Date:10/02/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline/catalyst/2005/02/10/stories/2005021000270405.htm

Back Casio's camera

CASIO INDIA CO PVT LTD has released what it claims is the world's smallest digital camera with an optical zoom (2.8X) lens in India, the EXILIM CARD EX-S100). The key feature of it is supposedly the use of ceramic lens within an ultra slim 2.8X optical zoom lens unit, and Casio's original EXILIM Engine, an ultra compact image processing LSI module enabling the camera to achieve high image quality, high-speed operation and low power consumption.

Pouch pickle

GD FOODS has presented its brand of pickles, Tops, in pouches. It is available in varieties like tangy mangoes, mixed vegetable, saucy ginger, spicy chillies, sour lime, khatta meetha, to name a few. The pickles are available in two 200 gm and 500 gm packs, which are priced at Rs 21 and Rs 36, respectively.

Teeth care

SBL has launched Homeodent, what is supposedly a medicated toothpaste empowered with homoeopathic medicines. It claims to be an effective remedy for common dental problems such as gingivitis, dental caries, plaque and tartar. Also, it claims to prevent the formation of tartar, and treat gingivitis (sensitive tooth), halitosis (bad breath) apart from keeping the gums and teeth in good health. The toothpaste, whose main content is Calendula, should be used for brushing teeth and massaging gums twice or thrice daily. It is available in 100 gm packs at all homoeopathic stores and leading chemists across the country. Homeodent is available in two flavours — Herbomint and Saunf — and priced at MRP Rs 40.