We bring you the must haves this season for you and your loved ones

The festive season will arrive before we even have time to blink. It's imperative to feel good about yourself, look beautiful, and get gifts for those you care about. Look no further since we have the best shopping options for you.

 

GUESS Laurel Maxi Dress

Price:  ₹ 14,973/- 

No matter the occasion, you're ready to stun in this GUESS maxi dress featuring voluminous sleeves, crocheted details and ruffled hem with front slit. Water-saving fibers used. 

GUESS Kristle Mini Satchel

Price: ₹ 7,805/-

A sophisticated must-have GUESS piece, this classic mini satchel features a detachable crossbody strap, dangle G-logo, antique bronze hardware and top handles, perfect for a luncheon or a shopping date with your BFFs.

GUESS “Re-Leaf” bracelet

Price: ₹ 3978/-

Available across Guess stores in India and online in Ajio, Nykaa and Tata Cliq

 

This GUESS chic and elegant bracelet is a real everyday hero. Easy to carry, this bracelet can be paired up with both Indian and Western wear.  Jewellery for any occasion, offering plenty of pairing options, carry this bracelet for your day out with friends or midnight rendezvous for a party night

Latin Quarter’s Black Sequin Dress with Net Panels

Price- ₹ 4299/-=

Introducing the Black Sequin Dress with Net Panels from the Latin Quarters AW22 Collection. We understand that there are get-togethers and parties over the festive season, and no matter how many outfits you own, there is never enough! This dress sets the tone just perfectly for your late night celebrations with your friends and BFFs during the festive season

Latin Quarter’s Mini Bodycon Dress

Price- ₹2699/-

All you need to be the centre of attention at the exuberant party is a mini bodycon dress from Latin Quarters AW22 Collection. Rich in colour and stylish, this outfit is ideal for the exclusive party that has kept you up at night trying to decide what to wear.

Midnight Blue Asymmetric Dress

Dress- ₹2799/-

Jacket- ₹5999/-

Available at: Latin Quarters store across India and Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle and Pantaloons

Latin Quarter brings to you Midnight blue asymmetric dress with sequin top with a keyhole at the back from their AW2022 collection. Rich in colour and look, you are going to shine with this dress whether you go for parties or set the festive mood with your loved ones and family. To add more sheen, pair it up with Latin Quarters Midnight Blue Jacket that comes with a furry collar to add an edge.

LEVEL 02 - RETRO-TOWN

ARNETTE DAKEN

Price: ₹6690/-

Layering up the multi-level game-scape of Retro-Town, every shade of DAKEN makes antihero style the next big thing. Lightening its chunky shape in earth-friendly bio-acetate, transparent layers and colourful mirror shades update the look of original gaming legends.  Ultra-bold ZAYN x ARNETTE temples and eye catching Z monograms on the lens and upper profile mark its star status.

                                                       ARNETTE AGENT Z

Price: ₹6690/-

Always ahead of the game, this hyped, gender-neutral  look flips from epic old-school games to state-of-the art consoles in a blink. Framing its analog-goes-digital  mood, a brand-new multi-tone color glitch effect and  colorful vaporwave or polar shades map out its edgy,  yet easy to wear look with future-focused attitude, a graphic red Z monogram on the lateral edge of the  lug and Z lens logo, as well as bold ZAYN X ARNETTE  temples, mark its exclusive identity. 

Lara green and gold votive holder small

Price- ₹1050/-

Pure Home + Living presents extravagant glass votive holder that are designed to bring elegance to your home. Rendered in Green, this décor accessory exudes an antique vibe. The artisan crafted piece comes with a great quality and impressive design

Iris Purple Hammered Wine Glass

Iris Purple Hammered Wine Glass- ₹499/-

Iris Purple Hammered Tumbler- ₹399/- 

Enhance your wine experience with the best quality of Iris Purple tumbler from Pure Home + Living. Textured with a hammered effect, this tumbler showcases soft curves, and an elegant gold rim. Enrich your dinner table with this classic new addition.

 

Aiden Gold Hammered Ice Bucket with Tong

Price- ₹2799/- 

Celebrate the festive season in style with Pure Home + Living’s most eye pleasing bar accessories. Get your drinks chilled in minutes with this extra luxe Ice Bucket. It features a beautiful hammered pattern with a gold finish.

Ruby Red Floral T-Light Holder

Price- ₹299/-

Decorate your home with Pure Home + Living’s Floral T light holder. Showcasing a floral silhouette, this tea light holder is crafted from the best quality of glass. Place it in any corner of your home or use it as a statement piece for your dining table.

This Saturday 8pm, Godfather aayega aur Full On bawaal machayega with the channel premiere of Bachchhan Paandey on &pictures

His look? Khaufnaak! His humour? Witty! His story? Full-on entertaining! Baghwa ke Bachchhan Paandey hain toh professional don, par personality bilkul hero wali. Get ready to meet this one-of-a-kind thug with the channel premiere of Bachchhan Paandey on Saturday, 1st October 8PM only on &pictures. Taking us on this adventurous ride filled with action, romance and drama, we have the king of action films, Akshay Kumar, the gorgeous Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez exuding elegance along with the witty Arshad Warsi in pivotal roles. So, this Saturday &pictures premiere party is going to be zabardast with Bachchhan Paandey ka swag, catch the channel premiere of the film on 1st October at 8 pm.

While the world was fooled by the tough exterior of Baghwa’s Bachchhan Paandey, this is exactly what drove budding filmmaker, Myra, to take on a dangerous task to document his journey along with his struggling actor friend. Little did she know, this journey will introduce her to a rather different side of Bachchhan Paandey, perhaps a much softer version of him. The journey goes through dangerous/ nail biting twists and turns but ensures a fun time throughout. But will she be able to capture the real face of Bachchhan Paandey through the film?

Bachchhan Paandey is just the beginning, as &pictures is all set to amp-up your October plans with dhamakedaar premieres back to back! Taking entertainment up a notch, the channel will bring you this year’s record-breaking film, RRR along with the electrifying action entertainer, OM up next. So, mark your calendars because &pictures has an eventful month planned for you all!

Kickstart October with the channel premiere of Bachchhan Paandey on 1st October at 8pm only on &pictures

Cancer measuring 29 cm removed from a 7-yr-old child with multiple medical complications. In a first of its kind a unique growing prosthesis was created to ensure no growth restrictions.

Bangalore, 30 September 2022: Apollo Cancer Centres, performed a unique and complex limb salvage surgery to treat a case of Osteosarcoma (a rare bone sarcoma) to remove cancer and reconstruct with custom growing prosthesis in the left thigh. The surgery was performed on Narayan (name changed on request), a 7-year-old boy, who had been complaining of aggressively growing swelling in his left thigh region for nearly 2 months.

“We were shocked to find out that there was a large cancer growth in his left thigh after consulting our orthopaedic surgeon. He was only complaining of pain at night after we noticed swelling on his left leg”, quoted his mother. The team at the Apollo Cancer Centre in Bangalore could identify and successfully treat such a rare case of cancer growth in his entire thighbone measuring 29 cm.

The limb salvage surgery was performed by a team of orthopaedic oncologists, led by Dr. Srimanth BS, and Dr. Vishnu Ramanujan to get the optimum results from the surgery.

According to Dr Srimanth B S, Lead Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology services, Apollo Cancer Centres, multiple tests confirmed bone sarcoma involving the whole length of his thighbone. “The appearance was of aggressive cancer, without any distant spread. Even though bone cancers are rare (about 2 % of all cancers), this is the commonest type of bone cancer we encounter in clinical practice, especially in children and adolescents.

“We were dealing with a challenging condition, large cancer growth, malnutrition, a weakened heart and the remaining growth potential of the child.  We designed a unique growing total femur tumour prosthesis for his age and height and ensure it not only saves the limb but it can also be lengthened on a regular basis to prevent any height difference as the child grows. Such procedures are usually reserved for adolescents, and are rare in children, while other options such as rotationplasty were also discussed with parents. Our team successfully completed the surgery and ensure he was on his feet after two days,” he added.

The surgery lasted for three hours wherein the first stage; the team of doctors removed the entire length of the thigh bone (from hip to knee) and in the second stage implanted a Total Femur Growing Tumor Prosthesis- Custom Designed for his age and height to save the limb and prevent amputation.

Dr. C N Patil, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology,  said, “Child had a very large tumour. Hence, we had to give chemo first to reduce the size so that we could salvage the limb. The child was malnourished and it was challenging to deliver intensive chemotherapy. We successfully completed this due to team effort.”

#WinningOverCancer 

About Apollo Cancer Centres – apollocancercentres.com  

THE CANCER CARE LEGACY: BREATHING HOPE INTO LIVES FOR OVER 29 YEARS

Cancer care today means 360-degree comprehensive care, which requires commitment, expertise, and an indomitable spirit from the cancer specialists

Apollo Cancer Centres are present across 14 cities and have 1,000 dedicated beds, and over 250 oncologists to oversee the delivery of high-end precision Oncology Therapy. Our oncologists deliver world-class cancer care following an organ-based practice under competent Cancer Management Teams. This helps us in delivering exemplary treatment to the patient in an environment which has consistently delivered an international standard of clinical outcomes.

Today, people from 147 countries come to India for cancer treatment at Apollo Cancer Centres. With the first and only Pencil Beam Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia & Middle East, Apollo Cancer Centres have all that is needed to strengthen the battle against cancer.

Inspiring story of a 4-year-old Kabeer Mujawar who uses sign language to fight Autism Everyday

Today we present to you the story of a very special child - Kabeer Mujawar. A grade 1 (age 4) student from Orchids-The International School, Kharadi, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of 3 and is currently exploring the world of education through sign language.

At mere 2.5 years of age, Kabeer's parents observed his peculiar behavior: running in circles, being interested in objects which have circular motion like fans and wheels, organizing and making patterns with blocks, cubes, spoons, aversion to metallic sounds, cooker whistles, and so on.

After further observing his lack of speech and social skills, his parents consulted a doctor, and so began his Occupational Therapy (OT). The OT program is specially designed for people with special needs and majorly focuses on learning skills, play skills, and self-care. Unfortunately, the therapy was discontinued due to the pandemic.  It was a difficult time for all special kids like him. As catering to his needs became more complicated with time, Kabeer’s parents decided to enroll him in preschool. Very interestingly, Kabeer was comfortable sitting along with other kids. However, his communication and writing skills were still a matter of concern for his parents and teachers. After the lockdown was lifted, he resumed his OT.

Kabeer is a keen observer. He tries to create objects in collage form using whatever material is available.  After noticing this, his teachers started using methods that are easily comprehensible for him such as using Rawa tray, clay and sensory integration techniques on his arms for teaching the alphabet, numbers, etc. Slowly and steadily, Kabeer picked it up and began drawing the alphabet and numbers using his fingers.

Kabeer’s academic performance and ability to express has skyrocketed by learning sign languages. Remarkably, he has managed to come up with his own special signs to express his feelings. Though he is not very fluent yet, his will and determination deserves to be applauded. Today, he can sign animals and letters using his fingers and has also started communicating by his actions. His parents and teachers also encourage him to participate in different art competitions in school. It warms our hearts to see his growth!

Kabeer’s sheer willpower has proven that children like him are equally capable of leading a life with confidence and respect. Every day that he thrives, we are reminded that neurodiversity must be accepted, promoted and celebrated in our society. Children like him are redefining “normalcy”, one sign at a time.

Samsung Doubles Its Retail Investment to Enhance Consumer Experience during Festive Season

 

• Trains 5000+ retail partners to deliver holistic experience to consumers
• Launches Store+ initiative across 300 stores to deliver endless aisle experience to consumers
• Empowers retail partners with digital tools and affordability programs to maximize revenues
• Consumer footfall increases at brick-and-mortar store after a gap of two years

 

Gurugram, September 30, 2022: Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, has doubled its retail investment with the vision to meet the increasing consumer demand during the ongoing festival period. As consumers are back in stores after a gap of two years and the festive buying sentiment is at an all-time high, the brand is focussed towards providing consumers enhanced retail experience across the country.  Adopting a multi-pronged strategy, the brand has introduced a slew of initiatives to provide the right experience to consumers in stores.

As the demand for premium lifestyle products has risen significantly not only in metros but even in Tier II and III markets, the brand has set up comprehensive training programs for its retail partners. Ahead of the festivals, Samsung trained 5,000 independent retailers to meet consumer expectations and deliver the right experience to them.

The brand has also introduced Store+, an initiative introduced in over 300 brand stores that enables people to buy products online that are not available at the store, thus giving them an endless aisle experience. Additionally, the brand has streamlined its delivery process by directly delivering to customers who shop on eStore, thus making online shopping a seamless experience.

“With the festive fervour at its peak now, we expect our overall consumer electronics business to grow by 45 per cent and premium segment to grow by 80 per cent. After a gap of two years, consumer footfall is rapidly increasing at brick-and-mortar stores and consumers are moving to premium, lifestyle products. We have doubled our retail investment to enhance consumer experience during the festive season by training our retail partners and introducing a slew of new initiatives. We are all geared up for a bumper festive period and cater to the premiumisation trend through various offers, cashbacks, and EMI options. We are certain that the demand for premium products will continue to remain buoyant.” Said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

As footfall is back into offline stores, Samsung is also enhancing its in-store experience for consumers by increasing the visibility of premium products as consumers want to touch and feel these products before buying. Big screen TVs, premium audio devices, large-size washing machines and refrigerators have become a norm as consumers see the utility in investing in advanced technology for enhanced experience and convenience.

Samsung has trained its retail partners on how to upgrade to cater to the trend of premiumisation which allows them to tune their discussions with consumers and keep them prepared about various offers, cashbacks and EMI offers. The brand has also enhanced the display of premium products such as large screen TV (98-inch, 85-inch) and lifestyle products such as The Frame & Freestyle projector etc. For art connoisseurs to get the desired experience, Samsung has done special installation of 200 The Frame TV in its exclusive stores across the country.

Furthering its Powering Digital India philosophy, Samsung through Retailer.com is also empowering its retail partners by training them on digital tools, providing interesting content, equipping them with reliable online payment gateways and introducing affordability programs that helps improve the overall experience.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems and memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. For the latest news on Samsung India, please visit Samsung India Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com/in. For Hindi, log on to Samsung Newsroom Bharat at https://news.samsung.com/bharat. You can also follow us on Twitter at @SamsungNewsIN

Akshaya Chaitanya inaugurates “Swasthya Ahara Program” in Mumbai's largest government hospital -KEM

Mumbai, 30th September 2022: Akshaya Chaitanya, an initiative of HKM Charitable Foundation, is an NGO in Mumbai attempting to make food accessible to the needy across town by serving them hot, nutritious, locally palatable meals. They inaugurated the   “Swasthya Ahara program” in Mumbai's largest government hospital - KEM was 29th September 2022. Breakfast cost is supported by Jewelex foundation and lunch meal is sponsored by Mahanagar Gas Ltd.

The inauguration was attended by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Addl. Municipal Commissioner, Mr. Sanjay Kurade, Dy. Municipal Commissioner – Public Health and Dr. Sangeeta Raut, Dean at KEM Hospital and Mr. Sanjay Shende, Dy. Managing Director at Mahanagar gas Ltd.

Mumbai, the financial capital ranks the worst on hunger index in Maharashtra and urban India. 59.7% of households in urban slums of Mumbai are ‘severely food-insecure’, i.e., they run out of food and have to survive without eating for a day or more. Nearly 50,000 children in Mumbai are severely malnourished and 2,000 lose their life every year fighting hunger. 

“When the marginalised sections face any health issue, government hospitals are their only option as monthly income levels of families range from ₹7,000 to ₹25,000 only (SEC-D & E). We know that free meals in government hospitals act like a lifeline for the underprivileged families.” Said Mr. Vikas Parchanda, CEO of  Akshaya Chaitanya

“We are happy to launch our Swasthya Ahara program at KEM hospital to help the families of patients deal with physical and mental stress of managing an illness in the family. They save money and time to invest in the well-being of their patients. KEM Hospital is the biggest hospital in Mumbai with 2250 patient beds and their treatment for rare and difficult to treat diseases requires families to stay in the hospital for months all together”, Vikas added. 

Mr. Sanjay Shende, Deputy Managing Director said MGL partners with HKM Charitable Foundation for ‘MGL Aarogya -Swasthya Ahara’ CSR initiative 

Realising the need for providing a healthy diet to vulnerable families of patients hospitalized in Government hospitals. Under this initiative they have been serving meals to various public hospitals in Mumbai including KEM Hospital.

To supplement the noble cause of HKM Charitable Foundation, Mahanagar Gas Limited, under its CSR initiative ‘MGL Arogya- Swasthya Ahara Program’ will be   providing support for lunch to 500 vulnerable families of patients admitted in KEM hospital. The support for meals extended to the relatives of patients will not only provide them healthy food, but will also help them in having additional savings for medication and treatment of the patients, which will also help in their patient’s faster recovery.

Akshaya Chaitanya is an initiative in Mumbai with the objective to eradicate hunger in a sustainable and scalable way. It began its service in the city with the Hospital Feeding Programme in partnership with BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) and DMER (Directorate of Medical Education & Research), Government of Maharashtra. Now, Akshaya Chaitanya feeds 5000+ breakfast meals in municipal schools too to ensure zero classroom hunger for better learning outcomes.

PATRIOTISM IN CINEMA. CELEBRATE CINEMA 2022 AT WHISTLING WOODS INTERNATIONAL ROUSES BEAUTIFUL EMOTIONS AMONGST INDUSTRY & STUDENTS FOR THE COUNTRY

~ The annual festival was inaugurated by the team of classic movie, Karma, including Subhash Ghai, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Anjum Rajabali & Meghna Puri~

Mumbai, September 30th, 2022: Whistling Woods International hosted its open-to-all annual festival dedicated to aspirants from the purview of film, communication, and creative arts. Celebrate Cinema, in its 10th edition, commemorated the 75 Years of Indian Independence with the theme - 'Celebrating Cinema, Celebrating 75 Years of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Through the Journey of Indian Cinema'. This year's edition of the event focused on the portrayal of patriotism in Indian Cinema and how it unites the audience of the nation.

The platform offered insights into the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of the media & entertainment industry over the span of 3 days from September 22, 23 & 24, 2022.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by the team of classical movie, Karma followed by an interactive panel discussion with Subhash Ghai, Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Naseeruddin Shah and Anjum Rajabali. While reminiscing their journey in the industry and reliving their good old days shooting for the film, the team discussed the importance of patriotic fervour and how it should be imbibed in students during their formative years of education.

Speaking about his interaction, Naseeruddin Shah added, "I feel inspired interacting with the aspirants today. I love watching the dreams and hopes in their eyes, that reminds me of the passion that I carried for my craft. I hope the interaction will enable them to believe in themselves, and manifest their dreams."

The grand fest also witnessed the presence of team Shershaah for a masterclass, who appreciated the initiative of celebrating cinema that lets everyone experience, learn and love the magical world of cinema.

Commenting about the event, Sidharth Malhotra shared, "It is always a wonderful feeling coming back to WWI. I still reminisce about the wonderful memories of the acting workshop I pursued here, before the launch of my first film, Student of the Year". Talking about the event, he said, "The entire team is overwhelmed to receive so much love from the audience." Having worked with some of the WWI alumni, he further added, “We need more schools like WWI to hone talent and help aspirants turn their passion into profession.”

The event also hosted panel discussions with renowned industry professionals like Sidharth Malhotra, Anees Bazmee, Irshad Kamil, Manoj Muntashir, Annu Kapoor, Anjum Rajabali, Rumy Jafry, Sukhwinder Singh, Pavail Gulati, Radhika Apte, Aahana Kumra, Amol Parashar, Rajshri Deshpande, Nitin Baid, Sandeep Shrivastava, Sohel Sanwari, Hitesh Kewalya, Vishnu Varadhan, Divyang Thakkar, Renuka Shahane, Alankrita Shrivastava, Anusha Nandakumar, Paula McGlynn, and Sarang Sathaye amongst others. In addition, to these, WWI conducted specially curated 50+ workshops on Production Design, VR, Character Design & Animation, Theatre Games, Influencer Marketing, Makeup, Mobile Filmmaking, Styling, and many more for the attendees to experience and understand what goes behind the scenes in the media &  entertainment industry.

The closing ceremony of Celebrate Cinema 2022, in the presence of Subhash Ghai, ended on a musical note with singer, composer, and performer, Sukhwinder Singh. In addition, live music gigs by WWI School of Music students added to the jubilation. As this year’s edition of Celebrate Cinema marked its end, all those present at the event parted with a heart full of joy, memories, and immense learnings.

Photo Captions:

Image 1 From Left-Right - Nasiruddin Shah, Jackie Shoff, Subhash Ghai, and Anjum Rajabali present at WWI for the inaugural session on Day 1 of Celebrate Cinema 2022. 

Image 2 From Left-Right- Jackie Shroff, Subhash Ghai, Nasiruddin Shah, and Meghna Ghai Puri lighting the lamp to inaugurate the session

Image 3  From Left-Right- Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Anjum Rajabali(moderator) Nasiruddin Shah, and Subhash Ghai remember the old days and share their experiences of the movie Karma.

Image 4  Students from WWI School of Music performing some patriotic song in front of guests and other students.

Image 5 Manoj Muntashir Lyricist present at WWI for the session Patriotism Through Music on Day 1 of Celebrate Cinema 2022 moderated by actor Rumi Jaffery

Image 6 Irshad Kamil Lyricist present at WWI for the session Patriotism Through Music on Day 2 of Celebrate Cinema 2022 moderated by actor Rumi Jaffery

Image 7 singer, and performer Sukhwinder Singh performing on the stage along with the students of the WWI school of music in the presence of Subhash Ghai.

Image 8 Subhash Ghai and Sukhwinder Singh remember the days when they worked together for the movie 'Taal'

Image 9 actor Sidharth Malhotra inspires students with his words of wisdom.

Image 10 From Left-Right- Meghna Ghai Puri, Actor Rumi Jaffery, Director Anees Bazmee, filmmaker Subhash Ghai, filmmaker and screenwriter Alakarita Srivastava, Actor Radhika Apte, and Anjum Rajabali present at WWI for the session of  Should Films Showcase Social Issues?   on Day 2 of Celebrate Cinema 2022

Image 11   From Left-Right - Pavail Gulati, Rajshri Deshpande, Ahana Kumra, and Amol Parashar present at WWI for the session of Actors on the emerging platform on Day 1 of Celebrate Cinema 2022

Image 12 From Left-Right - Actor Director Divyang Thakkar, Renuka Shahane, Director Jasmeet Reen, and Director Hitesh Kewalya present at WWI for the session of Portrayal of gender in cinema on Day 1 of Celebrate Cinema 2022

Image 13 From Left-Right - Editor Nitin Baid, Sound Designer Sohail Sanwari, Actor Sidharth Malhotra, Director Vishnu Vardhan, and Writer Sandeep Srivastava present at WWI for the session of Masterclass with the team of Shershah on Day 1 of Celebrate Cinema 2022 along with Anjum Rajabali and Subhash Ghai

Tata Consumer Soulfull continues its commitment in making Millets mainstream, launches new and improved Millet Muesli at Indian Institute Millet Research Convention

The brand also received recognition at Poshak Anaaj Awards, 2022

 

Mumbai, 30^th September 2022: Tata Consumer Products (TCP), the parent company of the Tata Soulfull brand, which has a portfolio of millet-based products for kids and adults launched their enhances Millet Muesli, at the recently held ICAR-IIMR ‘National Nutri-Cereal convention 4.0’ in Hyderabad. The improved Millet Muesli which has 25% Millets such as Ragi, Bajra and Jowar is a step towards strengthening the health proposition and providing an even better taste profile with better crunch to consumers.

At the convention, Tata Consumer Soulfull received recognition at Poshak Anaaj Award’s 2022, which comes on the brand’s consistent effort to make millets more mainstream, innovate and offer consumers a variety of tasty, nutritious, convenient, and modern formats of millet-based products.

Last year Tata Consumer products signed an MoU with IIMR to unlock the full potential of millets as a healthier and more sustainable alternative to traditional grains. The two entities also aimed to combine their R&D expertise and help TCP to strengthen the product portfolio in the area of millets, develop more value-added formats for consumers and make millets available to many more consumers across India. This year, the brand setup a Tata Soulfull Masala Oats+ stall at the conference giving an exciting savory experience of its newest offering to the attendees.

Commenting on the same, Prashant Parameswaran, MD & CEO, Tata Consumer Soulfull states, “We feel honored to be recognized as part of Poshak Anaaj Awards by ICAR-IIMR as we continue our focus on delivering high quality, healthy millet-based products in tasty formats to consumers. As a brand, we are continuously innovating in the space of tasty millet-based products and have a strong innovation pipeline which we continue to build in line with UN’s announcement of 2023 as International Year of Millets”.

Dr. Dayakar Rao, CEO, Nutrihub, ICAR-IIMR adds, “We are happy to continue our collaboration with Tata Consumer Products to further our mission of making Millets mainstream and educating consumers on the myriad of benefits millets offer.

Zee Café brings a binge of the audience favourite Franklin & Bash

Mumbai, 30th September 2022: Zee Café is a pioneer in bringing content to the audiences that they would love to watch. The channel is all set to bring a binge of the most loved Franklin & Bash 10am onwards on the 2nd of October. So, make this Sunday a day filled with laughter, fun and drama!

Directed by Bill Chais and Kevin Falls and starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer, the show revolves around two Lawyers and lifelong friends Jared Franklin and Peter Bash who are recruited by a large firm's major partner after winning a high-profile case. But will it be a smooth ride, or will the California judicial system never be the same again?

Witness the fun and banter on Franklin & Bash this Sunday, 2nd October 10am only on Zee Café

To Know more, follow us on @ZeeCafe , Zee Café, zeecafeindia

 

Emirates Fare Revision ** Update 300922

 

Please be advised that effective 04^th October 2022 there will be a fare revision on all Cabins from India to all destinations on our network.

Please ensure all the relevant bookings/PNRs are ticketed on/prior to 03^rd October 2022.

Kindly disseminate this information to all concerned.   

Emirates - India

30 September 2022

पेट्रोलिअम, रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स गुंतवणूक क्षेत्रासाठी नव्याने मार्गदर्शक सूचना आखण्याचा सरकारचा विचार

मुंबई, 30 सप्‍टेंबर 2022

भारत सरकारच्या रसायन आणि खते मंत्रालयाअंतर्गत येणारा  रसायन आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स विभाग, फिक्कीसह (FICCI-भारतीय वाणिज्य आणि उद्योग महासंघ) संयुक्तपणे, नवी दिल्लीच्या प्रगती मैदानावर 2 - 3 नोव्हेंबर 2022 दरम्यान 12 व्या “इंडिया केम”चे आयोजन करणार आहे. इंडिया केम, हा विभागाचा प्रमुख कार्यक्रम आहे आणि आशिया प्रशांत क्षेत्रातील  रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स उद्योगातील सर्वात मोठ्या संयुक्त  कार्यक्रमांपैकी एक आहे. यात आंतरराष्ट्रीय परिषद आणि प्रदर्शनाचा समावेश आहे.

इंडिया केम 2022 बाबत माहिती देण्यासाठी  आज मुंबईत एक उद्योग मेळावा आयोजित करण्यात आला होता. केंद्रीय रसायने व खते आणि नवीन व  नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा राज्यमंत्री भगवंत खुबा यावेळी प्रमुख पाहुणे म्हणून उपस्थित होते. उद्योग आणि इतर संबंधितांना त्यांनी  संबोधित केले.   रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स क्षेत्र स्थिर गतीने प्रगती करत आहे आणि भारताला 5 ट्रिलियन डॉलरची अर्थव्यवस्था बनवण्याचे उद्दिष्ट पूर्ण करण्यात या क्षेत्राचे मोठे योगदान असेल, असे खुबा यांनी यावेळी सांगितले.

 

उद्योगांच्या समस्या सोडविण्यासाठी, रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स क्षेत्राच्या विकासाला चालना देण्यासाठी विभाग अथक प्रयत्न करत असल्याची ग्वाही खुबा यांनी  दिली. “उद्योगाच्या प्रमुख समस्यांचे निराकरण करण्यासाठी  सर्व हितधारकांना सहभागी  करून नियमित बैठका आयोजित करण्याची प्रक्रिया संस्थात्मक करण्याचॆ विभागाची इच्छा  आहे. सहाय्यभूत आराखडे, योग्य पायाभूत सुविधा प्रदान करणे आणि व्यापाराशी संबंधित समस्या हे विभागाचे प्रमुख लक्ष्यीत मुद्दे  आहेत,'' असे ते म्हणाले.

भारत, रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्ससाठी जागतिक उत्पादन केंद्र होण्याची  आकांक्षा बाळगत असल्याने या क्षेत्रासाठी पीएलआय अर्थात उत्पादन संलग्न प्रोत्साहन योजना आणण्याचा रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स विभागाचा   मानस खुबा यांनी व्यक्त केला. पेट्रोलिअम, रसायने  आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स गुंतवणूक क्षेत्रसाठी   (पीसीपीआयआर ) धोरणात्मक  मार्गदर्शक तत्त्वे पुन्हा तयार करण्याचा सरकारचा  विचार आहे,असे त्यांनी सांगितले. “आम्ही उद्योगांना त्यांच्य सूचना आणि मते सामायिक करण्याची विनंती केली आहे जेणेकरून  ते अधिक चांगले करता येईल”, असे खुबा यांनी सांगितले.

रसायन आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स विभागाचे सहसचिव सुसंता कुमार पुरोहित यांनी इंडिया केम 2022 आणि भारताच्या रसायने आणि पेट्रोकेमिकल्स उद्योगाच्या वाढीच्या संभाव्यतेबाबत सादरीकरण केले.

Zindagi announces their power-packed line-up for October!

This festival season, gear up to witness performances by actors Manav Kaul, Sanam Saeed, Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar on Zindagi’s DTH services.

Mumbai October 2022: With the festive month of October kicking in, Zindagi has geared up yet again to entertain and engage its audiences with a power-packed line-up. This month accounts for an interesting line-up with shows like, Sher-E-Zaat, Diyar-E-Dil, Maat, Dhoop Ki Deewar and popular film Dobaara amidst others. Known to break stereotypes and engage the fans and audiences, Zindagi’s line-up for October brings to all path-breaking shows and performances, across its DTH Platforms, Tata Play, Dish TV, D2H and Airtel.

The line-up for October includes Sher-E-Zaat starting 3rd October at 5:30pm starring the very talented Mahira Khan, known for her acting prowess. Adapted from Umera Ahmed’s novel by the same name, the show traces the journey of Falak (Mahira Khan), as she strives to make up for all the time she has lost in worldly pursuits, eventually giving into Allah’s will. It captures her learnings from harsh realities and journey from self to subsistence.

To entertain and engage the viewer’s further, Zindagi brings to audiences Diyar-E-Dil on Indian screens. Starting on 14th October at 7:00pm, the show stars versatile actor Sanam Saeed and Maya Ali in pivotal roles. Diyar-e-Dil follows the lives of a dysfunctional family and their journey of coming together.  

Actor Sanam Saeed who played Ruhina Behroze Khan in the show said “Diyar-E-Dil is a beautifully shot very nuanced show. Portraying the character of Ruhina was a great learning experience and it helped me widen my horizons as an actor. I essay the role of a simple girl from a middle-class family, who has multiple layers and emotions to her personality. She is strong willed, complexed and holds a great deal of dignity. While it was challenging playing a character who ages through the story, I thoroughly enjoyed the process of understanding and playing Ruhina. I am excited about the show taking to Indian screens and looking forward to the love from the audiences yet again."

Viewers will also get to indulge themselves with more entertainment as Zindagi brings to the screens, Maat on 20th October at 8:30 pm, starring popular actress Saba Qamar in the lead role. The series brings to life, the story of two sisters and their conflicts.

Adding to the festive line-up, Zindagi will also showcase fan favourite shows like Mann Mayal starring Maya Ali, Tum Kon Piya starring Imran Abbas and Ayeza Khan, on 1^st October at 5:30pm and 8:30 pm respectively. Set against the backdrop of war, Zindagi will also bring to audiences, Dhoop Ki Deewar, starring Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly in pivotal roles, on 26^th October at 5:30pm. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar and starring versatile performers Manav Kaul and Parvathy Omanakutta in lead roles, Zindagi is set to premiere, popular and inspiring film, Dobaara on 9^th October at 8pm.

A special treat for Airtel viewers, Zindagi will also bring to fans and audiences, its popular classic show, Humsafar, starring dynamic duo Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in lead roles, on 11^th October at 5:30pm.

~Don’t forget to tune in to 154 on Tata Play, 102 on Airtel and 117 on Dish TV and D2H to watch Dobaara, Sher-E-Zaat, Diyar-e-Dil and more ~

Greendigo announces a strategic partnership with actor and sustainability advocate Dia Mirza

Dia will back this female-founded company of organic baby clothing as an investor and brand ambassador

Mumbai, September 29th, 2022: Greendigo, a three-year-old, female-founded, sustainability-driven brand of organic baby clothing has announced a strategic partnership with actor, producer, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and SDG Advocate Dia Mirza.

Greendigo combines practical designs with organic materials and sustainable processes to create one-of-a-kind, 100 percent carbon neutral clothes that are loved by children and adults alike. Dia, who feels this credo is in perfect harmony with her own eco-friendly and environmentally conscious lifestyle, has stepped in as a Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the company.

She joins the Greendigo family as a parent, an advocate for the planet, and an investor, with the primary goal of delivering the company’s powerful, heartfelt and purposeful message to a broader audience

“We’re thrilled to have Dia on board in a multi-pronged capacity,” says Barkha Bhatnagar Das, co-founder, Greendigo and adds, “Our vision is uncompromisingly focused upon ensuring that organic clothing for kids becomes normative rather than an exception. With someone as relatable, credible and successful as Dia as our ambassador, we have no doubt that our message will reach far and wide.”

With this partnership, Greendigo hopes to create awareness about the harmful effects of toxic chemicals that are found in conventional baby clothing. Greendigo also hopes to leverage the wide reach of Dia Mirza’s  diverse platforms to push for a mindful shift  to organic clothing and nursery essentials that focus on comfort, quality, safety, functionality and aesthetics.

“There’s nothing more important to us than the well-being and health of our little ones. So, we spend a lot of time understanding the unique challenges that new parents face while looking for things that check the boxes of sustainability, safety and comfort,” explains Meghna Kishore, co-founder, Greendigo

Speaking about the strategic partnership, new mom Dia said, “I believe that the future of our children is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. What I love most about Greendigo is  that it resonates with me as a parent and as an earth citizen. I have been speaking for the planet for a long time but raising a child has made me even more determined to ensure environmental wellbeing. This is why I am very happy and proud to support a brand that shares my mission to protect Mother Earth with its internationally certified products, plastic-free packaging, zero carbon emission operations and alignment with all 17 UN SDGs. I feel actions matter more than words and Greendigo shares this belief as well.”

It’s safe to say that this synergy between Greendigo and Dia is as organic as a mother's love for her child.

As Dia says, "Our beliefs and values match and together we want to expand the scope and potential of  the  baby wear industry.”

Greendigo also has on-boarded Ramesh Bafna as a strategic advisor and stakeholder.  With a rich experience involving finance and business as a C-suite member in Myntra and Flipkart, Bafna would be advising the management on strategy to scale the business.