The grand opening was graced by Bollywood celebrity, Vijay Varma, alongside Mr Ashish Mukul, Brand Head, Tasva. More than just a retail space, the Pune store is an experience. Designed to resonate with the evolving tastes of India’s cosmopolitan man. With its blend of heritage-inspired aesthetics and contemporary sophistication, the store reflects Tasva’s vision of redefining modern Indian menswear.

The store showcases Tasva’s festive collection featuring stunning kurta sets and bundis, with vibrant screen prints and modern silhouettes adding a fresh twist to traditional attire. Meanwhile, the wedding collection offers luxurious sherwanis, achkans, indo-western, and bandhgalas, crafted from opulent fabrics and detailed with intricate embroidery work.

“We wanted our flagship store in Pune to embody the essence of Tasva – a seamless blend of style, tradition, and craftsmanship,” said Ashish Mukul, Brand Head, of Tasva. “Every detail, from the store design to the layout, has been meticulously curated to create a smooth and immersive shopping journey, offering our clients a unique Tasva experience.” With highly trained stylists offering personalized advice and assistance, the Pune store ensures an unmatched retail experience.”

Renowned designer Tarun Tahiliani, the creative force behind Tasva, shared his thoughts on the launch: “At Tasva, we have reimagined Indian menswear with a superior fit that rivals the precision of Western tailoring, seamlessly infused into traditional attire. Every garment is meticulously crafted to provide a sharp, refined silhouette while ensuring effortless movement and comfort. Indian wear has long been associated with grandeur, but we believe it should also offer impeccable ease—so men can celebrate their special moments with confidence and grace. Pune has always appreciated fine craftsmanship, and we are excited to bring Tasva’s signature sophistication to the city”

Expressing his excitement about the launch, Bollywood Actor Vijay Varma said, “I have spent two incredible years as a college student in Pune, and being here for this launch feels like a full-circle moment.” Sharing his personal experience with Tasva, he added, “I’ve worn Tasva multiple times, and what truly stands out to me is how effortlessly light and comfortable the garments are, without compromising on elegance. That’s exactly what’s needed for weddings and special occasions—something that looks regal yet feels easy to wear. Pune has always been a city that appreciates great craftsmanship, and I’m excited to present Tasva to the people here.”

With a growing presence in major cities across India, Tasva continues to set new benchmarks in premium ethnic menswear, offering garments that celebrate tradition, craftsmanship, and modern sophistication. Whether it’s a wedding or a special occasion—special days deserve a Tasva!

Store Address: – Tasva, Near Vasupujya Swami Maharaj Temple, 658 Sachapir Street, MG Road, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

Timings: 11:00 am – 9:00 daily

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• Known for her grace, beauty, and relatability, Shraddha Kapoor resonates with YesMadam’s target demographic across all age groups
• The startup’s mission to make premium beauty and spa services accessible to a broad audience perfectly aligns with the celebrity actress’s PAN India presence.

MUMBAI: A recent viral video on Twitter, showing two men arguing on the Delhi NCR metro with one shouting “Har Expert, Salon Expert Nahi Hota”, sparked widespread curiosity and conversation across the region while catching the eyeballs of the masses. But there is more to reveal, in a surprising twist, this viral sensation has been revealed as a part of a genius marketing campaign by YesMadam, India’s leading tech-enabled salon-at-home service provider. The Bootstrapped startup has onboarded leading Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as its brand ambassador, featuring her in the campaign. This partnership aims to redefine the at-home beauty and spa service experience while leaving a mark as the industry’s revolutionary Beauty and Salon Experts.

As Shraddha Kapoor has become the face of its latest campaign, “Har Expert, Salon Expert Nhi Hota”, the brand showcases its commitment to delivering exceptional and super professional at-home beauty and spa experiences with 100% hygienic services, genuine and top-quality products, transparent and affordable prices, the option to use your own products and expert services.

The captivating campaign video features Shraddha in a humorous situation, highlighting the importance of choosing the right salon expert. This hyper-strategic partnership aims to boost YesMadam’s reach, and visibility while expanding its user base and tapping into a vast set of cohort demographics that enables exponential business growth, above and beyond. While the brand currently garners an Annual Recurring Revenue of 100 crores, this initiative will proactively enhance brand positioning while scaling organic reach and shareability, aligning perfectly with YesMadam’s mission to make premium beauty and spa services accessible nationwide.

Commenting on the association, Mayank Arya, the Co-founder and CEO of YesMadam, said, “Partnering with Shraddha Kapoor is a game-changer for YesMadam. Her aura and the perfect blend of elegance and approachability perfectly and seamlessly align with our brand values. Through our ‘Har Expert, Salon Expert Nahi Hota’ campaign, we aim to showcase how YesMadam brings truly professional and reliable salon services to every home. This collaboration will significantly boost our mission to revolutionize the at-home beauty experience across India.”

Akanksha Vishnoi, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, added, “Collaborating with Shraddha Kapoor is a strategic move for YesMadam. Her influence will help us connect with a broader audience and strengthen our commitment to accessible, high-quality beauty services. We are also dedicated to empowering our service partners across various locations, providing them with financial stability and growth opportunities, which in turn creates a positive impact on society, and this collaboration will surely support us in actualizing the dreams of our wonderful service partners.”

Since the beginning, YesMadam has blazed a trail of unprecedented growth and innovation. This bootstrapped startup has swiftly conquered over 50+ cities, bringing the luxury of premium salon experiences directly to the doorsteps of millions. The marvelous spectacle along their journey caught the eyes of the masses when the brand was featured on Shark Tank Season 3 bagging a terrific deal from 4 sharks, Aman Gupta, Ritesh Agarwal, Vineeta Singh, and Piyush Bansal that made their presence prominent across locations. The startup’s commitment to using one-time-use products ensures hygiene and quality, while its transparent and affordable pricing model eliminates hidden costs. With 3500+ highly trained and vetted female professionals and cutting-edge technology for seamless booking and service delivery, YesMadam has positioned itself as a leader in the at-home salon industry.

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MUMBAI: The 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS season is over and numerous players who ply their trade on Spanish soil are now gearing up for the upcoming 2024 European Championship, which is set to take place in Germany from June 14th to July 14th. This highly anticipated tournament will kick off on Friday with the opener between hosts Germany and Scotland, a game that will feature Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, who has returned to international action three years after announcing his retirement from the national team in the wake of Germany’s exit in Euro 2020.

Kroos is just one of the many LALIGA EA SPORTS players expected to steal the limelight at Euro 2024. Here comes a look at five other players worth watching when the competition gets up and running.

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona & Spain): The prodigy who could light up his first tournament

Having recorded as many as 50 appearances across all competitions in 2023/24, Lamine Yamal had a breakout year and smashed several records on his way to becoming an undisputed starter at FC Barcelona, such as becoming the youngest-ever goalscorer in LALIGA EA SPORTS history.

Moreover, he has also made history with Spain by becoming the youngest debutant and goalscorer in La Roja’s history, playing and scoring in a game against Georgia when he was just 16 years and 57 days old.

Expected to start in Luis de la Fuente’s line-up, Lamine Yamal is preparing for his first international tournament and will hope to help Spain emerge through a challenging Group B, which also features reigning champions Italy, Croatia – captained by Real Madrid veteran Luka Modrić – and Albania.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England): The Player of the Season hopes for a triumphant summer

After taking LALIGA EA SPORTS by storm and leading Real Madrid to the 2023/24 title, Jude Bellingham will now look to inspire the Three Lions to their first-ever European Championship trophy. The midfielder joined Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund last summer and, in his first season with the Spanish team, he celebrated both the domestic league and Champions League titles, having recorded 23 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.

England is one of the favorites to win this tournament, given that they reached the final last time when they lost to Italy on penalties at Wembley. Bellingham didn’t play in that final, so his presence could be the X-factor this time around.

Gareth Southgate’s team is in a Group C that also features Slovenia, Serbia, and Denmark, and they’ll be hoping to go far in the tournament, aware that Bellingham is in great form and travels to Germany as a Spanish and European champion.

Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia CF & Georgia): The hero of the European Championship debutants

Giorgi Mamardashvili not only had an excellent season with Valencia CF, but he also kept two clean sheets in the playoff games against Luxembourg and Greece to help Georgia clinch their first-ever European Championship participation. After defeating the former 2-0, Georgia drew 0-0 against the Greek national team, with the game going to a penalty shootout. There, it was time for Mamardashvili to shine again, with the Valencia CF shot-stopper denying Greece captain Anastasios Bakasetas to send fans at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi into a frenzy.

Georgia’s task to qualify for the Euro 2024 knockout stage will be anything but easy, as they will have to face Turkey, Portugal and Czechia, but Mamardashvili – who finished sixth in the rankings for the Zamora Trophy in LALIGA EA SPORTS in 2023/24 – will be tough to beat for all opponents he comes up against.

Artem Dovbyk (Girona FC & Ukraine): The Pichichi wants more goals

Having netted 24 goals in 36 LALIGA EA SPORTS appearances, Artem Dovbyk became the first Girona FC and first Ukrainian player to ever win the Pichichi prize, awarded to the top goalscorer each LALIGA EA SPORTS season. The Girona FC striker became the first player who doesn’t play for either Real Madrid or FC Barcelona to win the accolade since 2008/09 when Atlético de Madrid striker Diego Forlán earned the award.

He was instrumental to Girona FC’s incredible season, in which the underdogs finished third and secured a maiden ticket for the Champions League. Now, Dovbyk will look to punish opposition defenses in Euro 2024 and he’ll aim to spearhead another Cinderella story, starting with his team’s Group E matches against Romania, Slovakia, and Belgium.

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid & France): A look at Real Madrid’s new star

Real Madrid fans will have the opportunity to watch their new signing in action this summer, as Kylian Mbappé will captain France at Euro 2024. The striker is set to join Real Madrid after the tournament, with Los Blancos officially announcing his arrival just a few days after winning their 15th Champions League trophy.

After leading France to FIFA World Cup glory in 2018, Mbappé netted a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, who won the trophy on penalties. He hasn’t yet won the European Championship but hopes to inspire Les Blues to what would be the third success in this competition in their history. But, to do so, France will first need to get through a tough Group D featuring Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands.

Mbappé will be keen to put on a show, aware that even more attention is on him than ever before, and he’ll be accompanied by several other LALIGA EA SPORTS stars, such as Barça defender Jules Koundé, Atleti forward Antoine Griezmann and Real Madrid players Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni.

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GURUGRAM: Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow. The Queen’s Terminal has served as the base for 23 Star Alliance member airlines, facilitating smooth transfers and operations for over 15 million passengers every year, representing nearly 20% of the available seat capacity from the airport.

In celebration of the occasion, Theo Panagiotoulias, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer said: “Heathrow stands as a vital hub for our member airlines. With our collective offerings at the shared terminal, we’re proud to facilitate seamless experiences for thousands of passengers daily. On behalf of our member airlines, I extend gratitude to Heathrow for its decade-long support, enabling superior traveler experiences every day and for years to come.”

Under the “Move Under One Roof” strategic initiative, Star Alliance consolidated its member airlines at a single location in 2014, establishing a true alliance hub. This initiative enables passengers to easily connect between Star Alliance member airlines, significantly streamlining airport operations and enhancing the experience.

Ross Baker, Chief Customer Officer, Heathrow said: “Heathrow is delighted to celebrate a decade of delivering excellent service to passengers traveling through Terminal 2, previously voted ‘Best Terminal in the World’ at the World Sky Awards by Skytrax. In collaboration with our partner airlines, including Star Alliance and its member airlines, we have seen almost 73 million passengers travel through Terminal 2’s doors and enjoy the world-class retail and food and beverage options available. Reaching this landmark is an opportunity for us to enjoy looking back on a decade of achievements, while also looking ahead to the next ten years as we continue to create an extraordinary airport that is fit for the future.”

Customers are welcomed by the prominent Star Alliance branding positioned above the airline check-in counters at Departures in T2. Together with member airlines, Star Alliance provides facilities for a seamless airport experience, including:

• Gold Track Security: A benefit that offers faster security access via dedicated lanes for Star Alliance Gold status customers, regardless of the cabin they travel in.
• Baggage Tracking: A service that allows passengers to know where their bags are as they move in the journey. Each day at London Heathrow, over 85,000 bags on Star Alliance member airline flights are scanned for the customers’ peace of mind.
• Star Connection Centre: A service designed to expedite passengers with tight connections by providing fast-track access through the airport. The Heathrow Star Connection Centre takes pride in expediting over 1000 passengers and 750 bags monthly, saving costs for member airlines and enhancing travelers’ experience.
• Complimentary Heathrow Express Upgrade: Star Alliance Gold status customers enjoy exclusive and free upgrades to the Business First cabin on Heathrow Express between the airport and Paddington station. Starting June 2024, this offer extends to one companion traveling with the Gold status customer.

From Terminal 2, 23 Star Alliance airlines – Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines and United – currently offer 124 flights a day to 44 destinations in 23 countries.

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A technically gifted defender, he is comfortable with the ball at his feet and is crucially at ease playing on the left side of a center-back pairing, something coach Xavi Hernández was keen to reinforce this summer.

Martínez has been a big name in Spanish football for many years now, but here are five things you might not know about the newest Barça star.

He has a habit of scoring from his own half!

Iñigo’s first-ever goal in the top flight was in October 2011 in a Basque Derby no less, scoring the consolation in Real Sociedad’s 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club at the Reale Arena. If that wasn’t impressive enough, however, he scored his third professional goal one month later in exactly the same fashion, this time to hand his side a dramatic 3-2 win over Real Betis in stoppage time. His exploits drew praise from former Real Sociedad legend Xabi Alonso, who was playing for Liverpool in England at the time and who had also scored from similarly long-range in the past: “He’s my idol!” he wrote on Twitter.

A Spanish international from the youth ranks to senior level

Born in Ondarroa, a seaside town roughly equidistant between San Sebastian and Bilbao, Iñigo took his first steps in international football with Spain’s U20 side in 2011, making his senior debut in 2013. He’s since won 20 caps for his country, scoring once in a 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic in the 2022 Nations League. He was also part of the Spain squad at the 2012 Olympic Games but won’t have fond memories of the competition; he was sent off on his tournament debut against Japan.

The highest-profile player to ever jump across the Basque Derby divide?

Having come through the ranks at Real Sociedad, he was a mainstay for the Txuri-urdin for years before making the move to Athletic Club in January 2018 after Athletic Club paid his €32 million release clause. Despite the strong shared identity of the two clubs and the famously friendly derby atmosphere among fans, very few players move between the two at the senior level – the most recent high-profile move was current Real Sociedad keeper Alex Remiro – and Martínez drew a lot of criticism in San Sebastian for the decision. He came up against his old club in the rescheduled 2020 Copa del Rey final (played in 2021), only to lose 1-0. His conduct after the match, when he made a point of genuinely congratulating his former teammates despite his disappointment, drew significant praise in the media. 

He is Athletic Club’s most expensive player of all time

The €32 million transfer fee that Athletic Club paid Real Sociedad for Martínez was the biggest ever outlay for a player in the club’s history, significantly more than the second most expensive transfer on the list: full-back Yuri Berchiche’s €24 million move from PSG to San Mamés in 2018. During his five seasons at Athletic Club, he quickly became an on-pitch leader for the side, making 177 appearances and scoring eight goals in all competitions.

He is only the second player in history to play for Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, and FC Barcelona

The move from Bilbao to Barcelona was once a common one, with the likes of Spanish internationals Andoni Zubizarreta and Julio Salinas as well as legendary coach Ernesto Valverde running out for both sides in the 1980s and 1990s, but Iñigo is the first player to play for both clubs in almost 15 years since Santi Ezquerro made that same jump in 2005. He is also the latest in a long line of players to play for both FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad, joining a list that includes Claudio Bravo and Antoine Griezmann. However, he was just the second player in history to play for all three sides after Jon Andoni Goikoetxea, who won the 1992 European Cup with Barça in between spells with the two Basque sides.

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