A cutting masala chai is not just sipped and relished in India but professionals from all over the world including Asia Pacific, Europe and America drink different types of tea because of its health benefits. There are multiple tea varieties that help improve digestion, metabolism and even prevent certain diseases. Check out the five types of teas that executives love to drink.

1. Green Tea:

Green tea has become immensely popular worldwide. It is made from steamed tea leaves, which are simply heated to destroy the enzymes that cause oxidation. Green tea contains many vitamins and antioxidant properties of the fresh green tea leaf. It is healthy and delicious. Green tea?s antioxidants prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s diseases, reduce risk of stroke and improve cholesterol levels.

2. Black Tea:

Many acquire a habit to add a bit of milk to their regular cup of tea but Black tea is mostly preferred amongst working professionals due to its many health benefits.  Made with fermented tea leaves, black tea forms the basis for flavored teas like chai and masala chai. Black tea protects lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke. It also may reduce the risk of stroke. Black teas include the world famous Assam tea, Darjeeling tea and Ceylon tea.

3. White Tea:

White tea is one of the most expensive teas in the world. The beverage comes from the same plant as green tea and has incredible health benefits. It is pale yellow in colour and is produced from unopened buds of tea shoots. White tea is said to have the most potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas. Studies show that white tea can thin the blood and improve artery function. It helps lower high blood pressure and guards against the ravages of stroke.

4. Oolong Tea:

Oolong was developed in Wuyi mountains of China?s Fujian region. A lot of people are fond the beverage?s refreshing aroma and fruity taste. Oolong tea is semi-oxidized and can be consumed hot or cold. It helps to control cholesterol levels and also improves oral health by inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes tooth decay and oral cancers. It is heavily marketed as a weight loss supplement as it enhances the metabolism of fat in the body. The daily consumption of oolong tea accelerates the process of lipolysis, which enables the body to burn more fat.

5. Pu-erh Tea:

Pu-erh Tea is known as a medicinal tea and is made from fermented and aged leaves. It is a compressed tea and just like wine, it becomes more and more pleasant as it ages. Pu-erh Tea is known for keeping the stomach fit and warm. The dried tea is aged in a dark location for many years. During this time, the tea undergoes a form oxidation in just the same way that wine is produced. Pu-erh tea has the ability to break down fatty foods and aids in digestion. It removes toxins from the stomach and offsets the negative impacts of heavy alcohol consumption.

The fourth episode of Talking Point with Ritwika Gupta features one of the most known names in the digital content space. Rajeshree Naik who is more famously known as a co-founder of the PING Digital Broadcast Network, is also someone who has had a long run in the marketing sphere as well. Naik loves thinking and creating content for today?s generation with digital at its core. In this edition of Talking Point with Ritwika Gupta she shares her motivation for creating online content, her love for different recipes and much more about her life.

Exec Lifestyle?s Weekend Watch recommends and previews the television shows and films that you simply cannot miss! Check out what you should not miss watching this weekend (6-8 March 2015)...

Television:

ICC Cricket World Cup Match - India versus West Indies

India is currently undefeated in the World Cup with three wins in a row, while West Indies have notched wins over Pakistan and Zimbabwe and the prediction: India to get their fourth straight win. Get set with all your buddies, waking up to an exciting Friday to witness Team India take on the Chris Gayle storm. Tune in to watch the match at 12 pm on Star Sports and starsports.com.

Movies:

Dirty Politics

Dirty Politics is an Indian film that has been written and directed by KC Bokadia. The film stars Mallika Sherawat, Jackie Shroff, Ashutosh Rana, Anupam Kher, Om Puri, Dikshit Dave, Dhruv Agarwal and Naseeruddin Shah. The film is a political drama, wherein Shah?s character is based on an idealised version of current Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. He will be portraying a character that stands for right things and succeeds thereafter.

They are successful and intelligent individuals with characteristic traits and rituals. Not only do they have the passion and drive to achieve what they want in life but also certain belief systems, which distinguish them from ordinary mortals. 

Whether it is waking up early or eating right, industry leaders share their unique life mantras that have helped them progress in the course of their individual journeys.    

?When my wife and I first came to our own house in Bangalore after marriage, an old couple told us that life is not about being 50-50; it is about knowing when to be 80-20 and when to be 70-30,? stated SapientNitro chief creative officer K V Sridhar.

Sridhar, who is fondly known as Pops by one and all, says that this mantra helped him in his personal and professional life. ?I have understood the value of relationships and this has helped in partnership dealings with clients,? he said.

Many industry leaders also try to spend enough quality time with family. Whether it?s over a meal or watching a movie together after working hours, they make it a point to prioritize and set aside time for people who matter in their lives. Top professionals also recognize that gradual preparations and planning will provide directions to their ultimate goal.

?To be successful, it requires one to be focused with great persistence on your goals. One needs to prioritize time, plan things and keep a disciplined lifestyle?, said the co-founder of indie musician service provider, Songdew.com?s Chinmayee Tripathi.

However, that should not deter one from taking risks.

?It is important to make mistakes. If you never make a mistake, you will never have the ability to take a risk and taking risks is an important aspect in the corporate world. I have made a couple of mistakes and I think some of them were good mistakes,? opined HBO managing director Monica Tata.

PING Network co-founder and director Rajeshree Naik throws light on the importance of mid-career education and how it really stimulates one?s thinking and opens the windows of the mind to new opportunities. ?One piece of advice I give to a lot of people who are in a mid-career crisis would be to go back to school and study. You have no idea the kind of stimulation it will provide you,? she asserted.

Top executives of many a corporation make it a point to meditate daily. One cannot deny the benefits of meditation, which include reducing stress levels and improving physical health. ?I meditate everyday, which is what keeps me focused,? shares Christian Dior Couture India, vice-president, marketing and communications Kalyani Chawla.

With rigorous schedules and heavy responsibilities at work, many of these successful professionals often draw strength and inspiration when they are living life to the fullest.

Chawla shared, ?Live for the present and try to make the best of it. The future is unpredictable but we have to be prepared. That is key.?

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: E-commerce is a trending cultural phenomenon and has resulted in the rise of a new segment of society called netizens. Jashn, the ethnic, indo-western and lifestyle fashion brand for women, with a presence in over 40 locations across India, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, now plans to target netizens and make them their loyal customers.

The brand will now be present on multiple online shopping sites like Myntra, Jabong and Flipkart in order to expand its customer base and to improve product accessibility. Jashn has a galvanic range of designer sarees, kurtis and beautiful material for the modern day Indian woman. The fashion brand wishes to expand its presence on e-commerce platforms that will allow users to shop from their favorite brands just at the click of a button. These sites also have a number of sales and offer exemplary discounts that are simply irresistible.

Jashn managing director Rahuul Jashnani said, ?Jashn?s prevalent goal is to showcase contemporary ethnic fashion extensively through e-commerce websites. The extensive growth of trends and technology has led masses to expect brands to be functional in the e-commerce section.  Jashn is looking forward to increasing sales and improving consumer brand relationships by sailing into the Internet abyss.?

Getting onboard with e-commerce, Jashn leaps forward to fulfill its vision of becoming an Indian- multinational organization and a dominant player in the international fashion industry. The merchandise offered on these e-commerce sites is exclusive to the ones in the store