MUMBAI: Pond‘s Flawless White, the hugely successful skin lightening skincare range from HUL, has thrown an open challenge about the efficacy of its products by offering its consumers a 7 Day Challenge Campaign. It was kicked off in all the major metros on 1st March till 30th April and the offer is supported by a massive multi media campaign.

The offer entails inviting women to try out for 7 days the Pond‘s Flawless White Day Cream. The challenge is that if there is no visible improvement of skin in 7 days, then the money will be reimbursed by Pond‘s. The activity is valid on the purchase of 50 ml pack of Ponds Flawless White Day Cream? till 30th April 2008.

The campaign invites consumers to try the product for 7 days. If they are unsatisfied with the results then customers could easily give Ponds a call at the toll free number mentioned in the TV Commercial (1800220140). Ponds helpline will then get in touch with them, collect the product from them and return the money if the claim is valid.

Pond‘s has always been known to offer products that genuinely work, therefore this unique 7 Day Challenge Campaign offers proof of the pudding. This campaign has been specially planned out for its consumers, so that they can use and see the effect of it within 7 days of use. This offer is valid in selected Ponds outlets only.

To know more about the offer, they can also SMS "7" to 455 or call the Ponds helpline at 1800220140, where Pond‘s helpline agents will attend to their queries.

Take the Pond‘s Flawless White Challenge. See the difference.

MUMBAI: Katrina Kaif , the name brings to mind a tall lissome lady with a pronounced British Accent.

This lady contrary to public and industry opinion has managed to surprise one and all with great performances in the last two years.

VJ Salil interviews Katrina Kaif on B4U Star Stop where she talks about life and her forthcoming film Race. VJ Salil has been successful in bringing out the comic streak in Katrina who in turn pulls Salil‘s leg and makes him defensive.

Katrina talks about her films her aspirations and the sense of achievement that she feels today.

She also talks about luck, her weaknesses, and her conversation mirrors her honesty and unbiased view regarding her career.
Her equation with Anil Kapoor , who she says is also her best critic, is of great value to her as he is blatantly honest about her performances.

This is one show to watch out for where Katrina and VJ Salil are at a tug of wits. Tune in to B4U Star Stop on B4U Music at 19.10 hrs on 13th March 2008.

MUMBAI: IndiWo.com, the leading women‘s websites of Web 18 group, brings live updates and interesting features of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week‘2008 with high quality inimitable experience. The visitors can get the latest information live on Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week‘2008 straight from the event between March 12 and March 16 2008.

IndiWo.com has designed a special welcome page for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week‘2008 where one can get all the latest happenings through exclusive sections on the event such as Looks for the day; News & trends; Model of the day ; hot and happening sections -collections, photos, videos; tips; discussions; other stories. In Looks for the day one can see the best dress, appearance presented by the fashion designers; News & trends will keep the audience updated on the latest news on the Fashion Week; Model of the day will select the best model each day and explain her lifestyle details; From the grapevine presents all the juicy gossips in and outside the ramp, designers and models; hot and happening section will have details on variety of spring collections, photos, videos. Apart from all these, the site will have tips, discussions and other stories.

Commenting on the launch of its latest offering in the internet space, Ms Sita Menon, Editor- IndiWo.com states, "IndiWo.com has always provided its users the best of entertainment round the clock. We are extremely honored to be associated with such a prestigious event of the country that has created a niche for itself as India‘s biggest fashion extravaganza."

Wills Lifestyle offers a complete lifestyle wardrobe for the premium consumer, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women. 87 designers are participating in this event. A nationwide chain of exclusive specialty stores provides the Indian consumer a truly ‘International Shopping Experience‘.

MUMBAI: It‘s that time of the year when you drop your inhibitions and get drenched in the colours of the season!! Star Plus adds joy to your celebrations with its Holi special programme, Rang Barse on Sunday, March 16th, 10 p.m. Star Plus has taken the initiative to bring together the entire television fraternity to spread the message of unity and dissolve all differences in the many colours of the festival. Rang Barse showcases a gamut of the most adored television Stars from across all channels enjoying the festivities of Holi together. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, it‘s a spectacular visual treat.

Television‘s hugely popular jodi Mihir (Ronit Roy) and Tulsi (Gautami Kapoor) play the perfect hosts and invite all the celebrity guests to participate in the fanfare. For the first time ever, viewers will be privy to the celebrations among television‘s most popular good and bad boys and the leading ladies and vamps. Not to be left far behind are the little singing prodigies, the participants from Amul Star Voice of India - Chhote Ustaad. Soniya, Vyom, Prakriti and Aishwarya join the celebrations to floor everyone with their talent by singing Holi songs.

42 of the most favourite faces of television like Ronit Roy, Gautami Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar, Hiten Tejwani, Karan Patel, Naman Shaw, Rakshanda Khan, Suvarna Jha, Parul Chauhan, Sara Khan, Prachi Desai, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Baa Bahu Aur Baby family and many others come together to participate in the festivities of Holi.

Also, for the first time ever, the two dancing divas Sanjeeda Sheikh and Prachi Desai come together to set the dance floor on fire with their smashing performance on the hit song from Devdas, Dola Re.

And that‘s not all!! The two hottest on-screen couple of the television industry will also be the special surprise guests of Rang Barse. The evening is filled with entertaining dance performances, impromptu Antakshari competitions, and lots of masti as the pranksters break the matki and regale with jokes all through the episode. Watch out for all of this and more in this exclusive Holi special episode.

So here‘s your opportunity to celebrate Holi with your favorite leading lady or the dashing hero or indulge yourself into mischief with the handsome bad boy or the super hot vamp.
Don‘t miss the excitement & fun of the Holi special celebration "Rang Barse" - Bura na mano holi hai, Sunday, March 16th, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus.

MUMBAI: Get ready to partake a leisurely Sunday, with Vh1‘s brand new music show Vh1 Sunday Brunch premiering on March 16 at 11a.m. The show gives you all the dope on a legendary artist each week showcasing never before seen concerts, in-depth interviews and back to back rare music videos blocks of just that artist.

Says Ferzad Palia, Associate General Manager, Vh1 India, "Vh1 Sunday Brunches will bring legendary music artistes that we idolize closer to us! We invite you to enjoy your lazy Sundays with the best entertainer in the musical world, ‘Bono, Steven Tyler, Morrison and more‘. So sit back, relax and enjoy every Sunday only on Vh1!"

Vh1 Sunday Brunch gives you the chance to indulge within the comfort of your pad as you treat yourself with the very best in international music! From Bono‘s soulful renditions, the charisma of Steven Tyler & the magic of Morrison -it‘s all right here on Vh1 Sunday Brunch!

Come & hang with the legends of music every Sunday at 11 am with ‘Vh1 Sunday Brunch‘.

MUMBAI: Indian Institute of Materials Management, the only professional body of Supply Chain executives is to organize DISHA 2008, a seminar on Synergised supply Chain to drive competitive advantage to be held on March 13th and 14th, 2008 at Hotel Leela, Mumbai. The two day event will focus on Purchasing, Logistics and Supply-Chain Management and launch an International course Certified Professional & Supply Management (CPSM) by The President of International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management, USA.

The 2 Day program for top executives and professionals within the fraternity will cover sessions and modules that aim to enhance executive skills and equip participants with the latest strategies and methodologies in Supply-Chain Management. Among the topics to be covered are Purchasing, Logistics and Supply-Chain Management, besides panel discussions. Speakers include doyens from India, from MNCs, Retail and IT industries and abroad, including the President of International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) among others.

?Disha 2008? - An International Seminar on Synergised Supply Chain

City : MUMBAI

Date: 13th and 14th March 2008

Venue: Hotel Leela, Ballroom 1,2,4 &5, Mumbai

Organizers: Indian Institute Of Materials Management (IIMM)

Speakers :

Paul Novak - President, International, Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management

Binny Mathews - Sr. General Manager, e-sourcing, Metal Junction