Max Fashion launches on Amazon Fashion India

Max Fashion, India’s most loved value fashion brand for men, women and kids, is now available at Amazon Fashion India, starting 1st August 2019. For the first time in India, customers can find and shop Max Fashion apparel and merchandise on Amazon. Amazon Fashion continues to delight customers across the country by bringing the widest and most loved fashion selections from emerging labels, as well as popular brands. And now added to that elite roster is Max Fashion - a brand known for not just affordable fashion, but also for its global styling and trends. The Max store on Amazon Fashion will launch with the latest selection of seasonal fashion and trends from their Autumn ‘19 collection.

Max Fashion has focused foremost on delivering “fast fashion” at value prices to consumers. It is the only brand that operates on an eight-season calendar, which is almost a quick 45 days per season. The swift stock turnover from the brand ensures that the audiences are delighted with a completely new range, in around just six weeks. The dedicated store front on Amazon Fashion will also reflect the ethos and vibrance that the ‘Max’ brand will bring forward, beginning with their Autumn ’19 collection, informed Mr. Mayank Shivam, Director – Category Management, Amazon Fashion India. 

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Special Moments of First Love

Special Moments of First Love

-Dr. Sujata Chatterjee

Those blue eyes when they smiled to me

Black eyelashes fluttered like a busy bee

I drowned in ecstasy of love that showered

Pale pink lips half opened and flowered.

I laid my head in your bossom

An aroma of roses and tulips that were awesome

Your twirling curls of silky brown hair

Falling on my face, as you laid your neck bare.

My upturned lips clamouring for that touch

Your cheeks blushing pink and red so much

Your face half turned as you are so shy

Above the earth and beneath the sky.

We sit hand in hand under a rosewood tree

A halo emanating from your bright face free

I look at you and sit and ponder

Who was your creator, I did wonder.

Those special moments of closeness and bliss

Exchanging deep hugs and feathery kiss

The romance of the soul did find a soulmate true

When our hearts blended together in a golden hue.

I  feel you in embrace in a moment of trance

When my heart does somersault and a little dance

Special moments of love, smile and care

Specially with you, my maiden fair.

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'Hello Kolkata Short-Scope'

Inviting all for 'Hello Kolkata Short-Scope' on 2nd August, Friday, 5.50 pm onwards at Birla Planetarium Hall. 

'Hello Kolkata's 13th Short Films Fiesta' will conclude with the screening of 'One Last Time', an innovative Short Film by Jayashree Khara, produced by Boby Mondal and presented by Innomania Motion Pictures.

And on special special public demand, we will have a re-run of the much-talked about film:- 'Kalchokro', based on an intriguing plot of 'Predestination Paradox', envisioned and executed wonderfully by the hit duo of Jayashree Khara and Boby Mondal (Innomania Motion Pictures).

Sincerest thanks for kind support:- Annie Jain (Director of Annie's Creation and Tile Square), Daffodil Incorporate, BTM, Bhorer Sambad, Som Newsbengal Saha, BTM, Mukhyabarta, Nirvik Kantha, Designerr Jay, Samir Banerjee, Shyamali Chakraborty Banerjee, Aloke Datta, Parimal Kumar Malakar, Paromita Ghosh Piu and Rudra Sen.

Other than film screening, we will have 'Hello Kolkata Cultural Fiesta' and socio-cultural awards for significant achievers of our society.

Ph- 8697820331, 7044784545 for songs, recitation, etc.

****** 'Hello Kolkata Socio-Cultural Fiesta' series is a beneficiary initiative for providing educational & motivational support for needy children, taken care by 'Adya Ma Seva Samity (Narayan Majumder).

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Satisfactory Performance by Goodricke Group Limited

Goodricke Group Limited announced its 43rd Annual General Meeting at the EZCC, Salt Lake Kolkata and reported a gross revenue of Rs. 7487.88 million for this year, vis-a-visRs. 7305.74 million of previous year. 

  Commenting on the Group’s performance at the AGM, P. J. Field, Chairman, Goodricke Group Limited shared how the Company has performed satisfactorily despite unfavourable industry conditions. He expressed his concerns over the spiralling cost of production per kg of tea with recent hike in worker wages and other input costs without commensurate rise in selling price of tea in the market; as this may result in a crisis in the Indian Tea Industry.

He further highlighted the company’s results of the year ended 31 March 2019 and mentioned about the phenomenal growth where Net Profit was Rs. 94.94 million vis-a-visRs. 317.22 million of previous year in spite the increase in wages and not commensurate rise in sale prices. Moreover, the Company proposed a dividend of 40% to all the shareholders.

The meeting also saw Mr. Atul Asthana, Managing Director & CEO, Goodricke Group Limited, talking about how the year 2019 marked the acquisition of Harchurah Tea Estate in Assam. He further discussed on the Company’s Production, Modernisation and Mechanisation, Instant Tea and Packet Tea, Goodricke Tea Pot, Acquisition and Sustainability plans, etc. 

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'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' (M & F)

'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' (M & F)

--a Talent Hunt Initiative to promote Socio-Cultural Activities of Differently-Abled Persons.

'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events and Films), in association with Annie's Creation, the International brand store of Annie Jain, is coming up with a fabulous Talent Hunt in Kolkata.

   With the focus on promotion of social welfare, this talent hunt, open for all ages (both M & F), invites upcoming Designers, Models, Actors,  Differently-abled individuals, kids, youth, senior citizens & any others. 

  Guaranteed chance in Films, Series, Calendars, Modeling, Stage Shows, etc.

For regn. in 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019', ph- 9883045418, 8697820331.

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Premiere of 'Kalchokro'

 The starry Sunday eve of 28th July at Birla Planetarium witnessed the premiere of 'Kalchokro'- a unique short film produced by Boby Mondal (Innomania Motion Pictures), based on a riveting tale of 'predestination paradox' by debutante Jayashree Khara. 

      Esteemed Guests of Honour for the eve included veteran actors Anamika Saha & Barun Chakraborty. Special guests included popular actor Palash Ganguly. 

      Mementos of appreciation were handed over to the cast & crew of the film 'Kalchokro' and also other ardent well-wishers of 'Innomania Motion Pictures'. 

   For her continued support to new talents, Boby Mondal, Producer of IMP, was felicitated by Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata'.

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Kaddu Burfi

Kaddu Burfi Recipe

Ingredients:-

Bottle Gourd (Kaddu) – 750 gms,  Full Cream Milk - 1 litre,  Sugar – 300 gms, Elaichi Powder –1 Tablespoon, Khoya – 300 gms, Ghee – 5 to 6 Tablespoons, Dry Fruits (Almonds & Kaju)

Procedure:-  

Grate the Bottle Gourd (kaddu) into fine pieces. Squeeze the grated bottle gourd till the water gets removed.  

Add full cream milk is a vessel and put it on a gas stove in low flame. Add grated bottle gourd (kaddu) in the milk. Stir it continuously till it forms a thick paste. 

In another pre-heated vessel, pour the ghee. Keep it on low flame. Add the bottle gourd (kaddu) and milk preparation in the ghee. Stir it for sometime. Add Khoya and sugar and continue stirring till the mixtures becomes thick and stops sticking to the vessel. Once it stops sticking to the vessel, the ingredient is ready. 

Add Elaichi Powder and Dry Fruits and mix it well. 

Grease the serving plate with ghee and spread the preparation in thick layer. Freeze it for about 2 hours. Cut into desired pieces. Garnish the cut pieces with cherry.

The Kaddu Burfi is ready to serve.

-Sweta Srivastava (Winner of 'Hello Kolkata Cooking Fiesta')

To publish recipe in 'Hello Kolkata Food Corner, email at hellokolkata1@gmail.com

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Srijoy Mitra’s journey from being a Musician to Novelist

A talented musician from Winston Salem, Srijoy Mitra is now focusing on establishing himself as a prolific novelist. This 21st July, the young writer marked his debut endeavor at one of city’s posh boutique hotel where the author himself indulged in a discussion with the Literoma panel about his newly launched book “Golden Wings”.

  The hour-long discussion brought out many hidden secrets about Srijoy and his daring lifestyle, childhood, passion for music and supportive family.

 A house full of dignitaries across the world marked the success of the event.

 On a concluding note, Srijoy announced the next volume of his Golden trilogy.

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Haier Introduces Single Cabinet Wine Cellar

     Haier, the global leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics and World’s Number 1 brand in Major Appliances for 10 Consecutive Years, introduced its new classic wine cellar- JC-87A to elevate the taste of wine connoisseurs in India. The new Haier wine cellar is equipped with state of the art design, to store wine in an ideal environment for perfect preservation and ageing of wines in elegant, well-designed cabinets, informed Mr. Eric Braganza, President Haier India.

The newly introduced wine cellar has a capacity to store up to 25 bottles giving varied options to store the whites and reds each at a time with different temperature control modes. This new model is equipped with two different buttons dedicated to set appropriate temperature levels for preserving the red and white wine separately thereby maintaining its taste and texture. Designed with premium aesthetic sense, the new high-end wine cellar is decked up with supreme quality wooden shelves that perfectly complements the décor of a modern house while creating a niche for itself. 

The anti-UV-protected glass door in it prevents UV rays from coming into contact with the wine hence, keeping the taste intact for a longer period of time, avoiding the unpleasant aroma that can spoil your most treasured wines. It further enables the aging process of wines to naturally take place and hence, reduces the redox potential.

The new Haier wine cellar JC-87A is available in India at INR 28,990. 

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Reckitt Benckiser launches an All-New Vanish

Reckitt Benckiser announced the launch of Vanish in an ‘All-New’ avatar at a press conference in New Delhi.

 Vanish, World’s No. 1 stain removal brand has brought in a revolutionary formulation keeping in mind the change in preferences of the Indian consumer. Studies conducted by leading marketing agencies Nielsen and Third Eye revealed that more than 60 per cent consumers are inherently dissatisfied with their laundry results despite using premium detergents. Vanish aims to fill the void in the market by providing home makers with the perfect laundry solution. 

  The All-new Vanish has 10X more Active Oxygen compared to Premium detergents that help in removing various complex stain types while being safe and gentle on your garments, informed Sukhleen Aneja, Marketing Director, South Asia RB Hygiene Home.

  The new Vanish is an advanced solution to all laundry problems, ensuring the Indian consumers get stain free clothes, whiter whites and brighter colours with increased longevity. The new product will be available in both powders and liquids and across different sizes ranging from 100 g to 800 ml. It will be available across the country in modern trade stores, e-commerce sites and local kirana stores. The price range starts from Rs. 59 onwards, informed Abhishek Chuckarbutty, Global Category Director, RB Hygiene Home.

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A Tribute to Kamal Das Gupta by Shusmita Anis

Gramophone Co. of India had released the set of 10 Bengali Modern Songs captioned “A tribute to Kamal Das Gupta” under RAGA Music Label in 1998. All the songs were tuned by Kamal Das Gupta and lyricist Pranab Roy. This album has been remixed and remastered with original vocalist Shusmita Anis, iconic singer of Bangladesh. 

  The launch of that new album was on 26th July at ITC Sonar, Kolkata. The songs will be digitally available on the birthday of both Kamal Das Gupta and Feroza Begum, on July 28. 

    Shusmita Anis presents a set of songs that was directed by Feroza Begum. The songs have been remixed and remastered to be digitally available across all audio platforms and in Shusmita Anis YouTube channel.

    Kamal Das Gupta, the legendary composer and music director, was directed almost 8000 songs in the 1940’s to 50’s that captivated millions of listeners of the subcontinent in the Past decade. 

    Feroza Begum directed the entire album that was originally released from RAGA MUSIC from India in 1998. Between “Peeu Peeu Gaye Papiya” to “Amar Chayati Dekhechi” there are eight other vintage melody numbers – A collector’s item indeed. 

   Shusmita Anis said, “A number of songs my Pishi wanted me to sing – that was never released earlier by any artist. I am truly grateful to Almighty to have this unique opportunity to have been able to sing these songs. Now I am releasing digitally on their birthday, July 28”

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Abir Chatterjee Fan Club.

A promotional event by Abir Chatterjee Fan Club. 

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'Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Smarane'

'Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Smarane'   

Cordial invitation for  'Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Smarane' on 27 July, Strdy, 5 - 7 pm at Ajitesh Mancha (AC Hall near Nagerbazar bus stop). 

'Mahanayak Uttamkumar Shraddhanjali Committee' presents
Cultural Program and Awards ceremony, supported by 'Imperial Entertainment'.
Chief Guest Ms. Madhabi Mukherjee (legendary actress), Hon. Minister Sri Sujit Bose, councilors, political stalwarts, filmmakers, celebs of entertainment & culture sector and eminent socialites will grace the occasion.

Media Partner-  'Hello Kolkata' 

For song, recitation, sruti-natak, etc. ph- 8697820331, 7

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Youthon+

Youthon+ is 'Youth Marathon' – Run for “My Right to Education 4 Opportunity”. This prestigious event is organized by SPAN (Society for Peoples’ Awareness), a NGO working since 1989. SPAN is going to host YouThon+ in (Doars) Jalpaiguri District with 200 vulnerable youth participants of the tea gardens area on August 4, 2019. 

     Youthun+ is curated, hosted & powered by Tanveer Khan, eminent Development Sector Professional & PR Expert (Advisory) and Curator of 'The Dot Talks'. 

  The Associate Partner of Youthun+ is National Academy of Media & Events.  Annie Jain (Annie Creations), as Pre-Event Partner of YouThon+ 2019, had organised a fabulous meet on July 25 eve at Levels the Club, Salt Lake Sec V (Venue Partner).  'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events & Films) is Pre-Event Media Partner.

    Special Guests for the eve included eminent socialites and popular faces from various sectors of the society. They included Bikash Kedia, Rapax, Payal Varma, Kashif Khan, Ayanjit Chattopadhyay, Anahad Tibrewal, Soumie Dutta, Prabir Basu, Swaraj Bhowmik, Alka Kedwal, Subramaniyam and others.

  Youngsters Sukanya Roy & Devsmita Datta did the media coordination while Asish Basak was the host for the evening.

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'Kalchokro'

Innomania Motion Pictures  presents 'Kalchokro', a unique short film, produced by Boby Mondal. 

   Directed by Anup Samaddar, with Sandip Patra as DOP, 'Kalchokro' is releasing on 28th July, 6 pm at Birla Planetarium Hall. The talented cast include Jayashree Khara, Shreya Chatterjee, Boby Mondal and Hritojeet Chottopadhyay (popular face of TV serials).

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Ultra-New BMW X7 in India

The first-ever BMW X7 was launched in India. The much-anticipated flagship Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) of BMW was unveiled at an exclusive pavilion specially created for the launch in India.

  Locally-produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, The first-ever BMW X7 is available in a distinctive design scheme – Design Pure Excellence ‘DPE’. The Design Pure Excellence package sets brilliant accents. Chrome high-gloss elements in the exterior and other interior finishes underline the contemporary, luxurious and aesthetic character with unique craftsmanship.

The first-ever BMW X7 is available in BMW X7 xDrive30d Design Pure Excellence Signature variant (diesel) which is locally produced. The BMW X7 xDrive40i (petrol) is available as a completely built-up unit (CBU), informed  Dr. Hans-Christian Baertels, President (act.), BMW Group India.

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Reetwika Banerjee creates a World Record with “Zenova”

On 21^st July, Kolkata’s one of the most talked about next-gen publishing houses Literoma held  literary discussion during a fine retro evening at a city hotel.

    The core focus of the eve was on ‘Zenova’ – a book by Award winning author Reetwika Banerjee.

   ‘Zenova’ was a non-dictionary word in English when in 2015 Reetwika Banerjee had coined it by conjugating two foreign words – Zen (Japanese) and Nova (Latin) and documented its dictionary meaning ‘fresh and improved’. Of late, the new word has been accepted after multiple rounds of scrutiny and Reetwika has been acclaimed with a World Record as the proposer of the new word.

     This July 21^st, Reetwika launched her latest book  ‘Zenova’ which presents forty-five handpicked short stories from her collections.

     “I dedicated my World Record to this book and hence the title – 'Zenova' because I believe the stories herein are a zenova version of my previous ones.” said Reetwika.

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Youthun+

Youthun+ is a 'Youth Marathon' – Run for “My Right to Education 4 Opportunity”. 

  This prestigious event is organized by SPAN (Society for Peoples’ Awareness), a NGO that has been working since 1989. SPAN is going to host YouThon+ in (Doars) Jalpaiguri District with the 200 vulnerable youth participants of the tea gardens area on August 4, 2019. 

     Youthun+ is curated, hosted & powered by Tanveer Khan, eminent Development Sector Professional & PR Expert (Advisory) and Curator of 'The Dot Talks'. 

  The Associate Partner of Youthun+ is National Academy of Media & Events. 

  Annie Jain (Annie Creations) is on board as Pre-Event Partner of YouThon+ 2019 and is set to organise Pre-Event Partners Meet-cum-Press Meet on July 25 at Levels the Club, Salt Lake Sec V (Venue Partner).  'Hello Kolkata' is Pre-Event Media Partner.

   SPAN is working with the deprived, vulnerable children, youth and women group in the tea gardens in Jalpaiguri to ensure their participation and rights in their life as well as to be accountable to become active citizen of India. SPAN always tries to make different opportunities for them, through which they can grow. SPAN is working with various marginalised groups in those backward communities across West Bengal since last thirty years with the valuable support of various local, national and international stakeholders.

   Yoithun+ also will be a kind of opportunity making initiative for the youth of tea gardens area of this district. Most of the youths did not get the proper infrastructure and inclusive professional environment through which they can transform their abilities into opportunities after completing the elementary education. 

   SPAN think quite differently time and is set to organise YouThon+ Youth Marathon.

 The objective is to create an Opportunity through equitable and quality education. Most of the tea gardens area’s youths have the exceptional physical ability and they did not get the proper transport communication system from their childhood, so they have to walk and run to travel. Now they will utilise their ability and will convert this ability into opportunities through this Marathon. So, this is not only a competition to run and win but also this is an equal opportunity to all participants to prove and to grab the opportunity for betterment in life.   

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Netflix launches Mobile Plan for India at INR 199/month

Netflix launches a new mobile plan for India. At INR 199 per month, members will be able to enjoy all of Netflix’s content—uninterrupted and without ads—in standard definition (SD) on one smartphone or tablet at a time. This is our fourth Indian plan, in addition to the existing basic, standard and premium plans.

 “Our Indian members watch more on their mobiles than any other country in the world - and they love to download our shows and films. We believe this new plan will make Netflix even more accessible and better suit people who like to watch on their smartphones and tablets—both on the go and at home,” said Ajay Arora, Director, Product Innovation, Netflix.

 Netflix continues to improve the mobile experience with features like Smart Downloads, vertical previews, and sharing to social media. Most recently, we improved our Android app—by making the sign-up flow for new members and the app load more quickly on entry-level smartphones. 

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Social Welfare

Rotary Club of Calcutta Yuvis held two days Oral Health Checkup camp for children at CMS, Hindmotor on 20 & 21 July in association with Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry of Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Panihati, Kolkata

   Test conducted were Ravens CPM for IQ, DMFT Index for caries, awareness session Audio/Visual on oral hygiene and correct ways of brushing teeth. Total number of children benefited were 137, all girls aged between 4-17 years. The kids were also provided toothpaste and food on both days. 

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Rishi Biswas completes fine win at Milky Moo Bengal Juniors

Local lad Rishi Biswas completed a fine eight stroke win at the Bengal Juniors, an event promoted by Tiger Sports Marketing & Bengal Golf Association, here after carding a final score of 165. He won the Category C event over second placed Aditya Khaitan followed by Viranca Poddar a further six strokes behind at 179.
 Rakshik Basu shot the round of the day of six –over par 80 as he took the top honours in Category A&B combined at two day total of 168. Garv Lakhmani, winner of Category B, finished second overall four strokes behind after himself shooting a second round 81. Gurmehr Bindra, runner up in Category B, was placed third a further six strokes behind at 178.
 Prashant Agarwal enjoyed the biggest win in Category D after carding the week’s best of 163 to triumph by a mammoth twenty eight strokes. Vivaan Bhandari is second followed by Vivaan Chhawchharia in third one stroke behind at 192.   

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Celebrations of FPAI's 70th Foundation Day

 FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION of INDIA  (FPAI) had celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on 23 July at FPAI Office at Thetare Road.

     FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION of INDIA   is recognized as India's leading and largest sexual and reproductive health social impact organisation working for seven decades with the poor and marginalized communities in the country.   

      Supratip Mazumder, (Kolkata Branch Head of FPAI) had coordinated this wonderful program.

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