Sula sold Sauvignon Blanc, its first bottle in 2000 and since then, it has placed India on the global wine map. Celebrating 15 years of operations, Sula recently released its limited edition festive season bottle at Asilo, Mumbai.

Brut Tropicale, a limited edition Blanc de Noirs, is a methode champenoise sparkler made from premium black grapes including Pinot Noir. This beautiful bottle is covered in paisley symbolising life and eternity, and has been interpreted and adopted as a quintessential part of the various cultures of India, spanning Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Today, the motif prevails in special occasions, ranging from henna patterns, ethnic fabrics, jewelry and such, emphasizing that most celebrations begin and end with paisley.

To mark the occasion, Sula Vineyards founder and CEO Rajeev Samant said, We wanted to do something exceptional to celebrate Sula 15 fabulous years. The result of two years of hard work is this beautiful Blanc de Noirs, a special wine. The limited edition Brut Tropicale is classy yet fun perfect for celebrations and gifting this festive season.

In the last 15 years, Sula Vineyards has also been a pioneer in India wine tourism opening the country first winery Tasting Room in 2005 and first vineyard resort, Beyond by Sula, in 2007. With 200,000 visitors in 2014, Sula is a poplar winery. Sula award-winning wines are available nationwide at the finest hotels and restaurants, and are also exported worldwide. The company is also a wine and spirits importer, with a portfolio of brands like Remy Cointreau, Cono Sur, Hardys, Ruffino and Asahi.

Firmly committed to remaining at the forefront of Indian wines, Sula continues to experiment with new varietals, engage in sustainable agriculture and support the local rural economy. The launch of the bottles is a commemoration of Sula success and its progress in global wine market.

Designer Amy Billimoria celebrates her 40th birthday over a charity fundraiser. The designer, in collaboration with Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust (NDMCT) hosted a fund-raiser at her store in Juhu, Mumbai, where some of the illustrious names from the film industry walked to support the cause.

Power women from the movie industry took to the ramp with little girls in much style and aplomb ? Dia Mirza, Mini Mathur, Maria Goretti, Madhoo, Rhea Pillai, Queenie Singh, Urvashi Sharma, Akanksha Agarwal, Reshma Merchant and actor Zayed Khan came together to support this great cause.

On this occasion Amy Billimoria says, ?To me the idea of celebration is doing something that triggers real happiness within, and what better way to mark a milestone in your life, than seeing little children light up their faces with a smile. To me my 40th birthday will reinstate my endeavour to always strive to make a difference. With this charity event, my dearest friend Jyoti Mukherjee and I will be empowering women and children in a village in Palghar and we are eagerly looking forward to a great show?.

Focusing on both tradition and change, Amy Billimoria has interpreted ornate hand embroidery on varied silhouettes from indo-western drapes, bridal lehengas and her ever green saris for the show. The colour palette for this collection ranges from ferns, peaches and champagne gold to different shades of blue.

For the fund-raiser, Amy Billimoria?s dear friend, designer Jyoti Mukherjee has designed outfits for the little girls who walked side by side with the influencers. The collection is a modern twist to vintage styles and silhouettes, and complements the outfits of the ladies who the little girls walked with.

Jyoti Mukherji says, ?I am thrilled to be a part of this great cause, where Amy and myself will get to do out bit to empower women and children of Palghar.?

Priya Dutt, Trustee NDMCT in her support says, ?On behalf of our NGO, Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust, I hereby would like to express my gratitude for your initiative, The Walk of Pride to support our effort with this fundraiser. The proceeds from this initiative will go towards women and child empowerment of Sonave Village, Palghar, Maharashtra.?

Actor Dia Mirza comments, ?I am proud of Amy Billimoria and Jyoti Mukherjee for putting together this wonderful show this festive season. I am happy and very pleased that people from civil society are taking such decision and contributing towards the society?.

Time Avenue Haute Horlogerie (TAHH),India?s first ever luxury watch exhibition was, as expected, a grand affair. For three days, time halted and the spotlight shifted to luxury of top-notch time pieces for watch lovers who rushed to St Regis, Mumbai between October 17^th and 19^th 2015, to witness the most iconic watch fare of the country.

Organised by Time Avenue, the premier super luxury watch boutique, TAHH marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Indian luxury watch industry as watch lovers thronged to touch, feel and witness some of these most sought after timepieces in the world.

The exhibition, besides being the perfect rendezvous between watch makers and watch lovers, also proved to be a defining moment for everyone associated with the fine watches fraternity and expanded their horizons through a whole new level of interactions that unfolded.

For celebrities, it was a time calling of sorts when Mr Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Aftab Shivdasani, Kumar Gaurav, Javed Akhtar, Mrs. Rajashree Birla and others were seen admiring luxury watches from their choicest brands. The occasion was just right for Mumbai-based Time Avenue to announce the opening of their second store at Bandra, called ?Time Avenue 2? close to their first flagship store. Only this time, Time Avenue has raised its own bar and the promise is to bring some more world class watch brands at its second store while continuing to house the biggest collection of luxury watches in India.

?TAHH has been a dream come true for me. The turnout of so many distinguished guests and their unanimous appreciation for the initiative has reinforced our resolve to make the next edition an even bigger one,? said Viraal Rajan, Director, Time Avenue.?TAHH is a historical moment for India?s luxury watch industry. With 18 of the world?s most prestigious brands showcasing their finest creations, the watch lovers couldn?t have asked for more. And this is just the beginning,? said Anita Khatri, advisor to TAHH.

Participating Brands were Audemars Piguet, A.Lange & Sohne, Roger Dubuis, Breguet, Blancpain, MB&F, MCT, Chopard, Bvlgari, de Grisogono, de La Cour, Corum, Breitling, Omega, Baume & Mercier, Panerai, Parmigiani and Vertu. The time pieces gleamed and glittered as bright as the starry celebrities who made it to TAHH. Watch lovers in unison had only one word for all the luxury they witnessed at the Time Avenue Haute Horlogerie ? ?timeless?. 

MUMBAI: After launching their Celestial Time collection of Moon Phase watches, Titan has now launched the Moonlight collection of watches for the Titan Eaga category.

The watches take inspiration from the beauty of objects captured in the luminescent moonlight. Embellished with Swarovski crystals and pearls, with enamel work, the watches are the perfect accessory for a woman this festive season. Designed for the contemporary woman, the watches are an intricate portrayal of stunning beauty stirred by the silver moonlight.

The collection was unveiled by actress Yami Gautam and Titan Company Limited, Watches and Accessories CEO S Ravi Kant.

The watches are priced from Rs 3995 to Rs 18495.

The Raga Moonlight collection showcases a wide variety of designs and is available in World of Titan stores, Helios stores, multi-brands outlets like Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop and other authorised dealer stores.

Kant said, ?Titan Raga has celebrated beauty in its various forms with exquisite collections every year. The Moonlight watches are an interpretation of the beauty of objects touched by the light of the moon ? the Taj Mahal, the fragrant night flowers, the ethereal moonstone, the mystic lake and the starry night sky. Each Raga watch is a canvas of sheer excellence in design and an illustration of the beauty of a Raga woman ? she is elegant, confident, beautiful, and exudes timeless grace.?

Gautam added, ?The Moonlight collection from Raga is absolutely spectacular and is the perfect accessory for the festive season. Titan Raga is a brand that embodies the modern Indian woman, an epitome of elegance, confidence and refined taste in style. I am so delighted to be a part of the Raga journey and unveiling this collection today. The timepieces will definitely add sophistication and style to an occasion ensemble ? with a wide array of choice for every Raga woman.?

Mumbai:  To celebrate International Women?s Day this year, eight women, who are alumni of Sophia Polytechnic 1979 batch, will be coming together to celebrate the spirit of art and creativity with an exhibition of art called ?Timeless Energy ? An Art Connect.?

The art show commences on 27 February, 2015 at The Easel Gallery, Juhu and will showcase the work of these women in the form of free spirited expression. The creative energy that flows through their art is presented by bold strokes, colour blocks, textures and interesting treatments of varied mediums on surfaces from canvas to fabric, wood, glass and porcelain.

?This creative art connect took root at the onset of our glorious days in art college where we all met as teenagers, learning and experimenting our creative techniques and observations right through to adulthood, marriage, families, work and continues to this day by God?s grace,? explains the Timeless Energy team.

?Timeless Energy is constant, ever evolving and without limitations, a bond that is freeing as much as it brings together, a connect we share with each other and fellow artists,? the team further added.

Free flowing timeless energy has its roots entrenched in the ground, its heart reaching out to issues faced by the girl child and women in India. Timeless Energy signifies the power of a woman.

Mumbai: Parle Products has launched a new TVC campaign, focusing on ?Mindful Eating and Soulful Living? for their new range of healthy biscuits ? Simply Good, which consists of three products: Simply Good Digestive cookies, Simply Good Cream Cracker, Simply Good Digestive Slimz biscuits.

Catering to the health conscious consumer, the Simply Good range of biscuits focuses on the little joys of eating healthy. The TVC is about simply enjoying what you eat, rather than worrying about whether it?s healthy or not. It?s about how you feel and what you experience while eating that really matters and translates into a good life.

Speaking about the TVC, Parle Products general manager marketing Pravin Kulkarnii said, ?The TVC is all about simplifying life and staying close to nature, which is exactly what the brand represents. With this new ?Simply Good? range, we encourage our valued consumers to live a healthy and fulfilling life.?

Parle Products deputy marketing manager Mayank Shah added, ?We did an extensive research on what our customers want and are proud to present the ?Simply Good? range that is both delicious and healthy. Indian consumers are well aware about their wellbeing and there is an increase in healthy food consumption, which is becoming a part of their lifestyle. With the Simply Good Range, we are offering our consumers a choice of healthy snacks without compromising on the delectable taste.?

Parle?s Simply Good Digestive cookies are available across India in two packs sizes. The 250 gms pack is available at Rs 50, whereas the 100 gms pack is available at Rs 20.