 2016, witnessed entries from students of various fashion designing colleges across India. Students were asked to submit their designs based on theme Heritage Revisited and the response was phenomenal with over 165 entries received pan-India.

The entries were judged by esteemed panel of jury which included Fashion Designers Monisha Jaising, Rahul Mishra, Troy Costa & Nikhil Thampi along with Executive Director Max Fashion Mr. Vasanth Kumar, AVP Design Max Fashion Kamakshi Kaul and Project Head Marc Robinson.

The jury shortlisted 15 finalists out of all the entries based on criteria like Interpretation of the Theme, Creative Details, Colour Aesthetics, Presentation, Style and Originality. These finalists will be required to complete their outfits in a specific timeframe. Each of the finalists will showcase their collection at the Max Design Awards night be to held in Mumbai. At the Grand finale, the Jury members will select the top 3 winners of the program.

The Gratification for top 3 contestants includes 3 months internship with renowned designers such as Monisha Jaising, Rahul Mishra, Troy Costa & Nikhil Thampi, Cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- each and Photo feature in the leading fashion magazine ELLE India along with their collection. The Winner (out of the Top 3 contestants) gets to work with Max, the leading international fashion brand in India.

Fashion Designer & jury member MONISHA JAISINGH quotes, “With constant changing and evolving trends in the fashion industry, there is so much the young students can work with to express themselves. I am glad Max Fashion Awards will tap this talent and groom them to be the fashion leaders of tomorrow.” 

Fashion Designer &  jury member NIKHIL THIMPI says, “I think there is a huge young fashion design talented fraternity  in our country & Max Design awards thorough this unique platform provides a great opportunity to these young aspiring designers to be mentored by the industry veterans.” 

Fashion Designer & jury member RAHUL MISHRA said, “This a great platform created by Max Fashion Awards for fashion design students from fashion design colleges across India. It's a great opportunity for students to jump start their careers and get a firm footing within the competitive fashion Industry. I wish the students all the best in this endeavour. 

Fashion Designer  jury member TROY COSTA said, “Fashion as an industry was not perceived to have any impact on the social and economic landscape of India but the design fraternity  in India has changed that mindset and for young fresh design students to be presented this opportunity to be part of the fashion industry at such an early stage in their careers  will only act as a catalyst for their careers and  Max Design Awards must be commended for   providing  these students  this opportunity.” 

Speaking on the occasion VASANTH KUMAR, Executive Director, Max Fashion said, “Max is a fashion forward brand committed to democratizing fashion by making everyday fashionable. Design is one of our key differentiators in ensuring our leadership in value fashion segment. And in this spirit, Max Design Awards is an initiative to provide design students a platform to showcase their talents."

AVP Design Max Fashion, KAMAKSHI KAUL said, “As a brand with a keen eye for edgy fashion, we are always on a lookout for the next big trend, next new idea, new kid on the block.. So I am looking forward to what we unearth this time from the rich pool of young talented designers.”

MARC ROBINSON, Project Head, Max Design Awards said, “Cutting edge, indigenous and creative young new designers needs to be identified, nurtured and promoted. Max Design Awards will act as a catalyst and will provide the perfect platform in propelling the winners of these awards into the competitive India fashion industry."

About Max Fashion -

Max is the leading fashion brand offering customers a one stop shop for clothing, accessories and footwear needs for the entire family.

Max, a division of Lifestyle International (P) Ltd., has pioneered the concept of ‘value fashion’ in the country, thereby offering the discerning shopper a vast choice with International fashion & quality. It offers apparel, footwear & accessories that are of the latest fashion trends at a great price, making it affordable to many. The store ambience offers an International shopping experience making shopping for the entire family an absolute delight. Globally Max has over 300 stores across 15 countries and in India, Max has over 130 stores across 50 cities. The brand plans to have a network of 145 stores in India by the end of FY 15-16.

Gurinder Chaddha feels viceroy house will take Huma places in the west

'The Viceroy house' is much respected British filmmaker, Gurinder Chaddha's upcoming movie.

After delivering superhit films like ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Bride & Prejudice’, Gurinder Chadha is now all set to make yet another English film based on Indian characters.

The Viceroy House is a period love story set in India in the 1940s and has the Huma Qureshi in the lead.

It is the first time Huma Qureshi has worked with a female director. The movie also marks Huma's first project with an international director.

The talented director feels the movie will be great launch pad for Huma Qureshi in the international film world. She is of the opinion that the movie will give her a launch in global cinema.

The movie also stars English actor Hugh Bonneville as Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of British India, Gillian Anderson, Om Puri among others.

The actress has been known to get to the indept of the character and has been vesting her time and energy to the project.

Huma recently met the Vicerine's above 80 year old translator in London to get her a better understanding of how the people spoke and behaved back then. 

Huma Qureshi's performance in Badlapur received critical acclaim. The actress will be next seen in 'The Viceroy House', Indian remake of the 2013 horror film ‘Oculus’ and a Malayalam film ‘White’ opposite Mammootty.

Aditya Roy Kapur presented Katrina with a truck full of Roses on Rose day!

On the occasion of International Rose day, Katrina Kaif received a record number of roses from her dear co-star Aditya Roy Kapur.
As Rose day is celebrated across the country on the 7th February each year i.e. exactly one week prior to Valentine’s Day (14th Feb), Aditya thought that this would be a perfect gesture to make his co- star feel special.

Aditya-Katrina who were in the pink city of love, Jaipur to promote their upcoming film Fitoor, celebrated the occasion at Jai Mahal.

Aditya Roy Kapur gifted literally a truck full of fresh and lovely roses to his leading lady.

The actor who will be seen romancing Katrina Kaif on screen in their upcoming love story planned this really romantic gesture to surprise Katrina on 7th February 2016.
The idea came to Aditya a couple of days back when he immediately got on to make arrangements for it to be ready in Jaipur where they are promoting Fitoor. 

He definitely wooed Katrina by gifting her a truck filled with about 1 lac roses. No girl must have received so many roses in one day alone!

Katrina was absolutely surprised and deeply touched with this gesture and gave a big hug to Aditya while thanking him for his unique gesture.

Fitoor is a love story of a poor boy and rich girl which will feature Aditya-Katrina opposite eachother on celluloid for the very first time.

Produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Co-produced by Amrita Pandey, Abhishek Kapoor, Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Fitoor is all set to release on February 12, 2016.