The launch of Pink Sky Bar at Seven Hotel was truly an unforgettable night. DJ Sandy rocked the house, Pinky vodka flowed, and the French inspired buffet made sure everyone left satisfied. The design and decorations were immaculate with a look and feel of a trendy Manhattan lounge. We definitely recommend this place for weekend getaways.
Pink Sky-Bar is located at:
SEVEN HOTEL
#39/5, Outer Ring Road,
Between K.R Puram & Marathahalli Bridges,
Bangalore:-560037
Tel: 080 4262 7777
The truth is that having fair skin is still a big draw in India. Now Nivea has come up with a 5 in 1 Whitening Moisturiser that is capable of working wonders in brightening up the hues of male skin. At the heart of this moisturizer lies Multi–White Complex and SPF 20, which can start showing results within 4 weeks of application. The skin pigmentation gets visibly reduced and the discoloration begins to lighten. Then there are UVA and UVB filters that do a great job of getting rid of blemishes that come from uneven skin tone. This moisturizer even packs the power of Vitamin E that proves great in preventing pre-mature skin aging. The presence of liberal doses of Jojoba extracts ensures that your skin gets moisturized without getting oily. While we believe you should flaunt your natural beauty, there are many men in India that swear by Nivea’s line of skin whitening products.
Price: Rupees 229
When it comes to gaming laptops, no one packs more power and speed than Toshiba Qosmio X305. It’s a gaming laptop that you can’t miss, due both to its massive capabilities and its futuristic design. Here’s a run through on its impressive features. In order to multiply your gaming performance, this laptop comes incorporated with a combination of two NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS SLI graphics cards, with 1GB DDR3 discrete graphics memory. The system itself is powered by Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile processor, which is geared to deliver unprecedented numbers of frames per second and a plethora of gaming action. The system memory stands at an impressive 4GB. Then there is the high-speed hard drive of 360 GB. A 17 inch state of the art screen and four high-fidelity stereo speakers are there to ensure that you are able to experience and enjoy, each and ever aspect of gaming.
Price – Starting at $1,649.99
Author: Niall Ferguson
Publisher: Penguin
Pages: 442
Price: Rupees 475
In The Ascent of Money, Niall Ferguson makes two seminal points. He says that evolution depends on extinction as well as creation. You have to allow ill-adapted techniques to fail, if you are going to get something new. As the world rushes around rescuing every bank in sight, it is a reminder that the guarantor-state will later have to administer painful medicine. The second point he makes has to do with observing the wonder that financial evolution has created. The book vigorously promotes the idea that the development of money has gone hand in hand with the development of modern societies, by quickening transactions, loans and investment. He gives a selection of case studies, showing how money underpinned the colonization of South America, Roosevelt’s New Deal and the rise of China. But the strongest chapter in the book focuses on housing and the sub-prime mess. The author offers a useful overview of public attitudes about home ownership and public policy toward housing on both sides of the Atlantic. In essence Ferguson is proving that finance is an evolutionary process, in which the fittest activities survive.
Shutterbugs who yearn to indulge in advanced photography are going to love the new Powershot G11 from Canon. There is simply no dearth of outstanding features in this camera – RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. The camera is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel as it employs a newly developed, 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System, and has a maximum setting of ISO 3200. Blur and shake are noticeably reduced to bring about ultimate sharpness and clarity. A wide-angle 5x optical zoom is perfect for taking ultra close-ups over longer distance. So, even if you’re an amateur, your photos don’t have to be.
Simplify shaving with Eyre BioBotanics Absolute Shaving System. This unique two-part application combines pre shave oil and cream so you have one less headache to worry about. It’s organic, 100% natural, and perfect for sensitive skin. The solution comes packed in an stylishly designed dual-chambered can, which can deliver the oil and the cream in perfect quantities. Go ahead, lather this on and start your day right with a great shave.
Price: $36
If you’re shopping for a new TV, then why would you settle for anything less than the LG PG70, which is packed with an array of sophisticated and advanced technologies that make it eminently suitable for your bachelor pad. Themed, “Take it to the edge,” this plasma tv offers an incredible 1080p HD resolution. Incorporation of an invisible speaker, SRS TruSurround XT and Clear Voice technology ensure you get stunning picture quality and sound every time. The frameless design will be sure to garner you a few compliments on your exquisite choice.
As far as physical appearances go, the Samsung Mondi does exude a somewhat chunkier look. But the Mondi is more than compensated for by the incorporation of a host of user-friendly high-tech features. Billed as the most advanced WiMAX enabled handheld device to make an appearance in the market, the Mondi is geared to perform the tasks that are usually preformed on a laptop or netbook, and yet it is small enough to be tucked into your pocket. You get instant access to E-mail, Internet, and a host of video content and business applications. There is a full -featured web browser, powered by Opera 9.5 that works quite well on the Mondi’s 4.3-inch touch screen. A full QWERTY keyboard and a GPS navigation system only add to the versatility of the device. Incorporation of a 3 megapixel camera may even tempt you to leave your camera at home during your next vacation.
Price – TBA
Unobtrusively scented and embellished with certified organic ingredients like Aloe Vera, calendula and chamomile, this After Shave and Face Tonic from Lucky Tiger turns out to be an excellent way of soothing shaved skin. It’s also hundred percent alcohol free. Best thing about this product is that it is geared to hold up quite well to the hot summers in India.
Price: $19.50
In a jazzed up virtual landscape, a high-octane race is on, where cars are whizzing past at incredible speeds. Set against a copper sky with numerous skyscrapers stretching for the clouds, Need for Speed: Nitro features dozens of sharp turns and almost as many straight roads on which to overtake opponents. Players can cut corners at 200 miles per hour in their cars that are customized to fit their individual tastes and sensibilities.
But whatever you do, you can’t afford to forget the cops, who can disrupt the race at a moments notice. So what are the car models that you can expect to race out here? How about Nissan 370Z, Shelby GT500, and Porsche Cayman S! Maybe it is cars like 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, a Nissan Skyline, an Audi R8, or a LamborghiniReventon that will get your pulse racing. As far as the racing locales are concerned, the most fantastic racing circuits in the world seem to have been recreated out here. Developed and published by Electronic Arts this game is meant to be enjoyed on your Wii and is available in November of this year.
Price – TBA
How about a home theatre system with speakers shaped like a wine glass. The folks at LG must have been at a party when they thought of something like this. The HS33S is an iPod friendly home theatre system with a complete 5.1 virtual surround sound system. This system proves to be perfect for watching movies on your regular DVDs, and also for watching high definition DivX videos. It also allows you to rip CDs directly to MP3 on any external USB device connected to its iPod dock. Beauty and brains makes this gadget worth drooling over.
Price – $400
Water based and biodegradable, Nautica Oceans is friendly for the environment and it possesses the unique capability of evoking the sensuous feeling of ocean life. Think of the ocean-tinged scent of a racing yacht’s sail or that of any aquatic sport. In fact, the different notes in this cologne include ocean air, lemon tonic, sea salt rose, lavender reef, geranium, amber crystals, teak and Regatta Accord. By virtue of being alcohol free, Nautica Oceans is easier on the skin, as alcohol can dry quickly and cause irritation. It is long lasting too; few dabs of this cologne are enough to keep you smelling like a nautical adventurer for many hours.
Price: $65
In this high-octane game, a group of supercharged cars race at such fantastic speed that they seem like a mere blur on the virtual landscape. This is clearly a no-holds barred contest, packed with intense power-ups, including the ability to blow cars out of the way by using huge bursts of energy. Then there are adrenalin-pumping strategies like defensive shields, nitro speed boosts, and landmines that players can use to unleash a whole lot of damage and destruction. For example, there is a tactic dubbed “shunt”, which allows players to fire a projectile like weapon from the front of their car to give the car ahead a nudge forward. Interesting! I wish we could do something like that on Indian roads.
The four-player split screen action that the game is incorporated with makes it easier for players to engage in some high intensity competition and fun. From Dodge Vipers toBMWs to Ford Transit Vans, this video game comes packed with some of the most popular cars that have ever hit the road. Even the urban environments where the racing takes place turns out to be quite familiar as they are inspired by places like Los Angeles and several parts of London. The maximum number of players who can compete in the game at the same time stands at 20. Developed by Bizarre Creations and published byActivision, the game can be enjoyed on a range of platforms like – PC, XBOX 360 and PS3.
If anything, the newly launched Jaguar XJ proves to be as capable of drawing neck-twisting stares as a Ferrari or Lamborghini. The traditional hallmarks of a Jaguar are splashed all over the XJ – you have the seductive looking wire grille, but its sides come straight down, which makes it better for aerodynamics. The panoramic glass roof at the top enables the car to have lower and a rather streamlined roofline that extends all the way to the trunk. That also proves conducive in enhancing the feeling of light and space.
But the thing is that the XJ’s beauty is more than skin deep, as the vehicle has been constructed using Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminum body technology, which improves the aspects of performance, handling and fuel economy. Power comes from a 5.0-liter V8 engine, which is good for 385 horsepower. This Jag will go from 0 to 100 in a mere 5.7 seconds, which is quite awesome for thrill seekers.
The exquisitely designed interior evokes a very luxurious outlook. Instead of traditional analog instruments, cutting edge technology has been used for display and infotainment systems. There is a 12.3-inch high-resolution screen outfitted with virtual speedometer and tachometer. An 8-inch central LCD touch screen is meant to be used for controlling audio, navigation, and the phone system. You have the option to go in for a 1200-watt Bowers & Wilkins premium surround-sound system, which includes a media hub with two USB ports for iPods and other sources along with Bluetooth audio streaming.
However, the best thing about the Jaguar is that it is now an Indian brand, being bought by the Tata Group. In the years to come don’t be surprised to see many more Jags cruising along on Indian roads.
Price – Starting at $72,500
After a night out on the town, your eyes yearn for a soothing touch. And nothing works better than ClarinsMen Line Control Eye Balm; this pleasant textured, non-greasy balm is uniquely capable of reducing puffiness. It also minimizes the appearance of dark circles and helps alleviate crow’s feet. A definite must have for a guy whose lifestyle entails working hard during the day and partying harder during the night.
Price: $35