Contact lens wearers take heed. Bausch and Lomb, one of the leading manufacturers of contact lenses, has launched a new disposable lens, which can be disposed quarterly. The new lenses use a material called `Optima TW FM', which the company claims is ultra-thin and allows greater permeability of oxygen to the retina. `Optima TW FM' is made from a polymer, polymacon, which is non-ionic and has a low water content. Because of these features, the lenses can resist protein deposits and are more comfortable for the wearer especially in polluted cities. But the best part of the deal is that a year's supply costs Rs 2,200 , much lower than the prices for the current range of disposable contact lenses available in the market.

Vector Dichroic pen range unveiled

Parker Pens has introduced a new range of pens with the same Parker quality in the Indian market. The Vector Dichroic range of pens comes in vibrant colours like pink, purple, golds, bronze,aquamarine blue and green and in fountain pen, roller pen and ball pens writing modes. The pens cost between Rs 110 and Rs 190 epending on the kind of pen you buy. Pens for cricket fansThe World Cup Cricket fever is really raging. Most companies have products or advertisements associated with it. And not to be left out, Saber Pens Ltd, has brought out a new range of designs on its Freestyle brand of pens. These pens have the country colours of seven cricket-playing nations taking part in the World Cup. The pens also have the names of these countries etched on them. Fans can pick up these pens at any stationery store for Rs 10 a piece.

Theft-proof your laptop

On your next trip abroad, be sure to pick the new laptop alarm. Now your laptop can never be more than 40 feet away from you with the Tracklt, portable anti-theft system. This gizmo has two parts to it: One, a small key chain with a built-in transmitter and two, an alarm-siren. The alarm-siren can be tucked into your laptop bag and the keychain in your pocket. And if and when anyone moves your laptop bag more than 40 feet away from you, the alarm-siren is triggered off which emits a piercing scream. This gizmo costs $ 49.95 and details for purchase are available at www.laptoptravel.com.

Longines watches now in India

Longines, the exclusive Swiss watch maker has entered the Indian market with its Dolcevita watch. This watch combines the streamlined looks of the '20s with the glamour of the '50s. It has a choice of stainless steel or gold case with anthracite, blue, copper rose or white dials. It also includes a choice of Roman or Arabic numerals and a choice of straps from polished steel to a gold bracelet and brown, blue or black leather straps The watch is available only at exclusive boutiques of Beautiful Boulevard in Mumbai and R L Exports in Connaught Place, New Delhi.

Soups for the soul

An Ahmedabad-based company, Madhur Foods, has introduced its range of soups in the market. The company has introduced some newflavours like almond and minestrone. It also has the usual flavours of tomato and sweet corn. The product is priced at Rs 25 for the new flavours and Rs 20 for the ordinary flavours. The company also make namkeens, papads, and other instant mixes.