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Smell Like Summer: Scents That Take You On A Vacation Without Leaving The City
Last Updated: Whether you're sipping chai on your balcony or dashing between meetings, your scent can be your escape Not all vacations require a plane ticket. Sometimes, the feeling of summer, the breeze, the warmth, the escape can come in the form of a scent. With just a spritz of the right fragrance, even a mundane city street can feel like a sun-drenched paradise. Fragrance Moods That Transport You According to Nitin Jain, Founder, La Pink, the right fragrance mist can transform your daily routine into a dreamy escape. Here are four summer-inspired scent moods to match your vibe, no passport needed: 1. The Blooming Garden Fantasy Soft, floral, and delicately sweet—this scent feels like walking through a sunlit garden in full bloom. Notes of rose petals, cherry blossom, and a whisper of vanilla wrap around you like a gentle spring breeze. Where it takes you: A countryside villa where time slows down. Fresh, clean, and crisp—this fragrance captures aquatic notes and cool citrus for a scent that evokes standing at the shoreline, with waves lapping at your feet. Romantic and playful—think ripe berries, soft florals, and a creamy finish. It channels golden-hour magic and heart-fluttering feelings. Where it takes you: A rooftop picnic under a pink sky. Pair it with: Rosy blush, glossy lips, and a light cardigan. 4. The Midnight Island Adventure Bold, sultry, and a bit wild—with tropical fruits, warm coconut, and a touch of amber. It's your summer secret whispered under the stars. Where it takes you: A hidden beach party under the moonlight. Pair it with: Smokey eyeliner, tousled waves, and a fearless vibe. A Dermatologist's Take: How to Make Scents Last and Stay Skin-Friendly Dermatologist Dr Sirisha Singh reminds us that smelling like summer should also be kind to your skin. Her top tips for a summer fragrance routine: Hydration first: Always moisturize with a lightweight, fragrance-free lotion before applying scent. Well-hydrated skin holds fragrance longer and helps prevent irritation. Opt for summer notes: Coconut, citrus, vanilla, and tropical florals mimic ocean air and exotic vacations. These are great for lifting your mood while being gentle on the skin. Use alcohol-free options if you have sensitive skin, and avoid heavy musks in hot weather, which can mix with sweat and trigger breakouts or body odor. Try natural essential oils like bergamot, neroli, or ylang-ylang for a fresh, mood-boosting alternative. The City Girl's Staycation Whether you're sipping chai on your balcony or dashing between meetings, your scent can be your escape. Layer your fragrances or switch them up based on your mood your 'vacation" can change daily. With the right scent and skin prep, you don't have to leave the city to feel like you've escaped it. Summer is always just a spritz away. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 09:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Intrinseque Health Officially Launches Malaysia Entity in Melaka
Intrinseque Health is proud to announce the official inauguration of its new entity, Intrinseque Health (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 'We Build & Execute Complex Clinical Supply Plans'— Intrinseque Health MELAKA, MALAYSIA, July 21, 2025 / / -- Intrinseque Health is proud to announce the official inauguration of its new entity, Intrinseque Health (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. The opening ceremony took place on Friday, 18th July 2025, at the company's newly established premises. The inauguration was graced by the presence of YAB Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf bin Yusoh, Honourable Chief Minister of Melaka, along with distinguished guests, government officials, and members of the healthcare and life sciences community. In his address, the Honourable Chief Minister of Melaka thanked and welcomed Intrinseque Health for choosing Melaka as its Malaysian headquarters, and extended his administration's full support to help the company achieve its goals for the state and the country. In his welcome speech, Mr. Nitin Jain, President and CEO of Intrinseque Health, shared that establishing this new entity in Melaka marks a key milestone in the company's Asia-Pacific expansion strategy. The entity will serve as a base to strengthen operations across Southeast Asia, supporting drug development, clinical trials, and clinical supply chain activities in the region. Mr. Jain emphasized that this is not just an operational setup, but a symbol of the company's long-term commitment to Malaysia—creating sustainable value, investing in local talent, and fostering collaboration with government and institutional partners. The company aims to create over 500 jobs for Melaka residents within the next five years through expanding operations and strategic partnerships in Malaysia. He further added that this newly opened facility will play a critical role in extending access to clinical research support services across Malaysia and the wider Asia-Pacific region - streamlining global clinical trials while ensuring compliance with regional and country-specific regulatory requirements. As part of its continued investment, Mr. Jain announced that Intrinseque Health's future plans for Melaka include establishment of a GMP warehouse and storage facility—a state-of-the-art infrastructure and the only one in Melaka, dedicated to supporting drug development and clinical trials. This GMP unit will not only serve the Asia-Pacific region but will also support the company's global operations. During the ceremony, as part of its efforts to support the state's development, Intrinseque Health sponsored two electric paramedic scooters, which were presented by the Honourable Chief Minister of Melaka to the Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM), Malaysia Civil Defence Force. Mr. Jain reaffirmed the company's continued commitment to contributing to Melaka's growth and supporting the Chief Minister's vision for the state's development and well-being of its residents. A special note of appreciation was extended to Mr. Teng Boon Joo, a long-time supporter and spokesperson for Intrinseque Health, whose dedicated coordination and support were instrumental in the successful setup of the Malaysia entity and inauguration planning. Speaking at the event, Mr. Teng Boon Joo remarked, 'Intrinseque Health's commitment to Melaka is a strong reflection of the infrastructure and opportunities the state offers to multinational organizations seeking to establish their headquarters in Malaysia.' Intrinseque Health also expressed its sincere gratitude to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and thanked Mr. Jaibalan Harirajan, Director, for the support and guidance provided throughout the setup and launch process. Additionally, Mr. Jain extended his heartfelt thanks to Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir, Tan Sri Datuk Seri M Kayveas, Datuk Wira (Dr.) Hajah Radhuana binti Salleh, Datuk Teng Swee Eng, Datuk Ng Peng Hong, and Dato Wira Saudara Gan Tian Loo for their unwavering support in helping the company achieve this important milestone. As part of its innovation roadmap, Mr. Jain also announced the development of Intrinseque Health's proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) platform, tailored to the clinical supply chain industry. The company has been officially awarded Malaysia Digital (MD) status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and thanked Mr. Kamelinder Singh for his ongoing support and encouragement. About Intrinseque Health Intrinseque Health is an EN ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and GDPMDS certified global clinical development support organisation, accomplished in facilitating the development of clinical trial studies globally. The organization is also in the process of obtaining ISO 27001 certification to further enhance its information security management systems. Around the globe, Intrinseque Health has offices in countries like the United States (Delaware), The Netherlands (Amsterdam), United Kingdom (London), China (Beijing), Taiwan (Taipei) & Korea (Seoul), India (Delhi), Malaysia (Melaka) and Singapore. Being managed by drug development professionals with over 300 years of combined experience supporting global clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, the team at Intrinseque Health knows and understands the needs of the clients while providing best-in-class solutions to overcome the hurdles and pain points of conducting a clinical trial. Intrinseque Health is the industry expert in solving clinical supply chain challenges, such as product availability & lead times, selection of in-country sourcing Vs. import, import regulations and IOR/EOR requirements, storage & warehousing, kitting, labelling & printing, installation, calibration, validation, servicing & maintenance of equipment and supplies, local sourcing, and procurement services, all while maintaining the highest levels of quality throughout study timelines. Intrinseque Health engages early with its clients and utilises an operational methodology based on a proven, cost-effective clinical supply chain strategy for each clinical trial. It firmly believes that even the most minor and essential items, irrespective of their utility, should be there every time because nothing is more important than the value of patients' life. Intrinseque Health aims to become the global leader in clinical trial support services and constantly thrives in innovating and offering unique solutions. Prajjwal Sharma Intrinseque Health [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Mint
05-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Indian stock market: Experts unveil this strategy as 90-day pause in Trump's tariff deadline approaches
The Indian stock market has been in consolidation mode as investors continue to track progress in the India-US trade deal ahead of the approaching tariff deadline. However, despite this, Nifty breached the key resistance level of 25,350, confirming a breakout last week. Market experts believe that as the 90-day suspension of Trump-era tariffs comes to an end, Indian markets may encounter indirect challenges due to the uncertain global trade environment. On Friday, the Sensex and Nifty 50, rebounded breaking a two-day losing streak. The Sensex gained 193 points, or 0.23%, to settle at 83,432.89, while the Nifty 50 advanced 56 points, or 0.22%, closing at 25,461. "The Indian market is experiencing a pause as investors adopt a wait-and-watch strategy ahead of the impending US tariff deadline, with mixed global cues. Ongoing FII outflows reflect a risk-off approach, while DII inflows are offering partial support," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments, observed. Nitin Jain, Sr. Research Analyst at Bonanza says that a wise approach is to adopt a defensive position, concentrating on domestic-focused industries such as banking and FMCG which are less affected by global fluctuations. 'Sectors that rely on exports—especially IT and specialty chemicals—might experience short-term pressure if global demand declines amid tariff uncertainties. Investors should exercise caution regarding industries associated with global supply chains, such as metals and capital goods,' Jain said. On the technical side, the index remains on solid footing and appears well-poised to approach new all-time highs in the coming months, according to Kunal Kamble, Sr. Technical Research Analyst at Bonanza. 'That said, the rally is unlikely to be one-way; phases of consolidation and profit booking are expected as part of a healthy trend. We maintain our target of 26,500–26,600 for Nifty in 2025, with any meaningful dip presenting a buying opportunity, in line with the broader positive structure,' Kamble said. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, not Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Mint
26-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Stocks surge, crude oil dips as war cries fade
Indian benchmark indices rose to reclaim levels last seen nine months ago, as investors cheered lower oil prices, a weaker dollar, and strong domestic flows back home. Market experts believe the combination bodes well for the bulls in the near term at least. As a ceasefire in West Asia after 11 days of conflict took hold, markets bet that the worst of the disruption was behind. The Nifty closed 1.21% or 304.25 points higher at 25,549, while the Sensex closed 1.21% or 1,000 points up at 83,775.87. Thursday's closing was the highest since 1 October when the Nifty traded at 25,796.9 and the Sensex at 84,266.29. The gains were led by HDFC Bank , Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance, which together accounted for almost three-fifths of the Nifty's gains. Reliance Industries' market capitalization crossed ₹20 trillion for the first time in nine months to touch ₹20.23 trillion. It stood at ₹20.65 trillion on 27 September last year, when the Nifty touched a record 26,277.35. Dollar, derivatives Thursday's rally coincided with the expiry of the June series of derivatives—each series closes on the last Thursday of a month—which saw the Nifty gain almost 3% from 24,833.6 at the May expiry to 25,549 at the June expiry. As per provisional data from NSE, FIIs net bought shares worth ₹12,692 crore on Thursday, their highest single-day purchase since 28 June 2023. What aided the rally was the fall in the dollar index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies including the euro, pound and yen—to a one-year low of 97.22. A weaker dollar boosts returns from risky emerging market equities. Added to that was the cooling in Brent crude from $78.85 a barrel on 19 January at the height of the Israel-Iran conflict to $68.5 at the time of writing on Thursday. Global risk-on "Lower oil, dollar, cut in interest rates back home and rising domestic equity inflows have aligned Indian stocks with global peers, which are on a global risk-on," said Nitin Jain, CEO & CIO, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Singapore. Interestingly, Jain said that not just mutual funds, other domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were also pumping money into Indian stock markets. In the first five months of 2025 through last Friday, net inflows of DIIs other than mutual funds, stood at $13 billion, more than the $11 billion invested in the whole of 2024. "This shows that not just MFs, but banks, insurance and pensions funds are upping the ante," he said. Cooling crude Cheaper crude benefits India, which imports 85%, or 5.5 million barrels per day, of its oil requirement. Investors turned richer by ₹3.5 trillion after Thursday's rally. Options data for the week ending 3 July indicate a 3% range for the market from 25210 to 25890, with a bias to the higher end of the range. This is supported by fear gauge India Vix falling to a three-month low of 12.59. The yearly average of the index is 15.52. A lower reading indicates confidence while a higher reading implies rising risk-off sentiment. In the past two days, global oil prices—particularly Brent—have cooled off, dropping below $70, which reflects easing geopolitical tensions, which had posed a major uncertainty for India, said Sachin Shah, executive director and fund manager at Emkay Investment Managers. With crude now below that threshold, a key risk appears to have receded, Shah added, saying that as far as geopolitical concerns go, India seems to be in a safe zone. What's next Moving ahead, earnings season, the return of global capital and further easing of crude prices will be the key triggers for Indian markets, say experts. "After three weak quarters in FY25, Q4 showed signs of stabilization. A supportive macro backdrop—driven by RBI's liquidity infusion and a deeper-than-expected rate cut—is expected to boost credit demand, which has been historically low. This sets the stage for a gradual earnings recovery," said Christy Mathai, fund manager at Quantum Mutual Fund. Also, the consensus for FY26 earnings growth of 10–11% appears achievable, especially with improving monsoons, rising rural income, and easing inflation, Mathai added. Shah from Emkay Investment Managers added that there may be a potential shift of global capital into emerging markets like India, as investors sell dollar assets and reallocate across geographies and asset classes. "So far, FII inflows remain muted, but any pickup could significantly boost sentiment," he said. Vinay Jaising, CIO and head of equity advisory at ASK Private Wealth said that FII ownership is at a 12-year low of around 16%, creating room for re-entry. Additionally, crude oil dropping below $65—well under India's $80 comfort zone—will further aid in containing inflation and managing fiscal deficits, Shah said. Strong outlook Jaising of ASK Private Wealth said the outlook for Indian equity markets remains strong going ahead. Domestic inflows, particularly from retail investors, are structurally strong and here to stay, as retail India's contribution to GDP via household savings has jumped from ₹0.4 trillion in 2014 to ₹4 trillion today equating to 1.3% of GDP—a 10x rise, Jaising said. "The rupee remains firm amid US political and debt concerns, while India's risk premium has declined. With earnings downgrades likely behind us and revisions likely ahead, the outlook seems strong," Jaising added.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Want to smell good? 6 big tips to ace the latest scent stacking trend
Ever caught a whiff of someone's perfume that made your head turn in awe and wonder, as the scent still lingers with you for a while? The secret behind the magnetic scent trail that stopped you in your tracks is scent stacking. It's not random from a single bottle, but is actually a combination, a multi-layered olfactory identity that is carefully crafted to be cohesive. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Nitin Jain, founder, La Pink, unpacked the trend of scent stacking and how it is changing the way we wear fragrance, making it more customisable and personal. He explained, 'Scent stacking or fragrance layering refers to the technique of layering multiple fragrance products to create a bespoke scent. Instead of wearing one perfume or mist, you apply different ones in a specific order, starting with the lightest and building towards the deepest, to develop a multi-dimensional fragrance. It is an emerging trend that's gaining popularity for its customisability. Much like mixing cocktails, it's about blending different fragrance elements to create a scent that's uniquely yours. While the practice isn't new in the world of perfumery, it's now becoming more accessible through layering body mists, lotions, and sprays, especially among Gen Z and millennials who love personalisation.' Nitin Jain shared a detailed breakdown on how to go about scent stacking, covering all the fundamentals, from the products needed to elaborating on the different scent notes: To stack scents effectively, you can use: Rule: When stacking, you want to build from light (top) to heavy (base), layering in harmony rather than overpowering each note. i. Citrus body wash (top) ii. Floral mist (middle) iii. Vanilla perfume (base) Here are a few well-balanced scent layering ideas you can try, based on mood, occasion, and fragrance profile: Layering tip: Start with a citrus-vanilla mist, follow with a musky floral lotion, and finish with a light fruity fragrance. This combination gives a soft, sweet scent that's expressive but not overwhelming. Best for: Men or unisex, suited for outdoor activities, office commutes, or gym. Layering tip: Begin with an aqua-citrus body spray, add a clean marine-infused body lotion, and finish with an amber-forward light perfume or mist for long-lasting freshness and energy. Layering tip: Use a floral body mist, add a fruity-chypre scented cream or lotion, and top with a patchouli-amber light perfume for a dreamy, radiant profile that's festive and sophisticated. Layering tip: Start with an oud-leather mist, follow with a warm amber-rich body lotion, and finish with a hint of citrus-floral perfume to create a deeply intense and commanding evening scent. Nitin shared the final tip, saying, 'Before committing to a full body routine, test your stack on a small area to make sure it evolves well and doesn't clash with your body chemistry. Keep notes of your favourite combinations to build your personal wardrobe.' ALSO READ: Linen is the quiet luxury hero of 2025 summer: 3 styling tips to look fab
