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CII – Young Indians (Yi) organized an exclusive stage performance by “Miracle on Wheels”

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

(World’s first Inclusive wheelchair Group Dance by the differently abled)

CII – Young Indians (Yi) organized an exclusive stage performance by “Miracle on Wheels” (World’s first Inclusive wheelchair Group Dance by the differently abled) on 24th March 2023 at the Gandhi Smriti Auditorium, Tees January Marg, New Delhi for the awareness regarding disabilities.

The event began on a positive note as the chief guest Vijay Goel, Vice Chairman- Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, Alok Gupta Chairman CII Yi, Mayank Makkar-Co- Chairman.

The group started performing with Ganesh Vandana where participants showcased their skills and talents followed by more performances which mesmerized the audience.

Speaking about the event Alok Gupta said, “We are delighted to have organized this event to create awareness and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. Our aim is to promote inclusiveness in the Society, which is critical to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to education, healthcare, employment, and other essential services.”

The event was well received by participants and attendees, who praised the efforts of CII Yi.

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PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Totally-Free Medical College – Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Karnataka

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Totally-Free Medical College – Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Karnataka Set-up cost of INR 400 Crores seen as a Societal Investment

2. Inauguration of Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Chikkaballapur, March 25: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated India’s first totally-free medical college established by humanitarian and spiritual leader Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, built at a capital cost of Rs 400 crore at Muddenahalli, the birthplace of Bharath Ratna Sri M Visvesvaraya.

This unique model of medical education – giving medical education for free – will be an added impetus to the various government interventions to address the need for quality healthcare delivery in rural India. Sri Basavaraj Bommai – CM of Karnataka and Dr K Sudhakar, Minister of Health and Medical Education – Govt. of Karnataka were also present at the event at Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli. This free medical college holds great promise in transforming the landscape of medical education in the country, providing new opportunities for underprivileged students in rural areas who have long dreamt of such an opportunity.

3. Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai felicitating Hon'ble PM - Shri Narendra Modi

The Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research which comprises of one teaching hospital and an academic block apart from hostels, auditorium, staff residences and sports facilities with a total area of about 3,25,000 sq.ft., is a unique and first-of-its-kind project, which will set a new standard for accessibility to quality medical education, check exclusion, for first-generation learners and disadvantaged students from rural India.

After qualifying in the NEET entrance examination, students will be embraced into the college with just one pair of clothes, and everything else will be taken care by the Prashanthi Balamandira Trust which has established this medical college. The Trust acquired the necessary land and built the infrastructure for the medical college to commence in the academic year June 2023-24. The entire capital expenditure for the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research has been through the support of like-minded individuals from around the world, and since there is no pressure of profiteering, it becomes a low-cost model.

Honourable Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi said, “ Sathya Sai Grama has given a wonderful model of service to this land of Bharath. The selfless services activities of Nutrition, Education and Healthcare that are being done from this place are truly appreciable. The inauguration of the free medical college gives additional strength and enthusiasm to their already existing service projects. Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research will produce Doctors and Allied Healthcare Providers who will submit themselves for the service of the Nation. ‘Amrut Kaal’ can be achieved only through one way – consistent efforts by each one of you, and this is what is happening from this place.”

Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai said: “The dream of an ‘amrut kaal’ is finding its light of the day under the leadership of Sri Narendra Modi Ji. He is always available to support the cause of the good and the noble, and encourages good deeds where ever it happens. We are honoured to have Modi Ji inaugurate this medical college. Seven years ago, a girl doing her Grade 12 at our educational institutions expressed her wish to become a doctor to serve the rural people. Her father who is working as a cook did not have in his capacity to finance her medical education. We gave this girl an opportunity to pursue medical education, especially touched by her pure intention to serve the needy. Today, she has become a Doctor and works in our institution. Thus, we decided to extend this opportunity for all children who have the aptitude but not the affordability to pursue medical education, and especially to those who wants to study to serve others.”

Sarkar (Government), Samaj (Society), and Sansthan (Institution) – If these factors come together, then anything can be achieved. This is the right time to exert efforts to uplift India and restore its glory back, and this is possible only under the leadership of Sri Narendra Modi Ji, and none else.”

Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri Basavaraj Bommai said, “Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai’s determination to establish an institution that will offer free medical education is commendable. I congratulate Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai for bringing into reality a hospital that is world-class in its service quality, and offering it all completely free of cost. This is unbelievable. Our Honourable Prime Minister has a great vision for this country and his loving concern for the poorest of the poor is palpable. For the first time, a country with a 130 crore population has dared to initiate a programme that ensures accessibility of healthcare for all through Ayushman Bharat. Modi Ji is a man who dares to dream the most difficult things and achieves the most difficult things. This event is a culmination of two great personalities – a man who has created a new healthcare model that provides access to the poorest of the poor in the country, and an institution that is giving free medical services for the poorest of the poor. This is a day that gives a new ray of hope and confidence for all the people of this country, and this is what it is about building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.” The teaching hospital currently comprises 360 beds spread across two buildings. In the next phase, another hospital block with an extension of academic, and more hostel facilities will be constructed.

Business

Network18 presents Green Ribbon Champions – an initiative recognising Indian Enterprises and Individuals for their contributions to Sustainability

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

24th March 2023: Green Ribbon Champions, a unique initiative of Network18 is all set to felicitate individuals and prominent Indian enterprises for their significant contributions to the cause of a green planet. The Green Ribbon Champions is set to hold its inaugural event on March 25, 2023, at Hyatt Regency in Delhi. The event aims to highlight the importance of sustainability and commitment to a clean and green environment for businesses across industries.

Shri RK Singh, Honourable Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, will be the Chief Guest and will deliver the keynote address. Following the keynote address, the event will feature fireside chats and panel discussions with experts and industry leaders such as Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary (CA), Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; Mr. Venkateswara Pradeep Karumuru, Chairman & MD, Olectra; Saket Dalmia, President, Ph.D. Chamber Of Commerce; Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, MDI Group; and Atul Bagai, Country Head, UNEP.

The highlight of the event will be the felicitation of Indian enterprises and individuals across sectors for their initiatives and projects in sustainability, afforestation, biodiversity, waste management, renewable energy, and more. Categories under which the companies/individuals will be felicitated include Biodiversity Conservation, Green Technology, Waste Water Management, Decarbonization Initiatives, Environmental Sustainability, Commitment to Sustainability in Accounting, Green Energy Transition, Propelling Green Public Transport, Contribution to Green Living, Dynamic Recycling, Water Conservation Efforts, Sustainable Community Development, Environment Protection, Promoting Green Investments, Promoting Tree Plantation, and Fostering Sustainable Infrastructure.

Commenting on the event, Puneet Singhvi, CEO – Digital & President – Corporate Strategy, Network 18 said “Green Ribbon Champions will be honouring contributions in different fields including sustainability, afforestation, biodiversity, waste management, and renewable energy. The main objective is to emphasize the significance of incorporating sustainability practices and demonstrating a dedication to maintaining a clean and eco-friendly environment in business operations. Network18 is pleased to recognize the efforts of these individuals and organizations in promoting a sustainable future. We hope that this event inspires others to join the cause and work towards making India a greener place.”

Avinash Kaul, CEO, Broadcast – Network18, commented on the initiative, saying, “Green Ribbon Champions is an initiative close to our hearts at Network18 because it recognizes and celebrates the exemplary efforts made by Indian enterprises and individuals towards sustainability.” Our inaugural event will bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this field. We are honoured to have Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, as our chief guest and look forward to his keynote address.”

Education

9th VIRASAT KAMALADEVI- A Cultural Festival to honour the memory of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

9th VIRASAT KAMALADEVI

A Cultural Festival to honour the memory of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

March 24th to 27th, 2023 at CCRT Campus, Dwarka, New Delhi

Centre for Cultural Resources & Training (CCRT) is organising a four days’ cultural festival titled ‘VIRASAT – Kamaladevi’ to honour the memory of Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, Founder and First Chairperson of CCRT from March 24th to 27th, 2023, in CCRT Campus Dwarka, New Delhi.

VIRASAT KAMALADEVI

According to Shri Rishi Vashist Director CCRT, “VIRASAT is a tribute to our founder Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. She was an inspiration and CCRT carries forward her legacy through this festival. VIRASAT comes at an appropriate time which PM Modi calls as the ‘Amrit Kaal – a period when Vikas and Virasat should go hand in hand’. India’s voice is now more confident and assertive and this is reflected in the G20 and the leadership position the country is taking in global matters. Indian culture has the potential to benefit the global citizen today and the world can imbibe our deep and meaningful time-tested practices, ancient wisdom, music, dance, wellness practices or the spiritual side of culture. Amrit Kaal has set the tone for cultural renaissance of India and VIRASAT is a step to reinforce the prowess of our heritage.”

A total of six plays will be staged during the cultural festival.

– Day 1, Friday, March 24th, 2023 will witness the staging of ‘Pahatiya’ directed by Dr Yogendra Choubey, Natya Vibhag Rangmandal, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya
– Day 2, Saturday, March 25th, 2023, “Ek Inspector Se Mulaqat” conceptualised and directed by Shri Sharad Sharma of Abhinav Rangmandal, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
– Day 3, Sunday, March 26th, 2023 will see the staging of ‘Sardar’ directed by Shri Ramji Bali, Theatre Wala Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and ‘Sandhya Chhaya’ directed by Shri Sudesh Sharma, Theatre for Theatre, Chandigarh.
– Day 4, Monday, March 27th, 2023 will showcase two small plays by Nagpur based theatre group – ‘Chidiya, Chhilke aur Sahgal’ and ‘Bhatki Gazal’- both directed by Dr Vinod Narayan Indurkar, National Art & Craft Creator Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs Smt Meenakshi Lekhi is the Chief Guest of “Siddhi Samaroh” (Valedictory) on Monday, March 27th, 2023 from 11am to 1pm at CCRT’s Bharatmuni Natyagriha. She will be inaugurating an exhibition of 30 paintings of woman freedom fighters and unveiling the statue of Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay in CCRT Campus. A Cultural Presentation will be made by CCRT’s scholarship holders and children of Interpretation Centres from Varanasi and Amrit Camps, Udaipur during the festival. A Ramp Walk by 35 women artists wearing their own hand painted Sarees during the Art Camp will be an added attraction.

The Ninth Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Memorial Lecture will be delivered in the evening by Prof Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, Delhi on “Kala, Sanskriti Evam Sanskrit.” There will be an address to the audience by eminent personalities such as Dr Shripad Bhalchandra Joshi, senior Marathi poet and writer of the play and Dr Sachchidanand Joshi Member Secretary, IGNCA.

About CCRT: Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) (www.ccrtindia.gov.in) is one of the premier institutions working for strengthening the foundations of Bharat by linking education with culture. CCRT’s mandate is to incorporate cultural component in curriculum teaching by conducting a variety of training programmes for in-service teachers, Teacher Educators, educational administrators and students throughout the country. It also provides Scholarships and Fellowships to promote outstanding talent in the field of art and culture across different age groups.

Following is the detailed event itinerary of the 9th VIRASAT KAMALADEVI – March 24th to 27th, 2023 :

Friday, March 24th, 2023 :

– 10am to 4pm Bhavbhuti Natyagriha

Training workshops for the scholarship holders, selected children of Amrit Camps and CCRT interpretation centres from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

– 6:30pm to 8pm Bharatmuni Natyagriha

Staging play ‘Pahatiya’ Directed by Dr Yogendra Choubey, Natya Vibhag Rangmandal, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya

Saturday, March 25th, 2023 :

– 10am to 4pm Bhavbhuti Natyagriha

Training workshops for the scholarship holders, selected children of Amrit Camps and CCRT interpretation centres from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

– 4pm to 6pm Bharatmuni Natyagriha

Facebook Live of 7th Episode of Amrit Ratna will be broadcasted on official Face book page of CCRT on March 25, 2023 from 4pm onwards.

Declaration of CCRT’s brand ambassadors and their felicitation

Launching a new scheme for DDR workshop at District Level

6:30pm to 8pm : Staging play “Ek Inspector Se Mulaqat” Conceptualised and directed by Shri Sharad Sharma of Abhinav Rangmandal, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Sunday, March 26th, 2023

– 10am to 4pm Bhavbhuti Natyagriha

Training workshops for the scholarship holders, selected children of Amrit Camps and CCRT interpretation centres from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

– 4:30pm to 6pm BharatmuniNatyagriha

Staging play ‘Sardar’ directed by Shri Ramji Bali, Theatre Wala Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

– 6:30pm to 8pm Bharatmuni Natyagriha

Staging play ‘Sandhya Chhaya’ Directed by Shri Sudesh Sharma, Theatre for Theatre, Chandigarh

Monday, March 27th, 2023 :

11am to 1pm Bharatmuni Natyagriha

Valedictory Ceremony

Amrit Camp: Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja

Art Camp: Deshbhakt Mahilaon ki kahani – Mahila Chitrakaron ki Zubani

Book Release:

– Series on Lesser-KnownCities of India ‘Santon Ka Shahar- Hoshiyarpur’

– Series on Sanjhi Sanskriti KeNirmata ‘Taj Bibi’

Documentary Film:

– CCRT’s New Institutional Video

– Dharohar (P Vetriboopathy)

Chief Guest: Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi

4pm to 5:30pm : The Ninth Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Memorial Lecture

– Welcome Address Dr Vinod Narayan Indurkar Chairman, CCRT

– Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Prof Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, Delhi

– “Kala, Sanskriti Evam Sanskrit”

– Vote of Thanks by Rishi Vashist Director CCRT

– 6pm to 7 pm : ‘Chidiya, Chhilke aur Sahgal’ Directed by Dr Vinod Narayan Indurkar, National Art & Craft Creator Nagpur, Maharashtra

Address by Dr Shripad Bhalchandra Joshi, senior Marathi poet and writer of the play

– 7pm to 8pm : Bhatki Gazal Directed by Dr Vinod Narayan Indurkar, National Art & Craft Creator Nagpur, Maharashtra

Address by Dr Sachchidanand Joshi Member Secretary, IGNCA & Eminent Poet

Education

United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida, presents, “WORKSHOP ON CLOUD COMPUTING

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida, presents, “WORKSHOP ON CLOUD COMPUTING
“On 24TH MARCH 2023, FRIDAY from 2:30 PM onwards.

United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida
Speaker Ms. Riya Ranjan, Cloud Engineer, Software developer has enlightened cloud computing and AWS. Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the Internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. Instead of buying, owning, and maintaining physical data centers and servers, you can access technology services, such as computing power, storage, and databases, on an as-needed basis from a cloud provider like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis.

There are three main types of cloud computing service models that you can select based on the level of control, flexibility, and management your business needs:

Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offers on-demand access to IT infrastructure services, including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization. It provides the highest level of control over your IT resources and most closely resembles traditional on-premises IT resources.

Platform as a service (PaaS) offers all the hardware and software resources needed for cloud application development. With PaaS, companies can focus fully on application development without the burden of managing and maintaining the underlying infrastructure.

Software as a service (SaaS) delivers a full application stack as a service, from underlying infrastructure to maintenance and updates to the app software itself. A SaaS solution is often an end-user application, where both the service and the infrastructure is managed and maintained by the cloud service provider.

The session was arranged so that our students pursuing technical and Professional degree courses B. Tech, BCA, BBA, BAJMC, BALLB and MBA can have better conceptual insight about scope, career opportunities and future prospects about ‘ Cloud computing and AWS. The guests were being presented with a moment to by Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Kumar, Director, UCE, Greater Noida.

All the faculty members Prof (Dr.) Meenu Sahni, Prof (Dr.) Shilpi Singh, Mr. Deepak Singh, Ms. Monika Sharma, Mr. Deelip Suryavanshi, Ms. Sarika, Mr. Md. Amar, Mr.Jaivardhan and Others were Present to grace the session.

Business

Max Healthcare CMD Dr. Abhay Soi wins Forbes India ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, March 25th, 2023: Max Healthcare Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Abhay Soi, has won the prestigious Forbes India ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2023 award. The Forbes India Leadership Awards honours and recognises outstanding entrepreneurial achievements across categories to emphasise on excellence, innovation and transformational leadership.

Dr.Soi’s exceptional leadership has been instrumental in propelling Max Healthcare’s growth trajectory, driving innovation, and delivering world-class healthcare services to patients. His visionary approach and strategic leadership have helped establish Max Healthcare as one of India’s most respected healthcare services companies providing cutting-edge medical services and compassionate care to patients nationwide.

Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director, Max Healthcare, said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive the prestigious Forbes India ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2023. This award reflects the collective efforts of our team at Max Healthcare and their unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. The vibrant Indian economy and the thriving start-up ecosystem is attracting a lot of interest from investors making it the best time to be an entrepreneur. I believe, we have a crucial role to play in fuelling India’s economic growth and contributing to the nation-building efforts. With a supportive business environment, helped by various initiatives of the Government, the possibilities are endless.”

The Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023 were held at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The event commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Brian Carvalho, Editor, Forbes India, followed by a keynote address by Dr. Rajiv J Shah, President, Rockefeller Foundation. The ceremony was attended by prominent industry stalwarts and was filled with insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Business

F-folio 2023 – Annual Graduation Fashion Show

Mar 25, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

F-folio 2023 - Annual Graduation Fashion Show

Bengaluru 25th March 2023: Ffolio 2023 – Annual Graduation Fashion Show is a platform, INIFD M.G Road, Bangalore provides all its Graduating students to showcase their futuristic and progressive line of clothing. The Graduation show was a grand success as the students showcased an eclectic line of garments ranging from Flowy silhouettes to leather ensembles. The students have created flamboyant expressions of fashion inspired by geometric patterns, mystique and bold colors. The show had an audience from the Fashion Industry, parents, teachers, famous personalities and many more. The audience were awe-struck when the New York Fashion week garment was showcased on the ramp.

F-folio 2023 - Annual Graduation Fashion Show

INIFD M.G Road, Bangalore headed by Mrs. S Fareeda Khan aspires to take Design Education to the next level by imparting exceptional knowledge which will prepare the students for a successful career in Fashion and Interior design. Students are given practical exposure through design-based assignments and hands-on training which will enhance their creativity and bring out their maximum potential.

The F’folio -2023 is not just a showcase of the latest fashion trends but also a celebration of creativity, diversity, and inclusivity in the fashion industry. The event will bring together designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts from different backgrounds to celebrate the art of fashion. In F-folio students every year come up with new clothing lines and collections with different themes, however, this season is special as the newly launched Clothing line with 6 women’s sequences & 1 Men’s sequence & 1 Avant-garde Collection will be presented.

INIFD (Inter National Institute of Fashion Design) is associated with Medhavi Skill University and LST-London School of Trends to give students an international edge. Students are given the opportunity to enhance their skills by taking up Residential Programs in various INIFD centers across the world like London, New York, Dubai, and Singapore. INIFD is the Official Knowledge Partner of Lakmé Fashion Week and Femina Miss India. INIFD Students get the opportunity to participate as Student Designers in London Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week making it the First Student Organization from India.

Our Mentors – Manish Malhotra (Fashion Design) and Twinkle Khanna (Interior Design)

We provide University/International/National Certification in Fashion Design and Interior design courses approved By UGC and NSDC to the following programs B.Voc / M.Voc / B.Des / M.Des /Diploma in Fashion / Interior Design

Guest of Honor

Ms.Fareeda Khan (Director INIFD M.G Road Bangalore & Chennai)

Mrs Shabeena Sultana – Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Tunisia in Bangalore,

Miss Limor Bletter – Deputy Counsel General of Israel to south India

Miss PUJA Kamak – Image Consultant, Stylists, Model

Business

Ravi Puravankara recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at CREDAI CARE 2023

Mar 25, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

Bengaluru, 25 March 2023: Puravankara Limited, BSE:532891, one of the most trusted and admired real estate brands in India, announced that its Founder and Chairman, Mr. Ravi Puravankara, has been recognised recently with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Karnataka.

Mr. Puravankara was conferred with this prestigious award at a gala event held in Bengaluru. The CREDAI Awards for Real Estate (CARE) 2023 seeks to recognise remarkable projects and achievements by industry leaders. His son, Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director of Puravankara Limited, received the award on his behalf from Mr. B M Jayeshankar, Past President of CREDAI Bengaluru and Chairman & MD, Adarsh Developers.

Commenting on the same, Mr. Ravi Puravankara said, “I am deeply humbled with this recognition by CREDAI, one of the most credible bodies in the real estate sector. With India on a growth trajectory, there is a need for professional real estate developers with an unwavering commitment to developing trust, transparency, and excellence. At Puravankara, we believe in adhering to strong corporate governance standards. With a legacy of 48 successful years, Puravankara is poised to take the leap ahead with confidence. We have invested in our core values with faith and have a deep belief in our culture of putting ‘customers at the heart of everything we do’.”

Receiving the award on behalf of the Chairman, Ashish Puravankara, said, “Under his visionary leadership, Puravankara has emerged as one of the most admired real estate players in India. His relentless effort towards creating homes for first-time homebuyers was pioneering and is indicative of the company’s vision of providing housing for all. Mr. Puravankara is an iconic leader and a disruptive forward thinker. Under his leadership, the company has achieved several firsts, like the introduction of affordable housing, building theme-based projects, the first plotted development brand, Purva Land, and the first fully intelligent homes under BluNex Life. His vision helped build four successful brands; Puravankara, Provident Housing, Purva Land, and Starworth Infrastructure and Construction Limited. I thank CREDAI Karnataka for the recognition given to a leader extraordinaire in the real estate sector.”

Entertainment

Hungama unveils its much-anticipated All in One App, seamless integration of Music and Movies for an unmatched user experience

Mar 25, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

National, 25th March 2023: Over the past decades, Hungama has remained committed to its purpose of providing exciting and immersive entertainment to its users through its services, Hungama Play and Hungama Music. Hungama Play curated video entertainment content including Movies, Hungama Originals, live shows, comedy clips, Bollywood Hungama news, and more. Hungama Music provided users with a multilingual and multi-genre library of songs, and music videos among a slew of other features.

Bringing together its diverse set of offerings ranging from the latest songs, blockbuster movies, binge-worthy original TV shows, hit music videos, and popular podcasts, Hungama Digital Media merges Hungama Play and Hungama Music into a unified platform in its All in One App – Hungama. Furthermore, Hungama Play will be known as ‘Hungama Video’ on all social media platforms.

The app enables users to get instant access to the biggest blockbuster movies from Hollywood, Bollywood, and regional Indian languages, across genres and Hungama Originals with brand new stories, and ground-breaking shows across different genres featuring unique storylines. Catering to TV enthusiasts, the app provides a great selection of English, Hindi, and regional television shows and critically acclaimed BBC content. Taking the user experience a notch higher, the app ensures ease of toggling between video and music.

The users have access to a bouquet of offerings that includes personalised recommendations wherein, daily 6 personalised playlists based on listening habits called Daily Doses will be specially curated, from Indian and International artists in genres that the audiences love and in languages preferred by them. A library of 3 Cr+ songs and music videos will be available. Among the assorted features, Online Radio with live and on-demand channels has been created for the users. Furthermore, ensuring the users get every word right and sing their hearts out loud, dynamic lyrics will be available at one’s fingertips. For seamless in-car audio streaming, the app is integrated with Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

Speaking about the combined app, Siddhartha Roy, CEO, of Hungama Digital Media said, “With the all-new combined app, our endeavor at Hungama is to curate a one-stop destination for users and enhance the viewer experience. Users now possess the power at their fingertips under one unified platform, leaving behind the hassles of switching between apps. The rapid change in consumption patterns coupled with the influx of new technologies has been a determining factor in creating an all-inclusive immersive experience for the users. We look forward to expanding our digital footprint and reaching a wider set of audience, providing them with entertainment across categories.”

Business

India’s top Tourism leaders awarded at TV9 Network Iconic 2023 Summit

Mar 25, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

New Delhi, 25th March 2023: The global travel and tourism industry is finally witnessing a rebound as it emerges from a two-year slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when the industry is exploring new possibilities to improve the traveler experience, TV9 Network and Red Hat Communications collaborated to laud the efforts of the changemakers and draw the roadmap for leveraging India’s vast tourism potential.

In a day-long event held in the national capital, the tourism industry leaders came under one roof to discuss the future of the industry from the lens of sustainable development. The day started with TV9 Network Travel and Tourism Summit, which was divided into several segments to cover all the relevant issues. The themes focused on identifying the challenges and opportunities in the travel and tourism sector.

Welcoming the gathering of stalwarts of the industry, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) president Jyoti Mayal said, “The travel industry has witnessed a major transformation over the past two years, especially during the pandemic which has been a huge learning experience for the industry at large. The pace of this transformation has been rapid more than ever. In the past few years, a few ancillary industries have emerged to contribute to the travel industry’s evolution, skill development, and growth. The Summit aimed to explore new developments and understand their positive impact on the sector.”

Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer, of TV9 Network said, “The travel industry, which was disrupted by the COVID pandemic, is finally on the rebound. The travel industry has massive potential and is bound to grow at an unprecedented pace in the upcoming years. The Summit was an effort to appreciate the industry leaders’ commendable progress and explore the upcoming trends for leveraging the India tourism story.”

The Summit commenced with inaugural addresses from the two guests of honor, Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and Lands, Govt of Sri Lanka, and Ajay Bhatt, Union Minister of State for Tourism & Defence. This was followed by panel discussion sessions on – ‘Tourism in Mission Mode’, ‘Techourism: Feasible or Fashionable?’ and ‘G20 Gains for Incredible India’!

The evening witnessed the felicitation of top performers adjudged by a robust jury. The fifth edition of the Iconic Awards featured the best and the brightest in the travel and tourism industry.

Gracing the stage before the award function, Arvind Singh, Secretary, of the Union Ministry of Tourism, noted that the travel industry is expected to grow multi-fold in the coming years. “Events like these can bring focus on the strategies and ways to improve the average spends of people coming to India and promote wedding and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism in the country, which augur well for the future growth of the travel industry.”

Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and Lands, Government of Sri Lanka discussed initiatives taken by the Sri Lankan Government to improve tourism in the island country. He added, “Sri Lanka is a country that has a combination of exciting places for tourists to see along with participation in local cultural activities which have been attracting millennials and Gen Z from across the globe who desire to visit an ‘undiscovered’ destination.”

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