Britannia has launched ‘Special Edition 2011’ and ‘Classic Hampers’ combinations of cookies and cakes. They contain an assortment of brands including Good Day, Treat, Jim Jam, Bourbon and Little Hearts. Also on offer are selections of cupcakes and chunk cakes in a variety of flavours such as pineapple, orange and kaju kishmish. The packs are available at prices that range from Rs 75 to Rs 250.

Mars Inc has introduced the all-new exclusive gift pack, Galaxy Shubh Avsar. A pack of 10, including five Galaxy Milk Minis and five Galaxy Crispy Minis, is priced Rs 125. A pack of 15, including five Galaxy Milk Minis, five Galaxy Crispy Minis and five Galaxy Hazelnut Minis, is priced at Rs 200. All packs include specially-crafted lamps (diyas) made by Lepakshi, the AP State Government undertaking, to promote handicrafts. The pack of 10 includes one lamp while the pack of 15 includes two.

Flower boutique chain Ferns N Petals has launched ‘Diya Thali’, silver/gold-plated rose and Diwali gift hampers. The silver/gold-plated rose can be clubbed with a box of sweets or chocolates and to relatives and friends. There are various Diwali gift hampers, which are in the form of various baskets and trays and can include chocolates, sweets, dry fruits and flowers.

Braun is launching the Braun IRT 3020 ThermoScan compact ear thermometer. It measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues and claims to deliver “professional accuracy” in one second. It comes with a protective cap, 3V lithium batteries and 11 disposable lens filters. A memory function recalls the last temperature reading. Priced Rs 2,500, it comes with a two-year warranty. Both are available at major pharmacies and baby stores in India.

Maspar has launched the Rhythmic Retro collection in fabric and bedding range of bed covers, duvet covers, pillow cases, cushion covers, quilts and rugs. They come in colours such as Pea Green, French Roast, Lacquer Red, Chinchilla, Ochre and Oatmeal.The price range is Rs 295 - Rs 6,495. It is available at all Maspar stores in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore, Mumbai, Ludhiana and Pune, and in various department stores and multibrand outlets in Chandigarh, Dehradun, Chennai, Lucknow Surat, Calicut, Mangalore, Vadodra, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Vijayawada and Jaipur.