Monsoon Specials by Paprika Gourmet

Monsoon Specials by Paprika Gourmet

Monsoon Specials by Paprika Gourmet, an exotic artisan catering service in Kolkata, has introduced a monsoon special menu. Pitter-patter of the rain drops, in sync with your favourite song playing in the background, a hot beverage to warm your soul and some appetising snacks to compliment the weather. This is what monsoon is all about. To keep up with the season, Paprika Gourmet has introduced some comfort food that is perfect for the monsoon mood. The menu includes mouth-watering delicacies where people come back wanting for more. Indulge in the exotic North Indian Cuisines. The specially curated menu includes lip smacking dishes like  ‘Fondue platter’, ‘Noodle Bowl’, ‘Laksa’, ‘Pyaaz Kachori with Aloo Dum’, ‘Paneer Kathi Roll’, ‘Stuffed Tandoori Aloo’, ‘Hakka Noodles’, ‘Chilli Potato’, ‘Chilli Mushroom’, ‘Veg Manchurian’, ‘Paneer Tikka on Stick’, ‘Mini Pizza’, ‘Quinoa Tart’, ‘Asparagus Gruyere Puff’, ‘Pita Puchka’, ‘Quiche’, ‘Thai Basket’ and ‘Mexican Basket’. The perfect combination for the beautiful weather. The all-day menu features an array of dishes and cocktails which people come back, wanting for more. The Monsoon specials are here to satisfy your cravings this rainy season. This special season offer meal is available till the 31st August, 2021 from 9am to 7pm at the Surbhi Building, 8/1/2, Loudon Street, 1st Floor Kolkata at a reasonable price of 1500 plus taxes. Monsoon Specials by Paprika Gourmet, keeping the ongoing pandemic in mind, they have maintained the hygienic protocols and to reduce the use of plastic, the brand and the owners have made a conscious effort to deliver the food in reusable containers. Paprika Gourmet offers takeaway or direct delivery from the property. Guests can also order via food delivery aggregator – Zomato or can also call on + 91 9007022678/79/80. So, order now and savour the special meal at your doorstep and make it a joyous one!    Monsoon Specials by Paprika Gourmet

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 Artisanal Mask Range by Limited Edition  

Artisanal Mask Range by Limited Edition  

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Artisanal Mask Range by Limited Edition. Husna Sait, the founder and bridal couturier of Limited Edition and Golden Touch Couture, started with the initiative of Artisanal Mask Range or Face Retainers, supporting the small artisans across the country. Supporting the local art community is important. There are things local artists do, which most of us may not be even aware of.  Being more involved in supporting the local art community can show what the artists near you are really accomplishing. Husna states, “Fashion to me is conscious, ecological, sustainable and minimalistic like my grand mom’s saree passed on to my daughter”. Her main aim being sustainability, she endeavors it by practicing it. The masks made by the ‘Limited Edition’ not only speak of comfort but also define luxury with finest fabrics, which can be customized for a bride for her wedding as well as an everyday use. The three ply cloth masks are available with different embroideries, sequin work, bead work, patch work or even a plain fabric mask. Husna continued to support the community even during this prime time of pandemic by supplying the three ply cloth mask to everyone. Her initiative definitely helped a lot of people during these tough times. She also believes that it is each one’s responsibility to support transparent, ethical, organic handmade products and each one should support vocal for local. At Limited Edition they work with zero wastage procedure by avoiding plastic packaging, cardboards and use only cotton, vegetable dyes and breathable fabrics. Husna provides pro tips of using a mask of washing the masks regularly and using three ply breathable fabrics. She strongly believes in nobody going hungry and continues doing her bit for the society. This pandemic has caused a hay wire to all the people and it is the time for revival by coming back stronger. Artisanal Mask Range by Limited Edition, supports artisan sustainability as everything is made from scratch to provide the best opportunities to the local artisans. Grab yours today! [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/sz4p-i1bYxk”][vc_column_text] Artisanal Mask Range by Limited Edition [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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 Viraasat Collection by Avama Jewellers 

Viraasat Collection by Avama Jewellers 

Viraasat Collection by Avama Jewellers, a millennial upgrade for the big fat Indian Weddings. Marriage ceremonies across India have been put on hold due to the coronavirus lockdown. Their plans of tying the knot hopelessly tangled in a pandemic that shows no signs of abating, many a wedding has been postponed but some couples are choosing to get married in simple, intimate ceremonies that are just about them. Retaining the essence of romance and maybe the gravitas that should go with a long-term commitment, they are saying ‘I do’ at homes, temples, churches, with only immediate family in attendance with social distancing norms in place. The roaring wave of Corona might have washed down the economy and the standard definition of ‘socializing’ for humans, but love finds a way to stay afloat and how! As couples continue to plan beautiful intimate wedding ceremonies, the shift in demand is multidimensional this year. Jewellery, traditionally a significant purchase at weddings, has now become the only factor that can be spent without any limitations. What is being witnessed is budgets traditionally earmarked for large gatherings are now being channeled into buying more jewellery. The modern bride is undoubtedly more appreciative of the finer things in life and is investing in some of the classic pieces that will last a lifetime. But since your wedding day set is likely to be the crowning glory, it is justified that you pick legacy-worthy pieces. This wedding season, the modern Indian bride is rediscovering her tradition. ‘Avama Jewellers’ has launched its special wedding Collection, ‘Viraasat’ for the blushing brides. Created with precision, the captivating collection demonstrates an ideal amalgamation of India’s heritage with an alliance of finesse and refinement. The ‘Viraasat’ collection is a classic assemblage for the brides-to-be and a must-have for the modern women with a penchant for timeless pieces, carved in Indian traditional polki & Jadau Kundan and classy Diamonds. The collection is a majestic assemblage of exquisite necklaces, beautifully sculptured earrings, rings that give your hands some love, bracelets carved in ethereal Polki, sophisticated Jadau, Indian traditional Mughal Kundan and classy diamonds, amongst others. Each of these sculpted pieces narrates a rhapsody of patrimony and culture. Viraasat Collection by Avama Jewellers has an old-world charm and the collection is timeless yet elegant. For brides who are seeking more traditional forms of bridal jewellery for their wedding, Avama Jewellers is your go to brand for exceptional quality and brilliance. When lockdown throws a hurdle on the way to matrimony, just jump it. That’s what a young couple seems to be saying as the coronavirus continues its spread. Viraasat Collection by Avama Jewellers

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 Travomint partners with Clinikk to provide digital healthcare facilities to its patrons.

Travomint partners with Clinikk to provide digital healthcare facilities to its patrons.

Travomint, an online travel service provider has partnered with Clinikk to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible to its customers. With the Pandemic outbreak, people are unable or wary of visiting doctors for routine health problems. Lack of adequate access to medical care is leading to routine issues being left untreated or self-treated, which can often result in further complications. Travellers are especially vulnerable as locating quality and affordable medical services can be particularly daunting in unfamiliar environments. Travomint offers ease of booking to travellers by providing constant assistance. It has been a pioneer in offering online travel services since 2017 with a user base of 5 million. Its Headquarter is based in Waldorf, Maryland (USA). It is a privately held company and has its legal name SNVA Travel Tech. It is currently operating in the USA, UK and India and Middle Eastern countries with a dedicated team of specialized professionals who put in their tremendous efforts to change the scenario of the travel industry. Consequently, Travomint has tied up with Clinikk, an Indian digital healthcare provider to provide digital healthcare facilities to Travomint’s patrons. As part of the agreement, all travellers making a booking via Travomint will get a 3 month ClinikkTeleConsultation Subscription for only INR 60. The subscription will let users avail unlimited Teleconsultations, on-demand 24*7, in a language of their choice. Travomint hopes to cater to their patrons – medical support for travellers, especially in the time of a pandemic. For travellers, finding medical support can be challenging and stressful, even more so during a pandemic. That is why Travomint has partnered with Clinikk to serve its patrons and do its bit for the welfare of the people. Having a trusted medical service only one phone call away will provoke confidence that any issues can be addressed as soon as they crop up – be it need for a doctor, medicines or lab tests. With standout features like easy accessibility, 24/7 availability, native-language support and pocket friendly costing,  we believe Clinikk can help us fill a major void in the primary healthcare for travellers in India right now, says Alok K Singh, Co-founder and CEO Travomint while announcing the partnership with Clinikk. Travomint partners with Clinikk to provide digital healthcare facilities to its patrons.

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 Top Five Online Plant Nurseries

Top Five Online Plant Nurseries

Top five Online Plant Nurseries one must know to celebrate World Environment Day during the Pandemic. There are many benefits of ordering plants online as it will be delivered to doorstep of the product. By ordering plant from online nurseries, you can eliminate the humdrum of taking the plant home with care. And not just that, to please the customers, online nurseries also promise to deliver on-time. Here are the top five Plant Nurseries, which might help one order plants during this pandemic and cultivate gardening as a hobby. myBageecha myBageecha is a platform for Urban India to stay close to nature. Every city turning into a concrete jungle now, myBageecha offers unique solutions for every person with beautiful plants, pots & decorative knick-knacks to create your green patch. We strive to be the perfect urban solution with our unique products developed keeping you in mind. They offer a wide range of plants and shrubs. Nursery Live Nursery Live is a one-stop-shop for all gardening related requirements, with more than 6000 products available online delivery across India. They have products ranging from plants, pots, tools, to curated plantscaping solutions. They have served around 1 million happy plant parents, who are now with happy and beautiful plants. Nursery Live serves flowering plants, bulb plants, Air purifying plants, Indoor plants etc. UGAOO UGAOO, sell both indoor and outdoor plants. They help in solving all the gardening issues by providing the best. Ugaoo provides gifts that grow, which can be presented during birthdays, anniversaries or even plant swapping during the pandemic. They offer plant cares, Seeds, DIY Plant Kits, Tools and Accessories and Pots and Planters. They aim to have a more sustainable space through customized gardening solutions. Leafy Island Leafy Island, started in 2020 for helping plant lovers to maintain and grow healthy plants. Every plant is cultivated and delivered with care. Their journey just doesn’t end with purchasing the product but they also offer Plant cares by the in-house plant experts. This Environmental Day celebrate with Leafy Island. The Green Yard The Green Yard, creates beautiful custom Miniature Garden and Terrarium. They offer Bio Fertilizers, Activate Charcoal, Pesticides, Planters, Pots, Seeds and many more. They aim to fulfill the dreams of plant parents by providing the best plants and care. It is a one-stop-shop solution, all under one roof. Top Five Online Plant Nurseries, a better way to celebrate the World Environment Day in a better way, by buying plants online and spreading the joy of Mother Earth. Top Five Online Plant Nurseries

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 Considering COVID Drive-thru vaccination? Here’s what you need to know

Considering COVID Drive-thru vaccination? Here’s what you need to know

Coronavirus, the deadliest pandemic during which individuals are trying their best to physically distance themselves even while they await their turn to get jabbed. The fear of standing in the queue and coming in contact with another person while getting vaccinated is inevitable as vaccinating 1.3 billion people is a humongous task. Having said that, with a Drive-thru setup an individual has to simply drive up his/her car, flash their ID cards and token provided by CoWin Platform and get vaccinated. Yes, it is that simple and safe. Amid India’s ongoing battle against coronavirus, cities are coming up with Drive-thru vaccination setups where people can get their doses inside their vehicles. Not only have people deemed it safe but this setup is said to significantly speed up the number of people getting vaccinated if set up nationwide on a massive scale. What exactly is Drive-thru vaccination? Physical distance is the most important factor to consider when people step out for vaccination, with Drive-thru vaccination people remain seated inside their cars, show their ID cards and await their turn to get vaccinated without having to step down or come in contact with other citizens. All the processes of registration for the drive are done online “Well organized, free of cost no waiting time”: A vaccinated citizens experience Poonam Agarwal, a 27-year-old, decided to go for Drive-thru vaccination and shared her experience. Talking to The Style. World Agarwal said, “I received my Covishield via Drive-thru vaccination As the vaccination drive-thru was setup in multi level parking, people had to pass through checkpoints arranged, systematically. “The first checkpoint checked my CoWIN registration, the second checked ID proof,  the third provided a token and the fourth desk was handled by a doctor who administered the vaccine.” Agarwal further added, “The facility wasn’t just for four-wheelers but people could ride through and walk-in as well.” “Apart from a few people who walked in were seen crowding up, the process was smooth and safe when it came to payment, vehicle movement and waiting time.” On asking about how safe the setup was, Agarwal said, “The Drive-thru vaccination which is free of cost will encourage people to get vaccinated at the earliest without compromising themselves from coming into contact with other people. Overall a pleasant experience.” Rules to follow for Drive-thru vaccination? As per officials, these are the protocols that need to be followed: Prior registration on CoWIN platform Your Token number Carry your ID proof Reach designated venues on schedule Mask up and sanitize One of the first Drive-thru vaccination camp was conducted in Bengaluru city by the Residents Association and organized by the COVID-19 task force team. On May 8, the camp was held at a gated villa community Palm Meadows in RG Halli, Whitefield. Apart from Bengaluru, other cities also facilitated the idea of Drive-thru vaccination. Mumbai, Mohali, Nagpur, Gurugram, Noida, Odisha, Bhopal, Delhi are other parts of the country where Drive-thru setups are operational. Considering COVID Drive-thru vaccination? Here’s what you need to know

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 The ONGC Foundation’s Campaign to Protect the Covid Vaccine

The ONGC Foundation’s Campaign to Protect the Covid Vaccine

ONGC Foundation’s Campaign to Protect the Covid Vaccine. Covid vaccination is taking place in the country. The government is collaborating with social organizations to get the vaccine to the population. The vaccine is administered by the citizens based on their age. The foundation is in partnership with the government and is active in vaccination. ONGC has provided many defrizzers and refrigerators for many states across the country. A fixed number of vaccines are stored at a certain temperature using these defrizzers and the foundation has collaborated with states like Nagaland, Tripura, Gujarat and Uttarakhand. This is unique in that it is only prepared for Covid Vaccination. Continuing its fight against COVID, ONGC has been an active part of the nation-wide vaccination drive promoting the vaccination efforts through regular social media posts. ONGC is also organizing vaccination camps at various work locations across the country for employees and secondary workforce. To ensure that vaccination reaches the people of the country. Throughout the Pandemic, ONGC has constantly supported their employees and their families by complete medical support and provided pandemic related. Despite challenges posed due to the second wave of COVID, ONGC is able to maintain its production levels with minimal effect on operations. It has also tremendously increased its procurement from the GeM portal to encourage ‘Make in India’ during this crisis period. ONGC Foundation’s Campaign to Protect the Covid Vaccine, are collaborating with the government in the fight against Covid so that the people of the country can be free of this epidemic; to date, we have distributed over 386 small and large defrizzers. This defrizzer is outfitted with cutting-edge technology. The vaccine can be easily contained and protected. These defrizzers are custom-made to meet the government’s specifications. They are not normally available on the market. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Corona Vaccination Campaign via a virtual address, launching the world’s largest vaccination drive to date. PM Modi said that scientists worked tirelessly to develop the corona vaccine. The ONGC Foundation’s Campaign to Protect the Covid Vaccine

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 The House of Prana 

The House of Prana 

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The House of Prana, a lifestyle, fashion, artwork and home accessories brand started in 2018 by Babita Jain, a self-taught textile designer and artist. The Brand mainly focuses on different kinds of hand painted abstracted scarfs, silk scarves and many more accessories. The Brand also talks about how the pandemic has completely changed our life’s including our fashion choices and how we are adapting to a completely new world. With this unprecedented calamity and work from home situation for more than a year now, all of us are valuing our possessions and have started to rework on our priorities. The overall buying behavior of Indians has drastically changed and believe in sustainability as the basic principle. The founder Babita states, “The longer the Pandemic, the more our relationship with fashion will evolve”. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10948″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10945″ img_size=”513×768″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] The virus has caused a threat to the Indian fashion retail industry to slow down and move away from excessive mass production to adopt sustainability, before an even larger problem is at hand. The consumer’s behavior has changed rapidly across the time and the buying pattern as well. People prefer to stay in their comfort zone and shop online, instead of risking walking into a store. With the work from home concept, fashion requirements have also evolved. There is a sudden need for comfort clothing or just formal tops for zoom meetings. The consumers have also become really conscious of societal and environmental impact of clothing, by preferring bags and boxes made of biodegrade recyclable materials. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10947″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10946″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] The House of Prana, promotes the local, native and home-grown craftsmen and textiles and provide a livelihood to the vast community of traditional artisans and craft-persons. The designer also states, “We must be mindful of what we invest in and buy, how much we really use those items that we buy and how often we discard them. While we have been encouraging an end to overconsumption for many years, we also know that in the face of this unexpected halt in manufacturing, it is the most vulnerable, lowest paid people in the fashion supply chain that feel the worst effects. Of course, fashion isn’t just created in factories. Fashion is craft, artisanship and things that are often made by hand in informal environments.” Lastly is to still not lose hope and continue to do what we are doing but with newer relevant strategies. After all, after a crisis comes celebration! The House of Prana [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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 Ramzan 2021

Ramzan 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ramzan being the holy festivals of Muslims symbolizes many things. It is a time to pray and improve moral character, practice self-restraint, and focus on positivity. This festival signifies fasting followed by sumptuous feast called Iftar. Around 1.6 billion people fast from dawn to dusk during this month. Iftar also known as Ftoor, is the evening meal with which Muslims end their fast every day and pray in the evening. Eid al-Fitr or the feast of breaking the fast or simply called Eid, marks the end of the festival of a month long fasting. It is celebrated in various forms in all across the world. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10893″ img_size=”973×713″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10897″ img_size=”973×768″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Many restaurants celebrate Ramzan through various way by offering Iftar Thalis, Iftar Biryanis and takeaways for the festival. Few restaurant like Anjappar, The feast India Co and The Soul Company celebrates Ramzan during this Pandemic by providing Home deliveries of mouthwatering delicacies. The recipes from The Soul Company represented the Konkani Muslims and the Recipes from Kashmir including the Morrel Pulav. The recipes were curated by Shabana the chef of Ameez Kitchen Mumbai and Azmat Sarposh restaurant from Bangalore. The main idea was to bring home the savories and delicacies to our homes. The Feast India Company, is an Awadhi style restaurant which offered recipes like Warqi Parathas which is made out of milk and saffron, Dum Gosh Biryani or Awadhi Biryani, Kubani Ka Meetha which include soaked Apricots served with saffron and ice creams and Sheekh Phool Masala which is the marinated Kebabs with rose petals that’s juicy and just melts in the mouth. Lastly the Restaurant Anjappar celebrated Ramzan by offering a variety of bucket biryanis including veg and non-veg. With kebabs and a huge variety of starters served with beverages in reasonable prices. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10896″ img_size=”768×751″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10894″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10898″ img_size=”764×768″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10892″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Ramzan is celebrated in various ways and forms in each part of the country and each recipe represents each state. This Ramzan indulge yourself in mouthwatering treats offered by these restaurants and celebrate Ramzan with your loved ones through this ongoing Pandemic in a safe and secure way. Ramzan 2021 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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 Xtraview – How Mompreneurs are Juggling Work and Home

Xtraview – How Mompreneurs are Juggling Work and Home

Xtraview, a digital interview platform that helps students speak, showcase and succeed. Xtraview is a start-up by 2 women- Katherine Ernst Mehta– an educationist and Kavitta B Bedi- a leading entrepreneur in children’s space. Xtraview showcases how to celebrate Mother’s on this Mother’s Day and how Mompreneurs are juggling work and home. Welcome to an era of Mompreneurs! Today, there are 114 percent more female business owners than 20 years ago, with more than 95 percent of women entrepreneurs being mothers. This goes to show that women out there are raring to go – both at work and home. Mompreneurs struggle to manage the demands of achieving a balance between business and work for a number of reasons. While the pandemic has granted a flexible setup, it has blatantly blurred the boundaries between office and home. With kids, work, and the household hankering over time, where do we draw the line? Much like me, many mompreneurs out there are struggling to answer this very question. The Grail of ‘Work-Life Balance’ With kids and family being home round the clock, there are added demands on a woman’s time. This has been made worse with no on-ground support at work since everyone is working remotely. But that’s no game stopper for us women. Albeit slowly, female business owners are now rising to the occasion and handling both work and home eloquently amid the pandemic. Here’s how: Tips on Juggling Work and Home Get yourself a team: Mompreneurs are no less than superheroes. But they need help too. Don’t shy away from asking for it – both at home as well as at work. Delegate household duties between family members or a team or helpers. Similarly, build yourself a trusted team at work to manage the clerical bits. Learning to delegate effectively, rather than trying to do it all by yourself, is crucial. Allocate time: Here’s the catch – If you don’t set boundaries for yourself, no one will. Have a fixed schedule, even when working from home. Similarly, dedicate a set number of hours each day to play with your kids or simply be with your family members. Communicate your working hours with everyone at the office and be fierce with your boundaries. This will help with expectation-setting and help you manage your time better. Set up a healthy work environment: Since most of us are now working from home, we are deprived of a dedicated workspace. Get yourself an ergonomic chair and a desk and set up privacy dividers if you do not have a whole room to yourself. Creating a makeshift office at home can help one be more productive and thereby achieve a better work-life balance. Xtraview, showcases the benefits of being a Mompreneur and how one can accommodate to the changing situations and come out brighter and better each time. Our secret to eloquently managing work, home, kids, and more. Xtraview – How Mompreneurs are Juggling Work and Home

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