Gift guide for Raksha Bandhan

‘Express’ it!
Blue Dart’s initiative to strengthen the special bond between siblingscomes with the ‘Rakhi Express’ offer.
This is a customised service that caters to both the international and domestic market.Sisters can walk in to any Blue Dart-DHL retail store to send their ‘Rakhis’ in a specially designed envelope with a personalised greeting card for Rs 250.

In addition, five lucky customers stand a chance to win an exclusive Dell Tablet and much more by filling a slogan form that makes them eligible to participate.

Commenting on this festive occasion, Ketan Kulkarni, Senior Vice President & Head – Marketing, Corporate Communications & Sustainability, Blue Dart, said, “Rakhi is a symbol of the eternal bond between a brother and sister. With Rakhi Express we are trying to go beyond boundaries to strengthen this bond.

We are sensitive to the fact that customers demand a speedy and hassle-free experience, when dispatching this special token of love to their sibling. Through this service we will once again give sisters an opportunity to be connected in the spirit of Raksha Bandhan and manifest love for their brothers who reside away from them.”

1. Exceptional luxury
Make Raksha Bandhan special with a selection of timepieces from Armani Exchange.
The Drexler for men and Ladybanks for women from Armani exchange make for great gifting options for your sibling. The collection embodies exceptional design, colours, bright accents and sophisticated chronographs.

While the men’s range dons a sporty fashion forward summer look, the women’s range is dressy and probably one of the very few who offer chronographs for woman. Available across select Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Helios, Ethos, Just in Vogue and other leading watch retail outlets across the country.

2. Keep it classy
The new generation of the Vanguard Lady is highly distinctive, combining technical attributes with a striking and dressy style, making it an ideal gift.

The sun-stamped dial dressed in a diamond setting moon phase at 6 o’clock will catch the eye of its owner until the night of full moon, while the elegant curves of the case set with diamonds harmoniously complement the shining moon phase, which is available paved in diamonds.

The uniqueness of its new dial along with the emblematic Vanguard numerals emphasizes, even more, this model’s ultra-feminine refinement. This model is governed by an automatic movement, offering the hour, minute and second functions.

The rubber and leather strap delicately extend the proportions of the case and provide the wrist with a very comfortable fit.

3. Say it with jewellery
Make a two-in-one gift with Reliance Jewel’s ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ range – Gift it either for Raksha Bandhan or for the Vratham, it’s your pick.

Until August 4, customers can walk into a Reliance Jewels showroom across South India to avail offers and discounts. During this auspicious time customers will receive Rs 111/- off per gm on gold jewellery and 20 per cent off on the diamond value.

Commenting on the occasion, Sunil Nayak, CEO of Reliance Jewels said, “We have always strived towards being a part of all possible Indian traditions and festivals. It gives us as a brand, immense pleasure and satisfaction when we are a part of these precious moments in the lives of our customers.”

4. Inspire imagination!
This one’s for the young siblings. Funskool India Ltd has introduced a set of educational products in the construction category for children to help them build their creative knowledge in a playful way.

The ‘Engione Toy System’ is a line of construction toys made in cyprus that feature an innovative system, which incorporates fun and learning which is perhaps the most advanced and versatile in the toy market today. The patented geometry of the components allows connectivity to all directions of the 3D space with a simple snap-fit method, making it easy even for children at the age of 6 to build complex models.

There are four series – Inventor, Inventor Motorized and Discovering Stem & Eco Build – each offering its own set of models and learning patterns. The series engages children in a fun, exciting and interesting way, covering a broad area of subjects from mechanics and simple machines right up to robotic.