September 11, 2009 4:10:33 am
Festive fervour
Samsung is already out with a special offer for consumers this festive season. Commencing September 10,the offer will be valid till October 31 and will bring in umpteen number of gifts. While consumers buying Samsung LED TV in 40″ and above screen sizes will get a 22″ Samsung LCD TV – LA22B450 free,those going in for a 32″ LED TV, Samsung Plasma or any LCD TV in the screen size of 37″ and above will get the stylish pebble shaped Samsung DVD Player – H1080. As for consumers purchasing a 32″ LCD TV,a DVD player comes as an assured gift and consumers buying LCD in screen sizes 22″ and 26″ will get a 50-movie DVD pack for free!
Shade card
WITH rising concerns about high concentration of lead in paints that may lead to toxic effects in the population,especially infants and unborn fetuses,CSE’s recent study has brought in some respite. “ICI Paints have the least lead content,” it read. In the research 25 enamel paint samples (five colours of five brands) manufactured by major players were randomly tested for lead content. All the samples of brand Dulux (ICI Paints) contained lead much below the specified limit of 1000 ppm (0.1 per cent) specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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Metal moves
DA Milano’s Fall-Winter collection of handbags for women is perfectly timed. Combining fine Italian Leather in plain or ostrich print,the collection makes the most of metallic crystalised leather to give a pleated effect. A perfect accessory to complete your best evening outfit,these handbags define this season’s hottest trends. Further,the bags have been intricately designed by folding and pasting strips of textured Italian leather with metallic crystalised leather. This combination of mixing and matching two different exotic finishes of leathers creates a striking dual tone pleated effect. The interiors of these ultra sassy handbags have rich satin lining and feature a zippered compartment with a magnetic lock. To ensure comfort,these handbags have a leather padded top carry handle secured on either side with metallic rings. Some styles also feature top handles in the form of gold,silver or copper chains along with a draw string closure. As far as the colour palette goes,the handbags are available in vibrant shades ranging from pink,peach,silver,sky blue,red,black and burgundy with a subtle hint of copper,silver and gold.
Price Tag: The collection is priced between Rs 6,500 to Rs 8,500.
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