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Delhi, February 2023 : Strategically located & tastefully designed, the store reflects the brand promise of ‘Taste the World’. With this, Nature’s Basket now operates 35 stores across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Pune. Nature’s Basket (NB), India’s foremost retail destination for fine foods from around the world, and part of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG), launched their brand new store in Defence Colony, New Delhi. The new store is spread over 3500 sq feet and is a reflection of the brand’s promise of being the go-to place for the customers Gourmet needs. Located on the premises of the famous Defence Colony, this the 4th store of Nature’s Basket in the Delhi-NCR region and is a much awaited destination to cater to the Gourmet needs of residents. This Nature’s Basket store has a cafe indoors that will be serving a wide range of healthy food and beverage options such as salads, dips and bowls, wraps, juices and smoothies along with a variety of healthy products to enjoy during one’s shopping experience or simply while catching up with a friend in the neighborhood. For the first time ever, the meat section will also be offering Siberian Caviar, at the Defence Colony outpost and is considered phenomenal for having the strongest and most pronounce flavor and its luscious texture metals in your mouth, leaving sumptuous aromas as temptations to indulge. With over 12 different types of fresh marinades, a Mulwarra Lamb rack, 50 varieties of cold cuts, and a variety of exotic seafood – Norwegian Salmon, Lobster, Scampi, Tiger Prawns and a range of exotic meats including Duck, and Turkey. Moreover, this store will boast of a Rotisserie that will be available soon for customers. Catering to a sweet tooth the store will offer cakes and patisserie, assorted artisanal chocolates, Turkish sweets and dates. Speaking on the occasion, Shashwat Goenka, Sector Head – Retail & FMCG, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group added, “Nature’s Basket as a brand is uniquely positioned to cater to Gourmet needs of our customers. The addition of our new store in Defence Colony, Delhi reaffirms the group’s belief in India’s increasing Gourmet appetite and a new-age shopping experience. We are pleased that through Nature’s Basket, our customers can make the most of their trip to fulfill their desire to “Taste the World” and enjoy a cuppa with a friend, right here at a store near them.” The Nature’s Basket store opened doors on 17th February, 2023 and will be offering gourmet products, fresh produce, bakery and dairy items and will be operating and will also be doing eco-friendly deliveries on e-bikes. Besides physical stores, the brand also has a strong online presence and customers can order online on https://www.naturesbasket.co.in/ .

Beauty & The Best Magazine conducted its annual pageant “Miss, Mrs & Mr India 2022” and the winner for Miss India Category is Wasseya Naz. She is from Jamshedpur and a professional anchor.

Indian Culture and Traditions are unique and comical across the world. Blessed with the marvelous, custom and conventional art, India is the oldest civilization where people still follow their old cultures of caring and humanity. Even though people became modern in today’s world, still they celebrate festivals as per the customs. Chinaya is a custom that follows the same. Chinaya originated in the timeless city of Banaras, is a beautiful blend of tradition and culture, weaved into authentic pieces of clothing. Chinaya is an unconventional online shopping brand that houses the most indigenous, handcrafted, and authentic collection of Banarasi Sarees, Dupattas, and Indo-Western dress materials. The brand mirrors a fusion of traditional artistry coupled with contemporary designs, embroideries, and stitching.   Chinaya is a branch taken out of the Rupdarshi Heritage tree. Rupdarshi Heritage is a legacy that was founded by the Late Mr. Pawan Agrawal. They have been in the manufacturing and wholesaling of Banarasi sarees and fabrics for the past 45 years. The name Chinaya is born out of the Sanskrit word “Chin” – meaning silk. Chinaya literally refers to a woman blessed with an abundance of intelligence. In the context of our brand, it implies a woman having an impeccable sense of fashion coupled with elegance and grace.   Chinaya is an idea to continue the legacy of tradition and this idea was inherited the Mr. Vishal Agrawal and his wife Mrs. Namrata Agrawal. This power-packed duo is attracted to continue the heirlooms and established Chinaya during the 2020lockdown. The idea and concept was ready and about to bang on in the market but, the lockdown made things a bit difficult and had to suffer a bit. But nevertheless, they didn’t stop and started with Facebook and online business. Since no strategies were made, they had faced some challenges as well.   “I personally was ok with it because I was never in a hurry to start or scale the business. I was a new mom at the time and had to balance everything. I wanted it to be slow, gradual, and consistent because in my opinion, only something organic is sustainable, so just wanted to give some time to it” – Namrata Agarwal.   Through Chinaya, they have tried to bring forth the traditional Indian culture and also a fusion of western and Indian Culture together. The Journey started with one of the finest and best shops in Benaras, but now trending in online business across the world. Sarees are considered to be the most unique and elegant attire in the universe. A Benarasi saree is an evergreen saree and a classic. In that, the Kadhwa weave is everyone’s absolute favorite. It’s such a graceful and rich design that you never have to think twice about wearing it.   The wide collection can be easily seen and viewed on Instagram and Facebook. www.chinayabanaras.com https://www.facebook.com/chinayabanaras https://www.instagram.com/chinayabanaras/

The Body Shop India launches ‘Be Seen Be Heard’ initiative in India through a partnership with Young India Foundation with Why25 – a comprehensive and non-partisan social impact effort to increase the participation of Indian youth in public life.   The Body Shop has been a pioneering beauty brand in India since the last 35 years. In 1987, India became home to The Body Shop’s 1st Community Fair Trade Program with the founding of Teddy Exports in Thirumangala, Madurai. In recent years, the brand has supported grassroots levels community impact initiatives like End Period Shame with CRY providing menstrual health support to disadvantaged communities; Project N.A.R.I (Nutrition, Ability, Retraining, Inclusion) with Plastics for Change India Foundation supporting female waste pickers through the Covid19 crisis; and most recently Light A Little Life with Miracle Foundation supporting children who lost their families and primary caregivers to the second wave of Covid19. Starting Sept 2022, The Body Shop partners with Young India Foundation to amplify more young voices in public life through Why25 bring forward that the next generation has a keen say in matters that affect the future of our country.   More than 50% of India’s population is under the age of 25 (Source: Youth in India 2022’ report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation). According to The Body Shop Global Youth Survey: 86% of young people in India want to make positive changes in the world & over 43% of young Indians want to be heard in public life. However, there is a widening demographic divide in public life with under-representation of young voices. The Why25 program will support long-term participation of young people in public decision-making via three main goals: 1. RAISING 2.5 MILLION SIGNATURES FOR THE WHY25 PETITION: With an Aim to collect 2.5 million signatures on the Why25 Petition, The Body Shop and Young India Foundation are calling upon policymakers to lower the age of candidacy in the Lok Sabha/Lower House of Parliament from the current 25 years to 21 years of age. The present 25-year age prerequisite is one of the key barriers to youth participation in public representation at the highest levels of policy-making. The petition aims to drive awareness as well as mobilize non-partisan public opinion on this subject.   2. ADDING 25 MILLION YOUNG VOTERS TO VOTER ROLLS BY 2024: Engage with young voters and drive youth voter awareness by conducting over 250 Youth Voter Festivals as well as Voter Education Workshops across urban and rural centres between 2022-24. The festivals and workshops will serve as venues to register and re-register young voters enabling participation in the electoral process by 2024.   3. SUPPORTING 25 YOUTH-LED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT GRASSROOT LEVELS: 25 Community Projects will be supported via the program, empowering young changemakers working on community impact projects in environmental and social justice at panchayat or municipality levels to create real, on-ground change.   On this occasion, The Body Shop India launched its Why25 program video featuring inspiring young changemakers. These young changemakers have stepped up to make a difference and are playing an active role in making grassroots level change with youth participation and representation in public life.   Sanya Malhotra, Brand Ambassador, The Body Shop India says “As a responsible artist and citizen, I have always found great resonance to what The Body Shop stands for – from credible sustainability and inclusive beauty to gender equity and supporting local communities. The Why25 program is especially meaningful to me as it is closely aligned to my personal ambition to inspire young people – especially young women – to step up, speak out and make their voices heard. I believe that as young people, when we are empowered with responsibility and the ability to make positive change, we are all the better for it.”   Shriti Malhotra, CEO, The Body Shop India says, “There is no denying that the most pressing issues facing our planet and its people will affect the next generation the most. Our youth will inherit our climate, communities and country and we believe amplifying young voices in public life is simply the right thing to do. Why25 is rooted in our certainty that empowering purposeful, responsible young people will go a long way in creating a more inclusive, compassionate and equitable world for all of us. Our young people are resourceful, committed and looking to be seen and be heard in public life.   Sudhanshu Kaushik, Founder, Young India Foundation says, “India’s true potential lies within its thriving youth demographic. This youth potential is under represented in public life which has most decision-making powers over their future. Over 700 million young Indians have no representation at the highest levels of policy-making and this is why most youth related problems such as employment, health, literacy, happiness and overall development are under-focus. Aligned with the country’s focus on empowering young people, Young India Foundation is thankful for The Body Shop’s support in creating a multifaceted program. From raising public awareness, increasing civic engagement in our educational institutions and supporting youth-run community projects — together, we are aiming to ensure that India’s youth get the voice they deserve.”