Choose The Right Footwear For This Monsoon

With the rainy season fast approaching, its time to start considering what footwear you will choose to battle the flooded roads and muddy puddles. 

It is important to remember that this season is no exception for dressing well. Flip-flops and jelly shoes are not appropriate for a corporate setting, nor are bright colours and bold patterns. Stick to neutral colours, and try to avoid lighter colours as those could get stained easily. Dark shoes are your best bet for this season.

If you are wearing socks, be sure to carry a spare pair with you in your bag, or keep one with you in your office. It is advisable to wear socks as it creates a barrier between your skin and the water, but wearing wet socks can lead to odours and infections.

Be careful while choosing materials, avoid leather and suede at all costs as these will get damaged by the water. However, waterproof leather shoes are available in the market so these are also a good option. Other waterproof materials are also preferable in this season. ‘Breathable’ shoes, such as those made of canvas or cotton, are a good option as they dry quickly. Be sure to purchase sturdy shoes that will give you a firm grip to prevent slipping.

Ballet flats are a good choice this season, and they are available in a wide range of colours and patterns suited to the office environment. Pumps or platform heels are also a good choice as they elevate your feet and prevent it from coming in contact with the wet ground. However, make sure you that they have a good grip and are not too high, to avoid risks such as tripping and falling.

Another option is to wear flip-flops or any waterproof shoes and change into your formal shoes when you reach your destination to prevent them from getting messy. Make sure the waterproof shoes you choose are light, as they should not weigh your feet down.

Keep wet wipes with you in your handbag and at your office in case you need to clean any dirt or water off your shoes.

Remember, choosing the right footwear is essential in order to guarantee that your shoes do not get ruined, and also to keep your feet dry and out of contact with the dirty water on the streets. There are serious health hazards such as infections due to contact with contaminated water so be sure that the shoes you choose can protect your feet.

It is important to take good care of your shoes as well as your feet in this season. When it comes to shoes, be sure to air dry them before you store them. You can use absorbent gels to help rid shoes of moisture quickly. Keep them clean by following the care instructions provided. You can also try stuffing them with newspaper to keep odours away. To take care of your feet, make sure you wash them thoroughly with soap and water if they have been in contact with the flood water. Also, never wear wet shoes.

Keep these few tips in mind and you will breeze through the monsoon season with no trouble at all!   

Written by Malini Hemlani, an Image Consultant based in Hong kong.

T.Nagar (Theagaraya Nagar) | A Mad Shopper’s Paradise

Theagaraya Nagar, popularly known as T. Nagar, is one of the busiest shopping destinations not only for the city of Chennai, but also the whole of south India.  On a typical weekend, the number of people who move about on Pondy Bazaar, the suburb's principal commercial area, might soar up to 500,000. During festival season, this number might reach 2 million. Even on a lean day, about 200,000 pedestrians traverse the roads around Panagal Park, the central part of the neighborhood.

 T. Nagar is also considered as the biggest shopping district in India by revenue. According to the estimates, the shops in T.Nagar together account for revenues of nearly Rs. 200,000 million annually, which is double that of New Delhi's Connaught Place and Mumbai's Linking Road which account for about  Rs. 40,000 to 60,000 million annually. About 70 to 80 percent of the gold sold in Chennai is from this place.

This 6 km-long stretch is full of big brand establishment’s side-by-side smaller and petty shops that sell all sorts of household goods and garments. Wardrobes stores like Nalli, Pothys, Raymond, Garden Vareli, RmKV, Kumaran Silks and The Chennai Silks have their showrooms in Theagarya Nagar. Retail giant Saravana Stores has a wardrobe showroom and an utensils showroom in T.Nagar. India’s largest retailer Kishore Biyani of Future Group says "It's the mecca of retail".

The town was named after Justice Party leader Sir P. Theagaraya Chetty.

Why we read the Bhagavat Geeta, even if we can't understand it?

An old farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Bhagavat Geeta.


His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.


One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Bhagawat Geeta just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand, I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the
Bhagawat Geeta do?"


The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."


The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house.


The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to  the river with the basket to try again.


This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.


The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again.


At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the waterwould leak out before he got back to the house. The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.


Out of breath, he said, "SEE.... it is useless!"


"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."


The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out.


"Son, that's what happens when you read the Bhagavat Geeta. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Lord Krishna in our lives."

World Trade Center set to open up in Bangalore

Bangalore, known as the silicon capital of the India, has joined the global network of World Trade Center’s with the establishment of a World Trade Centre, a global hub for international business in the city.

A World Trade Centre is a symbol of International Trade Services like trade information, global networking with WTC clubs, exhibit facilities, consulting services, administrative support, export/import assistance, teleconferencing facilities, translation/interpretation, trade mission office service.

SHINING INDIA

Very soon all our media channels would start airing advertisements on the festival called XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.Few of you may be aware that India will be the host for 2010 Common wealth games.

Hosting a sporting event like Commonwealth Games would definitely be a matter of international prestige for the India. With the country already, heralded as the next world economic superpower, the Games will bring a chance to exhibit a new image for itself on the world stage. Improved infrastructure and appearance of the country, and global media exposure will serve to transform the image of the city.

The Games will help to boost urban renewal, create jobs, increase investment. Not only will the Games leave behind improved infrastructure and facilities for the country, but will also promote investment. The hospitality sector is an area that will see a huge growth spurt.

Shera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, will be the most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Its name comes from the Hindi word Sher – meaning tiger. Shera truly represents the modern Indian, an achiever with a positive attitude, the tiger is associated with Goddess Durga, the embodiment of Shakti and the vanquisher of evil. She rides her powerful vehicle – the tiger – into combat, especially in her epic and victorious battle against Mahishasur, a dreaded demon.