Natasha Sikka poses nude for designer label Randell Gomes

Well-known ramp model Natasha Sikka shot with designer label brand Randell Gomes for an Indian wear collection. Randell Gomes has launched three different ranges – the first is a high-end couture bridal collection, the second is a pret line and the third is a casual wear party line. Speaking to content agency Newz66.com, Randell Gomes said, “The couture bridal line is very exclusive and only a few pieces are hand made and hand embroidered and available in a very limited edition. They are priced between Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh and they are personally signed by Randell Gomes. The pret line and the casual wear party line are for the masses and are available all over India. The collection includes various fabrics like Cottons, Silks, Chiffon, Georgette, etc. There is also a signature line within the pret collection that is fabricated with hand loom hand-made Khadi and is a priced accordingly.”

The theme and concept of designer Randell Gomes Indo-Western Summer Collection 2014 is “Affordable, Wearable & Comfortable Fashion for Women of all Sizes and Shapes”. Says Randell Gomes, “For most people fashion is either very expensive or inconvenient or uncomfortable. And that is what is unfortunately portrayed at the fashion weeks and at fashion shows. For me, fashion is affordable, wearable and comfortable and yet fashionable,”  Gomes told Newz66.com. Designer Randell Gomes in association with an event company has announced a beauty pageant Mr & Miss Fashionable India to promote the concept of comfortable, affordable and wearable fashion, which will be announced at a later date. Last year Randell Gomes had launched a pret collection called Mumbai Fashion Street Collection which is inspired by Mumbai’s fashion street at Dhobitalao in South Mumbai. This year too he has introduced a new line of wearable and affordable clothes for women of all shapes and sizes under the same name.

Randell Gomes who was born in Goa but grew up at Dhobi Talao near the CST Railway Station and was fascinated by the variety and color of clothes available very cheaply on Fashion Street. Says Randell Gomes, “My sisters would go to Fashion Street every weekend. When I was a student at St Xaviers college, we would visit Fashion Street to buy bermudas, shorts and T -shirts which were available for as little as Rs 30 per piece. It was simply fabulous. Most of the stuff available at Fashion Street were export rejects and some of them were re-cycled clothes. But the joy we experienced getting an outfit within our limited budget was tremendous. At that time, shopping was fun and a great pleasure. With my new range of pret outfits for men and women, I want to make cheap fashionable clothes available for everyone.

Mumbai-based model and actress Natasha Sikka needs no introduction. A veteran ramp model who has been modeling for the last ten years and has acted in several lesser-known films and done hundreds of catalog shoots. She was in the news recently for a hot lesbian photo shoot with model and actress Yasmin Khan supporting gay rights.

Natasha Sikka was also in the news a year earlier for filing a complaint with the cyber crime cell of the Mumbai police against a former friend who had hacked her email account and sent vulgar messages to her friends and contacts.

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GBSA’s Wind Surfing Training Camp for youngsters from 1st to 30th April at Goa

 

GBSA’s Wind Surfing Training Camp from 1st to 30th April at Goa 

The Goa Beach Sports Academy (GBSA) in association with the Water & Beach Sports Promotion Forum has announced its annual wind surfing training camp at Dona Paula in Goa from 1^st April to 30^th April 2012. Headed and promoted by national windsurfing champion Donald Coelho, the GBSA will conduct the camp for youngsters in two categories – professional training for those aiming to participate in state or national level wind surfing or allied water sport competitions and amateur training for those who just want to learn the sport of wind surfing for the thrill that it offers. The camp is open to children from 10 years of age to adults of all ages who may just want to “try it out”.

A contest for camp participants both in the professional and amateur category will also be held which will culminate in the grand finale of the camp. The contest will be telecast live on all local TV channels in Goa and also on a couple of national and international channels. An added attraction will be a beach volleyball one-day-trial match and a weekend after party for participants and others, the details of which will be announced shortly.

Says promoter and brain behind the camp Donald Coelho, “Wind Surfing is a very thrilling activity and the purpose of the camp is to encourage children and youth to develop a competitive adventure spirit and introduce them to the world of water sports which is oft neglected in India. We also encourage corporates and philanthropists to come forward to financially support this camp so that it becomes affordable for everyone.”

The GBSA has written to the Tourism Departments of the Government of Goa and the Government of India for their support and stamp of approval on the event. “We are awaiting their reply,” explained Donald Coelho.

About Goa Beach Sports Academy (GBSA)

The Goa Beach Sport Academy has progressed – since its inception in 2008, at a pace which is commendable. Within three years of its existence the Goa Beach Sport Academy headed by National Windsurfing Champion Donald Coelho and assisted by International Surfer Charles Herbert Rodrigues has conducted several windsurfing camps promoting budding talent in the field of Beach Sport activity. The Academy has within its ranks Indian Badminton personality Mr. Anil Madgavkar who is also the pioneer of the Goa Yachting Association. The Academy has trained several youth during various camps that were organized in the field of Beach Sport Activity.

OBJECTIVES

The GBSA strives to promote the unique sport of wind surfing in a social, fun-loving environment. Safety being their first priority; they are well equipped with a rescue team and insurance. Involving local talent in all activity has been their duty and they strive to train participants to achieve greater heights in the field of beach sport activities.  The Club is committed to encouraging highest ethical standards.  To represent the interests of its members in the best way, the GBSA is affiliated with the Yachting Association of India, Goa Yachting Association, Board Sailing Association of India and other similar organizations.

Aava launches natural mineral water in Goa

 

The Ahmedabad-based Behram Mehta-promoted Sheelpe Enterprises has commercially launched Aava natural mineral water in Goa. In the first phase of the launch in Goa about 25 premium hotels, restaurants, clubs and fine dining restaurants on the Baga, Anjuna and Calangute Beach areas as well as at Bardez and Panjim now serve Aava natural mineral water, some of them on an exclusive basis. By end-February 2012, about 100 premium restaurants in Goa will serve Aava natural mineral water.

The fine dining restaurants and hotels already serving Aava include Titos, Brittos, Mambos, J&A Little Italy, East meets West, Charleston Hotel, Café Chocolatti, Souza Lobo, La Franza, Delfinos, Club Fresh,  House of Llyods, Nazri Resorts, Reiss, Bernad’s Place, Villa Bomfin and Top Nosh to name a few. Aava natural mineral water is also available for retail sale at Titos Super Market and Oxford Supermarket in Goa. The company plans to make Aava Natural Mineral Water available on retail at about 200 premium shops, supermarkets and stores in Goa by the end of February 2012. The MRP of the 1000 ml (1 litre) pack is Rs 23/- an invitation or launch price which is much lower than other competitors in similar product categories.

While the packaged drinking water market is about Rs 4000 crore it is growing at an average of 25 to 30 per cent each year. Comparatively the premium or fine waters segment is approximately valued at Rs 800-1000 crore but is growing much faster at about 40 per cent company research said. Through a special tie-up, Aava natural mineral water is sold exclusively at the Grand Hyatt and Ramada Group Goa. Grand Hyatt Goa consumes over 35,000 liters of Aava natural mineral water each month in various presentations like 200 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml packs.

Aava natural mineral water is served on all Air India flights originating from six airports in India. It is also served on Spice Jet, Jet Airways, Jet lite, Ramada Group, ITC Welcome Group, Vadodara, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, Fortune Landmark, Ahmedabad,  IIM Ahmedabad, Hotel Taj Ummed, Ahmedabad, Hotel Cama, CCI Club, Mumbai and at the Ambani School in Mumbai to name a few. In all Aava natural mineral water is available at over 200 star hotels in India.

Aava mineral water is available in cup-cap bottle, a one litre bottle with a drinking cup, useful for multiple drinkers; sports bottle (75 ml bottle with a unique ‘pull-push’ cap meant for sportsmen or for the gym); Aava mini, a 200 and 300 ml bottle with a regular twist cap and a 20 litre family pack.

Aava is confined aquifer water (sourced naturally from an underground spring) which is completely protected from natural as well as human contamination and it goes through 77 different tests before being bottled to ensure that it is free from harmful chemicals or microbiological organisms. Aava undergoes no chemical or artificial treatment and is 100 per cent natural.

Fine Dining & Nightlife in Mumbai & Goa

The MumbaiWire.in Guide to

Fine Dining & Nightlife in Mumbai & Goa

With a special section on Wines and Fine Waters

 

Tuesday, January 24, 2012: The MumbaiWire.in Guide to Fine Dining & Nightlife in Mumbai and Goa promises to be the Bible for gourmet lovers in India, particularly in Mumbai and Goa, not to forget the thousands of tourists who throng the beaches of Goa each year.

A hard-bound coffee-table book of approximately 300 pages, it will incorporate a special section on Indian-made Wines and Fine Waters which can be considered the sommeliers guide to Indian Wines and Fine Water. The hardbound edition of the book will be priced at Rs 1000 and will be a special collector’s edition. Though the book will be ready by the end of February 2012, it is expected to be available in exclusive book stores all over India only after the second week of March. An abridged cheaper paperback version more handy and more like a pocket guide will also be published alongside the main edition. The paperback edition will be priced at Rs 600. The paperback edition will incorporate a listing of the economy joints – a feature that would not be part of the hard-bound coffee-table book.

The book will feature some of the best dining and eating out fine restaurants, night clubs, bars, restobars, lounges, discotheques and pubs in Western India. Says senior journalist Flynn Remedios and editor of the MumbaiWire.in Guide to Fine Dining & Nightlife in Mumbai and Goa, “This book will profile the names and people behind some of the best brands like Titos, Mambos, Charlstons, Brittos, Pop Tates, Café Chocolatti, J&A’s Little Italy, Souza Lobo, La Franza, Goa Portuguesa, Indigo, Vie Lounge & Deck, Aurus, etc to name a few. It will also have a special section on Fine Waters from India like Aava and Mulshi Springs which are some of the best fine waters not just in India, but in the World in their individual categories. Indian Wines and the faces behind the success stories of Indian-made wines will also be profiled.”

What to expect, what to order and the approximate budgets for a meal for two as well as a rating will be part of each entry, explained Flynn Remedios, adding that, “We are trying to avoid the rating system because these days it is very difficult to categorize a place as a fine dining restaurant or a nightspot. Some places have a very distinct identity, but many places today include entertainment – a DJ, dance shows, special shows, etc and that makes it more like food and entertainment rather than just plain and simple fine dining.”

For more details or interviews email: editor.mumbaiwire at gmail.com.

REAWAKEN YOUR SENSES WITH THE NEWLY LAUNCHED RUSK SENSORIES WELLNESS RANGE

REAWAKEN YOUR SENSES WITH THE NEWLY LAUNCHED RUSK SENSORIES WELLNESS RANGE 

PRESS RELEASE

European hair care major RUSK that was recently launched in India, has introduced a new range of Shampoo and Conditioner named Sensories Wellness.

From the far-flung corners of the earth, RUSK sources rare oils from the Tahitian tiare flower, the Moroccan argan tree and Ethiopian Abyssinia to create Sensories Wellness – the latest addition to the successful, stimulating Sensories line of hair care products.

Free of sulphates, parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates and MEA/TEA/DEA, Sensories Wellness offers you a choice for maintaining an optimal state of health and way of being. RUSK has captured the essence of the star of Polynesia (Tahitian Oil) and combined it with hydrolyzed silk, panthenol and sodium PCA that are natural humectants found in the skin, to create Bedew – a luxurious collection of hair care essentials specifically created for hair in need of serious moisture.

The entire range of Bedew consists of:

RUSK bedew Hydrating Shampoo: Bedew Shampoo contains superior moisturizing ingredients that intensely hydrate and moisturize while cleansing. The key organic ingredient is the precious oil of the Tahitian tiare flower that protects the skin and hair from dehydration. A 400ml bedew shampoo is priced at Rs. 1875/-

RUSK bedew Hydrating Conditioner: Bedew Conditioner features a silicone combination for easy wet combing. It is a hydrating conditioner that anyone can used it whose hair needs serious moisture. Priced at Rs. 1875/-

RUSK bedew Hydrating Treatment: Bedew Treatment combines Tahitian and coconut & abyssinica oil with the smoothing power of glycerin to provide maximum hydration and moisture. Priced at Rs. 1875/-

RUSK bedew Repair Drops: Bedew Repair Drops is a potent combination of organic extracts including lavender, calendula, chamomile and sage. Its unique conditioning agents including keratin, wheat germ and aloe vera, hydrate, protect and increases strength & make the hair stronger. A 30ml of RUSK Bedew Repair Drops is priced at Rs. 975/-

 

About RUSK:

RUSK = fashion + culture + attitude

Internationally renowned leader in the professional hair industry, RUSK has the vision of integrating STYLE with DESIGN and adapting it to the local culture. With a commitment to provide the hair stylist & the consumer with safe products manufactured with latest technology, this industry leader provides a complete range of products and tools to create and control any desired style. From Deep Shine Hair Color to Sensories range of shampoos & conditioner, from Designer & Being range of Styling products to RUSKProfessional Engineering Tools, the RUSK range has all, products that have a reason for being – to make you look and feel better.

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Mumbaiwalla !!! to file PIL in Bombay HC regarding CNG pipeline damage

By a Correspondent

 

Mumbaiwalla  !!! – a forum of concerned Mumbaikars is contemplating filing a PIL in the Bombay High Court seeking compensation for the untold hardship and financial losses to the citizens of Mumbai. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the administrative machinery of Mumbai including the Government of Maharashtra and other authorities will be made respondents in the matter regarding the damage to the CNG pipeline which kept about 90,000 autorickshaws and about 80 per cent of Taxis off the roads of Mumbai causing untold hardship to students who were appearing for their board exams not to forget financial losses to several other businesses etc.

Mumbaiwalla !!! is a general helpline for Mumbaikars, particularly for those who are new to Mumbai and unable to find their way in the city. Mumbaiwalla !!! provides information services, co-ordinates with service providers, Utility and Telecom services, employment agencies, Facilities Management Servics and other general purpose service agencies. The aim is to try and make life a wee bit easier for Mumbaikars, says Flynn Remedios, a spokesperson for Mumbaiwalla !!!.

Mumbaiwalla !!!  also has a social service cell which undertakes activity to help the underprivileged, downtrodden and poor.

Hundreds if not thousands of software engineers from Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore and smaller towns recruited by Call Centres, BPOs and IT firms like Oracle, TCS, Mphasis and banks like Citibank and H3GS located at Mindspace (Malad), Infinity Park (Film City, Goregaon East), Bandra-Kurla complex who are completely new to Mumbai had to shell out anywhere between Rs 200 to Rs 400 to reach their homes as autorickshaws and Taxis charged a hefty premium.

According to a report in Mid-day, “The BMC does not have a map of the underground utilities such as water and gas pipelines, and drainage system due to which the incidences of pipeline damage are on the rise. On Monday, a Mahanagar Gas Limited pipeline was damaged while the BMC staffers were widening a nullah for the storm water drainage project, disrupting CNG supply.

An official from the BMC said, “The BMC had decided to carry out GIS-based digital mapping of the city’s structures (building by building) that sent the project cost shooting upto Rs 240 crore, while actual allocation for the project was Rs 32 crore. The idea of mapping water pipelines was scrapped last year as the cost was exceeding.”

At present, the civic body has an old water pipeline map sans newly developed areas. In January 2011, BMC finally invited tenders from private parties for carrying out digital surveys to map around 33 underground utilities in the city. Digital images of those will be compiled on the basis of information collected by the GIS surveys. Then, these images would be juxtaposed on the city’s base map.

“But we have not yet received the base maps from the NIC as well as clearance from the defense ministry for conducting the survey in sensitive areas in its jurisdiction, “said BMC’s Information Technology assistant commissioner Yogesh Mahangade. The BMC survey will mainly involve collecting information about civic-controlled utilities such as water, sewerage networks and storm water drain lines. But in the process, the other utilities under the ground too will get automatically recorded, another official said.”

According to a report in the Times of India, “The problem began late on Monday night as news spread of a tear in the main pipeline supplying CNG to Mumbai region. The breach had occurred earlier in the day when a piling machine being used by a civic contractor to concrete a drain hit the GAIL pipeline close to the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) plant in Wadala.

Immediately after the accident, GAIL and Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) turned off the supply of CNG to the latter’s 148 filling stations and, as a result, to lakhs of autorickshaws, taxis and private cars. Officials promised supply would be normalized by Tuesday night.

Normally, MGL supplies about 9.8-lakh kg of CNG to the region every day. On Tuesday, only 3.5-lakh kg was delivered. Worst affected were western and central suburbs besides the island city.

The incident touched off the usual game of passing the buck between government agencies.”

 

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TATA DOCOMO GSM SERVICES IN MUMBAI ARE ONE OF THE WORST TELECOM SERVICES IN MUMBAI

 

 

I paid Rs 5000/- for a premium or VIP Tata Docomo prepaid number belonging to the Mumbai Circle. In all, I purchased 3 such premium numbers paying a total of Rs 15,000/- only for the VIP numbers alone. In normal situations, I would have been assigned a relationship manager or a customer service executive to look into network or billing/balance related problems. Nothing of that sort happened.

Many dealers or retailers in the Andheri to Borivli area in suburban Mumbai DO NOT stock or are out of stock  of Tata Docomo recharges. After a long search, I located a dealer who had a Tata Docomo recharge. I recharged with a special recharge to convert all local calls to Rs 30 paise per minute. In spite of successfully recharging with the special pack, my local calls continue to be charged at Rs 1/- per minute.

I called the special helpline at Tata Docomo set up and mandated by TRAI and DOT (198) for complaints etc. Instead of being put on to a customer service executive, I was relayed only advertising messages for almost 20 minutes at a stretch. And then the line disconnected. I dialed 198 several times after that and every time I only got advertising messages for several minutes. No CS came on the line in spite of trying all options.

As compared to this retarded and lackadaisical response from Tata Docomo, Vodafone has assigned a special relationship manager to handle complaints. When I compare the service of Tata Docomo to Vodafone, I feel Vodafone is way ahead of Tata in terms of customer service.

After about one hour of continuous trying, I gave up, deciding never to use Tata Docomo again. I am putting this note up on my blog to inform other Telecom subscribers why I feel Tata Docomo is one of the worst Telecom services in Mumbai or should I say India.

– Flynn Remedios

Mumbaiwalla!!!: Paying Guest (PG) and Service Apartments all over Mumbai +918898881921

 

Mumbaiwalla !!! offers Service Apartments and Paying Guest (PG)  accommodation at Andheri East, Andheri (W), Oshiwara, Malad, Goregaon, Borivali, Powai and Saki Naka in Mumbai.

 

Most apartments are close to Domestic and International Airports.

Pick up & Drop available on request from Railway stations and airports. (Charges applicable)

In house Laundry facilities available and are inclusive of rent charges.

Apartment comprises of a 3/4 Bedroom serviced apartment with all en-suite rooms.

Each flat is fully-furnished with amenities like AC (or Non AC), Wardrobe/LCD TV/Microwave/Hot Plate or Cooking Gas Stove/Dining set/Sofa etc.

Health Club, Gym, Yoga, Ayurvedic Massage and other health facilities.

Hostel Facilities available for students.

Charges Rs 2500/- per day onwards for Service Apartments.

PG (Paying Guest) facilities start at Rs 4000/- per month.

Booking 15-30 days in advance.

Call Mumbaiwalla!!! for more details on +918898881921.

 

Tel: +918898881921 | Email: help.mumbaiwalla (@) gmail.com

www.facebook.com/mumbaiwalla | Twitter: @Mumbaiwallah

 

Journalist and Publicist Flynn Remedios bereaved

Mumbai-based senior journalist and Bollywood Publicist Flynn Remedios was bereaved today 2nd March when his mother passed away after a massive heart attack at about 8.30pm. She was 70. After she complained of chest pain she was rushed to a private clinic at Andheri in suburban Mumbai for a medical checkup and ECG where she suffered a massive heart attack even while waiting for the checkup to be done.

The last rites and funeral services will be held on 3rd March at Holy Family Church in suburban Mumbai.

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“IT’S NOT CRICKET” AND “WINNERS AND LOSERS” – REALITY SHOWS FOR THE COMMON MAN

 

“IT’S NOT CRICKET” AND “WINNERS AND LOSERS” – REALITY SHOWS FOR THE COMMON MAN

 

Mumbai-based Twilight Media has announced two new Reality Shows tentatively titled “It’s Not Cricket” and “Winners and Losers. While much information was not available and Twilight Media refused to officially comment on these projects, it seems that the shows are targeted at the common man. When we contacted Twilight Media, a spokesperson said that the concept and format of the shows is being finalised and the shows are likely to be officially announced very soon. “We will make an official announcement very soon, so please wait till the press release is out,” was the only official comment we got from them. The shows will be in English and Hindi.

However, a source said that the shows are targeted at the common man. “Most reality shows in India, including Bigg Boss, Zor Ka Jhatka, Rakhi ka Swayamvar, Khatron Ka Khiladi, etc have featured a similar set of artistes or actors or participants and research shows that most people in India are fed up of watching the same set of characters on the different shows. For the last three years, the same set of 10-15 participants have been doing the rounds of most reality shows. The common man is rarely involved or invited to participate. Since most reality shows are big budget productions, the production houses producing them are under great pressure to generate TRPs and hence resort to using the same ‘old characters’ over and over again.

“Winners & Losers” and “It’s Just Not Cricket” will feature a completely new set of participants, barring a few, according to a source. The casting agency appointed for the recruitment of participants has begun sending out casting calls for these shows and the target is the common man, housewives, students and of course Bollywood models, celebs and actors. Politicians will not be part of the shows, but advocates and doctors are likely to be on board. It is not clear as to who would host these shows and Twilight Media said they were looking for the right person. The shows will be centred around the Indian infatuation for the sport of cricket, it is learnt.

Expect a lot of masala and masti though, they said!!!