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5 types of Bridal Lehenga to Look Like a Royal Bride

Aaliya Deeba, founder of Ideebs London, a Couture Label

A royal wedding look is something that could make you look like a Maharani on your wedding day. With a range of artsy work and craft the classic lehenga designs are a vital part of a royal Hyderabadi wedding look. The Hyderabadi style are a root of the royalty and makes you the center of attraction. Here are some styles that are traditional yet in trend, and would create a perfect ambience of royalty and grandeur.

Lehenga with extensive aari embroidery 

Aari work has originated from the olden eras and has been tightly still trending when it comes to a royal look for a wedding. Embroidery work done with a pen like needle is created on fabric with beautiful maroons, reds and tangerines stretched on a wooden frame. Following the age-old methods intricate designs are created with various materials like silk threads, stones, chamikkis and so many more.

Artsy zardoshi craft lehenga 

Pinks and zardoshi go hand in hand. Zardoshi work that regained it’s popularity after 1947. Being done with gold and silver metal wires, it is one of the very expensive works that infuses royalness. The richly crafted embroidery used to be considered priceless as even a small motif i.e. patterned design requires a lot of intricacy with time. Worn by the royal begums once, the zardoshi work lehenga fits perfectly to make you look royal on your wedding day.

Baroque Zari work lehenga 

Zari work is one of the oldest embroidery arts used in lehenga designs to portray the grandeur of the bridal outfit. The bridal lehenga is mostly designed with stone and Zari work that makes the outfit look elegant and grand because of its beads. Baroque Zari work lehenga uses metal threads to weave into embroideries and is best paired with silk lehenga fabrics; pairing the lehenga with a colored dupatta is another way to give the bridal lehenga a royal and attractive look.

Alluring velvet lehenga 

Velvet lehenga is one of the ideal choices to receive a royal look in your wedding as the velvet fabric allows the drapes to be formed elegantly. The fabric of the bridal outfit in itself gives a royal touch as velvet lehenga has its own grandeur and a royal quality material. Velvet lehengas are alluring as it gives the bride the advantage to opt for various designs and lehenga styles as every look depicts a royal look be it embroidery designed on a velvet fabric or just a touch of velvet dupatta.

Classy naqshi and dabka embroidered lehenga 

The naqshi and dabka embroidery work lehengas are famous everywhere. With intricate patterns made with wired threads, the designs are a complete work of art made just just needle and thread. The dabka and naqshi designs add the royal essence with its detail oriented, precise designs. These are paired with an ample amount of jewelry and is a classic for a Hyderabadi royal look.

With these designs being a symbol of royalty, would make you look like a goddess and give you an edge with intricate handcrafted designs and textures.

Motor Insurance: Why do you need it, know its advantages

The purchase of a vehicle involves emotional and financial investment in the Indian parlance and owners often undertake precautionary measures to protect it from damages. However, unforeseen situations like accidents, damage due to monsoons, etc. are sometimes inevitable. A comprehensive and adequate motor insurance can secure the vehicle owner’s finances in such situations. It provides myriad benefits including coverage for cost of repair, coverage for catastrophes such as thefts, natural disasters, vandalism, and so on, as well as third-party liabilities. The vulnerability of such risks only gets higher during monsoons which is why vehicle owners need to be immensely prudent.

Speaking on the significance of motor insurance, Pankaj Verma, Head – Underwriting, SBI General Insurance says “It is crucial to understand the criticality of insurance and how it can cover a variety of issues relating to any type of damage to a vehicle. It is an advisable option to prevent financial stress by covering the vehicle with comprehensive insurance that provides cover for own damage as well as third-
party liabilities. However, simply purchasing insurance is insufficient; you must also renew it on time. It is a wiser decision to have an adequate insurance plan that shields you during any mishap to your vehicle.”

In India, the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 mandates all vehicles to have a valid third-party liability policy. So, if you own a vehicle, you need an insurance plan for it, covering the mandated third-party liability. However, to further mitigate losses that are frequently not covered by standard motor insurance coverage, one must be equipped with necessary add-ons such as Depreciation Reimbursement, NCB (No Claim Bonus) Protection, Basic Roadside Assistance, Engine Guard Inconvenience Allowance Cover for consumables, emergency medical expense, enhanced Personal Accident cover to passengers etc.. These extended coverages can be added to a vehicle policy for a small fee and can be extremely beneficial. The motor insurance industry has experienced significant changes in recent years. As a result of digitization, insurers are now offering products that effectively meet the needs and expectations of current and potential customers and are even available online for the easy purchase. It is advisable to undertake diligent research prior to buying any insurance policy to get best protection at affordable
range.

IIPM Honors Jawahar Foundation with Bharatiya Manavata Puruskar for its exemplary contribution to the society

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) honored The Jawahar Foundation with the Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar for treading that extra mile with the commitment to bring about a change in the society.

Through inclusive growth and development initiatives, Jawahar Foundation is dedicated to the welfare of the communities in Rajasthan. The programs are designed to impact the community across all areas that impact humanity, focusing on those which bring about a positive change and upliftment of the society.

To eradicate hunger in Rajasthan, Jawahar Foundation started a community kitchen by the name Swabhiman Bhoj which serves nutritious & clean meals at Rs 1 to all. Currently operating in Ajmer, Banswara, Bhilwara & Jaipur, the foundation has served more than 3,50,000 meals in the span of just 1 year. Experiencing a daily footfall of approx. 1600 beneficiaries across the centres, the foundation is planning to open 10 more swabhiman bhoj centres by the end of next year. The foundation is dedicated to providing healthcare for all. During the pandemic, the foundation supported the local medical authorities in Ajmer & Bhilwara to quickly set up multi bed Covid Care Wards & installed Oxygen Distribution Pipelines at the major hospitals. It also provided the local healthcare centres at Pushkar and Gulabpura with Oxygen Generators of 45 Lpm each. Rajasthan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country at 67.1% and has the lowest female literacy rate of 52%. Jawahar Foundation aims to bridge the gap in education opportunities by focusing on transforming the education landscape through a digital literacy programme by the name of “Swabhiman Shiksha” through which approx. 8000+ students have benefited. The program has resulted in a 23% increase in attendance at government schools. Apart from these various initiatives in the areas of food security, education and healthcare, Jawahar Foundation is focusing towards providing safe and hygienic drinking water to the people of Rajasthan and shall continue to work for the welfare of the society.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala said “I am honored and humbled to receive this award on behalf of the entire team of Jawahar Foundation. The team has been relentlessly working towards making a positive difference in the lives of the people of Rajasthan. I firmly believe that the fortunate ones should come forward and help the less fortunate by whatever means possible and contribute to the society and make an inclusive growth model. I am confident that there are no challenges that we cannot circumvent and overcome as humans. The award rejuvenates us to strive harder and work with more conviction to fulfil our goals for the betterment of our communities. My heartfelt thanks to team IIPM and Dr. Arindam Chaudhuri for this recognition and encouragement.”

Dr. Arindam Chaudhuri, Honorary Director, IIPM said “Jawahar Foundation, under the leadership of Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala has achieved great heights within a short period of time. It is this immense passion for service to the society and the desire to create a self-reliant community is what makes the Jawahar Foundation a model for others to follow and emulate. We are confident that the great work done by the Foundation is not only improving the lives of the communities in which they are operating but also inspiring other social entrepreneurs and social service organizations to make a positive difference to the society. Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala and team.”

iCubesWire increases footprint in MENA with Dubai office expansion

August 30th, Delhi NCR: iCubesWire, a leading Digital Marketing Ecosystem established in 2010, has strengthened its presence in the MENA region with key hirings and client acquisitions.

The company serves 500+ brands across industries, with offices in India, Singapore and Dubai. In addition, the agency is heavily investing in expanding its Dubai office to increase its footprint in the Middle East.

Sharing his plans for the future, Mr. SahilChopra, Founder&CEO, iCubesWire, adds, “Our Dubai office and the region is doing exceedingly well, and we look forward to making key acquisitions in the region to strengthen our footprint. We have aggressive plans in the coming months to expand into EMEA and NAM region as well”.

After successfully delivering strategy-led campaigns for more than 50+ brands in Middle East, the company israpidly increasing workforcetoadd more brands to its clientele. The company’sDubai office, located in the Media City, is headed by Sanjeeda Khan, Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer, along with DivyankNayal, acting as the Country Head.

Danish Ahmed, Online Marketing Manager, Alshaya Group, comments on the news, “Our partnership with iCubesWire has been nothing short of phenomenal. The team keenly understands the business and has delivered successful campaigns with out-of-the-box thinking and seamless execution. We hope to reach greater heights with iCubesWire as our digital partner.”

Commenting on the news, George Achkouty,Head of Digital – OMD KSA & Lower Gulf, says, “Our collaborations with iCubesWire for performance marketing campaigns have always proved to be fruitful. The team’s customer-centric approach has led us to consistently meet campaign objectives over the months with the right support, planning and seamless execution.”

iCubesWirestrives to capture the market rapidly owing to a comprehensive portfolio including Digital Branding, Media Buying & Planning, Influencer Marketing, Performance Marketing and Video Production. The agency caters to brands across categories and has delivered digital campaigns for brands such as Amazon, Booking.com, Bloomingdales, Emirates, fnp, Under Armour Sun and Sand Sports, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, and more.

Kreative Minds Bengaluru has organised All India Talent Competition

All India Talent Competition 2022 was conducted on 14th of august, 2022 by Kreative minds. The show witnessed a lot of young talents from almost every part of India participating in this AITC. The competition was on Drawing and craft Talent for the age group of 4 years to 18 years which we can say have the most creative aspect of their mind.

Theme for the competition was Independence Day. It was definitely a challenging task for the judges to choose the winners, but finally they have the Results as below:

Group I: Age 4 to 6 years
1st – Aria Dev
2nd – Geetanshi Agarwal
3rd – Anagha Goteti

Group II: Age 7 to 10 years (Drawing category)
1st – Arana Kar
2nd – Utkarsh Reddy
3rd – Aaryav Vidyarthi

Age 7 to 10 years (Craft Category)
1st – Saisusritha
2nd – Vedika Parasramka
3rd – Samarth Ganti

Group III: Age 11 to 14 years
1st – R. Bhargav
2nd – Siddid Baral
3rd – Ikshita Jain

Group IV: Age 15 to 18 years
1st – Medhansh Garg
2nd – Dhrithi G Rao
3rd – Vedika Mohankumar

The art and craft work of all the winners will be posted on the website and all social media channels of Kreative Minds along with the 2 winners of our EST Dance competition that we had a few months back.

The winner of the dance are:
Mrs. Monika Garg – Kathak (from Bangalore)
Mallikarjun Karlekar – Kathak (from Pune)

MCD and Last Journey Unveil Crematorium with Upgraded Deathcare Infrastructure

New Delhi, 30 August 2022: India’s largest tech-enabled deathcare and funeral service provider, Last Journey in association with FNP Care Charitable Trust has unveiled a state-of-the-art crematorium in South East Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan with the support of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in a bid to uplift the deathcare infrastructure. The ground is spread across 1.5 acres of land with the capacity of 25 pyres at once, an additional CNG furnace and two electric ones. There is a dedicated burial ground for other funeral practices, an on-ground ‘pooja samagri’ (prayer materials) inventory to be used in religious practices during the last rites, and a locker room to keep asthi (ashes).

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Rishabh Jalan, CEO & Co-Founder of Last Journey said, “We began with a heartfelt notion to help to mourn families by taking away their hassle of organizing everything so that they can grieve in solace and have time to be with their relatives. The pandemic made us realize the need for a better healthcare system and a more standardized deathcare infrastructure. Today when India is upgrading across all sectors, funeral management has been rather stagnant. With these cremation grounds, our goal is to ensure that bereaving families have a hassle-free experience during the most trying time.”

Following an MoU, two more crematoriums are set to be revealed by the end of FY2022. These cremation grounds will feature an intelligent slot allocation system that can be booked online and offline to avoid mismanagement. Sustainable funeral practices such as the use of cow-dung pyre logs are also kept in the central focus of these crematoriums to minimize the overall carbon footprint. In addition to the new facilities, major areas of focus will also be hygiene and maintenance, water management, and funeral waste management; there will also be a 24×7 hearse van service available.

Dr Tuli, Deputy Health Officer Central Zone MCD mentioned, “The upgrades within the new cremation ground rise from a concept where mourners can bid a soothing farewell to their loved ones; it will be a novel park instead of a conventional cremation ground. The deathcare infrastructure of India is going through a revolution powered by the efforts of like-minded entities and will work in the best interest of public welfare and new funeral management functions.”

Last Journey has been actively working towards revolutionizing the deathcare industry pan India and is now incorporating significant upgraded elements and a robust operational mechanism starting from the Sarai Kale Khan cremation ground. Currently, Last Journey operates across all metro and non-metro markets, providing end-to-end deathcare services and leveraging an extensive network of vendor management to deliver standardized services across all geographies. They have also been working internationally in tandem with embassies for reparations and will soon initiate their other services in full swing across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.

MADAME eyes turnover of over Rs 350 crore, global expansion on cards

Bengaluru , 29th August: MADAME, one of the country’s leading western wear fashion brands, has performed exceptionally well in the first quarter of Financial Year 2022-23, following which the brand is eying an overall turnover of more than Rs 350 crore in the FY.

The brand is a well-known name among western fashion lovers in the country who look for an affordable and trustworthy manufacturer. This has propelled MADAME to a leading spot in this category over the last decade. In FY 2021-22, the brand had achieved a turnover of over Rs 270 crore, a major feat especially when the markets were facing the twin challenges of inflation and post-pandemic slowdown.

Owing to the constant innovation and adapting to the customer’s needs, the brand is expecting an increase of 25 to 40 per cent in its turnover in the next two years. This year the company has signed-up Ms. Tara Sutaria, a well-known film celebrity and youth icon, as the Brand Ambassador for promoting its products. At the same time, MADAME also has plans to go global in the next three to four years.

“We have emerged as one of the top names in this category and this is all because of the long experience and new energy that we are leveraging for our processes. I think we are ready to now take the next plunge and aim for a global expansion in the medium term. MADAME, as a brand, has huge potential and it is a good opportunity to establish an Indian company in the international markets. We are sure that we will be giving tough competition to the international brands in global markets going forward,” said Rahul Kant, CFO, MADAME 

In the short run, the brand has other plans and is focusing its attention on expanding its presence in places like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, and Jharkhand through first-priority sales. It is also eying a revenue growth of 25 to 40 per cent which seems to be achievable looking at the performance of MADAME in the last few years.

Additionally, the brand is planning to launch Omni setup by Q4 in this financial year and will be opening exclusive Glamly stores in different locations soon. Glamly is the exclusive e-commerce platform for the different brands under the Jain Amar umbrella. Currently, it contributes to approx. 6% of the total turnover of MADAME and this number is also expected to grow rapidly in the coming years as the brand continues to invest in growing its exclusive digital presence.

When asked about the vision for the next quarter, Mr Rahul Kant added: “Our mission is sales enhancement to achieve 100% plus set goal and the vision for the next quarter is to give ultimate shopping experience and latest fashion product offerings to our customers.”

In 1993, the brand was created to meet the fashion needs of progressive and modern Indian women. It has a strong client base and provides high-quality, reasonably priced clothing for Indian customers. MADAME started its first store in 2002, and it now has over 150 storefronts and another 700+ retail touchpoints across the country. A wide range of products are also available online through Glamly.com, the brand’s official digital portal, as well as popular e-commerce websites like Myntra, Amazon, and others.

Exciting deals on headphones, speakers, and musical Instruments during Mega Music Fest on Amazon.in

Bengaluru, August 29, 2022: Amazon.in announces ‘Mega Music Fest’ for all music enthusiasts, bringing a host of exciting deals and offers on a wide range of headphones, speakers, guitars and more from across brands like Blaupunkt, boAt, Sony, JBL, Sennheiser, Boya & more. The fest will be live until 31st August 2022. Customers can get up to 60% off on headphones, speakers, guitars and more.

Here are some of the best deals and offers from sellers to check out during the three-day festival:

Headphones

boAt Rockerz 450 Headphone : boAt Rockerz 450 headphone provides a massive battery backup of up to 15 hours for a superior playback time with 3 hours charging time. It comes with 40mm dynamic drivers, which helps pump out immersive HD audio all day long. It has been ergonomically designed and structured as an on-ear headphone to provide the best user experience with its comfortable padded ear cushions and lightweight design. One can connect to boAt Rockerz 450 via not one but two modes, Bluetooth as well as AUX.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM4 has industry-leading noise canceling bluetooth earbuds with the new Integrated Processor V1, exceptional sound quality, crystal-clear call quality, beamforming microphone and a bone-conduction sensor provide clear voice detection even in noisy environments and speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversations.

Speakers

JBL Flip 6 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker: The JBL Flip 6 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker is engineered to deliver powerful JBL Original Pro Sound, with 2-way speaker system, engineered to deliver loud, crystal clear, powerful sound with deep bass. It comes with a 12-hour of non-stop play time on a single charge, bluetooth 5.1, IP67 Waterproof and dustproof, and also JBL App which helps to amplify the audio, teak your bass. Partyboost function allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost compatible speakers for stereo sound or link multiple PartyBoost compatible speakers to pump up your party. It is available at INR 11,999.
Blaupunkt SBA30 wireless bluetooth soundbar: Blaupunkt SBA30 is an iconic German brand that has developed cutting edge audio technology and is India’s first soundbar with a battery. It comes with classic European design and delivers 30W clear excellent stereo sound, deep and rich quality bass, 2400 mAh battery, fast and delivers 14 hours of playtime.

Musical Instruments

Sennheiser MKE 200: Sennheiser MKE 200 is a directional microphone for isolated and enhanced in-camera audio, integrated wind protection and internal suspension mount to minimize handling noise. It comes with a compact design with sleek and stylish finish, interchangeable 3.5mm (1/8″) TRS and TRRS connectivity for use with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices, standard cold shoe mount for universal use and battery free operation.

BOYA by-WM4 PRO-K2: The Boya BY-WM4 PRO-K2 is a compact entry-level wireless system with two lavalier microphones that offers an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and all-inclusive solution for recording two subjects to your camera, camcorder, or mobile device. The system delivers improved sound quality over the built-in mics on cameras and mobile devices, to supply clear, intelligible speech. The transmitters and receiver are both powered by two AAA batteries for up to 11.5 hours and arrive prepared at the factory.

J. Sai Deepak unveils the second edition of his Bharat trilogy books – India, Bharat And Pakistan

~ Moderated by eminent columnist Dr. Anand Ranganathan, J. Sai Deepak and Dr. Meenakshi Jain engage in a critical discussion of Bharat’s decolonial history ~

Following the massive success of India That Is Bharat, that was featured in Amazon’s Top New Releases for 2021, eminent author J. Sai Deepak presents India, Bharat And Pakistan, the second book of his Bharat trilogy. An evening of an analysis of this book awaits on August 30, 2022, at 6 PM only on the Facebook and YouTube page of Arth – A Culture Fest.

India, Bharat And Pakistan’ dives deep into the impact that European and Middle Eastern colonialities have had on Bharat and on the origins of the Indian Constitution. Moderated by eminent columnist Join Dr. Anand Ranganathan, J. Sai Deepak and political scientist Dr. Meenakshi Jain engage in a critical discussion of Bharat’s decolonial history.

Watch this discussion on August 30, 2022, at 6 PM only on the official Facebook and YouTube pages of Arth – A Cultural Fest.

Odisha targets at least 33% women led Startups

-Presently, target over achieved as 40% Start-ups formed by women

Bhubaneswar: To bring women entrepreneurs into the spotlight, the Odisha government have set an ambitious target of at least 33% of start-ups that should be formed by women as founder or co-founder. Presently this target is over achieved as 40% start-ups registered is led by women entrepreneurs. Startup Odisha Evangelist Sanjukta Badhei has said that State government wants to continue this momentum in long run. Odisha has more than 1300 startups and out of which nearly 500 is run by women, she added.

Elaborating on various initiatives taken under Startup Odisha for women, she said that, “Special funding and capacity building programmes in place to help women entrepreneurs to nurture their ideas. We have a monthly allowance grant of Rs 22,000 for promoting women entrepreneurship. Up to Rs 16 lakhs of product development and marketing support grant is also available to help in the process of building the product and taking that to market. We are also providing travel assistance to start-ups to take part in various programmes organised nationally and internationally. They also have been given opportunities to showcase their products and services to a wider audience on larger platforms.”

She also talks about Startup Odisha Yatra 2.0 unveiled yesterday by Odisha CM which will cover more than 100 educational institutions in the state and reach out to 10,000 students within 60 days. A special Van was also flagged off to create awareness about this initiative.

To provide large scale investment to disserving start-ups, Odisha government has set up Rs 100 crores worth of Fund of Funds. We are inviting alternative investment funds and semi registered investors to invest in Odisha based start-ups. To provide robust ecosystem, O-Hub-a special facility for start-ups also set up at Bhubaneswar, she said.

On this occasion, ORMAS CEO Poonam Tapas Guha talks about various possibilities available in different parts of the state for women entrepreneurs and various kinds of handholding support by the government for them. She urges entrepreneurs to visit peer Producer Groups to learn new techniques and to exchange tools and ideas. As Odisha house 62 tribal groups, we have many opportunities lie in their specific products like Harida, Bahada, broom, etc. Women can set enterprises collectively to sale these products to larger audience. In agriculture products also there is lot of scopes to market them.

She also urged every women entrepreneur to take steps to avail benefits of various government schemes announced for them and also request them to participate in Pallishree Mela of ORMAS which is organised annually on a large scale basis.

She delivers this address at a seminar on the theme of ‘Growth of women entrepreneurs and their contribution to Odisha’s socio-economic scenario’ as part of the Propack Odisha 2022 and MSME Odisha 2022 organised at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 36th foundation day of Odisha Association of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (OASME).

Other dignitaries present at the event were Nitisha Mann, Deputy Director, MSME-DFO, Manasi Mandhata, Jt. Secy, MSME dept-Odisha, Aboli Sunil Naravane, Collector, Subarnapur, Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Chairwoman, OASME Women Wing, Sweta Pani, Secretary, OASME Women Wing, Pratishruti Jena, Amrita Sabat, Chandana Das, Sanjukta Panda, BijayaLaxmi Pradhan and Benorita Dash of OASME women Wing.