Thursday 28 November 2013

Floralis Tips : Say Hello To Winter In Style



A brand new season and a brand new set of offers, your life only gets better after this. Winter is that time of the year when cozy sweaters and trendy jeans line your cupboards. We at Floralis love to celebrate the season with our fresh and vibrant set of products that are all set to make your neighbors turn green with envy. It could be just an informal get-together or your child’s birthday bash. One cake that sets everybody’s heart drooling and you become the latest hot topic of your section of the town. At Floralis, we give you a host of ideas in creating the buzz around your lives this winter. Are you ready?

From cakes to florals : You take your pick!
Changing the décor of your home is not a big task, when you have our products helping you accomplish every dream without much worry about the expenses involved. Take a look at these products that we showcase here, and you will know where to click next, in just no time! 

Cakes and Chocolates : Sweet is when your friend gifts you a piece of chocolate suddenly. If you agree with us when we say this, then a sweet chocolate cake should be your top choice in gifting and offering to guests at home. And which season do you think chocolates and cakes suits best than the season of Jingle Bells and Santa Clause? This is where your answer lies. All you have to do is visit our website and avail those rare deals that we have to offer to you this winter season. 



Fresh Flower Collections : The giant marigold is an all-time favorite. So are roses. If you want to wish a special someone this winter, you can create a nice bouquet using the season’s best fresh flowers from our store. On our website, you can also choose from flowers by colors, giving you a wide range of options in creating the right impact on the recipient. Have a look at these marvelous creation - 




Garden Décor : Well, Christmas is approaching fast and sooner or later, you will need to prune up those bushes for the right kind of Christmas lighting. How about a few garden animals to nibble at your hanging planters? Well, you could bring in the winter magic by using our exclusive garden décor products that seem to be suited rightly for winter. In addition to planters and artificial animals, you also get to choose from garden sticks, colorful water cans, and a wide array of planters. 




Home Décor : To bring in the warmth of a fireplace in your drawing room, you could use a set of glitter flowers and dried flowers. This way you don’t even have to buy an electric fireplace. Just that old room heater accompanied by a few candle holders, and you are in the middle of the ever rustic Alaska. Agree?
Floralis believes in giving every customer a wide range of options to select from. And this is where we have seen those rare smiles on their faces when they come back to us the next time, and the next time, and the next and so on. Yes, we believe in standing by your choices and therefore, your very obvious destination for shopping floral decorations, gifts, and home and garden décor should be here. See you there! SOON.




Sunday 24 November 2013

2013 : The Year Of Twin Bharat Ratna Awards



It was an emotional day in Mumbai when Sachin Tendulkar was preparing to give his farewell speech to the hundreds assembled there. It was his 200th Test and his final appearance in any form of international cricket. And all of a sudden, we were watching a Bharat Ratna talk to us from the stadium. This was the cleverly timed move of the central government, which decided to give the nation its youngest Bharat Ratna in the form of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. A phone call that turned Tendulkar teary-eyed proclaimed him as the first sportsman ever to receive the highest civilian award in India. He is also the youngest of all the Bharat Ratna awardees till date.
Along with Tendulkar, Prof. C.N.R. Rao was announced to be the other recipient of this year’s Bharat Ratna award. This twin announcement from the Prime Minister’s office gave followers of respective field of sports and science new icons to look up to. At Floralis, we salute the immense patience and fortitude upheld by these masters. Here, is a quick peek into the lives of these maestros and their achievements. Needless to say, it is a pleasure and a tough task going through their bio-datas and presenting to you a simplified list of their mammoth achievements. Here we go –

SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR

  • Born on 24th April, 1973.
  • Premiere Indian batsman who has appeared in six cricket world cups.
  • Debut in international cricket in 1989 in both Test and ODI formats.
  • Only cricketer in the world who has played in 200 Test matches in all his life.
  • Has 51 Test centuries to his credit, highest in the world.
  • Average test run rate has been 3.86 percent, highest ever in the world.
  • In ODI, he has 49hundreds to his credit.
  • The first cricketer to score a double century in ODI format in the world.
  • He has 96 half centuries to his credit in the ODI format
  • First cricketer to have scored 100 international centuries.
  • Announced retirement from ODI on 23 December, 2012, Twenty20 cricket on 26 May, 2013, and from Test cricket on 16th November, 2013.  


PROF. CHINTAMANI NAGESA RAMCHANDRA RAO


  • Born on 30th June 1934 in Bangalore, India.
  • Eminent scientist in the field of solid state and materials chemistry. He is considered an international authority in this field, thankstoa highly impressive number of publications.
  • Author of 1400 research papers published till date. Author of 45 books in materials chemistry. Check your academic texts and you might have referred to his works in those chemistry classes!
  • Recognition from major scientific establishments all over the world in the form of fellowships and memberships.
  • Winner of many prestigious international awards for excellence in science.
  • Recipient of many national awards for excellence in his field including the Padma Vibhushan.
  • Presently, he is the Honorary President of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India.
  • Presently serving as the head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.

A huge shout-out to these two mega achievers! Hearty congratulations from all of us here at Floralis.

Friday 22 November 2013

When The Maestro Said Goodbye-I



“All my friends, settle down let me talk, I'll get more and more emotional. It is hard to believe my life between 22 yards in the last 24 years is coming to an end. I would like to thank all the people who have helped me in my life to get here.”

HUMILITY INCARNATE. SACHIN TENDULKAR



A name that makes every cricket enthusiast bow his head with respect and reverence. The crowds have loved him just as the experts have. He entertained the masses just as he kept playing for the classes. A master in his own right, Floralis takes this opportunity to show its respects to the legend. 

The Impact of Just One Announcement :
Cricket lovers felt the blow too hard. The rest of the world felt it later. As soon as Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from international cricket, many lost a part of their childhoods. The surge of emotions that came around by the time he reached his 200th Test, bears testimony to the love and respect that he has rightfully earned from his countrymen. We salute you, sir!



A Flashback To The Beginning :
The genius called Sachhin Tendulkar was born to be noticed for his cricketing skills. A boy of mere height, Sachin was first introduced to the game of cricket by his brother Ajit, who tried to use the game as a way to curb Sachin’s bullying tendencies. Once he got noted by Ramakant Achrekar, he was subjected to regular training under some of the well established cricket clubs of Mumbai. Soon, he was a key batsman in school cricket circles and ever since then, there has been no looking back. Many fondly remember his record partnership with Vinod Kambli while representing St. Xavier’s High School in 1988, a record that stood right in place till 2006.



In 1995, when he married Anjali, he hardly knew beautifully triumphant his married life would turn out to be. With two lovely children and the whole family blessed by the Divine hands of Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi, Sachin Tendulkar happens to be one of the very few icons who has a clean personal and social record. Sachin has always been earnest and confessed to his family being the cause of ‘balance’ that we see in him all through his career. Not to forget, the family sat and prayed for his success every single time that he hit the pitch. 

Journey Trivia :
A legend’s journey is always filled with ups and downs. But the best part of watching Sachin is how humble he remained after breaking those difficult records, how after every fall he chose to ignore the media and critics and rise back to regain full form, and how at the end of it all, he chose to dedicate his achievement to his mother.  



However, for all of us who have literally grown up hearing his name being chanted by delirious crowds, Sachin’s journey is a combination of awe-inspiring records and honors. But we will come to that a little later. Let us take a quick look at how well he has balanced his personal life while handling the immense pressure of representing India in the international cricket arena.

Many a stadium has resounded with the chanting of “SACHINN…SACHINN…SACHINN”. And he played in around 90 different venues. Yet, the man was cool as a cucumber whether he was on field or at home. 

As Indians, we feel proud to have been blessed with the masterstroke of a genius that took the form of Sachin Tendulkar. Floralis will forever uphold the integrity that he has portrayed in his professional and personal life. Dear readers, if you have enjoyed this post, then watch out for the next blog that is also another tribute to this Little Master.