Thursday 30 June 2022

Bridgestone India to Train 640 Youth as Skilled Heavy Motor Vehicle Drivers in 2022-23

 

·       Bridgestone India Signs MOU with Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)

·       Driver training program under project Sarthi to be extended to the eastern and southern parts of India

·       Beneficiaries include 100 women across regions

 

Pune 30th June, 2022: Bridgestone India has signed an MoU with Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) to extend their flagship CSR initiative Sarthi. The programme is aligned to Bridgestone’s global commitment towards Safe and Sustainable Mobility. Under the program, 695 youths from marginalized sections have been trained and placed as skilled heavy motor vehicle drivers, mostly from under represented areas of Maharashtra. Under the new MoU, Sarthi will now be extended to South and East India and Bridgestone intends to impart training to around 640 youth including 100 women in the current financial year.

The MoU was signed by Apurv Choubey, Chief Human Resource Officer Bridgestone India and Mr. Arindam Lahiri, Chief Executive Officer, ASDC.

In addition to training on Driving Skills, this programme includes sessions on finance management, soft skills, gender sensitization and physical wellbeing as well. 

“As one of the leading Mobility Solutions provider in the country, we believe we have a part to play in making Indian roads safer for all. The Sarthi programme is our endeavour to fill the gap of skilled drivers in the country, and as a result, contributing towards road safety. We are glad to partner with ASDC for the project. The commercial drivers are an important stakeholder group for us and I’m especially glad that we are able to reach out to women drivers as well, helping them upskill and have more opportunities.”.” said Parag Satpute, Managing Director, Bridgestone India”

“ASDC, as the Automotive Sector Skill Council, is committed to upskilling all aspects of the Industry. Drivers are an integral stakeholder of the ecosystem and we as an organization welcome collaborating in endeavors that provide skills for a career in the automotive sector. These programmes strengthen the industry and also provide employment opportunities,” said ASDC’s CEO, Mr. Arindam Lahiri,

As part of this collaboration, Project Sarthi will avail the services of the Institute of Driving Training and Research – Pune, Society For Govt. of Odisha - Ashok Leyland HMV Driver Training Institute Odisha and theTelangana Institute of Driving Education and Skills (TIDES), Telangana.

About Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India and Africa:

Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India, and Africa (Bridgestone EMIA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions.

Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMIA employs more than 20,000 people and conducts business in 40 countries across the region.

Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company’s vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company.

For more information about Bridgestone in EMIA, please visit www.bridgestone-emia.com and press.bridgestone-emia.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

About Bridgestone India:

Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd started its operations in 1996. In March 1998 with the setup of its manufacturing facility in Kheda, Madhya Pradesh, Bridgestone achieved its objective of running Indian manufactured Bridgestone tyres on Indian Roads. It expanded its facilities by setting up one more facility in Chakan, Pune in 2013. In a short stint of more than 20 years, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd has become one of the leading tyre companies in both the OEM & Replacement market.

About ASDC:

ASDC, is the first sector Skill Council of India, promoted by the Automobile industry, through Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) along with the Government of India represented by Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). ASDC envisions making India self –sufficient in availability of skilled personnel for sustaining growth & increasing competitiveness of the automobile industry. ASDC has over 240 training partners, 800 certified assessors, 14 expert groups with 295 industry experts and over 2000 training centres.

B.Sc. Culinary Arts Program offered at VMSIIHE in Goa

Mumbai, June 2022: Exemplifying its one-of-a-kind stride in the league of culinary pursuits, the prestigious V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), Goa,  recently announced the initiation of a globally accepted, highly personalised, and hands-on program - the B.Sc. Culinary Arts. The immersive and practically oriented three year degree program is set to commence from August 2022.

"This B.Sc. Program offers in-depth exposure to diverse cuisines and gastronomic intricacies by renowned Indian and international faculty with rich teaching and industry experience. The modern amenities and support services enable students to establish and evolve their very own culinary concept. With a robust emphasis on developing managerial and entrepreneurial skills, students will also find incentive in honing their communication, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork capacities", explained Prof Irfan Mirza, Director/Principal of the institute.

“What makes this program so immensely inviting is the carefully crafted curriculum which includes the philosophy of the slow food movement, molecular gastronomy, plating techniques, culinary photography and more”, explained Chef Sebastian Breitinger, Professor of Culinary Arts at VMSIIHE.

Addressing the multifaceted nature of this Program, Prof. Mirza ascertains that it meets the aspirational needs of ambitious students seeking to make it big in the realm of hospitality. With ultra-modern training kitchens and professional internships at renowned hotels and catering industries, students will stand to gain the best of both worlds.

“With hospitality intensely ingrained in the Goan soil, such an opportunity; right in the heart of India, is an unparalleled, exceptional and exciting prospect,” adds Prof. Mirza.

Breitinger added, “Spanning across six semesters, this program has a total of 142 credits; on the culmination of which, a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts from the Goa University will be awarded to the students. Besides rigour in the Program content and placement priorities through this program, the quintessential VMSIIHE experience offers recreational opportunities along with hostel facilities.

From learning how to source and select the choicest of ingredients and kitchen products to exploring and mastering various methods in cooking, this Program is customized to appeal to the zeal of every culinary connoisseur in the making.

A fantastic fusion of academia and industry, customary and contemporary, this program presents an avant-garde approach to the tried and tested patterns, thereby permitting it to become one of its kind. 

One can visit www.vmsiihe.edu.in  for more details.

StackNexus acquires Vidruma Technologies Ltd to expand in the European Market

India, 30th June 2022: StackNexus, one of the leading No Code Technology Services companies, recently acquired Vidruma Technologies Ltd, a UK based IT services company. With this acquisition StackNexus is set to expand its footprints in the European Market. 

StackNexus aims to become the organisations’ extended technology partner and add value through no code technology services in the European Market. Founded in 2017, StackNexus have primarily worked in the USA & Indian market, it is all set to expand its global footprint through this strategic acquisition.

This is what Suman Akula, Founder & CEO of StackNexus had to say about this acquisition, “It is an exciting time at StackNexus, being Global was in our DNA since inception, this is a strategic acquisition that will help us expand our No Code Technology Services in the European Market.”

In the coming year StackNexus has plans to expand in the Canadian and Australian market through partnership and acquisition opportunities.  

About StackNexus:

StackNexus is a global no code, no shore technology services company. Founded in 2017, StackNexus helps organizations attain operational excellence through Digital Transformation. 

We give power back to the businesses by helping them do things declaratively, i.e. build enterprise grade software at scale easily through drag and drop, making sure IT acts like a true accelerator for the growth of their business.  

From an industry standpoint we are a no code, no shore company – no code from a technology perspective and no shore through solution delivery perspective. Our global presence helps in adding immense value to our clients deploying projects on schedule and in their budget throughout geographies.  

GoDaddy launches new campaign aimed at giving ‘visibility’ to Indian small business

 

The new India marketing campaign echoes GoDaddy’s vision to empower entrepreneurs everywhere to grown independently online

New Delhi | 30th June 2022GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today launched a new India marketing campaign focusing on the benefitsof creating an online presence to make business ‘visible’ around the globe, irrespective of the size and the location. The campaign strives to inspire and empower more women entrepreneurs to go online and make opportunities more inclusive.

In the new campaign, the female protagonist is seen exploring a busy, vibrant market street in Jaipur. Disappointed with the negligible state of the small businesses, she steps forward to educate owners towards growing their business by creating a website. Otherwise ‘invisible’ to millions while being offline only, the campaign TVC focuses on the need of taking businesses online, highlighting how GoDaddy is a one-stop solution and a leading provider of online tools and solutions for small businesses. The campaign TVC further reiterates the GoDaddy’s   mission to to give our customers the tools, insights and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success.

Speaking on the India marketing campaign, Nikhil Arora, V.P. & M.D, GoDaddy India, said, “At GoDaddy, we aim to bring small, micro, and medium businesses across India, online. With rapid digitization, we encourage business owners to think about new avenues to be seen by consumers as they build a website and create an online presence for their business. The campaign is our way of raising awareness with  India’s SMBs and MSMEs to make the most out of having an online presence. We want to encourage women entrepreneurs to take the plunge with entrepreneurship and make an impact in their local area and around the world. At GoDaddy we aim to uplift the spirits of entrepreneurship and helps them to create, grow and manage their businesses with the help of our online tools and services .”

The vibrant, light-hearted, and quirky ad has been shot in a Tier-3 town local market set up, resonating with small & medium businessesDeveloped and conceptualized by Mumbai-based creative agency Tilt Brand Solutions, the campaign has been rolled out in seven local Indian languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu, and will be showcased across media platforms such as TV, FOS, Display, OLV, Social & PR.

GoDaddy offers an integrated suite of online products ranging from domain names, hosting, website building, email marketing, security protections, and an online store. GoDaddy offers 24/7 customer support, locally and in regional languages, to help guide customers in the growth of their venture, and to find the tools that best meet their needs.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and tools to succeed online. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company visit www.GoDaddy.com

Khul Ke Rolls Out Its First Campaign ‘Naya Daur - What’s Next, India?’ to Commemorate India’s Glorious Run of 75 years of Independence


The campaign celebrates the country’s past achievements and discusses hopes & possibilities for the next 25 years

Khul Ke, a brand-new social media platform that was launched by Loktantra Mediatech earlier this year, has rolled out its first campaign “Naya Daur - What's Next, India?” to commemorate India’s glorious run to its 75th Independence Day on 15th August this year. Khul Ke is a one-of-a-kind platform that has been launched to empower the audience to have more informed and meaningful conversations. It is the only social media platform that allows video, audio, and text-based conversations and gives audiences a 360 experience.

In the past 75 years, India has completely transformed its image through many extraordinary achievements. From a nation that carried parts of a rocket on a bicycle to a nation that sent a satellite to Mars. From a nation of snake charmers to a major IT service exporting country. From a group of princely states to the world’s largest democracy. From a nation suffering from epidemics to a nation that conducted 25 million vaccinations on a single day. India has come a long way. Naya Daur embodies the current phase where India knows how to play the game of diplomacy, mesmerize the global audience with its music, art, and cinema, and has made strides with its technological innovations. The tagline “What’s next, India?” captures the sentiment of a nation hungry for growth, development, and innovations to change the course of humanity.

India is a nation now racing towards 100 years of Independence. While the campaign honours and celebrates its achievements after independence, it also questions what's in store for the country and the people in the next 25 years. As a part of the campaign, Khul Ke will host various RoundTables and discussion forums on India’s politics, sports, cinema, art & culture, science and technology, and business & economy with known experts from the respective fields. 

Additionally, as part of the rollout, the company has launched a campaign film in the voice of a renowned actor, singer, and lyricist Piyush Mishra. The animation film traces India’s remarkable achievements since Independence and speaks about hope, as the nation is on the brink of a new dawn. The campaign will be rolled out across social media platforms, theatres, and radio stations. 

Speaking about the platforms first campaign roll out, Piyush Kulshreshtha, Director & Chief Executive Officer, Loktantra Mediatech shared, “Khul Ke is conversations platform. Users can hold conversations freely in audio and video formats on topics of their own interests. As compared to the existing Social Media platforms, it is our strong belief that Conversation will create possibilities and SM platforms of future will be based on Conversations”

He further adds, “Khul Ke is at the moment in its test-phase. We are testing the platform for performance and security. While doing so, we needed to hold regular conversations, and were exploring a positive agenda. With 75th Independence Day coming up, our team decided to experiment with the idea of holding conversations around last 75 yrs and future 25yrs. It gives us an opportunity to experiment with variety of content, depth of conversation, quality of Moderators and Panelists, and interests of audience. Considering we are still in test-phase and nobody knows about the platform, the topics, the moderators, the panelists and the amount of time audience spends in such conversations tells us that we are in right direction. We will continue to bring variety & quality of content through interesting moderators and panelists for audience that likes to get to the depth and make sense of things they like to discuss. We are sure India will like our format and will join the platform soon.”

Manish Agarvwal, Chief Marketing Officer, Khul Ke shared, “Our campaign ‘Naya Daur - What next, India?’ reaches out to people across age-groups and walks of life who want to either opine or listen to what industry leaders must share. The objective is to celebrate the landmark moments not just on one day in August but to relive past achievements and take time to prepare for the coming years. The campaign has been rolled out across theatre, radio, digital and social media platforms to create awareness about the platform”

Conversation can lead to endless possibilities, but the existing clutter of social media platforms currently does not encourage or enable users to explore this power. ‘Khul Ke’ harnessed this thought and give people the opportunity to engage in uninhibited enriching conversations and increase their circle of influence rather than just be mute spectators.  Khul Ke is available on both Appstore and playstore and will also be available on the web www.khulke.com . To Sign Up, Use Invite Code: NAYA1234.

Cosmo Films appoints Justin Glass as President for North America operations

-          With over 25 years of experience, Justin will be responsible for devising strategy, market operations, and business growth

New Delhi, 30th June: Cosmo Films Limited, a Global Leader in Films for Packaging, Labelling, Lamination and Synthetic Paper and an emerging player in Specialty Chemicals, Polymers & Pet care, appointed Mr. Justin Glass as President for their business operations across North America. In his new role, Justin will be responsible for devising growth strategies and expanding business in the North American region for the organisation. In this new role, Justin will report to Mr. Kulbhushan Malik, Sr. Vice President and Head of International Operations, Cosmo Films Limited.

A seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience, Justin comes to Cosmo Films with diverse experience and expertise in plastics and packaging industry. Justin started his career in plastic industry as a Process Engineer for Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) tape films in the extrusion & coating functions and moved on to various technical functions across several primary polymer markets.

Justin holds 15 years of expertise in handling commercial & finance related business strategies and planned execution for large multinational packaging manufacturers serving the food, consumer packaging, pharmaceutical & medical packaging verticals. In his past tenures, he has been associated with DS Smith as Director Commercial Operations; Klöckner Pentaplast as Commercial Director Americas – Food & Consumer packaging; and other organizations.

Welcoming him, Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo Films Limited said, “With more than two decades long career in films and packaging industry, Justin holds proficiency in leading teams across functions including engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. His expertise in leadership, strategy and business acumen will prove significant to Cosmo Films operations in North America. I am delighted to have him onboard and look forward to his contributions in achieving our strategic goals in thoughtful and innovative ways.”

Commenting on his new role, Mr. Justin Glass, President, North America, Cosmo Films, “Cosmo’s market domination and growth in different film segments is testimony of the dedication of Cosmo team, vision of its leadership, and Cosmo’s Product Quality and Customer service. I am thankful that the leadership has entrusted me with the responsibility of leading and growing their business in North America. I look forward to leveraging the innovative teams at Cosmo Films to help unlock new market opportunities with our partner brands.”

Justin is a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech University, and an MBA from Averett University.

About Cosmo Films Limited

Founded by Mr. Ashok Jaipuria in 1981, Cosmo Films today has presence across 100+ countries around the globe. Cosmo Films is a leader in specialty films for Packaging, Lamination, Labelling, and Synthetic paper delivering to multinationals and conglomerates worldwide. The company offers a customized range of value-added Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP Film) and Cast Polypropylene (CPP Films) films for consumer & industrial applications. With its focus on eco-friendly packaging, Cosmo Films has built R&D capabilities to manufacture innovative, efficient, and sustainable products.

Cosmo Films Limited strategically expanded into specialty chemicals (Masterbatches, Adhesive, Coating & Textile chemicals) and digital first omnichannel pet care business with its brand Zigly.

Home-focused D2C Brand “HomeTales” clocks over 200% growth in FY 22

 

·         Kitchenware, home decor, home furnishing and home improvement big growth drivers 

·         The HomeTales range is designed to meet the specific needs of Indian households

·         Approximately 60% sales come from Tier 3 cities like Asansol, Guntur ,Muzaffarpur, Salem, Sikar

New  Delhi, June 30, 2022:   Home-focused Indian D2C brand HomeTales today announced a 204 percent increase in sales volumes in FY22 . Established in 2020, HomeTales offers a wide selection of products designed and adapted for Indian households. 

While the HomeTales range comprises over 3500 products, more than 90% of the sales come from leading categories like kitchenware, storage products, bed linen, home decor and tools & hardware for home use. 

Owned by Stellaro Brands, HomeTales is differentiated by its approach in designing products based on needs identified by online users. Consumer insights are gathered through live discussions, customer feedback, and extensive use of analytics to capture and understand the preferences and needs of a diverse customer base through their online behaviour. 

For instance, the bed sheets by HomeTales are also available in certain non-standard sizes to cater to custom-sized beds in Indian households. Given many users move homes frequently as per the job requirements, HomeTales offers a wide range of collapsible wardrobes that can be packed and moved easily. Similarly saree covers to protect delicate garments, flexible closet organisers, anti-vibration pads for washing machines, easy-to-move furniture base stands, Indian-themed religious wall decorations etc are some of the products successfully launched by HomeTales to meet the specific needs of Indian buyers.

Indian families spending a lot of time at home during the pandemic-impacted last two years have spurred spending on the home category. With homes doubling up as their office and workout space, kids' rooms being remodelled to be classrooms, they are willing to spend more to make their homes more functional for how they currently live. “From work from home to now hybrid routines, people have a changed perspective on their homes. They are okay with spending more on house improvement and upgrades and have a greater interest in home-related products. With HomeTales, there is a great opportunity to offer good quality, contemporary and affordable home products to Indian consumers.” said Stellaro Brands spokesperson.

In the last two years, users have focussed on upgrading their kitchens with effort-saving appliances like compact choppers, tools like multi-function vegetable & fruit peelers, air-tight storage jars, set of microwave  safe bowls, glass containers with lids, stainless steel oil dispensers, LPG cylinder trolleys  etc. Additionally, customers also bought bed linen items like bed sheets, washable quilts, sets of towels and wall decals. Storage units to store clothes, books, toys and other household items also saw a sharp increase in demand. The gardening & related category was one of the most popular ones as many new and existing users turned to gardening as a way of relaxation. Some of the most bought items include fruits and vegetable seeds, pot holders, water sprinkler attachments and bio compost.  With more free time and an uptick in DIY culture, customers also bought home improvement tools including complete home tool kits.

Available on Snapdeal, 57% of the demand for HomeTales came from Tier 3 cities in states of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. A network of sellers, who were licensed to use the HomeTales brand, catered to this need from their establishments in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu & Haryana.  High quality, modern products that meet specific user needs is HomeTales approach to serve its users. Its range of cookware & bakeware, bedding and quilts, home & kitchen tools, decor items, house & kitchen cleaners and candle & fragrances is priced for value between Rs 150 - 550.

About Snapdeal:

Snapdeal is part of the AceVector Group and one of India’s best known e-commerce companies and has an exclusive focus on the value segment. Snapdeal is synonymous with value e-commerce: good quality, trendy and affordably priced products that fulfill the aspirational needs of value-conscious buyers. Over the last several years, the company has enhanced its expertise in catering to the value segment of the Indian e-commerce market, comprising mid-income users who have a budget-led approach to spending and access the Internet primarily through their mobile phones. 

Snapdeal receives more than 86% of its orders from outside metro cities, with more than 72% of its orders coming from buyers living in Tier 2+ cities & towns. It covers 96.65% of India’s pin codes and has served buyers from more than 2,500 cities. 

Radio City launches a public service campaign ‘Piche Wale Babu Helmet Laga Lo’ in-line with the new law by Mumbai Traffic Police

  • Through the campaign, Radio City urges pillion bike riders to adhere to the rule and wear a helmet
  • To support the cause, Radio City RJs distributed helmets on busy streets as a collaborative initiative with Mumbai Traffic Police

 

 India, 30th June, 2022: Radio City, India’s leading radio network, geared itself to promote road safety awareness through its thought-provoking public service campaign “PICHE WALE BABU HELMET LAGA LO”. With new traffic laws in place, Radio City Mumbai has put forth a brilliant initiative to support the Mumbai Traffic Police in urging pillion bike riders to wear a helmet.

As an endeavor to enhance road safety awareness and propagate the new rule, Radio City RJs including RJ Salil, RJ Archana, RJ Karan & RJ Palak conducted an on-ground activity in Mumbai suburb. The RJs along with Mumbai traffic cops were seen distributing helmets among pillion riders at Carter Road, Bandra on the first day of rule implementation. As an added incentive, influencer Sanaya Pithawalla was also present to show her support towards the cause. Through their respective on-air show, all Mumbai Radio City RJs have been advising their listeners to be responsible and abide by the rule of wearing a helmet whenever on a two-wheeler. Mumbai Traffic Police DCP Raj Tilak Roushan as well as Bollywood celebrities including Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Rajpal Yadav, Jaideep Ahlawat and many others have lauded Radio City for their initiative and efforts.

Commenting on the campaign, Mr. Kartik Kalla, Chief Creative Officer, Radio City said, “Radio City understands the pulse of the city and as Mumbai Traffic Police ruled out a new law making it mandatory for the pillion rider to wear a helmet, we instantly sought to associate with the cause and showcase our support. For the campaign Piche Wale Babu Helmet Laga Lo, Radio City collaborated with the Mumbai Traffic Police to urge citizens to abide by the law and encourage the rider as well as pillion to wear a helmet. Our RJs distributed helmets to the pillion riders to boost awareness about the importance of taking safety precautions on the road. Through such social cause campaigns, our endeavor is to enhance the lives of our listeners and support a larger cause.”

Radio City set up this campaign in virtue of the circular passed by the Mumbai Traffic Police which stated that pillion bike riders without helmets will face action of Rs. 500/- with a driving license suspension for a period of three months. As Radio City believes in safeguarding the interest of its listeners, the radio station has been playing intriguing promos on-air as well as promoting the campaign on their social media handles. The course of action will culminate with a parody song and a fun video for digital awareness.provoking campaign- PICHE WALE BABU HELMET LAGA LO!”

About Radio City:

Radio City, a part of Music Broadcast Limited (MBL) is a subsidiary of Jagran Prakashan Ltd. Being the first FM radio broadcaster in India and with over 20 years of expertise in the radio industry, Radio City has consistently been the number one radio station in Bengaluru and Mumbai with 25.0% and 14.7% average listenership share respectively. (Source: RAM Data, TG: 12+ Period: Week 1, 2013 to Week 08, 2022). Radio City Delhi ranks #3 with 12.1% average listenership share (Source: RAM Data, TG: 12+ Period: Week 1, 2019 to Week 08, 2022).

Music Broadcast Limited currently has 39 stations across 12 states, comprising 62% of the country’s FM population. Radio City reaches out to over 69 million listeners in 34 cities covered by AZ Research 2019 (Source: AZ Research Report). The network provides terrestrial programming along with 17 other web-stations, through its digital interface, www.radiocity.in

Radio City has spearheaded the evolution of FM radio by offering content that is unique, path-breaking and invokes city passion amongst listeners with its brand philosophy of “Rag Rag Mein Daude City”. The network introduced humour and the concept of agony aunt on radio with Babber Sher and Love Guru respectively. It also initiated Radio City Freedom Awards, a platform to recognize independent music and provided a launch pad to budding singers with Radio City Super Singer, the first singing talent hunt on radio.

Radio City bagged 85 awards across national and international platforms like Golden Mikes, India Radio Forum, New York awards, ACEF awards etc. in the recent past. Radio City has consistently featured for the 7th time in ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For’ study conducted by Great Place to Work Institute. Radio City has also been recognized in ‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women – 2019’ and has ranked amongst the Top 75 organizations on the list. In 2020, Radio City ranked 4th in ‘Best Large Workplaces in Asia’, according to the GPTW survey.

Kavita Kaushik is supercharged to make her OTT debut with Hungama Play’s upcoming crime thriller ‘Tera Chhalaava’

Hungama Play, a leading OTT platform, is all set to launch its new Hindi crime thriller show- ‘Tera Chhalaava’.  

Tera Chhalaava is an anthology that showcases five shocking stories of love, deception and murder. In addition to the intriguing plot lines, the audience will also get to see popular television star Kavita Kaushik make her OTT debut with this fascinating series. The actor is all quite keyed up about the project and her character in it.

Kavita is a part of the story ‘Happy Anniversary’ in Tera Chhalaava that is full of twists and turns - a husband and wife trying to gain the upper hand in a marriage full of deceit.  Giving a glimpse of what is in store and talking about exploring a new medium, Kavita says, “OTT is a great platform that offers you an interesting range of roles. With the chance to essay a wide range of characters to play, it’s perfect for how I enjoy working now. Also, I believe finite stories or projects are what the audiences want. I’m glad to have progressed from doing a show for nine years to a medium that will allow me to do different roles that would challenge and satisfy me as an artist. What could have been better than a platform like Hungama Play and a show like Tera Chhalaava. My layered character in the project is very different from how the audience has seen me so far, so I am looking forward to their response. I am thankful to Hungama Play, which has an amazing viewer base, for giving me this opportunity.

Each episode has a different director and  Kavita’s episode ‘Happy Anniversary’ is directed by Prabal Baruah. The anthology also features popular names such as Sandeepa Dhar, Anveshi Jain, Samikssha Batnagar, Manish Goplani, Amit Behl, Dhiraj Totlani, Aabhaas Mehta, Vedika Bhandari, and Archana Vednekar. 

Sharing her shooting experience, Kavita adds, “Thankfully it was quite effortless for me as I believe one is as good as their co-actor and Kabir, being a fantastic co-actor, made it very easy for me. It was absolutely wonderful to collaborate with him. Our fun acro-yoga sessions during the free time, in between shots, kept the mood light and positive.”

Get ready to watch Kavita Kaushik on OTT for the first time in a new avatar in ‘Tera Chhalaava’ that releases on 7th July only on Hungama Play!

Tenovia Solutions wins e-commerce mandate for Maharishi Ayurveda

Bangalore- Tenovia Solutions, a leader in the eCommerce analytics space today announced that it has signed up the ecommerce mandate of Maharishi Ayurveda, one of India’s leading Ayurvedic brands.  The mandate primarily includes the performance marketing and marketplace support for Maharishi Ayurveda and will focus on setting the strategy for Maharishi Ayurveda’s D2C and marketplace channel in India & the UK market. 

Through this partnership Tenovia will help Maharishi Ayurveda focus on organic growth through keyword analysis and cataloging audits and drive revenues through digital marketing, marketplace marketing for Amazon India, Flipkart & Amazon UK, channel management, and analytics.

Speaking on the announcement, Sonu Somapalan, Co-founderTenovia Solutions said, “We are thrilled to be playing a critical role in Maharishi Ayurveda’s eCommerce journey. We believe our partnership has a distinct advantage as we have the necessary experience concerning the product categories and strategic thinking. We are keen to achieve exponential growth with Maharishi Ayurveda in the Indian and International marketplaces.”

“We are delighted to collaborate with Tenovia Solutions as our mainline eCommerce partner in our mission to make Maharishi Ayurveda accessible to everyone in India through the digital mediums. Their capabilities will allow us to reach our potential customers, and capitalise on the opportunities in the eCommerce landscape. We look forward to achieving our business goals through this partnership.” Ram Shrivastava, Director Maharishi Ayurveda.

Tenovia specializes in eCommerce Management and Data-driven Digital Solutions. Tenovia partners with mid to large brands in driving the growth of their online business and focuses on increasing online revenues for its customers through multiple channels using centralized data analytics and insightful business recommendations. Tenovia has serviced a wide range of clients including MTR Foods, Aditya Birla, Raymonds, Tata International, Centuary Mattresses, Soch, Dixcy Textiles, Health and Glow, Landmark, Paragon Footwear, Luxor Writing Instruments, Emami Group, Starmark, Cottonworld, Atmosphere, Anita Dongre, Oriental Cuisines, Raymond's  to name a few.

About Tenovia- Tenovia is an e-commerce analytics and consulting partner for retail and D2C brands with a focus on building and scaling their e-commerce revenues. Co-founded by Sonu Somapalan & Murali Balan, Tenovia focuses on guiding its clients to take full advantage of the eCommerce channel economics. From leveraging technology, identifying the right mix of digital channels, unlocking new revenue streams, and streamlining supply chains to providing a stellar experience to end-users, Tenovia enables their clients’ to scale up in the eCommerce space. They also have an eCommerce Analytics SaaS product called Tensight - through which brands can get insights on merchandising, supply chain, warehousing, competitor tracking, eCommerce, digital marketing, customer insights, and aggregated reviews/ratings.

About Maharishi Ayurveda

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#Top 3 TV weddings on Dangal TV

Intriguing plots keep the audience hoooked

Shubh - Shagun

Shubh-Shagun, the daily original series on Dangal TV, has undergone an intriguing turn of events as a mystery groom enters the scene. Shagun was set to get married, but the groom was replaced? The captivating story of boundless sibling love has been unfolding twists and turns to keep the audience glued to their screens. After exposing Shubh and cancelling Yug’s marriage with Navya, Shagun, in her endeavour to protect her brother, agreed to a North-Indian-style wedding and was about to embark on a new chapter in life by marrying Ashok- the brother of Yug’s fiancee. However, something unexpected unsettled the plan, and she entered the mandap to get married to Shubh who had shrouded his identity with the Sehra. Following her wedding, Yug was married to Navya who had hidden her identity with the Ghunghat.

Shagun and Yug have moved into Shubh’s house. However, Shagun has given Shubh a 30 days challenge. To know what is the challenge and how Shagun is driven to realise it, watch the daily soap Monday to Saturday 7:30 PM on Dangal TV.

Rang Jau Tere Rang Mein

Rang Jau Tere Rang Mein, the daily original series on Dangal TV, is showcasing a wedding full of twists where the main lead Srishti met with an accident while watching the baraat coming for her and was replaced by Dhani, her sister. Shristi regains consciousness in an injured state as rituals and divinity take over. Shristi calls for help and tries to attract the woman on the terrace, but in the chaos of the wedding, the lady couldn't hear her and goes back down for the wedding. Dhaani, all dressed up for bidaai, shouts out to her mother, saying they should find Shrishti and replace her in bidaai when no one notices, at this her mother slaps her back into reality, telling her that she is the one who is married, not Shristi, and her bidaai will take place.

Watch Rang Jau Tere Rang Mein Monday to Saturday 10 PM only on Dangal TV

Sindoor Ki Keemat

Sindoor Ki Keemat, the daily original series on Dangal TV, a story of marriage, divorce, and 3 pheras. Arjun divorced Mishri because she was unable to prove that Priya was not the real Anu, and her entire plan was thwarted by Priya, instilling a profound dislike in Arjun. Arjun subsequently decides to marry Priya, believing her to be the real Anu and divorces Mishri. A heartbroken Mishri persuades him not to marry Priya. Unfortunately, Mishri fails, and the wedding between Arjun and Priya begins. A paralysed Brij reveals to Mishri that she is the real Anu and Mishri decides to stop the wedding. Priya comes to know that Mishri knows the truth about being the real daughter and tries to keep Mishri away from the Mandap. Mishri cuts off the power to the entire home because Arjun and Priya have already completed three of the seven pheras. Mishri sneaks in and puts Priya unconscious before tying her up in her room. She returns to the mandap with ghunghat on her head, completes the ceremony, and marries Arjun once again.

Catch the new episodes of Sindoor Ki Keemat Monday to Saturday 9 PM only on Dangal TV

Himalayan Organics All Set to Revolutionize Organic Nutrition Segment



Due to the spreading awareness and concern about health, people are becoming more aware of their health and nutrition than ever before. Since people are willing to take an extra step to ensure diverse nutrients, many nutraceutical companies have started offering various wellness solutions.

Himalayan Organics, an Indore-based company, is also contributing to this health revolution by offering holistic wellness solutions to deal with numerous everyday health issues. Launched in 2018, Himalayan Organics recently introduced two new Product Ranges: Organic Seeds & Organic Powders.

The organic seeds range comprises Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Pumpkin Seeds and Organic Sunflower Seeds.

“Including such healthy seeds in your diet can help provide essential fatty acids and antioxidants for a healthy heart and body. Adding these organic seeds in your smoothies, salads, and puddings helps enhance the nutritional content in your body,” shares Mr Vaibhav Raghuwanshi, Co-Founder and CEO of Himalayan Organics.

Ashwagandha Powder and Moringa Powder are part of the new organic powder range that the dietary supplement brand offers.

According to Mr Vaibhav, Ashwagandha as an ingredient has been around for years as it is famously known to improve concentration and reduce stress levels. On the other hand, Moringa has been a prominent ingredient used in food and medications to improve amino acids and antioxidant profiles. Such fine powders are a great way to lead a healthy life and keep diseases at bay.

The newly launched organic superfoods have been handpicked from the lush green farms. The brand carried a series of authentic checks to bring 'Organically Certified' products to the market.

Himalayan Organics envisions a future where it can promote holistically healthy lifestyles by offering certified organic nutrition irrespective of age groups.