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Refined Aggression

Ford India recently launched the latest European version of its internationally acclaimed Ford Mondeo. The new Mondeo available in three exciting colours-Panther Black, Platinum and Steel Mist is imported into India as completely built units (CBU's). The new edge styling and aerodynamic design of the new Ford Mondeo asserts elegance, precision and strength, reaffirming its unique positioning of `Redefined Aggression.' It offers a combination of superior driving dynamics, spacious and sophisticated interiors, advanced safety and host of unique features all for a price tag of Rs. 14.20 lakhs. The vehicle is available at Ford dealerships in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, Karnal and Jaipur.

Stag Style

Stag Umbrellas have launched a special Art Deco collection for the monsoon season. Sporting designs from the ancient past these umbrellas stand out. Another addition to their 2005 collection are animal prints, cuddly pets, racing horses, sun dawning on camels in the desert are some of the interesting prints of this collection. Apart from this Stag Umbrellas, brand of Ebrahim Currim & Sons has interesting traditional Indian designs, like Rajashthani & Kanchipuram prints and even colourful & traditional Bandhini. The umbrellas are priced between Rs. 50 and Rs. 350 and are available at Tresorie, Akbarally's, Vashani, Pyramid, Shoppers Stop and exclusive Ebrahim Currim Stores on Princess Street and Pydhonie in Mumbai.

Master Of Relaxation

OSIM India, subsidiary of OSIM, a major global company of health lifestyle products has introduced a range of massage products like massage chairs, foot reflexology rollers, handheld massagers; nerve stimulators; diagnostic products like blood pressure monitors, VF scan; nebulisers etc. The iMedic Chair priced at Rs. 1.44, 000 is a revolutionary chair designed for precise massage. Equipped with an Auto Acupressure Point Detection function to stimulate and massage all 27 major acupressure points of the body, it gives the most effective massage. The price tag of OSIM products ranges from Rs. 300 to Rs. 3.5 lakh and the company has 18 outlets across India including Delhi, Gurgaon, Ludhiana, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Cheers to Champagne

Billecart-Salmon champagnes are now available in India. Champagne India Ltd. (CIL) has been appointed to market Billecart-Salmon, touted as the best Champagne brand in the world. CIL has introduced Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve and Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé. Brut Reserve is a fine blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, all sourced from the best vineyards in Champagne. Lively and sparkling, the straw-coloured champagne has a nose of ripe pear. It is full-flavoured and fruity, fresh on the palate with a lingering aftertaste. Brut Rose is made from a traditional blend of the usual Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes, with 8 per cent red wine added from the house vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ to produce the rosé colour. Available in all leading luxury five star hotels in Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Delhi, the price range of Billecart-Salmon brands is Rs. 3,500- Rs. 13, 500 per bottle.

Notebook Cases

MAXINFOSOLUTIONS, an import house of quality specialised IT products have launched the Manhattan and Intellinet range of products in Mumbai. Cabin Trolley notebook cases and Aluminium notebook cases from the range are priced at Rs. 3,250 and Rs. 4,500 respectively. The Cabin Trolley notebook case offers features like padded compartment, heavy duty telescoping handle, multiple compartments, mesh webbing pocket etc. and protects notebooks with up to 17-inch screens. The Aluminium notebook case is equipped with features like extra foam padded laptop compartment, comfortable padded shoulder strap, multiple compartments for files and accessories, removable pouches for accessories etc. and accommodates notebooks with up to 15-inch screens. The products are available at Blue Zone (Caddell Road-Mahim), Ktek (Carter Road-Bandra) and One-Up Computers (Lamington Road-Grant Road) in Mumbai.