ORIENT PUBLICATION: August 2014

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Naturralle’ unveiled by actress sonal chouhan

Naturralle’ unveiled by actress sonal chouhan in Mumbai

Mumbai : Saraiwwalaa Agrr Refineries Limited (SARL) one of the leading edible oils company in India, today launched their range of premium refined sunflower oil brand 'Naurralle' along with the Vanaspati & Bakery fats in Maharashtra . The flagship brand ‘Naturralle’ was unveiled by actress sonal chouhan Mr. Anjani Kumar Gupta, Director at SARL.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Anjani Kumar Gupta, Director at SARL, said “SARL had been providing good quality, healthy edible oils to the customers for over 15 years now. The introduction of our Flagship brand “Naturralle” in Mumbai marks a new milestone in the journey of SARL and a step towards establishing SARL as a dominant player in the edible oil segment in the country. With the launch of“Naturralle”, we plan to offer the best quality and value for money to the people of Mumbai. The taste of good health offered by Naturralle will help the local residents relish their favorite dishes with added Health benefits .”

The Naturralle Refined Sunflower Oil is rich in Omega 6 and Vitamins A, D & E. Naturralle is available across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Naturralle Refined Sunflower oil has low absorbing property, which allows you to cook more food using less oil. Naturralle is amongst the leading brands of refined sunflower oil in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. The company is committed to provide the best quality and value to the customers.

Going forward, the brand would like to consolidate its market share and look at launching more SKUs to increase its offering and meet the diverse needs of the consumers with innovative packaging and design. Sunflower Oil is an evolving market in Mumbai with more and more consumers embracing it for its health benefits. Naturralle would like to invest in educating the consumers and helping them to make the right choice.

SARL understand the consumption and growth pattern of edible oil sector . The consumption of Edible oil in the country was at 18.1 Mn Tonnes for the FY 14 and is expected to increase to 23 Mn Tonnes by 2019-20 growing at 4% per annum. The sunflower oil has tremendous growth potential and health attributes which needs to be captured. The sunflower oil contributes 11% of the total edible oil consumption in the country and is steadily growing at a rate of 10% per annum. 70% of sunflower oil is consumed in the southern states followed by west and east. 67% consumption of Sunflower oil is in the urban areas and the rest is consumed in the rural areas clearly indicating a switch towards the health benefits of the oil. The current sunflower oil market in India is over Rs 180 Bn.The company plans to introduce the product in Pune, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Nasik, Sholapur, Akola and Nagpur in a span of next 24 months to address the growing demand of sunflower oil and capture the potential .

Run and relax with TUI

Run and relax with TUI India’s Delhi Marathon packages

TUI India, travel partner for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, introduces special packages for participants

New Delhi, August 28, 2014: TUI India, a world-leading travel operator and travel partner for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM), has introduced exclusive packages for those gearing up for this big run. The ADHM is scheduled to take place on November 24, 2014.

The packages offered by TUI India include airport transfers and accommodation in Delhi. Runners can choose from the Bronze, Silver and Gold packages based on their requirements. These packages include 2 night stay in a 4/5 star hotel, airport transfers, breakfast and transfers to and from Jawaharlal Stadium and the hotel.

In addition to these packages, TUI India is also offering the marathoners with special packages that comprise day trips or a tour to nearby hill stations and places like Agra and Jaipur, which will give the participants an opportunity to unwind after the run.

What: TUI India’s Delhi Marathon packages

When: 22^nd - 24^th November 2014

Where: New Delhi

Cost: Rs. 10,000 onwards (Inclusive of taxes)

For more details call 1800-3000-8000 to access the packages or check them online at:

http://www.tui.in/Holidays-Packages/domestic-monsoon-offers.aspx

About TUI India

TUI India was officially formed in the year 2006 as a result of a joint partnership between Le Passage to India, the No.1 inbound destination management company and TUI Travel PLC, one of the world’s leading International Leisure Travel Group. TUI Travel India boasts of an impeccable reputation for quality services in Holidays, Incentive travel, Special Interest Tours and Conference Management. For more information visit www.tui.in

TUI India stores:

Mumbai :

· Linking Road: Shop number 1, Unit 5 & 6, Natraj Co-Operative Housing Society, Near National College, Linking Road, Bandra west, Mumbai.Tel: +91 22 42971111

Delhi:

· Shipra Mall: Shop No. 49, first floor, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad (U.P.) Tel: +0120-4545860/70/80/960

· Select Citywalk: G-60, Ground Floor, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi. Tel: +91 11 - 42658467 / 68 / 69

· Connaught Place: 10 - A, 1st Floor, Gobind Mansion, H Block, New Delhi. Tel: +91 11 41513311

· Galleria Market: TUI Concept Store- Travelhood Café, Shop No –SF-068, 1st floor, , DLF-IV, Gurgaon. Tel: +0124–4552446 / 49

blush! Rose gold

Blush Gold Collection by Velvetcase.com

Velvetcase.com, India’s first custom made online jewellery portal launches their new Rose Gold Art Deco Jewellery Collection, an exquisite collection featuring innovative new styling with definitive designer looks at exceptional value for the customers. This beautiful collection features gorgeous cocktail rings, pendants and earring ensembles in lustrous rose gold and diamonds.

Yes, gold can blush! Rose gold— also known as pink gold, red gold or blush gold’s popularity is its versatility. Rose gold is universally flattering, complementing nearly all skin tones. It can be worn with virtually any colour or style of clothing.

“This collection is high on design quotient, light in weight, affordable and apt for today’s modern woman. Integrating shape to the collection is what ensures the jewellery is always a statement. The design in the collection incorporates fine geometry, complexity and textures”, says Mr. Runit Shah, Co-Founder and COO, Velvetcase.com.

Price: Rs 9,000/- Onwards

Canon expands in digital photo album

Canon expands in digital photo album print domain in India

Strengthens its foothold by introducing DreamLabo 5000 in Kerala Market

· Kochi gets its first DreamLabo 5000 at Edathadan Digital Press, a premium digital photo lab in the state.

· Aims at digitizing India’s 3300 Cr. photo print market.

· Edathadan Digital Press positions the premium print version as HD prints.

Mumbai / Kochi, August 28^th, 2014: Canon India Pvt. Ltd., India’s No. 1 complete digital imaging company, strengthens its toehold in Digital Photo Printing by introducing its stellar product DreamLabo 5000, a commercial inkjet printer in the city of Kochi, Kerala. The move will help to further build Canon’s presence in the South-Asian market.

The press announcement event was attended by Mr. Takao Hada, Group Executive, Commercial Inkjet Product Group, Canon Inc. Tokyo, Mr. Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon South & South East Asia, Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India Pvt. Ltd. and Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India Pvt. Ltd. along with Mr. E.M. Wilson and Mr. E.N. Vinod of Edathadan Digital Press, Kochi.

Delivering a new standard of combined photo and text quality coupled with high productivity, DreamLabo 5000 revolutionises the photo printing industry by providing a high quality alternative to the traditional silver halide technology. In addition, the premium quality printing offers both the production photo and the small batch print-on-demand (POD) markets substantial new revenue streams.

Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India, said at the unveiling, “We are delighted to introduce the DreamLabo 5000 in Kochi. After its grand success in Bangalore, this was a natural step towards expansion. The DreamLabo 5000 is a robust product that aims to revolutionize wedding photography in India. A marriage in the family is an important occasion where everything from invitations, venue and décor to food is planned meticulously. Finally there is a product that would ensure to keep the memories as vibrant and fresh for years to come. With this product, we hope to fulfil a cherished dream for the entire family and are confident that it would carve a niche for itself in the market.”

Edathadan Digital Press, a premium photo lab is the first to purchase and install DreamLabo 5000 in Kochi. This association will go a long way in strengthening Canon’s presence in the industry and digitizing the INR 3300 crore. Commercial photo printing market in India. Edathadan Digital Press will position the premium print version as HD prints.

Elaborating on the announcement, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India, said, “Over the years, photo capturing technology has grown by leaps and bounds. In order to keep up with these advances, India is undergoing a massive transition from the conventional analogue and silver halide technology to digital photo printing. In fact, out of the Rs. 3300 crore commercial photo printing market in India, nearly 20% percent is digital, which is about Rs. 700 crore. With growing customer expectation, there is an enormous scope for creating value in this space. DreamLabo 5000 serves to do exactly this. Since the lion’s share of India’s multi crore commercial photography print industry comes from wedding and travel photography, DreamLabo 5000 specifically targets the needs of these professional photographers. We have got extremely encouraging feedback from Bangalore and hope to replicate the same success in Kochi.”

“Canon is looking at capturing 10% of digital photo album print space in India in the next three years. South India, especially Kerala will be a big driver towards this goal.” He further added.

Canon offers an unparalleled range of high quality imaging products for home as well as entrepreneurial use. From digital cameras for amateur and professional photographers, to home-use printers designed to easily create stunning photo prints, Canon provides end-to-end services to all its customers. This also includes digital multifunction printers for enterprises to address all their document management solutions. Additionally, in order to satisfy the exacting needs of industry professionals, the company has launched high-performance professional-model photo printers, large-format printers and digital printing presses.

Leveraging and extending Canon’s existing inkjet technology, which it has successfully deployed through its PIXMA desktop printers range, the DreamLabo 5000 features a newly developed high-density print head, enabling over 300 mm wide printing output.Incorporating Canon’s FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology, the print head enables the printing of high-quality photos and detailed text to support a variety of high-value-added output, from premium photo albums, photo books, photo calendars, photo collages and other merchandise to high-quality POD items, such as bespoke brochures.

The wide print head delivers high-speed One-Pass printing, requiring only a single pass of the printing paper while the print head remains in a fixed position. When used in combination with the automatic Double-sided printing function, the DreamLabo 5000 is capable of printing approximately 1000 pages of A4 size content and 2300 pages of 4x6’ size content per hour. The system also attains high productivity by enabling paper and ink tank replacement during printing, supporting the extended operation time required for production printers.

DreamLabo 5000 uses a seven-colour dye-based ink system that delivers smooth gradation. Employing image processing technology that makes use of the full range of Canon’s unique inkjet printing colour gamut, the new printer enables the output of photo images with a level of colour representation which comprehensively surpasses that of conventional silver halide.

The retail price of DreamLabo 5000 in India is approximately INR 4.5 crore. Canon India, in association with its channel partners will work towards realising the full potential of this advanced technology.

About Canon Inc.

Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2013 (ended December 31, 2013) totaled $35.5 billion (at an exchange rate of Yen\105=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Canon in India

Canon India Pvt. Ltd. has achieved revenue of Rs. 1910 crore in 2013 and aims Rs. 2100 crore revenues in 2014 which indicates a 10% growth. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products, camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.

Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon markets over 200 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1050 people. Canon has approximately 500 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 113 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 59 cities in the country. Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with 15 Canon camera service centers and 37 printer Canon Care Centers. Canon services India Inc. with engineers for its enterprise business with over 200 engineers for on-site service.

Samsung kicks off its Asian Games Campaign

· Samsung is Official Partner – Asian Games 2014 for Indian contingent to 17^th Asian Games

· Picks up 12 athletes as Samsung Sports Ratnas

· Samsung Sports Ratna program for Asian Games instituted in 1998

· Samsung’s association with Indian Olympic Association in its 17^th year

Mumbai/ Delhi, August 28^th, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in technology, announced its ‘Samsung Sports Ratnas’ at the official send-off ceremony of Indian athletes for the 17^th Asian Games. With ‘Our Games, Our Pride’ as the underlying theme, the Samsung Sports Ratna program will support 12 athletes who will be represent India across different sports disciplines at the Games scheduled to take place in Incheon, South Korea from 19 September to 4 October 2014. The Samsung Ratna program was instituted in 1998 for Olympics and Asian Games.

Mr. B.D. Park, President & CEO, Samsung South West Asia and Mr. N. Ramachandran, President, Indian Olympic Association today signed an MoU announcing Samsung as the Official Partner – Asian Games 2014 for the Indian contingent.

Samsung’s long association with Indian Olympic Association started with the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok by supporting the Indian contingent. Thereafter, the company has continued to support Indian contingents to the Olympic and the Asian Games. Samsung started supporting the Indian contingent to the Olympic games from 2000 Sydney Olympic games onwards. The company has supported 22 Samsung Sports Ratnas and 21 Olympic Sports Ratnas till date.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. B. D. Park said: “The Samsung team is happy and proud to be the official partner – Asian Games 2014 for the Indian contingent. Like the people of India, at Samsung, sports hold a special place for us. We have had a longstanding association with major sporting events, including the Olympic and the Asian Games. In India, beyond consistently providing support for the Indian Contingent to the Asian Games and Olympics over the years, we instituted the Samsung Sports Ratna program with the objective of nurturing and developing Indian sporting talent. We strive to contribute to the rich sports culture of the country by identifying talent and providing them with opportunities to perform to their true potential. On behalf of the Samsung India team, we wish them the best and I am positive that Samsung Sport Ratnas will make India proud at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.”

Speaking about Samsung’s continued support to sports in India, Mr. N. Ramachandran, President, Indian Olympic Association said, “We are delighted that Samsung has made a commitment to support the 17th Asian Games. We are extremely proud of our long standing association and are confident that Samsung support will further encourage athletes to deliver their best. Our teams have been training hard and we are hopeful of bringing back a richer medal tally from 2014 Incheon Asian Games.”

One of the company’s largest sports initiative, as part of the program, Samsung will support the select athletes with their training expenses while they prepare for the Asian Games and also reward the winning players. Consistent with the program values, these Sports Ratnas were selected not only for their sporting accomplishments, but also for dedication and commitment towards the games.

Now in its fifth edition, the Samsung Sports Ratna program has supported 29 top performing Indian athletes till date. The Samsung Sports Ratna athletes for 17th Asian Games are from five disciplines –

1. Shooting: Manavjit Sandhu, Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang, Malaika Goel

2. Wrestlers: Yogeshwar Dutt, Vinesh Phogat, Babita Kumari

3. Boxing: Devendro Singh, Mary Kom

4. Badminton: P.V. Sindhu, Parupalli Kashyap

5. Archery: Deepika Kumari

Samsung’s Association with IOA

Samsung India’s association with the Indian Olympic Association commenced with the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games and ever since the Company has supported the Indian Contingent to the Y2000 Sydney Olympics, Y2002 Busan Asian Games, the Y2004 Athens Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, and now the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.

About Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

Maxim Cover and Sex Survey

Maxim Cover and Sex Survey Launch with Richa Chadda, Sumona Chakravarty, Pria Kataaria Puri, Priyanka Bose, Karishma Kotak,

Kainaat Arora & Sobhita Dhulipala

Mumbai, 27th August 2014: The Maxim Sex & Relationships issue was launched last night with a much fanfare as the talented and elegant cover girl Richa Chadda launched the Cover. The bold and sultry actress is an apt choice for this special issue which is an infinitive testament of men’s lives and loves.

As a special bonus, Maxim also launched the only one of its kind in the world - MAXIM Sex Survey with the 'HOT' and 'MOST DESIRABLE' Women in their respective fields - Sumona Chakravarty (TV Actor), Priyanka Bose (Theater Personality), Pria Kataaria Puri (Fashion Designer), Karishma Kotak (TV Host, Anchor & Bollywood Actor), Kainaat Arora (Debutant Bollywood Actress) & Sobhita Dhulipala (Model, Miss India - Earth 2013).

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Samsung launches new NX Mini Smart Camera

Samsung launches new NX Mini Smart Camera on Amazon.in

· Targets consumers through the online channel for its diverse range of cameras

· Capture images and share on-the-go with the world's slimmest and lightest camera with interchangeable-lens

Mumbai, August 27, 2014 – Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the sNX mini, the world’s slimmest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera in India which will be available exclusively through Amazon.in as part of a strategic partnership. This launch also announces a key shift in the company’s go-to-market approach for the digital imaging category, which will increasingly move to the online channel in response to the consumers’ changing needs and buying behaviour.

"This shift in our strategy is created to meet the needs of our customers who are constantly looking for the best in technology. We understand the buying patterns of our consumers and are constantly strengthening our network to cater to their evolving needs. This offering through Amazon.in will enhance accessibility for the NX mini camera.” said Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Mobile & IT, Samsung India.

“We are very excited to be the strategic partner for Samsung’s Digital Imaging Category in India. We are the fastest growing ecommerce platform in the country today and this partnership is a validation of the faith customers and sellers place on our brand. This partnership gives us the opportunity to forge deeper engagement with photography enthusiasts across the country and aligns with our vision of offering customers in India the widest selection at low prices, fast and reliable delivery and a trustworthy shopping experience.”, said Mr. Samir Kumar, Director, Category Management, Amazon India.

The latest addition to the NX series, NX Mini SMART camera sports a portable and stylish design and offers stunning image quality which makes it the perfect ‘go-to’ camera for capturing special moments. This power packed camera with a 1” BSI CMOS sensor and innovative features like Wink Shot and Baby Monitor, also boasts of NFC and Wi-Fi capabilities that allow sharing of images on a real-time basis. The NX mini is world’s slimmest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera which will be sold on Amazon.in.

“The NX mini is an exceptional offering for today’s trendsetters looking for both style and functionality in their cameras. The portability adds to the ease of capturing and sharing special moments instantly. Designed to cater to customer demands, the NX Mini is equipped with features such as the 3.0-inch Flip-up Display and wide angle lens, which makes it a perfect camera for selfies.”, addedMr. Warsi.

Portable, Stylish and Functional – Perfect for Any Occasion

As the slimmest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera on the market*, the NX mini is the ultimate way to capture life on the go without any hassle. Weighing only 158g (body only) and sporting an ultra slim (22.5mm) design, the NX mini can easily slip into almost any pocket or bag, yet still deliver the powerful results that passionate photographers demand. The camera features a solid premium metal body with a luxurious leathery finish, making the camera a natural choice for style-conscious photographers looking to make a statement. Available in five different colours (white, black, brown, green and pink) in India, users can choose the colour that best suits their style.

Reflecting the recent consumer trend of selfies, the NX mini has a range of exclusive features which allow photographers to effortlessly indulge in this global trend of self-shooting. With a 75.2mm (3.0-inch) Flip up and Touch Display that flips 180-degrees and an ultra-slim 9mm wide angle lens, users can frame images of themselves perfectly, capture group shots from an arm’s length away and easily be a part of those. The NX mini’s powerful optical performance delivers high quality images that are crisp and clear, ensuring that subjects in them are always looking their best.

Maintaining a flattering pose while attempting to press the shutter release button when self-shooting can be tricky, but the NX mini's new Wink Shot feature makes it the perfect hands-free way to capture the real you. Users simply need to set up their shot and wink at the camera to capture an image. Once a wink is detected, the NX mini takes a shot automatically after one second, without users having to press any buttons.

Despite its slim appearance, the NX mini packs big performance in its small body. Its large 1-inch type 20 MP BSI CMOS Sensor enables users to capture high quality images, ensuring no details are missed. With its high resolution, pictures captured with the NX mini burst with vivid colour.

The NX mini's impressively fast 6fps Continuous Shot mode allows photographers to take continuous shots. The fast 1/16000 second shutter speed freezes fast moving scenes, enabling the dramatic capture of motion in crisp detail without blurring.

Tag & Go, Simply Tap to Share Memories

As with all of Samsung’s 2014 range of SMART Cameras, the NX mini features advanced Wi-Fi^® and NFC integration that makes image sharing seamless. Exclusive to Samsung, Tag & Go connectivity allows the NX mini to pair with NFC-enabled devices, such as smartphones or tablets, simply by touching the two together. Once paired, users can:

§ Select and transfer multiple images to the paired mobile devices through Mobile Link;

§ Send images to up to four devices with Group Share, eliminating the time-consuming and repetitive process of sending pictures to multiple friends;

§ Control the NX mini via a smartphone with Remote View Finder Pro;

§ Use the camera as a Baby Monitor. When noise is detected, the paired smartphone is activated via an app, allowing parents to see if they need to attend to their child.

§ Advanced NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity brings additional functionality to the NX Mini. The brand new ‘Tag & Go’ feature allows the camera to connect to smartphones by simply tapping the two devices together

§ NX Mini camera and smartphones work in tandem, enabling features such as Photo Beam, which instantly transfers images being viewed on the camera to the paired smartphone

§ AutoShare saves your photos to your camera and smartphone as you shoot

Additionally, extensive storage options are integrated into the NX mini and images can be uploaded directly from the camera to the cloud for an easy storage solution. Users can also upload their pictures directly from the NX mini to both Dropbox and Flickr, the popular photo sharing site. Dropbox provides 2GB of free storage to users, accessible from just about any device and with Flickr, users can upload up to a terabyte of images. With all the storage and sharing technology built into the NX mini, it’s easier than ever to share and store beautiful images.

Specialised NX-M Lenses for NX mini

Samsung has introduced three NX mini lenses (NX-M) which are optimised for use with the NX mini body, providing a variety of options to meet individual shooting preferences.

• The NX-M 9mm F3.5 ED lens has an ultra-slim design and its wide angle makes it the ideal choice for those capturing landscapes and self-portraits. This lens also provides the optimum angle for taking selfies, ensuring the camera becomes the go-to choice for those looking to share the best of them.

• The NX-M9-27mm F3.5-5.6 ED OIS lens is a micro-compact zoom lens with a stylish design and is small enough to comfortably fit in pockets and bags. This compact-sized standard zoom lens offers a variety of shooting options from wide-angle to telephoto shots, with optical image stabilization for sharp results.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung NX mini comes with a 16 GB Memory Card and is now available in India at a special launch price of INR 22,990 (9mm Lens) and INR 27,490 (9-27mm Lens) on www.amazon.in. As a launch offer, customers will also get a Samsung Backpack worth INR 1,999 free along with the Camera.