(From top) Model Tanusree walks the ramp at The Park; Debasree Roy at the inauguration of Personality salon; models in Chhuti creations; earrings to be displayed at Parampara; guests at the ITC Sonar Bangla party. Pictures by Rashbehari Das

Fitness results with no side effects and a rejuvenating journey of body mind and soul? Personality, a unit of SHCC Pvt Ltd at City Centre, promises all this and more.

Inaugurated recently by Tollywood actress Debasree Roy, this unisex salon is home to a wide range of slimming, Kerala ayurveda, spa, beauty and skin treatments.

“We strive to provide all facilities under one roof. It is only after a examination by the experienced in-house counsellors, dieticians and therapists that a treatment is suggested,” explains managing director Dhiraj Jaiswal.

Services like Double Chin Removal, Tummy Tuck, Under Eye Treatment, Face Lifting and more are billed to be the top draws. TCA peels, Glycolic peels, Spot peels and Microdermabration would help cure dermatological problems like pigmentation and acne scars.

The Kerala Ayurveda special packages provide remedies for sinusitis, migraine, arthritis, stress and more. Some of the treatments are Abhyangam, Shirodhara and Panchkama. Then there are facilities for spa, sauna, steam and jacuzzi.

One can indulge in the Aroma Therapy and Mud Therapy. Also on offer are Bridal and Pre-bridal packages, colouring, hair care and facials.

Party proper

The sudden heavy downpour caught Calcutta unawares on Tuesday evening, with chaos ruling the streets. But it was all calm at The Pala, ITC Sonar Bangla, playing host to the cocktails and dinner party thrown by Vishwambar Saran, honorary-consul for the Republic of Bulgaria, to greet Dragovest Goranov, ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to India.

The party that started at eight in the evening was indeed one of those to be seen at. The guest list included American consul-general Henry V. Jardine, German consul-general Gunter Wehrmann, Italian consul-general Agostino Pinna and honorary consul of Canada in Calcutta Sanjiv Goenka, to name a few.

Ambassador Dragovest Goranov said: “It is a great party. I am getting the chance to interact with so many new people out here.”

The party that continued well into the night gave the guests an option to choose from Indian and Chinese cuisines that included a variety of vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes.

Ramp cause

It was couture for a cause when Calcutta Park Street Ladies Circle No. 46 played host to Shagun, a Karwa Chauth meet, on October 18 at The Park.

“Our motive is to combine fun and charity. We have already built two schools at Barasat and Thakurpukur. The proceeds from this event shall go towards building yet another school for 350 underprivileged children,” said Alka Poddar, president, Ladies Circle India.

Gorgeous and ethnic ensembles ruled the fashion show that showcased eight sequences by designers Rajshree Bhartiya, Pallavi Singhee, Kanchan Nirmal Agarwal, Mini and Usha Jhunjhunwala, Shobha Himmatsingka, Kanupriya Chamaria, Sumit Sahani and Manjula Goenka. The colour palette ranged from shades of sober pastels to splashy reds.

Winners of various categories like Best Hairdo, Most Toned Body and Best Streaked Hair walked away with prizes and gift hampers from Kaya, Sindhar Institute of Gemology, Addlife, Red Hot Chilli Pepper and Schwarzkopf.

A Shagun Queen and two runners-up from seven short-listed finalists were also chosen.

One could also browse through the exhibition stalls where pretty batuas, bags, colourful traditional apparel and jewellery line were on display.

To add to the festive mood, there were mehendi specialists at hand.

Diwali delights

With less than a fortnight to go for the festival of lights, it’s time you started with your Diwali shopping. And the coming weekend provides you with an opportunity to shop for everything from clothes and accessories to homeware and gift items, all under one roof.

Parampara Pret, to be held at The Park on October 21 and 22, brings together the Diwali collections of 32 city designers.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Calcutta Chowringhee for the second consecutive year, the event aims to raise funds for the various charitable activities the club is associated with ? polio eradication, infrastructure development and literacy.

Some of the designers showcasing their line are Chhuti, Medhavani Khaitan, Priyanjali Ray, Neha Jhunjhunwala, Sujata Saraogi and Sejal Kanoi.

The exhibition also showcases jewellery, bags, candles, diyas, pots, ceramicware, cushions, paper products and silver items.

Jewellery by Shailja Agarwal, Rachna Khemka and Sumita Khemka will be on display.

The collection includes some antique Victorian jewellery and chandelier earrings in diamonds, silver and jadau work. Prices start from Rs 2,000.

Another special offering for Diwali: designer chocolates by Riddhi Kapoor and Payal Kanoi.

The exhibition, to be inaugurated by designer Anamika Khanna, will be on between 11 am and 8 pm on both days at the Banquets.