Infibeam.com is one of the leading B2C ecommerce company in India. The company announced the joining of Mr.Bharat Vijay as a technical advisor to work on its fast growing cloud based ecommerce platform.

Commenting on joining Infibeam, Mr. Bharat Vijay said, "I am glad and honored to be a part of the Infibeam team. As a user, I love the site and the products and have great respect for the founding team. I consider myself an old timer, some may say a pioneer in the Internet space and I look forward to contribute the best of what I have to take Infibeam to a greater level."

A graduate from University of California with honors, Mr. Bharat Vijaykumar Subramanian was one of the early employees of Yahoo! Inc in California having built and participated in the technology and innovation that led to Yahoo! having millions of users per day. He built Yahoo's first ad server and their data analytics platform. Previously he was the founding CEO of Yahoo! and then Amazon India creating strong product development centers for both companies. Later, he became the CTO of UGenie which built the largest bookshelf application on Facebook with millions of users which was later acquired by Lulu.com.

Commenting on welcoming Mr. Bharat Vijay, Mr. Vijay Subramanian, CIO, Infibeam.com said, "We are honored to have Bharat Vijay onboard and look forward to having his skills and experience help us enhance our technology systems and take Infibeam to an entirely new level in the eCommerce industry."

Today, Infibeam.com offers its technology and supply chain infrastructure to some of the largest retailers and brands. Recently, the company opened up its ecommerce platform Buildabazaar (www.buildabazaar.com) for entrepreneurs to setup an online ecommerce store under their own brand name within a few minutes. Users can take any digital product catalog from Infibeam and also upload their own products. In less than ten weeks since the launch of Buildabazaar, the company announced a new store being created every ten minutes.

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After a huge success with IIMA organized "Kings of Advertisements" where students from B-schools across India create video advertisements and compete for top spot, Infibeam today announced the start of "The Ad-vent" contest, making participation open for all, and not restricting participants.

Aspiring artists may now make short advertisements using ideas & scripts provided by The Viral Fever, a young Creative Agency for Digital Marketing & Branded Entertainment. The participants may also come up with their own script. The winning entry will get telecast coverage on Television nationally and winning artist will receive cash prize.

Commenting on the event, Mr. Manu Midha, VP, Infibeam.com said, "We are very glad to see the amazing response of the entries received from artists and look forward to some wonderful piece of work from one and all".

"In the age of YouTube, when every consumer can act as a creator, there is nothing better than to open our eyes to, consumers' interpretation of our Brand Story. We are kicked to collaborate with infibeam, who like us, believe in such Creative Experiments. It doesn't get better than this. The viewer becomes the creator!!" said, Mr. Arunabh Kumar, who calls himself the Creative Experiment Officer (CEO) at The Viral Fever.

The thought behind reaching out to people for advertisements is to work with aspiring artists and provide a platform to have their creative work visible on national television. To date, the company has not done any mass media branding and this initiative is a huge bet to have work of aspiring artists showcase on mass media. Infibeam has always tried using such innovative ways of engaging with its customers and using technology for creating new opportunities. Recently, Infibeam was ranked amongst the top ecommerce sites in using social media to reach out to people. This sort of a 'Campaign for a Campaign' is a first by any Brand in any category in India.

Participants can view the rules of the contest here - www.infibeam.com/static/advent.html and are required to send their entries to advent@infibeam.com by 25th of November 2011. They may also upload the video on Youtube and send the corresponding link to us by email.

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Infibeam, one of the major recruiters at IIM Ahmedabad in the past couple of years and is proud to associate itself with Confluence 2011, through the competition 'Kings of Advertisement', an advertising and marketing contest. The theme of Confluence this year is "Fostering Change, Championing Excellence."

Confluence is the largest B-school meet in India and draws participants from all over the world, providing a platform for budding managers of tomorrow to apply their skills in various competitions and case contests designed to challenge the brightest minds in the world.

'Kings of Advertisment' is a unique event where the participating students are required to submit short advertisements for Infibeam and follow up with submitting the complete Integrated Marketing and Communication plan for Infibeam in Round 2.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Mr. Manu Midha, IIM-A alumnus and VP Strategy and Planning, Infibeam.com said, "Infibeam today offers the biggest online retail selection, most attractive pricing and cash on delivery in India. We are excited to have the biggest
upcoming talents come up with advertisements and get this message across to the masses".

Excited of the upcoming event, Mohammad Salman Sunny, student coordinator said, "We are very eager to present 'Kings of Advertisement' to the student community and already have huge number of participants for this event. Furthermore, Infibeam may go live with student created advertisement on mass media channels which is a huge draw for the competition. We thank Infibeam to support us with such an amazing opportunity and platform".

Infibeam continues to attract the best talent and build its relationship with top colleges of the country. Recently, Infibeam opened up its technology platform for small retailers and individuals to create their own online store without any upfront investment and self service (www.buildabazar.com). The company already has more than 2200 stores live in less than six weeks of launch. With such large retail selection coming online, Infibeam is encouraging change by allowing buyers to discover and shop online.

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Infibeam announced that it has developed and launched its own Transportation Management System platform to track and deliver products to Customers. For all packages delivered using Infibeam Logistics, customers can continue to expect an easy, timely and assured delivery of orders with detailed package tracking system along with the cash on delivery facility.

Since launching this service, Infibeam Logistics has already delivered thousands of packages to customers in Delhi and NCR region and the company continues to build up on the last mile delivery network by hiring more delivery agents and expanding to other cities across India.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sachin Dalal, Office of the CEO said, "We have seen optimistic results since the launch of in-house logistics in Delhi and surrounding regions. We continue to build on our logistics platform and plan to extend this service to ten additional cities in the coming months including Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and more".

Infibeam Logistics provides delivery, payment collection and other value added services to customers ordering on Infibeam.com.

Infibeam Logistics Software platform is developed for its in-house logistics requirements. At a later date, Infibeam will selectively open up this logistics software platform as a service to small and medium courier companies to manage and track packages for their own clients.

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Infibeam powers the official store of VIP Bags, bringing in a wide range of suitcases, kits & bags, online, making it available to the customers within the country in 2 to 4 days of placing order.

Commenting on getting VIP onboard, Mr. Kartik Jain, Co-founder, Infibeam.com said, "After powering a list of prominent brands and retailers, VIP is a significant implementation on our platform. Their trust reinforces the power & primacy of the platform we have built".

VIP comments on a satisfactory remark of being powered by infibeam, "We chose Infibeam.com for their expertise and leadership position in e-Retailing. We look forward to exciting oppurtunities in the e-commerce space and hope to add other brands of VIP Industries Ltd in due course."

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Open the door for one of the biggest festivals of Hindus, The Festival of Lights, Dipavali. Diwali is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm, happiness and laughter in the Land of Festivals, India. As always a beautiful conjunction of tradition and modernization can be seen with old values preserved and carried on.

One such tradition is of giving Gifts as Diwali Shagun to our treasured ones, friends and colleagues. The idea of receiving Gifts light up our eyes like a 1000 watt bulb and fervently wait for the day to arrive. Diwali Gift Ideas take the center stage and we put our minds together to zero in on the best, desired for and unique Gifts to share with grandeur.

Now choosing from the whole host of Gifts presents a dilemma: What should be bought and for whom? Among the never ending lists of Gift Ideas there are certain gifts that are intrinsic to the celebrations and some of the most popular ones are Diwali Coins, Diwali Idols and a host of Diwali Express gifts.

Diwali Coins
Diwali coins make great gifts for corporate and newly married couples. Diwali Coins may be gold or silver or may even be gold plated ones. Diwali being the festival of honouring Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi, the Patrons of Wealth & Prosperity, Gold/Silver coins make great gifts to give someone. They may be embossed with the images of Laxmi/Ganesha/Om or may be specially customized.

Diwali Idols
Prayers/Pooja is a central part of any festival, Goddess Laxmi & Lord Ganesha being the specially revered during Diwali. In India, as idol worship is tantamount to reverence gifting Diwali Idols with motifs of deities is amid the favourite Diwali Gift ideas. There is a wide range of idols available in market to select and gift from.

Diwali Chocolates & Cakes
Mithais/Sweets are integral part of Diwali. Recently the trend has been seen to shift from mithais to chocolates & cakes. Buying or receiving too many sweets eventually leads to waste while Chocolates & cakes add a touch of sophistication & distinction to your gifts. Cadbury Chocolates gift hampers are becoming increasingly popular as festival gifts in India.

Diwali Dry Fruits
Dry Fruits are nutritious food and at the time of Diwali, markets always flood with different kinds of Diwali Dry Fruits. There is a growing trend of sending Dry Fruits boxes & Gift Hampers as complimentary and return gifts, especially for Diwali Corporate Gifts. The Indian market has come up with plenty of options and different variety of dry fruits that include almonds, cashews, pistachio and raisins. These packs & gift hampers are readily available online and make gifting to India very easy.

Diwali Gift Hampers
Diwali Gift Hampers are the hottest new trend this Diwali, especially when you can customize and create them to suit different tastes. Also amazingly crafted readymade Gift Hampers are available online and combines various items like sweets, diyas, decorative stuffs, Idols, assorted dry fruits, chocolates and others.

Diwali Gifts carefully picked says loud and clear: You Care! This Diwali 2011 make your loved ones feel special with exclusive gifts that are so them. Enjoy with gusto and share the Shubh Kamanaye with one and all. Wishing You a Very Happy Dipavali!

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Diwali, known as The Festival of Light far and wide, gives the message of victory of good over evil. On the fifteenth night of the month of Karthika, i.e. Amavasya, a new moon night, zillions of Diyas are lit so that the darkness has to find a place to hide. When it comes to lightings on Diwali, Diyas occupy a singular place and Diwali without them is inconceivable.

Lighting Diwali Diyas has profound significance. They stand for enlightenment of physical and spiritual path, showing the right way and to prevent soul’s indulgence in evil leading to serenity of mind and soul.

In addition to symbolization, Diyas are also used to decorate houses and give them an illuminating look. So of course people try to design Diyas as one of their kinds and put their minds and heart in creating an exceptional image. You may colour the Diyas with paints, draw & paint designs to give them a traditional look, paste some small decorative glass pieces along their edge so that they reflect the flame when lighted. Materials and shapes of Diyas also vary giving different flavors as per need.

This Diwali ward off the evil and change your home into something of out of heaven experience with Designer Diyas and lavish the celebrations of The Festival of Light. Dipavali ki Shubh Kamnae!

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India, the Land of Festivals, is now preparing to welcome one of the biggest festivals, Diwali. It is a festival of socio-religious significance and festival of light and is just not about fireworks. It’s also about honouring Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi, the patrons of Wealth and Prosperity. Hosting Diwali Pooja requires planning and lots of preparation starting with designing the Pooja Thali. With Diwali around the corner, the atmosphere is charged with enthusiasm, anticipation and the largest shopping spree of the year. The experience can be a bit too stressful with last minute shopping and may be confusing while making efforts to make this Diwali 2011 an unforgettable experience.

Embellished with beautiful designs, these Pooja Thalis help one perform Dipawali Pooja with great style and grandeur. Designer Pooja Thali takes all your efforts, thoughts, creativity and precious time which is slipping away bit by tiny bit. They are specially decorated for Diwali and are available in wide range of enticing shapes with creativity, innovation and decoration being the key for its preparation.

It may be a Bandhni Pooja Thali that is elegantly hand crafted with basic essentials of Pooja or a beautiful mesh paper based leaf Ganesh Pooja Thali. It can also be an Ethnic Pooja Thali made up of Cane or a traditional one. So which one are you going to take this Diwali 2011?

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Diwali is a time of dazzling lights and fireworks, laughter, joy, happiness and of course how can we forget the mouthwatering snacks and sweets and the gifts. Diwali and sweets are inseparable and without relishing sweets Diwali seems to be incomplete. People not only get sweets for their own home but also to gift their relatives, friends and colleagues symbolizing sharing of sweetness with each other.

The market comes alive and buzzes with people many of whom make a beeline for sweet shops. Many make their own customized sweets and share recipes for the same but most prefer to buy them and save time and energy.

When it comes to variety in Indian sweets, well the list is mind-boggling endless and just the sight of them make your sweet tooth itch and ache. Kesar Peda, Kaju Katli, Pista Barfi, or Sohan Papri - they make you go yuummmmmmm…. May it be sweet brown balls of Gulab Jamun, small round Rasgullas in sugar syrup or Gajar ka Halwa loaded with cashew nuts - the temptation to sin is just irresistible. Oh! The different types of laddoos attractively laid makes you forget all about your dieting. This Diwali tempt yourself and others around you with delectable, utterly delicious sweetness of the sweets. Happy Diwali!

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Make way for Laxmi with Dhanteras 2011 coming this 24th October. Talking about Diwali Dhanteras Festival brings to mind the colourful, creative and artistic rangolis and dazzling brilliant lights and diyas. It takes effort and creativity to make the festival zara hatke. House and business premise renovation and decorations and of course how can one forget the welcoming of Goddess Laxmi, the bringer of wealth and prosperity.

One of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus in India and all over the world, Diwali Dhanteras Festival also has a tradition of buying new items or what can be called Dhanteras Gifts. Buying Dhanteras Gifts to Indians is as auspicious as welcoming Laxmi on this day. Celebrating and honouring the patron of wealth, the trend is to buy new utensil, silver or gold coin/article or some other precious metal as Dhanteras Gifts.

Got any ideas as to what your hatke Dhanteras Gift should be? Infibeam is the place to be to avail a host of Dhanteras Gifts for yourself and your loved ones. If you haven`t been there yet, visit the Dhanteras Gifts section at Infibeam and avail some of the best Dhanteras gift ideas and exciting offers and discounts for Dhanteras 2011. You may choose from a wide selection comprising unique Dhanteras gifts, gold or silver coins or other precious metals and buy exclusive products. You may additionally browse through the categories of gifts and the wide range of products and make your own gift hampers and send Dhanteras Gifts to India.

Early shoppers can get all the information about the exclusive gifts while those with the last minute rush of festival shopping can put their worries to rest. Infibeam provides quick shipping with no hassle and leaves you to free to enjoy the experience of tension free shopping and send Dhanteras gifts to India. Welcome wealth and prosperity with open arms. Have a great Dhanteras!

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Festivals are an integral part of our culture and they chart the spiritual progress of an individual. Diwali- the festival of lights, surpasses religious boundaries and stands as a testimony to the solidarity of the nation. Streets, shops and homes are geared up for the celebration and Infibeam joins in the revelry by introducing a new range of exclusive Diwali gift items coupled with users friendly delivery options.

Speaking on the introduction of new products at the store, Mr. Anish Parikh, VP, Infibeam.com said, "Diwali gifts hold a special meaning for revelers. They exude inimitable panache and a festive aura. Since gifts express unspoken sentiments, we at Infibeam have introduced a wide range of novel Diwali gifts". He added, "The free shipping across India and hassle free delivery options to countries like USA and Canada is bound to receive an overwhelming response".

Diwali heralds the beginning of all things auspicious and business communities get cut off from the rest of the world to lap up the festive spirit. Exchanging gifts and greetings takes the central stage for the celebration. Infibeam.com has a variegated selection of gifts ranging from sweets, mithai, flowers, express diwali gifts, chocolates and combo gifts. Exquisite diyas, candles and lamps along with handcrafted puja thalis and special gifts for occasions like Dhanteras, Laxmi Puja and Bhaidooj are included. Besides, contemporary gifts like gift vouchers and customized gifts make up the miscellany.

The contemporary gifts also make great corporate Diwali gifts making the gifting event all the more special. Gold and silver coins, dry fruit platter, electronics and other home appliances make great corporate Diwali gifts. Besides, the express delivery feature offers quick deliveries on all gifts. Shoppers may additionally avail free shipping across India and to countries like the U.S.A and Canada.

The assorted selection of gifts, great discounts and impressive delivery features are certain to enthrall shoppers. This Diwali light up the gifting occasion with Diwali gifts from Infibeam.com.

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Diwali is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in Mumbai. The city comes to life during Diwali. Each state has it unique way of celebrating Diwali and Mumbai too has its own. Diwali starts in Maharastra with Vasu Baras, which falls on 'Ashwin krushna dwadashi' as per the Marathi calendar. The five days of celebration for Diwali in Mumbai begins with Dhantrayodashi, which is followed by Narak Chaturdarshi, Lakshmi Pujan, Bhav Bij and Tulsi Vivah.

Mumbaikars love to celebrate this festival with their families. Giving gifts, visiting relatives, offering Puja and seeking blessing of elders are the traditions followed in Mumbai. If you are among those revelers who are separated from your family, you can still make it up for it by sending Diwali gifts to your relatives. Online shopping is the easiest and best option to send gifts online. When it comes to choosing gifts, there is no dearth for options. Dry fruits, candles, diwali gift hampers, chocolate hampers, sweets, Diwali Diyas and Thalis, apparel and plenty of other options are available.

There are many online shopping portals, which offer these gift items. Make sure to select the right shopping portal to send Diwali gifts to Mumbai. Diwali falls on 26th October so ensure you shop in time. Shower your love by sending Diwali gifts to your relatives in Mumbai.

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The festival of lights is celebrated for 5 days. Bhaidooj heralds the closure of the five day celebration. Bhaidooj 2011 will be celebrated on the 28th of October. The festival is marked with sister`s applying tikka on their brothers` forehead and praying for their long life. Gifting has also become an integral part of the festivities. You may now send Bhaidooj gifts to India and delight your sibling on this auspicious day.

Although step-in stores have a wide catalog of Bhaidooj festival gifts and special festival presents for the day, online marts are the most ideal ways to shop. Online marts offer a wide range of festival gifts and there are Diwali hampers and other exclusive Bhaidooj gifts as well. Bhaidooj kesar with Almonds hamper is accompanied with free silver coin. An assortment of crunchy Bhaidooj gifts includes assorted dry fruit platter, necktie, mithai and dry fuit combo and Diya thalis.

That is not all; you may make your Bhaidooj 2011 really special by opting for contemporary gifts like gift vouchers, personalized gifts and more, the easy way. Yes choose to shop with Infibeam and send Bhaidooj gifts to India for your loved ones. That is not all; you may also avail huge discounts and get the most of the festival gifting with special gifts for the much awaited Bhaidooj 2011.

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Diwali is the most-awaited festival for kids. Kids participate in this festival of light with much gusto. Lights, gifts, colors, pujas, firecrackers and celebration with family make Diwali a special festival for kids. Kids eagerly await presents. However, deciding what to gift your kids is not that difficult. All you need to know is what kids enjoy the most. Here are a few Diwali gift ideas for kids.

Give chocolates to kids and you will get a big smile in return. Chocolates, cakes, sweets, and toys make ideal Diwali gifts for children. Online stores and Physical stores are brimmed with a wide range of toys for kids. Video games, children laptop, soft toys, sports goods, gift basket, dolls and much more is available. Toys make for an exclusive showcase. You may select from a wide range of chocolates, chocolate gift hampers, cakes, toys and combo offers for kids. It just does not end here. If you wish to gift something useful to kids, you may select from educational toys, creative play games, board games, watches and apparel items.

If you are amongst those last minute shoppers, you can select the option of online shopping. It has emerged as the safest and the most convenient option for shoppers. Make this Diwali memorable for your kids by gifting something they will cherish.

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Diwali is one of the most important festivals for the Indian Diaspora. This festival of light illuminates darkness and personifies joy and happiness. People express their gratitude to almighty for bestowing wealth and fortune. Diwali sets the mood for celebration. Presenting gifts is an integral part of the celebration. This festival brings gifts for everyone. However, choosing gifts for your loved ones is not an easy task, even mulling over for hours amounts to nothing. It only adds to the confusion. Here are a few handy tips and Diwali gift ideas that will help you choose right gifts.

With the change in time, diwali gifts have also had a makeover. Now it is no more a simple box of sweet or chocolates. When it comes to gifting the creativity is at best. Sweet boxes are now beautifully wrapped and are available in different shapes and size. If you wish to carry a sweet box, a wide range of sweets is available online. It does not end with sweets; you will find a wide range of varieties for Dry fruits and chocolates. Diwali gift hampers have also gain huge popularity and are ideal for corporate gifting. Idols of God in silver and gold make ideal gifts for Diwali Puja. Candles, Diwali Puja Thali, Diwali Diyas along with Diwali gift Hampers are in huge demand for sending Diwali Gifts to India. If you are among those revelers who cannot be with your family for Diwali 2011, you can make it up for it by sending Diwali gifts to India.

You can send Diwali gifts to India by shopping online. Online shopping has emerged as the easiest and the most convenient option for sending gifts. Shower you love this Diwali by sending Diwali gifts to your loved ones

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Diwali is an auspicious festival for Indians. It is a festival that has influenced various aspects of life. It marks a new beginning. Diwali Puja is observed as per the religious beliefs and Muhurats. This five days festival begins with Dhanteras and ends with Labh Pancham. Here are the important details for Diwali Muhurat in 2011.

Pushya Nakshtra Muhurat during Diwali is considered auspicious for buying gold, for making important purchase and for starting a new venture. The Indian living goddess of wealth and prosperity Maa Lakshmi was born in Pushya Nakshtra. Hence, it is considered auspicious as it marks a new beginning. The Pushya Naksharat Muhurat for Diwali in 2011 falls on 20th October, Thursday, it starts at 10:47 AM. Businessmen perform Lakshmi Puja on Pushya Nakshtra to seek blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.



Vagh Baras is also known as Guru Dwadashi. On Vagh Baras, Pujan is offered to Cow and calf. Vagh refers to paying financial debts. On this day businessmen clear their debt and no new transactions are entered.

Dhan Teras falls on 24th October. It is an auspicious day for buying Dhan (wealth). Earlier cow was considered to be the wealth of man and hence, cow was worshipped on Diwali. Now Dhan refers to money and a Puja is offered to worship goddess lakshmi (in the form of currency).

Kali Chaudas is also known as Narak Chaturdash. On this day, Lord Krishna killed the demon Narkasur. People offer Puja to Lord Hanumanji to remove the influence of evil spirits. It falls on 25th October.

Diwali is the third and the most important day of the festival. It falls on the night of Amavas. On this day, Puja is offered to seek blessings of goddess Lakshmi. Puja is offered during Shubh Muhurat for Diwali. The auspicious timing for Diwali shub Muhurat in 2011 starts from 19:00:55 to 20:21:56 on 26th October. Businessmen do Chopda Pujan on Diwali.

Gujarati New Year is also known as Nutan Varsh or Bestu Varsh. It refers to the dawn of New Year. Kartik Sud 1 of the Vikram Era is The Gujarati New Year. The day refers to spreading joy, happiness, and seeking blessings of god and elders. It falls on 27th October.

Labh Pacham is the concluding and final day of five day Diwali Festival. Businessmen open their shops on Pancham. Labh refers to benefit, especially material benefits. People who have missed out Sharad Pujan on diwali, offer pujan (worship) on Labh Pancham.

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Where there is an Indian, there is a mini India. The adage is true to its meaning as Indians across the globe are celebrating each and every Indian festival like Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali and others. The charm and spirit of Indian festivals are universal, and this fact was backed by none other than Mr Barack Hussein Obama, President of USA. Mr Obama had celebrated Diwali in White House by lighting lamps and sent a message to the world that evil cannot take over good, however strong the former is. With this gesture, the entire nation has shown strong evidence of its multi-cultural friendliness. In reciprocation, Indians have also shown their love and affection towards USA and its citizens. Every year, thousands of Indians from India send Diwali gifts to USA for their friends & families, and in the same manner, Indians from abroad return the love by sending Diwali gifts to India.

Unlike India, where Diwali is celebrated for five long days according to Hindu calendar, Diwali in USA is celebrated as per Gregorian calendar; mostly it’s Sunday when Indians get together for Diwali celebrations. And when they meet and greet one another, they don’t forget to exchange gifts, sweets and firecrackers. The venue, where they organize the function, is decorated with earthen lamps and lights. Before they light firecrackers, they perform Diwali pooja and worship Goddess Laxmi; this is followed by having sweets & snacks. While they religiously follow Indian traditions of Diwali celebrations, they also give respect to some local (Western) customs also, and enjoy dance & dinner.

If your loved ones are in USA, and you are missing them this Diwali, send them Diwali gifts to USA through Infibeam – one of the leading online shopping portals in India.

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Diwali has a strong Tamil Nadu connection as all sparkling and deafening fireworks are manufactured in Sivakasi, a city in Tamil Nadu. The city houses more than 8000 factories that manufacture 90% of India's total fireworks production. The biggest fireworks factory of the world is situated in Sivakasi. People in Tamil Nadu are as much crazy about Diwali as other Indians in any part of this world. Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, welcomes this festival of light with immense enthusiasm and spirit. Other sister cities also celebrate Diwali with equal passion. Chennai folks celebrate Diwali by lighting diyas, bursting firecrackers, wearing new clothes and offering sweets to their guests. They customarily visit temples on the day of Diwali, and perform religious rituals there.

Metropolitan culture of Chennai has added more colors to this festival as people from all corners of India are in the city for jobs & business. Those who have settled here for years are gelled well into Chennai and have adopted its local culture and way of living. Even though Chennai has a population over 8.2 millions, the city is regarded as the second cleanest city in India. This proves that people here lead very clean, healthy & hygienic life even during festival time.

Gift giving is all the rage in Chennai as people send Diwali gifts to Chennai and locals reciprocate in the same manner. Since Information Technology (IT) and IT enabled services are on the boom, Chennai citizens are well-versed with e-commerce websites, and this has subsequently resulted into more online shopping. Now sending Diwali gifts to Chennai has become much easier as major online shopping portals have set up their branches or head-offices there. Enjoy Diwali shopping – whether you are in Chennai or out of Chennai!

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Diwali 2011 is fast approaching and India is sprucing up for its most favorite festival in style. Infibeam has some really interesting gifts lined up for this year. The Diwali gifts 2011 are made special with innovative selection and unmatched prices. So this Diwali, do you wish to gift your family something special? If yes, do log in to Infibeam and make smart purchases. The Dhan Dhana dhan Diwali offer is one of a kind shopping extravaganza where you get to choose the best at an incredibly low price.

The special Diwali offer is all set to make Diwali festival 2011 all the more enticing. Yes, it has a wide selection of products and even smarter shopping options to make your Diwali truly special. That is not all; now every time you think of making cost effective purchases make sure you shop here. There are a wide range of Diwali gifts 2011 to choose from. Home appliances, life style products and more are available at lowest prices.

You may also zero in on the traditional Diwali gifts like mithai, dry fruit platter and more at enticing new prices. Diwali gift hamper is the other ideal option. That is not all; the wide range of contemporary gifts like gift vouchers and personalized gifts make Diwali gifting more fun. So, avail the best discounts on a wide selection and gift your family nothing but the best this Diwali.

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Diwali is one of the most important festivals for Indian Diaspora. This festival of lights spreads happiness around. People come together to celebrate Diwali. It is one such festival, which displays India's rich tradition aptly. Observing Puja, seeking blessings of elders, showering your love by presenting gifts to your loved ones, is a part of this festival. Moreover, when it comes to presenting gifts, chocolates occupy the central stage. Your taste buds just cannot resist it. Diwali Chocolates are ideal for gifting for festive occasion; it is the yummiest gift, which will make you smile.

Chocolates find their rightful place for all occasions and it brightens the mood, be an official party, informal gathering or a festive celebration. With the change in time, chocolates are now also offered as prashad. For corporate gifting chocolates and dry fruits are considered ideal.

Diwali Chocolates Gifts and hampers are available in different varieties. These chocolates are nicely wrapped. Some of the famous ones include assorted chocolates, nut chocolates, cookies and chocolate box, Choco Pie chocolates, imported chocolate hamper, Bourneville chocolates, dark chocolates and many more. These chocolates are easily available online. You can easily send Diwali chocolates to India by shopping online. It comes across as the safest medium to send gifts. Shower your love this Diwali by sending Diwali Chocolates to your loved ones.

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Bangalore is one of the mega cities of India and it used to boast the status of “City of Garden”; but now it’s a different story and this garden city is well-known today as IT hub of India. However, technological advancement has not deterred people's zeal and zest to celebrate Indian festivals like Diwali. Bangalore folks welcome this festival of light with a real spirit of celebrations, and enjoy each and every ritual and festivity during these five days. Bangalorians are full of swagger and therefore, they flaunt lot of style & spectacle in their festival celebrations. Colourful lamps, sparkling fire-crackers, trendy apparels and innovation in food & sweets – this is the way they greet this vibrant festival. The city plays host to many migrants, who have settled in Bangalore for jobs & business; and this has created a multi-cultural fabric of city, which is colorful and diversified.

Due to its metropolitan nature, all festivals in Bangalore become cultural confluence for locals, who had warmly greeted people from every corner of India. Diwali is an occasion, when people send Diwali gifts to Bangalore to their relatives & family members living in Bangalore. Since they are net savvy, they use online shopping portals to dispatch Diwali gifts to Bangalore.

As happens in other parts of India, in Bangalore too people clean their houses, buy new clothes for every member of family, light lamps and fire crackers. The jubilation starts from dawn and continues till late night as they believe that firing crackers would avert darkness from their life. Legend goes that king Bali boasted of his incredible powers and to shatter his pride, Lord Vishnu took Vaman (human being as dwarf) avatar and asked Bali to grant him three steps of land. Bali, a renowned patron of Brahmins, agreed to fulfill Vishnu’s wish. On this, Lord Vishnu resumed his colossal figure and covered entire heaven and earth in just two steps; for the remaining one step, Bali offered his head for Vishnu to put his third step. Thus, Bali was defeated by Vishnu and this conquest is celebrated on the fifteenth day of darker side (new moon) of Ashwin month.

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Season of shopping is round the corner and every Indian is desperately looking for some discounts, good deals or scheme. The shopaholic Indians go on shopping spree before this festival and they like to go overboard to clinch those lucrative Diwali offers. Shoppers on the other hand always keep their fingers on the pulse of Indian consumers and put tempting Diwali offers to attract customers. Customers also jump shops and haggle for the best deal, and until they get what they want, they do not give up. The atmosphere is electrifying as crowds walk past the bustling streets and market places, late night shopping takes the city by storm and bucks are flowing like water from the wallets of customers. This is a perfect scene of any Indian mega or mini city before Diwali.

This Diwali is going to be a season to reap benefits for retailers also as they can empty their stock of goods and refill the shelves with fresh stock in New Year. Retailers in apparels & garments, food, home furnishing, decorative, jewellery, lifestyle products, fire crackers and in other such segments try to woo their consumer by big Diwali 2011 offers. Goods sold under such offers are reasonably low-priced and such items are sold like hot cakes. Moreover, for the last few years online shopping has gained momentum in India and buyers find it very convenient to shop online. This year, e-commerce websites have floated huge Diwali 2011 offers in India, and online shopping customers are making a beeline for these offers. Infibeam.com – one of the popular online shopping portals in India – has revamped its Diwali store and uploaded fresh gift items for its customers. If you want to make your Diwali memorable, explore some irresistible Diwali 2011 offers on Infibeam and send gifts to your loved ones. Happy Shopping from Infibeam!

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Infibeam announces the Dhan Dhana Dhan Diwali offers for the ultimate Diwali extravaganza. Discount coupons with special discount codes provide the perfect solution to family shopping. Revelers may spruce up for a never before shopping experience, as Infibeam offers unmatched discounts and freebies.

Commenting on the special Diwali bonanza, Mr. Arun Awasthi, Vice President, Infibeam.Com, said, "Infibeam has always been customer centric. With special focus on guaranteed lowest prices and hassle free shopping, we aim to give our shoppers whopping discounts on a wide selection.” He added, "Special coupon codes for festival discounts will add to the shopping experience".

Diwali, the festival of lights is augmented with special discounts and beguiling offers. The Dhan Dhana Dhan Diwali at Infibeam allows the entire family to be a part of this shopping extravaganza. The discount coupons are a boon to family buying and the special coupon codes may be redeemed between 8pm and 8am. The discounts will vary from 5% to 20% and are applicable on a wide selection including home appliances, electronics, apparel, gifts and many more.

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Delhi, capital of India is also the capital of festivals and the city goes gaga over all celebrations. Metropolitan culture of Delhi takes in all communities & religions, and every festival becomes a cultural confluence that displays tremendous spirit, enthusiasm and unity. Since Diwali is a national festival of India, Delhi flaunts its real character and people from every corner of the city join celebrations of firing crackers, giving gifts and greeting one another. As happens in other parts of the country, Diwali starts with spring-cleaning in every household in Delhi; people clean their houses from top to bottom, and redecorate & renovate with whitewashing. They also change interior decoration of their houses with embroidered decoratives that showcase Indian traditional art & craft. Shopping for new items begins a few days before Diwali and people love to replace some old or unused things with newly-shopped articles.

The five-day celebration begins with Dhanteras in Delhi. People love to shop jewellery in gold, silver and diamond; apart from this metal-shopping, business community worship the Goddess of Wealth – Lakshmi. Traditionally, Delhi folks purchase kitchen utensils on Dhanteras. After Dhanteras, it is Chhoti Diwali or Roop Chaturdashi; as the name suggests, Chhoti Diwali is a Diwali celebrated on small scale. Children fire crackers on this day and women design Rangoli in the doorway and courtyard of their houses. It is believed that designing Rangoli is a way to welcome New Year and guests.

The third day is Diwali or Lakshmi Pooja or Bandi Chhor Diwas; on this day, people worship Laxmi and then fire crackers in the evening, and the fiery activities go on until the dawn. The day after Diwali is Govardhan Pooja or Annakoot; people wish Happy New Year to all and also send Diwali gifts to Delhi for their friends & families. Unlike yester years, people prefer to send their Diwali gifts to Delhi through online shopping portals and these e-commerce websites ensure that the gifts are delivered in time. Last day of Diwali is Bhai Dooj – a day marks the holy bond between brothers and sisters.

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Diwali, the festival of lights and revelry, is predominantly a Hindu festival that binds the people of the entire nation as one. It is undoubtedly one of the most popular Indian festivals. Lights, fireworks, sweets and traditional prayers make the festival of lights all the more special. Diwali wishes are sent to family and friends in the form of presents, flowers or Diwali greeting cards. Diwali cards have a special significance for Diwali as they convey special Diwali messages.

There is a special thought that goes with these greeting cards. If you have been thinking of surprising your loved one, do opt for exclusive Diwali cards that augment the gifts. Amongst your other Diwali shopping, have you been thinking of surprising your loved one? How about customized Diwali cards to ring in the festive spirit? Don't stop at that, choose exclusive flowers or other gifts as accompaniments to your special Diwali greetings. If you plan on creating the Diwali cards yourself there is nothing quite like it. Choose an appropriate symbol, and write your heartfelt thoughts. Embellish the Diwali greeting cards with sequins and glitter.

Your personal touch to the Diwali greeting card will truly be appreciated. If you want something that infuses technology then opt for some graphically upbeat cards. These greeting cards are an integral part of the Diwali combo gifts. How pleasant is it to receive gifts with a handwritten card or a personalized note. Avail all this and more, in the Diwali gifts section at Infibeam. Quick deliveries and wide product catalog have made Infibeam the right destination to shop for all your Diwali gifts. Your choicest combo gifts comprising chocolates, flowers, mithai and more may be accompanied with the exclusive range of Diwali greeting cards. So, ring in the festival of lights in style and shop for Diwali cards at your trusted online portal, Infibeam.com.

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Diwali is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. It beholds great traditional and mythological beliefs. This festival of lights is celebrated with much fanfare in India and abroad. It signifies triumph of good over evil. Worshiping deities, sparkling joy, lights and presenting gifts prepare the central stage for the Diwali.

Deciding what to gift is never an easy task. People spend hours pondering over it. There is no dearth of option when it comes to gifts. Diwali chocolates, candles, dry fruits, sweets, diwali gold coins, silver coins and plenty of other options are available. Each one of them has its special importance. While dry fruits are ideal as complementary corporate gifts, sweets, chocolates and candles become first preference for family gifts, Diwali coins (gold and silver) are ideal as a souvenir for good luck & fortune. Along with Dry fruits, Diwali coins are gaining popularity as corporate gifts. Companies usually prefer to give 4gm or 8gms of silver or gold coins as Diwali gifts. These coins are embellished with company logo and are wrapped beautifully in plastic & velvet pouches.

Diwali Idols are gifted when commencing a new work. It is considered to be shubh (auspicious). Idols of Maa Durga, Ganesha, Laxmi and Saraswati are chosen for gifting. It symbolizes good luck and fortune. Diwali Silver coins and gold coins are ideal for gifting for Dhanteras Puja and Laxmi Puja. Besides, Diwali coins are ideal for presenting it to a married couple.

Diwali idols and Diwali coins are easily available in market and on online websites. If you are amongst those last minute shoppers or if you are not able spare time for shopping, online shopping emerges as an ideal option. For those revelers who wish to send Diwali Idols to India can considered shopping online.

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The only thing that is constant is change. How true is this saying, but is least expected in something as traditional as the festival of lights. Yes, Diwali over a period has witnessed change in the way the festival is observed and the type of Diwali gifts. Corporate Diwali gifts are amongst the aspects that tell how Diwali revelry has undergone a metamorphosis with time. Diwali corporate gift ideas are still in their budding stage and every so often we see new types of gifts included in the exhaustive list.

Generally the wide range of corporate Diwali gift ideas include curios customized with the company's logo, mithai and dry fruit platter. Sometimes, special customization makes the gifts really special. Organizations, both big and small avail special customization options to foster good relationship with the employees and business associates. The clientele and non business partners may also be benefitted from this exclusive range of gifts.

If you are looking to accentuate the company`s environment friendly motives or any other achievements in the financial year, the Diwali corporate gifts is the perfect solution. Embellish the gifts with special logos and messages and make the most of the festival gifting. Avail great corporate Diwali gifts like gift certificates, personalized vouchers, dry fruit platter and more at Infibeam at unbeatable prices. Now place your order for bulk corporate Diwali gifts and usher in the good times.

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Though there is a common thread that binds Indians all across the country, every city has its own unique culture, character and mood. And accordingly they live their life, they face problems and celebrate festivals too. Culture, language and lifestyle change with the postal codes in a country like India, and hence, different people celebrate festivals in different ways. Metro cities have their own haughty manners to welcome any big festival, while rural India is more realistic and natural while reveling into festivities. Pune is neither metro nor any small village; it falls into the category of Tier-II city like Ahmedabad. And therefore, it is a perfect blend of urban pomp and rural enthusiasm. Festivals like Diwali are celebrated with lot of excitement and energy in Pune.

To welcome Diwali, men in Pune dress themselves in sleek kurta-pyjama and women don finest saree and Maharashtrian jewellery. They worship Goddess Laxmi and use kilograms of sandalwood during Laxmi Pooja. But this is not all that Pune people get enough of. And therefore they take the party to the next level of excitement and the result is Diwali Pahat. This is a fun activity that is done after the first Aarti (worship) of Diwali, and then the celebrations start and last for a week. This Pahat is essentially a musical programme for people to enjoy, and this musical show has been organized for the last 10 years; initially it was just an idea and later it gained momentum to an extent that now such programmes are organized not only in Pune but all across Maharashtra. Every year, people add new spirit and enthusiasm to this festivity. Sometimes, organizing committee of this programme invites prominent Marathi singers to give their performance before public.

If your loved ones are living in Pune, you can send Diwali gifts to Pune from Infibeam.com – one of the leading online shopping portals in India. Your Diwali gifts to Pune will be delivered on the dot.

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Diwali is synonymous to the festival of lights. Legend has it that it was earlier known as Deepavali or row of lamps and over a period has come to be known as Diwali. The most integral part of the festival includes lamps, fireworks and Diwali Mithai. An assortment of sweets along with many home made delicacies are a part of the Diwali celebrations.

If you are out of the country for some reason, you may avail the many options to send Diwali sweets to India. That is not all; along with Diwali Mithai you may also send gift vouchers and other traditional gifts. Online marts are the best bet as they offer a wide range of Diwali sweets, gift hampers and contemporary options like personalized Diwali gifts. Additionally, get special festival discounts on your shopping.

Diwali is the harbinger of good things and it is the perfect time to send Diwali sweets to India for your loved ones. The exclusive Diwali sweets to India may also include other accompaniments like gift vouchers, personalized gifts, gift hampers, traditional curios, Diwali diyas and more. So this Diwali, send exclusive Diwali sweets to your loved ones and avail huge discounts only at Infibeam.com.

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Dry Fruits are in huge demand during Diwali. In India, people do not visit family and friends empty handed. They will always carry a gift especially sweets or dry fruits when visiting their loved ones. Dry fruits find its proper place for auspicious occasion and celebration. Indians follow a tradition of presenting gifts to the loved ones on festivals. Diwali is one such festival, which follows this tradition. There is a growing trend of sending Diwali Dry Fruits to India. Dry fruits boxes and Diwali Dry Fruit Gift Hampers are ideal as complimentary and return gifts, especially for Diwali Corporate Gifts.

Gone are the days when gifting Dry Fruits meant a simple box containing dry Fruits. Now markets have come up with plenty of options and different varieties of dry fruits. Any Diwali dry fruits pack will include almonds, cashews, pistachio, and raisins. Assorted dry fruits are easily available online and in markets too.

Now sending gifts to your loved ones is no more a complicated process. You can easily send Diwali Dry Fruits Gift Hampers to your families and friends in India or abroad. Buying online comes across as a convenient option for sending Diwali Dry Fruits and Hamper to India or abroad. Dry fruits are available in plenty of online retail stores. All you need to do is browse through and select the one that serves the best.

Send dry fruits and gifts to your families and friends this Diwali. Let your gestures speak for you on this festive occasion.

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Diwali Laxmi Puja is performed during the festival of the Diwali. It is an auspicious puja performed to seek blessings of Goddess Laxmi and Ganesha. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi descends from heaven and comes to the earth to bless her devotees. This puja is performed on a New moon night in the month of October or November. Maa Laxmi personifies light, beauty, fortune, prosperity and well-being. Plenty of diyas or deepa are lighted on this new moon night to welcome Goddess Laxmi.

Diwali Puja holds great significance for business families and it performed with utmost devotion. It is said that Maa Laxmi does not stay with people for long. Pleasing goddess of fortune is never easy, but, if one succeeds in seeking blessings of this living goddess, then there is no looking back in life. If Goddess Laxmi is pleased with the Puja she blesses her devotees with abundance of wealth, fortune and well being. Puja includes Abhishek of Maa Laxmi, the chanting and Puja and the finally the Arti is done to conclude the puja.

Diwali Pooja Thalis are in great demand during Diwali. They are available in huge variety not only in market but on retail websites too. You can easily buy Diwali Pooja Thalis online on these retail websites. Diwali Pooja Thalis contain diya, incense stick holder (agarbati), one bowl, plastic diyas for roli-chawal, supari, nariyal and painted diyas. These Thalis are available in various designs and there is no dearth for options to choose. Some of the types include steel pooja thali, royal pooja thali, ethnic pooja thali, kalash pooja thali, designer pooja thali, divine pooja thali and many more. You will find best Diwali Pooja thali available on Infibeam.com.

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If you think that Diwali is celebrated only during evening and night, you need to change your perception. Diwali celebration in Hyderabad is completely different from what you believe; in Andhra Pradesh, Diwali celebration starts from dawn and continues till the wee hours of night. Diwali is one of the seven most important festivals in Andhra Pradesh. Children love to celebrate this festival of light because of their liking for sweets and thrill of firing crackers. Vendors of fire crackers set up special shops in every town, city and bigger village. Traditionally, people buy new clothes to welcome this festival that brings newness in their life. People also believe that if they buy new home or vehicles during Diwali, it will bring good luck to their life.

Food is the most integral part of this festival as eateries prepare special sweets and food to memorialize Diwali. Sweets prepared during Diwali are normally not available during other seasons of the year. People stay away from meat and alcohol; on the contrary, they are on the gifting high. If you are not in Hyderabad during this Diwali 2011, you can send Diwali gifts to Hyderabad from Infibeam. Some areas in the city organize Hari Katha (a stage drama telling the story from Indian mythology). Narakasur effigies are erected in some areas and a person dressed like Lord Krishna or Satyabhama (spouse of Krishna) set fire to that figure.

Religion is closely associated with each and every festival of India, and Diwali is no exception. People in Hyderabad visit the local temples with their families and offer their prayers to their respective Gods. They worship Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, for their financial well-being. Cleaning and painting houses is believed to be very auspicious during Diwali; women of the families light up lamps & decorate courtyard of their houses with colourful Rangoli. They also decorate homes with paper figures, a custom they religiously follow.

Shopping takes centre stage before Diwali; people flock the streets, road shops and big malls in villages, towns and cities. Costly saris, jewellery and other household stuff are much in demand. Everyone revels into this shopping extravaganza and forget their pains & woes. So when you want to plan to dispatch Diwali gifts to Hyderabad?

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Diyas and candles are integral part of Diwali celebration. The light of goodness overpowers the evil. It is no wonders why Diwali is called festival of lights. Maa Shakti took the avatar of Goddess Kali to kill the demons, Goddess Laxmi and lord Ganesha come to bless those homes that are lighted with Diyas on Diwali night. Lord Rama's victorious arrival in Ayodhya is marked with lighting Diyas. Diwali Diyas & Candles holds special significance in Hindu religion as it symbolizes the light of knowledge and illumination. Diwali Diyas & Candles are considered ideal for gifting on Diwali.

Markets are flooded with Diwali Diyas and Candles as Diwali is around the corner. Preparation for celebration is started well in advance. Stores are spruced up to serve the best to the people. Diwali Diyas and candles are available in different varieties. Shopping online is an convenient option to send Deepawali Diyas and Candles to India. A huge range of Diyas and Diwali candles are available at various online shopping websites. Infibeam is one of the online shopping websites that offers wide range of Diyas and candles.

You can choose from a wide range of Diwali Diyas available at Infibeam.com. Diyas are available in different varieties that include hand painted square Diya set, decorative matki diya, colorful matki diya, leaf shaped, flower shaped diyas, sparkling diya set and many more. Deepawali candles too are available in a huge variety that includes smoke free candles, candles with exclusive fragrance, special fragrance candle and many more.

With plenty of option to choose from, great discounts and good shipping facilities, Infibeam is an ideal option to send Diwali Diyas and Diwali candles to India.

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Diwali 2011 is as special as the ones that have gone by. Now, making the festival truly special requires some thinking. So have you thought of Diwali gift ideas to make Diwali 2011 memorable? If you haven't, you may visit the Diwali gifts section at Infibeam and avail some of the best Diwali gift ideas. You may choose from a variegated selection comprising unique Diwali gifts, traditional gifts and contemporary ones. Yes, the catalog also has a wide range of options for corporate Diwali gifts. Augment the special Diwali gift ideas and buy exclusive products. You may additionally browse through the categories of gifts and the wide range of products and make your own gift hampers.

There is something mystic about the festival of lights. The mention of Diwali conjures up different images of colorful rangoli, fireworks, gifts, sharing and the pure joy of celebrating life. Diwali gifts are thus an integral part of the festival and creative Diwali gift ideas are an integral part of the celebration. The burgeoning employee friendly corporate culture has encouraged the tradition of corporate Diwali gifts. Infibeam is one such destination where you may avail a host of corporate Diwali gifts and other unique Diwali gifts.

Additionally, if contemporary gifting is on your mind, do opt for personalized Diwali gifts from Infibeam. There is a wide range of templates that you may choose from. Avail huge festival discounts on the gifts. Be an early shopper and gather all information on exclusive gifts. Even if you are a last minute shopper, there is nothing to worry, as Infibeam offers quick shipping in the most hassle free way. So this Diwali, put your worries to rest and get the most delightful Diwali gift ideas only at Infibeam. Greet the festival of lights with panache. Happy Diwali!

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The most awaited Diwali festival 2011 is round the corner. As Indians spruce up to celebrate it in style, the festive aura only gets stronger. The secular spirit is at its best, as people from different walks of life get together and exchange Diwali gifts. The festival gets its name from the word Deepavali which means a row of lamps. There are many legends that speak of its origin but they all culminate in one common theme-the victory of good over evil. Diwali festival 2011 is hence one of the most awaited and religiously significant festivals this year.

Diwali celebration in India is incomplete without loud fireworks and loud music. Every street and every kiosk wears a festive look. Lights, color paper crafts, artifacts, bulbs and a host of other material required for the Diwali illumination will grace the shops. They are available in vibrant hues complementing the vibrant Diwali festival itself. Diwali gifts that include mithai, curios, fireworks, Diwali gift hampers and much more are also integral to the festival. Diwali celebration in India is synonymous with spring cleaning as the preparation begins a month before the Diwali festival.

The house is cleaned and it is believed that once the monsoons bid goodbye, it is but pertinent to welcome the new season. Drapes, upholstery, floor and cupboards are revamped, doors get painted and almost every household opts for a festival makeover. As Diwali festival 2011 is round the corner, make way for new home furnishing. Diwali festival also means exchanging Diwali gifts, so opt for Diwali gifts, Diwali mithai and gift hampers. Shop at Infibeam and avail the best festival deals on a wide range of Diwali gifts, Diwali gift hampers, home furnishing and more. This Diwali bring home something new at an incredible price. Also, send innovative Diwali gifts to your loved ones and make the festival a memorable one for you and for them.

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Diwali is the festival of lights and one of the most awaited festivals in India. Revelers across the nation wait for this winter festival which is synonymous with lamps. If you are wondering when is Diwali 2011, the day is not far off. It is on the 26th of October and like always, will be observed with much fanfare. Colors, fireworks, illumination and sumptuous food will add to the fervor.

There are many different ways in which the victory of good over evil is commemorated. Diwali is one such festival that celebrates the joy of winning, the happiness of defeating evil and the pure joy of sharing. Diwali festival 2011 is no exception, as it incorporates festive prayers, offerings to God and social get-together. Families that live in different cities may gather at one household to observe the festival of lights. For students, the festival eve means a special reason to visit their hometown and enjoy quality time with loved ones.

Diwali mithai is a vital part of the festival. Akin to all joyous celebrations, Diwali is incomplete without the exchange of gifts. Special Diwali gifts for brothers, sisters, and loved ones are integral to Diwali. Besides, Diwali corporate gifts and contemporary festival gifts make Diwali all the more special. The other popular gifts include Dry fruit platter, idols of God, gift vouchers, and customized gifts.

Online shopping portals like Infibeam have made it easy to send Diwali gifts to loved ones. All you have to do is choose from an articulate display and click to buy. Your choicest gifts will be delivered with utmost care anywhere in India. There are special shipping options to few countries abroad. So greet Diwali 2011 with exclusive gifts. Buy them at Infibeam and allow us to make the festival gifting special for you. Happy Diwali!

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Ahmedabad, India; March 22nd 2011:Infibeam announces 50% discount on more than 5000 bestselling book titles. The company has opened this opportunity to all customers shopping on Infibeam.com (www.infibeam.com/books) without having to register for any membership or annual plan.

With more than 10 lac customers and growing everyday, Infibeam caters to a wide range of book readers and the comprehensive catalog at attractive pricing and guaranteed delivery performance. The 50% discount offered on over 5000 bestsellers and expanding along with guaranteed next day delivery will offer shoppers a terrific shopping experience.

Commenting on the latest developments, Mr. Sachin Oswal, COO of Infibeam.com said, “Infibeam is working hard to provide the best prices to shoppers with superior customer experience. Now, readers will be able to read bestsellers and many new releases at half the original price.” He added, “All the titles available at huge discounts will be accompanied with free shipping. Customers can also opt for cash on delivery and next day delivery on these titles.”

The next day delivery was received with much enthusiasm from readers across India. In keeping with the ‘value for money’ and 'superior customer experience', Infibeam announces 50% discount on over 10,000 bestsellers. Readers may now browse through the comprehensive catalog and avail the enticing deal at Infibeam.

The attractive discount on books is ideal for a customers who wish to save more while shopping for multiple titles. The catalog at Infibeam offers one of a kind shopping experience along with enticing and money saver deals.

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Infibeam.com also offers its web-store technology and associated infrastructure as a service to well- known brands and retailers such as NDTV, K Sera Sera, Hidesign, TTK Prestige etc.

Infibeam.com was founded in 2007 by a group of ex-Amazon employees with expertise in e-commerce and technology. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Infibeam has 250 employees based out of offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The leadership team consists of MIT, IIM and IIT graduates amongst others with more than 100 years of combined experience in Retail and eCommerce.

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Ahmedabad, India; March 9th 2011: Infibeam is at it again. The largest ecommerce portal today launched 'Infibeam Magic Box' – a section on the site with a unique product to be put on sale every Midnight. The product will be priced extremely attractively for customers.

Commenting on the latest initiative, Mr. Manu Midha, Vice President, Planning and Operations, Infibeam.com said, "Infibeam's Magic Box is set to enthrall shoppers. After providing customers with a consistent shopping experience on a wide range of products, Magic Box would provide value buyers with an extremely compelling proposition." He added, "One unique product would come up for sale every day at Midnight and would last for 24 hours".

Magic Box products would carry heavy discounts from their list prices but would be limited in stock. For all those who miss out on the Magic Box deal, they can request Infibeam to inform them as soon as they get available next. This initiative is bound to enthrall shoppers. Also, for shoppers that have missed out on Magic Box products, Infibeam offers Hot deals on similar products; with attractive discounts.

Infibeam has always offered lowest prices on most products and Infibeam Magic Box will be a major highlight and a shopping deal not worth a miss. Do remember to check out Infibeam Magic Box; everyday at Midnight.

http://www.infibeam.com/deal-of-the-day.html

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About Infibeam.com
Infibeam.com is India's leading eCommerce portal with a selection of more than 100 lac products across books, media, lifestyle, gifts, electronics and automobiles. Infibeam.com is known for its innovative navigation, lowest prices, free shipping and dedicated customer service.

Infibeam.com also offers its web-store technology and associated infrastructure as a service to well- known brands and retailers such as NDTV, K Sera Sera, Hidesign, TTK Prestige etc.

Infibeam.com was founded in 2007 by a group of ex-Amazon employees with expertise in e-commerce and technology. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Infibeam has 250 employees based out of offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The leadership team consists of MIT, IIM and IIT graduates amongst others with more than 100 years of combined experience in Retail and eCommerce.

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Ahmedabad, India; Feb 23rd 2011: The cricket world cup fever has gripped the Indian sub-continent. The much awaited ICC world cup 2011 is hosted by Asian countries after a gap of 14 years. Several brands have lined up enticing initiatives to add to the cricket extravaganza. Infibeam.com joins in the Cricket fever by offering some exciting products and offers to customers.


Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Vishal Mehta, CEO Infibeam.com said, "Infibeam has always tried to keep its product offering current and fresh. Adding on to the world cup fever, we intend to join in the celebrations and give cricket fans a treat. Apart from a whole range of books and sports items, we have added the Indian team official merchandise on Infibeam".

Besides, Infibeam is also running regular quizzes on its Facebook community; where it is offering attractive prizes to fans who end up winning. People are asked to guess simple things like runs scored by a particular team or a batsman, or wickets taken by a bowler, etc. This would keep fans engaged as the watch the World Cup this season.

http://www.infibeam.com/Cricket/
http://www.facebook.com/infibeam/

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About Infibeam.com:
Infibeam.com is India's leading eCommerce portal with a selection of more than 100 lac products across books, media, lifestyle, gifts, electronics and automobiles. Infibeam.com is known for its innovative navigation, lowest prices, free shipping and dedicated customer service.

Infibeam.com also offers its web-store technology and associated infrastructure as a service to well-known brands and retailers such as NDTV, K Sera Sera, Hidesign, TTK Prestige etc.

Infibeam.com was founded in 2007 by a group of ex-Amazon employees with expertise in e-commerce and technology. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Infibeam has 250 employees based out of offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The leadership team consists of MIT, IIM and IIT graduates amongst others with more than 100 years of combined experience in Retail and eCommerce.

For any queries please write to us at pr@infibeam.net

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