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The Ministry of Culture and Heartfulness set to host World Spiritual Mahotsav at the largest meditation centre in the world at Kanha Shanti Vanam

Hyderabad, 28 February 2024: The Ministry of Culture (Special Cell) and Heartfulness Core Committee members briefed the press on Monday on the roadmap for the upcoming World Spiritual Mahotsav to be held between 14-17 March 2024. The Core Committee members included Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal ji – Hon’ble MoS (Culture); Shri Pragyachaitanya – AOL; Swami Bodhnayanadra – R K Mission; Swami Chidananda Saraswati ji – Parmarth Niketan; Smt. Jayashree Kumari – Mata Amritanandamayi; Rajyogi Dr. B K Mruthyunjaya & Sister B K Shivika – Brahmakurmaris; Shri Jaideep Arya – Patanjali Yogpeeth; Shri Prasad Atmakur – Isha Foundation; Shri Raja Luiz and Shri Sekhar Reddy – Transcendental Meditation; Dr. Imam Umer Ahmad Iliyasi – All India Imam Organisation; Shri Rakesh ji – Shrimad Rajchandra Mission (Jainism); Shri Abhijit Haldar – International Buddhist Confederation (IBC); Shri S. Harjinder Singh Dhami – Shrimani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee; Rev. Oswald Gracias – Archbishop of Mumbai; Shri Janarthan Bothe – Tukdo ji Maharaj; Shri Dnyaneshwar More – Gyaneswar; Shri Ramesh ji – Chinna Jiyar Swami; and Shri V Srinivasan & Shri Sanjay Sehgal – Shri Ram Chandra Mission.

The World Spiritual Mahotsav is aimed to celebrating ‘India’s unique role and contribution in galvanizing the world on a spiritual path Global’. The main focus is to connect to oneself to others and the universe as enunciated in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. The tagline of the summit is ‘Inner peace to world peace’. The four-day event will see spiritual gurus come together at the largest meditation centre in the world at Kanha Shanti Vanam to bring a confluence of beliefs merging into a single Spirit uniting the mankind.

The summit is also meant to be a confluence of inter-faith dialogue and help people of every age and every walk of life connect with spirituality in daily life. It is aimed at bringing transformation in spirituality so as to touch every individual for world peace.

During the core committee meet the plenary themes, the cultural programmes associated with spirituality, an exhibition showcasing India’s spiritual history and narratives of peace, immersive experience for spirituality through books or music, panchkarma centres and the role of eminent people from film, music and sports in sensitizing people in partaking of the World Spirituality Mahotsav and elaborate arrangements for the summit for the participants were discussed.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “World Spiritual Mahotsav and its theme make a valuable subject for a summit and Kanha Shanti Vanam is perfect place to host it. During his famous visit at the World Religion Parliament, where Swami Vivekananda spoke on fraternity, kindness, compassion, a journalist asked him, ‘You have given a very good lecture. But when are you going to be independent from the British?’ Swami ji meditated to find the answer and said that India would become independent after 50 years. He even predicted that India would make great progress in 21st century. True to his words “India will be leader of the world economically and spiritually,” today we are the world leaders in Yoga, Ayurveda and Spirituality and Stress Management. This World Spiritual Mahotsav is going to be a milestone. Our spiritual knowledge is vast. On 14th of March and 16th of March, the Ministry of Culture will have roadmap to this spiritual evolution as part of the Amrit Kaal with our Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji and Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji. We are surely on the path becoming Viksit Bharat.“

Rev. Daaji – Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission said, “This is going to be one of a kind spiritual event wherein there will be a learning for all of us to look beyond religion and look into the one Spirit that unites us all. As Krishna said in the Gita and as Christ too said, “All paths lead to me”, I suppose this World Spiritual Mahotsav will bring an understanding that every religion underscores the same values and leads to the same path eventually. We are like the various flowers that when put together make a garland. India has always embraced the diversity – be it in culture or religion; it will enlighten many to work towards evolution of consciousness. With a summit like this we are sure to lead as the Spiritual Capital of the World.”

Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons (PNGS) Expands into Deccan with New Shop-in- Shop Stores in Shoppers Stop Latur and Hyderabad

Pune, 27/02/2024: Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons (PNGS), the prominent publicly listed fashion jewelry brand, has announced the launch of its new shop-in-shop stores at Shoppers Stop outlets in Latur and Hyderabad. The new launches bring Gargi’s impeccable silver fashion jewelry to consumers in the Deccan region, especially in the metropolitan city of Hyderabad and its neighborhood. Gargi by PNGS has rapidly become a renowned brand for its high- quality fashion jewellery in brass and 92.5 sterling silver and the recently launched diamond collection.

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 Established in December 2021, Gargi has repeatedly achieved new milestones and, towards the end of the calendar year 2023, ended on a high by delivering more than 1700% returns to its investors in the stock market. The company has already surpassed its annual projections despite much time left in the last quarter of FY’24.

 Gargi’s incredible run is fuelled by its unique, high-quality products, which add significant value to the users’ persona and dressing style. With the launch of the new stores, the company is now present in 16 Shop-in-Shop stores of Shoppers’ Stop outlets across Mumbai, Nashik, Latur, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, five exclusive stores in Pune, and two franchise outlets, which include the Nashik franchise outlet and one franchise outlet in Vashi (Mumbai). These developments are a part of Gargi’s relentless commitment to providing its customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.

 Speaking about the recent expansion, Aditya Modak, Co-founder of Gargi by PNGS, said, “It is a matter of great delight to see us achieve rapid expansion of our market coverage in new territories, and it has set the tone for a fantastic and ever-expanding brand presence in 2024. We aim to continue unveiling new points of sale as a part of our commitment to reaching more customers and providing them with our distinctive, high-quality jewelry pieces. We welcome the people of Latur, Hyderabad, and nearby regions to explore our offerings, and we will soon be strategically launching more such stores in various territories.”

 Named after the ancient Indian female scholar from the Ramayana era, Gargi symbolizes beauty, honesty, style, fearlessness, and scholarship. Leveraging the expertise of the iconic P N Gadgil & Sons brand, with an annual turnover of over rupees 10,000 crores, Gargi continues to maintain exceptional operational standards, deep customer understanding, and product quality.

 Gargi’s success has significantly influenced the Indian fashion jewellery industry, bringing innovation and quality to the forefront. With a strong focus on growth, Gargi aims to achieve a remarkable milestone of becoming a 100-crore company within the next two years. The brand’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its ambitious expansion plan underscore its determination to set new benchmarks within the retail sector.

FLO adapted Telia Rumal craft and impacted the weavers: Ritu Shah

Hyderabad, February 15, 2024: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) adopted a craft and promoted the historical craft of Telia Rumal, the weave which is said to have been patronised once by the Hyderabad aristocracies, informed Ritu Shah, Chairperson of FLO. A team of FLO members along with Ritu Shah have travelled to Puttapaka village on the city outskirts recently. The village is known for its craft.

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I was very passionate about promoting the historical craft of Telia Rumal hand weave. Telia Rumal is a method for the oil treatment of yarn. It originated from different parts of both Telugu states. The history of Telia Rumal goes back to the 19th century. The weave is patronised once by the Hyderabad aristocracies. The royalty of Hyderabad is said to have fallen in love with it, she said.

Due to our sustained effort in the last 10 months, we have impacted 6 women entrepreneurs and made this craft known to such an extent that Telangana’s ‘Telia Rumal’ has gone global and was showcased at the G20 meeting, Ritu Shah said while interacting with the weavers.

She said this craft was adopted under my theme on Sustainable Development and aligns with the UN SDGs.

Through our efforts, we got the village a grant of Rs 30 lakh from the government of Telangana. More than 200 pieces of garments could reach the nook and corner of the country highlighting its importance, she revealed.

FLO Donated 4800 Sanitary Pads, Two Mobile Toilets, Sanitary Pads Vending Machine and an incinerator through the hands of a Collector in the past in the village. It also adopted Puttapaka Village. Organised Free Speciality Health Check camp for 800 village women

The FLO members interacted with artists in the village on Saturday. They also checked out how beautiful garments are made out of Telia Rumal craft.

The FLO team also interacted with Mr Bhaskar, the Sarpanch of Puttapaka village which is the centre for Telia Rumal craft. He Puttapaka and Koyyalgudem, two villages are involved in the craft. Together they produce Telia Rumal Fabric worth Rs 5 crore a month. But, they don’t have buyers. What they need is marketing help, design intervention, online promotion and financial support from the government in terms of interest-free loans. Nearly 1000 families depend on this dying craft, he said. He appreciated the efforts of FLO in popularising their craft. FLO helped us in the market development by allowing us to participate in Style Tatva. FLO has intervened in many aspects and helped us a lot, he added

The FLO today concluded their year-long activity for the promotion of the craft.

Novotel Hyderabad Airport becomes the first hotel in South India to receive the Green Key Certification

Hyderabad: January 27th, 2024: Novotel Hyderabad Airport (NHA) located at GMR Aerocity, Hyderabad proudly announces its recent achievement of being honored with the esteemed Green Key Certification by the National Jury Green Key India and the Centre for Environment Education (CEE). This recognition stands as a remarkable milestone, positioning Novotel Hyderabad Airport as the first hotel in South India and third in India to receive this prestigious Environmental Certification.

Novotel Hyderabad Airport has always focused on providing guests with sustainable & healthier stays. The property is committed towards operating at the world’s highest environmental standards and ensures efficient energy and water consumption, minimum waste production and other eco-friendly initiatives for sustainable development. They have implemented facilities like state of the art EV Charging Stations , Waste Water Treatment Plant, Energy Saving tags in rooms, Rain water harvesting, Green patch for providing best herbs & greens to guests , reducing food waste, optimising laundry water usage , etc. All these steps are executed with an objective to provide efficient use of natural resources and environment protection.

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Mr. Sukhbir Singh, General Manager Novotel Hyderabad Airport expressed his enthusiasm, stating,‘ ‘We are thrilled to be recognized with the Green key Certification. It reaffirms our commitment to sustainable operations. Novotel Hyderabad Airport is dedicated to implementing eco-friendly practices without compromising on the exceptional quality of service and healthier stays for our guests.’

This achievement underscores the property’s ongoing efforts to be a responsible and environmentally conscious hospitality provider. They constantly strive to improve the environmental surroundings and works towards contributing to overall social development.

The Green Key Certification, a globally recognized eco-label, is bestowed upon hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments committed to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. Novotel Hyderabad Airport’s accomplishment highlights its dedication to fostering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly operation within the hospitality industry.

Experience the epitome of luxury at an affordable price with exclusive premium seat deals from British Airways

National, January 12, 2024: Since last year, the travel industry in India has witnessed a surge in international travel as customers showed a heightened interest in exploring global destinations. To keep the momentum going, British Airways has officially kicked off its annual January Sale in India, presenting discounted tickets to over 30 long-haul destinations spanning the UK, US, and Canada. Customers can avail these special offers until midnight on Tuesday, January 31.

Club World (business class) flights are now available at a reduced-rate from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Additionally, discounted premium economy (World Traveller Plus) tickets are available for customers commencing their journey from Hyderabad making flying more pocket friendly for the travellers.

Be it reuniting with family in Toronto, indulging in shopping sprees in New York, or basking on the beaches of Miami, British Airways caters to diverse preferences. Club World tickets from Mumbai to destinations like Toronto and New York.

Club World customers have the opportunity to enhance their travel experience with style, benefiting from priority check-in, exclusive lounge access, and a refined dining experience at 35,000 feet.

Commenting on the offer, Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer said, “If there is ever an excuse for our customers to treat themselves to a great deal, it is now. British Airways has been flying to India since 1924, making it one of our longest-served and most valued destinations, and with 56 flights a week from five Indian cities to London, there is a vast range of options for Indian travellers to take the trips they deserve this year. We are delighted, especially since 2024 marks the remarkable milestone of our 100th year of flying into India. We look forward to celebrating this incredible journey with our valued customers.’’

Discover, explore and travel in 2024 by capturing the moments and creating infinite memories with British Airways.

Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad to be front runners in India’s residential real estate recovery in 2022: Housing.com’s IRIS index

Megacities of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are all set to lead India’s residential real estate recovery in the year 2022 at a time when home purchases have picked up pace in the wake of record low home loan interest rates in the last 15 years and record low affordability driven by stable real estate prices, according to India’ leading digital full-stack real estate platform Housing.com.

According to Housing.com’s IRIS index, while these three cities have seen increased homebuyer activity after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the tier-II cities like Surat, Jaipur and Patna are the ones that have recorded the highest increase in online property search volume in 2021. The index also lists its ‘cities to watch out for building-up residential demand’, which include Tier-II cities like Surat, Jaipur, Patna, Mohali, Lucknow and Coimbatore.

Housing.com’s IRIS index tracks the online property search volume of high-intent homebuyers. The index is a leading indicator of the building-up of residential demand in India’s key 42 cities.

“The year 2021 has definitely been a year of positive change for residential realty. In more ways than one, it has set the stage for an overall turnaround in the year 2022, something that every sector stakeholder—from the government to real estate developers, and from banks to property investors—has been waiting for. We firmly believe that the strong momentum in the residential markets will continue through the 2022 calendar year, provided India is able to effectively deal with the threat of the Omicron variant spread,” said Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO, Housing.com, Makaan.com and PropTiger.com.

“The metro cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad will drive residential demand revival in 2022. We are also seeing increased traction in tier-II cities such as Surat, Jaipur, Patna, Mohali, Lucknow and Coimbatore on the back of continuing remote working policies. Homebuyers are now leaning towards larger homes and localities with access to better healthcare services, security, and open spaces. The changing consumer preference in residential realty, along with digital penetration across the supply and demand value chain, will shape the market in 2022” said Ankita Sood, Head of Research, Housing.com, Makaan.com and PropTiger.com

Demand for larger homes, residential plots sees major boost

The index by the Gurgaon-based company also shows that larger homes are going to be the preferred option among homebuyers in 2022 as companies continue to offer remote working policies amid Omicron variant threats. Data show that the search queries for apartments with 3+BHK configuration grew by 15% year-on-year in 2021.

Due to the rising demand for larger homes in the post coronavirus world, the demand for plots is also likely to emerge much stronger. In fact, there has already been a 42% YoY growth in search queries for residential plots in 2021, as per the IRIS Index.

Since the price of any property is directly linked to its size and amenities, an online search for properties in the ticket size of more than Rs 2 crore, has also undergone an increase – 1.1x times more queries were registered on the index for premium properties in 2021. Proximity to health infrastructure and security would remain two of the biggest factors among prospective homebuyers when selecting their dream properties, the index reveals, citing data from Housing.com’s Consumer Sentiment Outlook for 2022.

Noida Extension records highest share in national online property search volume

Even though the NCR has been at the receiving end of negative publicity due to project delays and developer insolvencies, Noida Extension in Noida will see significant homebuyer interest in the coming year, the index shows. Noida Extension took the maximum share in national online property search volume this year as recorded by the index. This is primarily because of the comparative affordability the area provides, along with the fact that the centre and the UP government have announced several mega infrastructure projects for this region in the recent past.

 Renting activity to pick up in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi

Housing.com’s IRIS index also indicated that the rental market in the megacities of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi might come back on track in 2022, as companies increase hiring. In 2021, these three cities took the maximum share in online search volume for renting a home.

 

Hyderabad held to 1-1 draw by East Bengal

Hyderabad FC put in another strong performance at Bambolim but managed to secure only a single point from their tricky clash against SC East Bengal on Thursday. This was HFC’s third stalemate of the season and their second in as many games.

Amir Dervisevic (20’) was on the scoresheet for the visitors while Bart Ogbeche (35’) was back among the goals for Manolo Marquez’s side on a tough night at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.

With this point, Hyderabad moves to 2nd place in the Indian Super League points table, three points adrift of Mumbai City at the top of the pile.

Having made a couple of changes to his side, both at the back, Hyderabad started slowly and failed to find a foothold early in the game.

A giveaway in the middle of the park and a foul just outside the box gave the visitors their first real chance on goal. And Dervisevic made no mistake as his thumping freekick was too good for Laxmikant Kattimani on goal.

But after the drinks break Hyderabad found some momentum and finally scored the equalizer. Aniket Jadhav’s inch-perfect cross saw Bart Ogbeche rise high and finish in style. This was the Nigerian star’s sixth goal of the season, as he increased his lead at the top of the goal scoring charts in this season’s Indian Super League.

Hyderabad continued to press for a winner on either side of the break, with Sahil Tavora, Aaren D’Silva and Javi Siverio introduced into the game. Manolo also gave Abdul Rabeeh an Indian Super League debut in search of a late winner but his side could not find the back of the net till the final whistle.

Aaren, Aniket and Nikhil Poojary all had a few half-chances that they failed to convert while Kattimani at the other end remained relatively untroubled apart from a few set-piece situations.

Rabeeh added some impetus to the HFC attack that resulted in a couple of late corners, the second of which was almost headed in by Bart Ogbeche with what was the final kick of the game.

East Bengal managed the game, constantly slowing it down and giving HFC no chance to gather any tempo and walked away with a point. Hyderabad FC, though, extend their unbeaten run to six games and will also move back to the second place with 12 points from seven games.

Hyderabad FC is back in action when they take on Odisha FC on Tuesday, 28 December, in a home game in Bambolim.

This winter, Prateek Kuhad brings the comforting warmth of his music to your city – grab your tickets now on Paytm Insider to experience his soulful music live

One of India’s most streamed independent artists, Prateek Kuhad is all set to perform live and create a wonderful experience for fans with his soulful music. With the Winter of ‘21 India Tour in 6 major cities this December, we can promise, watching him perform his most loved songs live would be nothing short of a magical experience.

Prateek instantly connected with his audience through his powerfully evocative real lyrics.  He not only became a favorite for the Indian audience but also appeared on Barack Obama’s playlist of 2019. Hailed by Rolling Stone India as “one of the country’s leading singer-songwriters,” his melodious voice is best experienced live, while imagining yourself snuggled up in a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening.

Set to hit the road, performing shows from 15th December in Kolkata followed by Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Goa and Delhi, the Cold/mess singer’s live performance will have you swooning and your heart brimming with profound emotions.

Date City  Venue
15 December Kolkata Westside Pavillion
16 December Hyderabad Heart Cup Coffee, Gachibowli
17 December Bangalore UB City
22 December Pune Drome Arena
23 December Goa Mirage Beach Club
29 December Delhi To be announced

 

Book tickets to experience him live in your city now on Paytm Insider.

Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates Defence Products exhibition virtually at 75 locations including BDL Kanchanbagh and Vizag units

BDL is organizing a Product Exhibition At its Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam Unit from 13 to 19 Dec 2021 to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ being celebrated by the Nation.

Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Defense Products Exhibition at BDL and  at 75 locations spread throughout the country yesterday to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence.

Through this exhibition, BDL is showcasing models of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles,Surface-to-Air Missiles, Air-to-Air Missiles, Missile Launchers, Underwater weapons, Counter measures etc.

The exhibition is open from 10.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs  upto to 19 Dec 2021 at Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad as well as Visakhapatnam Unit for general public adhering to Covid protocol.

Commodore Siddharth Mishra (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, BDL stated that “this is the first time,BDL is exhibiting a wide range of products at its premises which are open for the general public.”

BDL is showcasing its current and futuristic products. BDL is also facilitating visits of high school and college students to help them learn about the basics of applied science used in the products on display through interaction with the technical team.

Entry to these locations will be with government issued valid ID cards. Schools and College students are allowed with their school or college IDs.

PMJ Jewels launches new showroom in Hyderabad

PMJ Jewels, South India’s most loved fine jewellery brand launched its 1st store in North Hyderabad, at Kompally. This is PMJ’s 21st store in South India, the 5th store in Hyderabad and the 2nd franchisee store, as part of the brand’s aggressive expansion plans.

The store was inaugurated by Ms. Karuna Gopal – Founder President of the Foundation for Futuristic Cities. Mr Kiran Shinde, CFO, and Mr. Vincent Braganza, COO, PMJ Jewels were also present.

The store has been specially curated keeping in mind the discerning taste of the customers. PMJ Jewels Kompally will have a wide assortment of designs across diamonds, gold, and solitaires. Spoiling one for choice, Kompally store will have jewellery ranging from traditional to modern, with a focus on region-specific jewellery. The store will also offer a wide range of latest, finest and never seen before designer diamond bridal jewellery in the Kompally area.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Karuna Gopal said, “I thank the management of PMJ Jewels for giving me this opportunity to launch their new store. I strongly believe that PMJ Jewels promises to give their customers an eternal experience. Each jewellery piece of theirs is designed in India, with an essence of tradition, utmost love and passion. The designs I have seen today epitomise remarkable craftsmanship. The PMJ Jewels Kompally store is bound to be the must-visit place for jewellery lovers in and around this area. I wish them good success on this auspicious occasion.”

PMJ Jewels are well known for its timeless designs and believe that jewellery is not just a piece of ornament but an asset and a sentiment that becomes an integral part of the family and is passed on to the generations to come. Each piece is hand made by experienced Karigars and comes with the PMJ guarantee of craftsmanship, value and unique design sensibilities.

Expressing their joy at the opening of the new store, PMJ Jewels CFO – Kiran Shinde and COO – Vincent Braganza shared, “We are happy to open the PMJ Jewels franchisee at Kompally, as this is the fastest-growing area in Hyderabad and we have received a lot of requests from our valued customers to have a presence here. Jewellery lovers in and around Kompally will love our new designs at this store and we can promise a wonderful experience for all our customers who visit the newly launched store.”

They also added, “We are looking to increase the footprint of PMJ Jewels and we will add to Hyderabad’s sparkle by launching newer franchisee stores. We welcome everyone to experience the personalised hospitality during the retail shopping experience that PMJ Jewels is known for.”