Is corporate India ready for power naps?

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Corporate India is waking up to the idea of power naps. Acoustics is the latest element to be added to home interiors. Online retail picks pace as people look at convenience and opt for e-purchases.

Chillibreeze Business Research Team

Acoustics in homes catching up in India

Internationally, acoustics is a full-fledged science. In India, it is still a new phenomenon which is slowly picking up. Acoustic interior design firms have stepped in to provide top-line audio-video solutions at homes.

There are some firms that specialise in the design and integration of acoustically-customised theatres for homes. However will still be some time before this concept is considered a necessity rather than a luxury.
January 19, 2008
Source: Economic Times

Global models make beeline for Indian ramp

The upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) in March could see more foreign models sashaying down the ramp alongside fresh Indian faces with four international models making it to the shortlist.

The four foreign models - Corina Bolintiru of Romania, Araceli Marianela of Argentina and Yana Malovska and Naty Slyusaryeva of Ukraine - made it to the shortlist of 17 aspirants during a model hunt Friday evening. However, only 10 lucky ones among the 17 will be chosen to rub shoulders with top models during the ramp event March 12-16.
January 19, 2008
Source: Economic Times

A shut-eye to energise

Power naps may be a good way to raise the energy level and alertness of employees. Napping is not usually considered the thing to do at your workplace, but it has been a part of work culture in many parts of the world. There is the tradition of the afternoon siesta in Spain and Latin America, but napping is generally frowned upon and even the siesta has been mocked for leading to productivity loss.

The trend of power naps is said to be quite growing in corporate India.
January 18, 2008
Source: Business Standard

Style it in retro

Retro is in. And bigtime! While Deepika Padukone and Soha Ali Khan had grabbed enough eyeballs for their stunning retro look in Om Shanti Om and Khoya Khoya Chand respectively, folks haven’t lagged behind in following this hit look yet again.

So with the yesteryear fashion coming a full circle, there’s so much that making this style such a rage with the fashionistas.
January 17, 2008
Source: Times of India

Reebok Zooms its Latest Lifestyle and Performance Collection at the Glam Awards 2008

Reebok India, world’s leading sports brand launched its lifestyle and performance collection with the 'who's who' of glamour industry witnessing the evening’s much awaited fashion presentation and the launch of the first-ever Reebok Zoom-Glam Awards Coffee Table Book.

Be it a morning jog, a casual hangout with friends or a happening evening party; Reebok gives you the option of looking stylish and feeling comfortable at the same time.
January 17, 2008
Source: NDTVProfit.com

e-tailing picks up steam

While the Indian retail sector is upbeat about the change that has seen customers buying even expensive products online, it is yet to overcome a few barriers in consumer mindset, which will hopefully disappear over time.

With the retail boom attracting large corporate houses to jump into the race and the increasing disposable income of the Indian middle class, convenience is becoming the top priority, and with that the growth in online organized retail business is clearly visible to all.
January 12, 2008
Source: Expresscomputersonline.com