New Products:

Brush-o-matic:

Mirc Electronics Ltd has launched a washing machine equipped with an ‘in-built brush'. The Onida Sparkle Range of Washing Machines is claimed to give clothes a hand brush wash with the ease of a machine. Additionally the Sparkle claims to reduce water consumption by 35 per cent. The Onida Sparkle 65X is a 6.5kg fully-automatic washing machine which comes with the Moving Digital Display which, apart from providing a clear view of each function, keeps consumers updated with the wash cycle time and its various washing stages. The Hexodrum Design allows the machine to create a barrier of water between the drum and the clothes, thus preventing wear and tear. The machine's Hexafin Pulsator creates a turbulence during the wash cycle forcing the water and the clothes to move in opposite directions, thus enhancing the quality of the wash. The washing machine comes at an MRP of Rs 18,990. It is available across four more models — a 6.5 kg model with an in-built brush and other models in 6.2 kg capacity.

Smooth ride:

TVS Motor Company has launched TVS TRU4 Premium, a semi-synthetic 4T Engine Oil, certified by the Japanese Automotive Standards Organisation — JASO MA2 — and the American Petroleum Institute — API SL. The engine oil is supposed to improve fuel economy, enhance engine life and lower emission levels. The product is supposed to be blended with highly purified water-white, high viscosity index base oils. It uses an advanced formulation technology for extreme thermal conditions to establish superior thermal stability both at high and low temperatures. The product is available in 1 litre and 900 ml packs and is priced Rs 235 per litre.

Resplendent you:

Pond's Gold Radiance is claimed to capture the power of gold and anti-ageing ingredients to re-energise the lost radiance of ageing skin cells. The Gold Radiance Range includes Youthful Glow Day Cream SPF 15 PA ++ with Real Gold Microparticles (50 ml and 25ml), priced Rs 799 for 50 ml. It is reportedly clinically proven to lift away the skin's dullness and reveal your skin's youthful radiance. Precious Youth Serum with Real Gold Microparticles, priced Rs 899 for 30 ml, is supposed to contain Vitamin B3, proven to reduce age spots.

Winter gloss:

Avon has launched moisturising Perfect Wear Extralasting Lip Gloss. The lip gloss has an easy, full colour application and is available in eight shades from Infinite Berry to Continuous Copper and is priced at Rs 329 for 3 ml. The product is available exclusively through Avon Representatives.

Sugar control:

M V Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Center, Royapuram (Chennai), has launched a ‘Diabetes Self Care Kit' to improve monitoring and management of diabetes. The kit contains: a blood glucose monitoring meter; body fat analyser; BP apparatus; Pedometer; measuring cups; measuring tape; diabetic manuals; monofilament; foot care kit; temple socks; measuring tape. The self care kit is expected to help patients monitor their glucose levels. The kit would be available in the Royapuram and Mylapore branches of the centre at Rs 2,900.