Chaitime.com Bazaar Opens Its Virtual Doors.Business Editors & High Tech Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2000 South Asians Worldwide Converge To Find An Array Of Cultural Amenities Chaitime.com (www.chaitime.com), the leading South Asian online community, has launched an extensive online Bazaar offering South Asian shopping, opportunities to shop for goods in the US and send gifts to India. Chaitime.com users will have access to online auctions and opportunities to choose from a selection of merchandise categories including electronics, sporting gear, books, beauty products, jewelry, perfume, groceries, musical instruments and South Asian handicrafts. This is the result of Chaitime.com's recent acquisition of Tajgifts.com which enables Chaitime.com to increase its e-commerce capacity through these quality features and products. "Chaitime.com is a strong community with a robust entrepreneurial spirit. The Bazaar now showcases the best of what the South Asian community has to offer," said Vineet Aggarwal, Chaitime.com's Vice President of Online Retailing. "Our South Asian viewers can now buy online. I am enthusiastic about the potential of this South Asian e-commerce resource." Vineet Aggarwal, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Tajgifts.com, joined Chaitime.com as Vice President of Online Retailing. Aggarwal ensures that the site provides the best services for Chaitime.com's customers. "The acquisition was an easy decision because it enables us to provide the highest quality goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. for our users," said James Malmberg, Senior VP of Strategic Development for Chaitime.com. "Since our initial introduction of the Bazaar on Chaitime.com, we have been experiencing click through and look-to-buy conversion rates that are several times larger than industry standards." Chaitime.com's Bazaar is a creative resource and a destination where customers can discover everything South Asian that fits their taste. Chaitime.com's Bazaar offers top quality, South Asian related products at competitive prices. Popular international shopping categories include cultural favorites such as Mithai (sweets), incense incense, perfume diffused by the burning of aromatic gums or spices. Incense was used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and is mentioned in the Old and the New Testaments. It is also found in the major religions of Asia. , Indian musical instruments, Hindi movies on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and a large range of 220v electronics. Shipping for online shopping is free for orders over $25 for delivery in the US. Gifts can be sent to family and friends in India including holiday packages and gift certificates. The Bazaar also provides an easy to use auction site offering everything from fine art and sports memorabilia The term sports memorabilia usually refers to anything that can be directly connected to a sports event or personality. These items are generally gathered by fans of the particular sport, athlete or team that the item signifies or by collectors who find value in the rarity to digital cameras and electronics. Chaitime.com's fast paced auctions offer the best deals on the Web. Additionally, Bazaar offers an array of global calling cards and wireless telephones. Visitors can also obtain information and tickets to local cultural festivals, entertainment and sporting events. With over one million events and activities to choose from, Chaitime.com guarantees the ultimate "what to do" guide. About Chaitime.com Chaitime.com is the premier gathering place on the Web for South Asians living at home and abroad - a spot to network, access information, go shopping, debate issues and build community ties. The term South Asia This article is about the geopolitical region in Asia. For geophysical treatments, see Indian subcontinent. South Asia, also known as Southern Asia encompasses seven countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (srē läng`kə) [Sinhalese,=resplendent land], formerly Ceylon, ancient Taprobane, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, island republic (2005 est. pop. , Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan. With offices in Philadelphia, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Toronto, Mumbai and London, Chaitime.com reaches the global South Asian community with culture-specific channels such as: Arts & Culture, Astrology astrology, form of divination based on the theory that the movements of the celestial bodies—the stars, the planets, the sun, and the moon—influence human affairs and determine the course of events. , Bollywood, Careers, Cricket, Education, Music, News, Singles' Scene, Young & Desi desi Indian English Adjective indigenous or local Noun informal a person considered to be of South Asian origin [Hindi] , and Weddings. Also featured are services including free e-mail See Internet e-mail service. , chat, discussion groups, community calendars, and community homepages. Chaitime.com is headquartered in Philadelphia at 100 North 17th Street, 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA. The Company's telephone number is (215) 988-1855; e-mail can be directed to feedback@chaitime.net. Additional information about Chaitime.com and a description of the services offered can be found at www.chaitime.com (http://www.chaitime.com). |
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