Archive: November 14, 2022

Entertainment

Nickelodeon gears up to celebrate Children’s Day with #NickChildrensDayFUNda

Nov 14, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

November 2022; Mumbai, India: Nickelodeon, India’s most loved kids’ entertainment franchise and the leader of the kid’s category continues to amp-up the entertainment quotient for its young viewers with compelling content, characters, and campaigns. Continuing to enable kids to speak their heart out, Nickelodeon, launches its Children’s Day campaign #NickChildrensDayFUNda, that encourages kids to express their feelings and unique “fun-da” about life. With this campaign, Nickelodeon reiterates its commitment to kids by always being there for them as a friend who they can rely on. Nickelodeon has successfully onboarded the brand ‘Nourish’ as associate sponsor the children’s day campaign.

Crafted with the country’s most loved Nicktoons, Chikoo, Bunty, Happy and Pinaki, #NickelodeonChildrensDayFUNda brings to life this campaign urging kids to express themselves. Nickelodeon has launched a dedicated microsite to encourage kids to share their wants and thoughts. Giving them a voice, Nickelodeon will select some of the best entries and will air them on the channels on November 14 and 15. Kids can also engage with their favourite toons with specially curated games on the microsite.

Speaking on celebrating kids at every step of the way, Sonali Bhattacharya, Head, Marketing Kids TV Network, Viacom18, said, “At Nickelodeon, we have always encouraged kids to express themselves. It is with this belief that we engage with kids beyond screens and dial up the connect with our young audiences and their parents through meaningful campaigns and initiatives. Our Children’s Day campaign puts the power back in the hands of kids and encourages them to voice their FUNDA of wants and needs, however big or small. We wish kids all over the country a very Happy Children’s Day and urge them to keep their free spirit intact!”

In addition to the special promos with Chikoo, Bunty, Happy and Pinaki that will air across the Nickelodeon franchise, the campaign is being amplified through a host of social and digital initiatives, influencer engagement, partnerships, mall engagements and on-ground activities. To offer sweet treats for its young viewers, Nickelodeon has partnered with food brands like My Froyoland, and Hangout Cakes & More. Kids can order these special treats via food delivery platforms, Swiggy and Zomato. In association with JW Marriott, Mumbai, Nickelodeon is also hosting a special Nicktastic brunch on 14th November. This brunch is specially curated around the kids’ favorite Nicktoons with customizations ranging from food to restaurant décor and culminating with a Happy & Pinaki special meet & greet with the kids at the hotel.

Adding to the celebrations, Nickelodeon announces the television premiere of its new film Motu Patlu & The Terror of Giant Beasts on November 13 at 11:30 am. Set in Furfuri Nagar, this action-packed film showcasing Motu and Patlu taking on the giant beast is sure to take the excitement levels to an all-time high. Kickstarting at 7:00 am on November 14, Nickelodeon also announces Nick Ka Fun-day to offer an entertainment-filled day with special episodes of Zig and Sharko, Motu Patlu, and Chikoo Aur Bunty. In addition to this, a Motu Patlu movie festival is also planned for November 15 to 18 at 4:30 pm.

Health

Renowned Fitness Model Mohmmad Iqbal inaugurates Muscle & Strength India stores in North India

Nov 14, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

New Delhi, November 14, 2022:  Muscle & Strength India, one of the fastest-growing retailers of fitness supplements & nutritional products has further expanded its retail footprint in Northern India with 4 new stores in New Delhi & Mohali. Renowned Fitness Model and Influencer Mohmmad Iqbal inaugurated the stores located at Paschim Vihar, Hari Nagar, and Vikaspuri in New Delhi and SAS Nagar in Mohali. Currently, the company has around 15 stores in North India, spread across New Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. With more than 50 percent share of business acquired from the Northern region of the country, the brand plans to further strengthen its on-ground presence in North India by adding 20 more stores in the next 1 year.

Muscle & Strength India has been on an aggressive market expansion mode since the beginning of this year and has since ventured into the states of Punjab, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, etc as it seeks to deepen its presence in India’s growing nutritional supplement space. The company currently has 25 stores spread across multiple cities and has the widest range with over 1000 fitness supplements and nutrition products from 42+ brands. These products are used for athletic performance, fitness, and overall wellness. The driving factor of the Indian dietary supplements market is the increasing health consciousness and proactive health mindset amongst consumers now.

“It has been our top priority to widen our network and deepen our penetration pan India. North India is a key market for the brand and we are delighted to further expand our operations in the region. We will also continue to expand our footprint in newer cities in Northern India in the coming months and are confident that the region will certainly provide more to our revenue basket in the near future. Our new stores are also a testament to our unwavering commitment of providing genuine and economically priced supplements which has increased consumers’ trust in our brand. Apart from metros, we are also witnessing demand in tier 2 & tier 3 cities where availability of latest, genuine and economically priced supplements is still a challenge,” said Mr. Praveen Chirania, Founder, Muscle and Strength India.

“We are witnessing a paradigm shift in consumer mindset to adopt self-care with a focus on holistic wellbeing and strengthening immunity, which is further strengthening the market of dietary supplements. Our supplement chain has become the gold standard in this sector to provide genuine supplements for people across age groups. Our ideal target audience are those who are interested in fitness and sports nutrition, gym-goers, sports enthusiasts, health gurus, health-conscious individuals, etc. Our aim now is to grow and invest consistently in the health and fitness industry over the next couple of years,” said Sangita Bora, Co-Owner at Muscle and Strength India.

“Maintaining good health and being fit is a modern-day need among all generations today. Due to several factors like alterations in lifestyle, eating patterns, declining food quality, and many more such reasons, supplements have emerged as a necessity in daily living. However, it is important to make the distinction between genuine and fake supplements and hence one should buy them from genuine dealers of reputed brands. We have gained and retained the trust of consumers in Northern India, and this forms the very foundation of our expansion in the region further.” said Mohmmad Iqbal, official athlete of Muscle and Strength India.

Founded in 2018 by Praveen Chirania, Muscle & Strength India is a leading brand in the supplements space today endorsed by celebrities and athletes like Mika Singh, Shreyas Talpade, and Tarun Gill amongst others. The company offers a comprehensive range of genuine high-quality fitness supplements and nutritional products across categories such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, etc manufactured by international fitness brands under a single roof.

Committed to providing world class fitness supplements & nutritional products, Muscle and Strength India is creating a niche for itself by creating a mark as one of India’s leading health supplement brands, providing high-quality, authentic products to fulfill the demands of new-age customers. Muscle & Strength India aims to expand in the near future and further launch products in various variants, focusing on different health and wellness categories and segments.

Business

Prateek Mehta takes charge as Chief Business Officer at Angel One

Nov 14, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Mumbai, 14, November 2022: Strengthening its senior leadership, the Fintech company Angel One Limited (formerly known as Angel Broking Limited) appointed Prateek Mehta as its Chief Business Officer. In his new role, he will be chalking out growth strategies and business plans for the company to achieve its vision.

Prateek has a stunning background of more than 19 years in the building and creating value at Startups & Fortune 50 Companies, of which he spent 10+ years solving and scaling retail and internet businesses like Tata Digital, Scripbox/Upwardly, Myntra, and Zovi. His wealth of experience in areas of growth, product, marketing, and brand will add great value to Angel One.

At Tata Digital, Prateek led the Neobanking and Investments business and was responsible for building the investments and savings first Neobank. He conceptualized and scaled Upwardly, one of the top five wealth tech players, which was later acquired by Scripbox, where, as the Co-founder & Chief Business Officer he was responsible for customer experience, product & marketing, growth, and profit & loss. At Myntra, as Senior Vice President he led their Multibrand retail business, and at Dell, he designed the Business Strategy for B2B Sales.

On the appointment, Mr. Narayan Gangadhar, Chief Executive Officer of Angel One Limited, said, “We are delighted to have Prateek Mehta as our Chief Business Officer. He brings with him rich and diverse experience of nearly two decades in strategically scaling up digital businesses. With excitement and optimism, I welcome him to the Angel One family.”

Mr. Prateek Mehta, Chief Business Officer at Angel One Limited, said, “Angel One has a unique and impressive approach to business. It has registered spectacular growth in the past with its tech-back digital-first approach. I look forward to this new innings and significantly contributing to Angel’s future growth.”

Apart from being an entrepreneur, Prateek dons many other hats, like an amateur marathoner and an angel investor. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

News

Preview: In-form FC Goa take on upbeat Kerala Blasters

Nov 14, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Mumbai, November 14, 2022: The stage is set for what surely promises to be one of the most entertaining games in the ongoing Matchweek 6 of Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23, as FC Goa gear up for the Kerala Blasters’ challenge on Sunday.

That the clash will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, the home of the Blasters, will surely give them an edge. The Gaurs, meanwhile, will bank on their rich vein of form to steer them to their fourth win of the season come Sunday.

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Currently placed third in the standings with nine points from four matches, a victory will help Carlos Pena’s boys to leapfrog ATK Mohun Bagan and climb to second. While it’s too early for that to guarantee them a place in the playoffs, the three points will go a long way in improving the team’s confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

The Gaffer Says Ahead of the match, Pena expressed confidence in his team’s abilities but also admitted that the Blasters could hand them a tough fight.

“We’re going there to play with full confidence. We are absolutely confident in ourselves, but know it’s not going to be easy,” the FC Goa head coach said, before adding, “If we feel now that everything is going to be easy, we’re making a big mistake.”

“The match (against Blasters) is going to be the toughest of all we have played till now. We’re going to face them that way.

“I’m happy with the performance of the team [in the most recent home game against Jamshedpur FC]. It was a game that went according to our expectations, but there is a lot of room for improvement,” the 38-year-old went on.

“For our next match, we’re aware that we’re also going to play in a very good stadium with a great atmosphere, against a team who are very aggressive with a lot of intensity.”

The Task Ahead Both FC Goa and Kerala Blasters love to keep the ball as part of their playing style. That said, they have their differences too. While the Gaurs are happiest to build their attacks from the back, Ivan Vukomanovic’s boys tend to rely on pace in transitions to score goals against their opponents.

The form of the Southerners is something that would worry Vukomanovic. Following the victory against East Bengal FC in their season opener, Kerala succumbed to three straight defeats before winning their most recent fixture against NorthEast United.

That said, this latest win is sure to be a shot in the arm. Add to this their home advantage, and the Kochi-based outfit could pose a formidable challenge.

One of FC Goa’s biggest strengths would be their attack that boasts of names such as Alvaro Vazquez, Iker Guarrotxena, and Noah Sadaoui. With their Indian teammates in Brandon Fernandes, Redeem Tlang, Makan Chothe, and Brison Fernandes providing ample support, the Gaurs will surely look for early goals that would set the tone for the rest of the match.

In the midfield, Ayush Chhetri has been impressive alongside Edu Bedia, and is well-positioned to get his third successive start of the season on Sunday.

An underrated aspect of their performances so far is the defence, who have conceded just two goals so far across four games. Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh has hit top-form and is supported well by the likes of Seriton Fernandes, Anwar Ali, Marc Valiente, Fares Arnaout and Aibanbha Dohling.

The clash against Kerala Blasters could be a special one for Seriton, who is set to play his 100th ISL game for the Men in Orange. In doing so, he will also become only the second player in the league’s history to reach the milestone playing for one team.

Business

NTPC’s performance, work culture and progress has been commendable: Power Minister Shri RK Singh

Nov 14, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Mumbai, India. November 14, 2022: NTPC’s performance, work culture and progress has been commendable. We have not let there be any power crisis even in trying times, said Shri R K Singh Hon’ble Union Minister (Power, New & Renewable Energy) congratulating NTPC on its 48th Raising Day function.

Shri Singh was speaking on the occasion of NTPC’s Raising Day addressing the gathering including the senior management of NTPC at Siri Fort, New Delhi, and other dignitaries along with the employees and their family members.

In his address, Shri Singh emphasized that economic growth cannot sustain without energy and stated that demand for energy is growing at a rapid pace and we need to be at par with the pace of growth. Shri Singh also stressed the importance of critical decision-making, attracting bright and young minds and encouraging them to take risk and think out of the box.

While addressing the gathering consisting of NTPCians from across the country, Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC acknowledged the efforts of every NTPCian and said, “We started our journey in 1975. In these 47 years, we have accomplished a successful journey. My thanks to everyone who has contributed to our growth directly or indirectly. “

Stressing the importance of technology, he said, “We are always aiming towards reliable, uninterrupted, and affordable power. We have automated our processes and integrated digital tools, especially during the pandemic.”

Shri Krishan Pal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Power and Heavy Industries), Shri Alok Kumar, Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Power, and senior officials of the Ministry and NTPC were also present during the ceremony.

Shri R K Singh presented the Swarn Shakti Awards to NTPC Korba won for the best performance in Productivity, NTPC Barh for Project Management and Safety Award, NTPC Kahalgaon for Safety Award (O&M), NTPC Kaniha for Protection & Improvement of Environment, NTPC Pakri Barwadih and NTPC Chatti Bariatu for Coal Mining, NTPC Simbhu Ki Burj- I for RE project Execution, NTPC Sipat for HR, NTPC Ramagundam for Rajbhasha. NTPC Barh was acknowledged for being the overall champion while NTPC Kaniha emerged as the runners-up.

Education

College Festival ‘ResoFEST’ by Resonance, Hyderabad, Re-energises Students to Take-on Challenges Ahead!

Nov 14, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Hyderabad, 14th November 2022: Resonance – Hyderabad, experts in JEE & other entrance examinations; hosted their College Festival,ResoFEST, Director, and Screen Writer; Shir K C Reddy, CEO, Jio Telangana, and Purnachandra Rao N., Director, Resonance – Hyderabad; graced the occasion, today at Gachibowli Stadium, Gachibowli. Over 5000 students from different campuses in the city, attended the event.ResoFEST

Students presented a colorful cultural extravaganza that raised the tempo to the hilt and built a high-octane carnival mood. The performers availed the occasion to showcase their innate talent and regale the audience. The talent exhibited was a revelation for their fellow students and won immense admiration and unending ovations. The bonhomie ResoFEST generated will lead to lasting bonding among students for their lifetime. Meritorious students were recognized and felicitated on the occasion.

ResoFEST

Shri V C Sajjanar said you are all at an important stage of your career. For a strong building, a good foundation is necessary and that’s the stage in which you all are. You should focus on grooming yourselves with good qualities and habits. This is the time to ask and learn, at later stages you may not have people to guide you. Don’t share your private life details in public through social media, several innocent people suffered because of this. You all should be aware of social media dos and don’ts because many of the students are getting into the wrong habits, and wrong relationships and ultimately getting cheated. Try to spend a good amount of time outdoors, on the ground, because several of your age kids are addicted to smartphones or gadgets or games. Many are addicted to junk food, I request you all to avoid junk food. There are people asking what the society and country have done for them, but I would like to remind of the saying of the former President of the USA, John F. Kennedy, “don’t ask the society and the country what it has given to you, but ask yourself what you have given to the society and the country. Please retrospect as to what you gave back to society and the country. As Swami Vivekananda said, always think big and have a goal in life to accomplish. Also, information is power, whoever studies and acquires knowledge will be confident and succeeds in his life.

Shri Adivi Sesh said, excited to be here among lovely young people. When I was thirteen years old, I told my parents about my ambition to act in movies. My family didn’t have a film background and we were not aware of this industry, that’s when my father advised me to shoot my acting on a camera and show if I can act. Later I went to a film school, all this was to fulfill my dream of acting in a movie, though I didn’t know what and how to act. Around the time when I was fifteen years, got an offer of Sontham film, my role was for just two minutes. Later I borrowed money from my parents and friends and made a film. My Telugu was poor at that time, but later I had opportunities in villain roles, but my ambition was to act well in movies and not just portray myself as a villain. But, remember we should never lose hope, that’s when Kshanam started, and my journey to start. I wanted to inspire people with whatever I did and that’s the reason I am here. You are all teenagers, mostly confused about the future, but let me promise you if you work hard and succeed I will share and tweet about your success. After looking at you guys, I want to work even harder and achieve more. But remember one thing, your parents dedicated their life to you, and you are their most important priority, whatever success you achieve in your life, don’t forget your parents.

Film Director Teja said, I am not a great speaker, all of you are better educated than me, I am a fourth-standard dropout. If someone asks questions I can respond, but giving speeches to educated people is quite difficult. There is nothing like a failure in life, when you start living for others you start thinking of success and failure. When you live for yourself, there is no failure. Every time you fall, just think of it as an experience and get up and walk, is my advice.

ResoFEST

ResoFEST was organized to provide students some respite from the monotony of daily studies, besides enabling them to exhibit their hidden talents to their friends. The festival was an opportunity for students to re-energize and get back to their studies with greater vigor as they prepare for the most crucial test of their lives. This was also an opportunity to felicitate the students with outstanding academic performance, says Purnachandra Rao N., Director, Resonance – Hyderabad.

The day-long festivities from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm had cultural performances by students of resonance, interspersed with inspiring talks and interaction with top dignitaries including Shri V C Sajjanar, IPS, Managing Director, TSRTC; Film Director Teja, Adivi Sesh, Actor, Director and Screen Writer; Dr. Raghuram, Director and Consultant Surgeon, KIMS – Usha Lakshmi Centre for breast diseases, KIMS Hospitals; Shir K C Reddy, CEO, Jio Telangana, and R K Verma, Managing Director, Resonance Eduventures. Awards were presented to the toppers of IIT, NIT, IIIT, and Medical Colleges and for Cultural and Sports competitions held as part of ResoFEST.

Health

Procter & Gamble Health Announces First Quarter Results

Nov 14, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Delhi, November 14, 2022: Procter & Gamble Health Limited announced today its financial results for the quarter that ended September 30, 2022. The company has recorded a strong performance with sales of ₹ 292 crores, up 9% vs a year ago behind strong off-take on key brands supported by extensive consumer awareness and HCP engagement efforts. The Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹ 63.7 crores, up by 15 % vs a year ago backed by improved product mix and productivity initiatives.

Mr. Milind Thatte, Managing Director, P&G Health India, said, “We have delivered a very productive quarter with strong profit growth over last quarter, as well as over last year. For the first time ever, our domestic sales for India, for the month of September, crossed ₹100crores. This is a testament to the quality of our trusted brands and our superiority in execution. Our teams have showcased outstanding efforts to meet the requirements of our customers and consumers by strengthening our go-to-market strategy and visibility programs; expanding distribution and pharmacy outreach; and maximising presence across e-commerce platforms. All while combining breakthrough science with deep consumer and patient understanding to deliver healthcare with human care. The quarter saw focussed efforts on condition awareness across our therapy areas through extensive nationwide scientific engagement programs. These included round table discussions, participation at key medical conferences, screening camps, and our 1st ‘Phygital Nerve Care Forum Express’ which had 17 Neuropathy KOLs from 12 cities engaging with 3700 HCPs on key neuropathy topics.

‘Under SEHAT, our flagship CSR program, the Company’s employees joined the nation in celebrating ‘Daan Utsav’ (Joy of Giving Week) with our annual ‘Post & Give Challenge’. For the 3rd consecutive year, employees across the country come together to participate in different acts of giving, and for every act posted on our internal employee connect platform, the Company donated to HelpAge India’s community outreach initiative that supports the healthcare needs of disadvantaged elderly. The quarter also saw a new batch of P&G Health Scholars graduate from PHFI’s Indian Institutes of Public Health. The P&G Health Scholarship Program in partnership with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) supports deserving students seeking to pursue master’s in public health and is our joint endeavor to help build a public health cadre to address India’s existing and emerging public health challenges.”