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  • Vidhu Vinod Chopra Ignites IFFI Stage with Unscripted Magic

    Vidhu Vinod Chopra Ignites IFFI Stage with Unscripted Magic

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 22: Vidhu Vinod Chopra walked into IFFI’s Kala Academy and turned a simple conversation into a masterclass. No filters. No pretence. Just craft, conviction, and the kind of madness that built some of India’s most iconic films.

    If you’ve ever wondered what raw creative energy looks like, the Vidhu Vinod Chopra IFFI session had your answer. The celebrated filmmaker sat down with longtime collaborator and acclaimed writer Abhijat Joshi for an “Unscripted” chat that felt more like a behind-the-scenes tour through Indian cinema’s memory lane. And the focus keyword Vidhu Vinod Chopra IFFI session became more than a phrase. It became a vibe.

    The afternoon opened with Dr Ajay Nagabhushan, MN, Joint Secretary (Films), honouring Chopra and Joshi, followed by producer Ravi Kottarakkara draping shawls over their shoulders. Dr Ajay called Chopra a beacon for young filmmakers. Ravi took it a notch higher, calling Parinda a “game-changer” for Indian cinema. Hard to argue with that.

    A Filmmaker Who Creates From the Self

    Abhijat Joshi kicked things off by diving straight into nostalgia. He recalled the crisp November morning he first met Chopra, a meeting that eventually birthed films like Lage Raho Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots. Then came the big question. Had Chopra’s style evolved from the fire of Parinda to the introspection of 12th Fail?

    Chopra’s response had the room leaning in. “Every film reflects who I am at that point,” he said. “I was angry when I made Parinda. You can see that violence. Today I’m calmer.”

    Look, that honesty is classic Chopra. No grand quotes. No philosophical fluff. Just truth served straight, like cutting chai at a railway platform.

    He spoke about the 12th Fail being his response to the corruption he saw around him. “If I can change even 1 per cent of the bureaucracy, that’s enough,” he said. And you could almost hear the older IAS aspirants in the room exhale.

    Chopra also admitted that watching the newly restored 1942: A Love Story in 8K moved him. “I couldn’t make that film today. I’m not the same person.” Growth, redefined.

    Cinema Built on Conviction

    Joshi then poked at what many in the industry agree on: Chopra’s stubborn loyalty to conviction. “He never cares about commercial fate. Only artistic fate,” Abhijat said. In an industry obsessed with opening-day numbers, that’s basically a cricket captain refusing to play T20 because he wants to score a Test century.

    Chopra doubled down on the idea with stories from 1942: A Love Story. He described insisting on real birds for a mountain-ridge shot. The crew scattered breadcrumbs to coax the birds into place. Yesterday’s 8K restoration screening brought that moment back to him “like joy on a plate.”

    Anecdotes That Had the Hall Howling

    What followed was pure entertainment.

    Chopra recalled writing Khamosh in a one-room flat where he’d shout dialogues and yell “cut, cut!” from the rooftop. Neighbours panicked. Someone thought he was possessed. Another thought he was rehearsing for a neighbourhood play. Meanwhile, Chopra was building his career.

    Then came the Jackie Shroff story. During rehearsals, Jackie walked into the wrong flat, woke up a stunned woman, and gifted her flowers meant for the scene. “She told everyone Jackie Shroff came in her dreams,” Chopra laughed. Only Bollywood can produce stories like this without trying.

    IFFI: The Music, the Madness, the Magic

    No Vidhu Vinod Chopra conversation is complete without music. And when 1942: A Love Story is mentioned, R.D. Burman isn’t far behind.

    Chopra revealed he fought hard to work with Burman, even though some claimed the legendary composer’s era had passed. When the initial tunes came in, Chopra rejected them bluntly. “I called it bullshit. I wanted the soul of S.D. Burman.” The crowd roared. Chopra shrugged. Classic.

    Weeks later, Pancham returned with the melody that became Kuch Na Kaho. Chopra sang the tune onstage. Goosebumps. Applause. Then a cheeky grin. “This song exists because I said that one word.”

    He also narrated his National Award saga. Expecting four thousand rupees in cash, he received an eight-year postal bond instead. His recreation of the argument with L.K. Advani had the hall in splits. Still, he acknowledged that Advani later supported him, including assisting him on his journey to the Oscars. That balance of hilarity and gratitude is part of what makes Chopra, Chopra.

    The Voices Behind the Classics

    Then the moment everyone didn’t know they needed. Kamna Chandra, the 92-year-old writer of 1942: A Love Story and Chopra’s mother-in-law, joined the stage with producer Yogesh Ishwar. Kamna shared how she crafted each line of the film’s dialogue and broke into gentle tears as she described the restored version. “I felt like I’ve done something in life,” she said. The hall softened instantly.

    Yogesh discussed the painstaking 8K restoration done in Italy, frame by frame. Sound rebuilt from scratch. A cinematic rebirth. Chopra chimed in, saying the restored film finally “looks exactly like what I had imagined.”

    The session wound up with a lively Q&A, though it felt like the main event had already blasted through the roof. For an hour, the audience travelled across decades of Indian cinema, from grainy film reels to pristine restorations, from angry young Vidhu to the calmer chronicler of modern India.

    In the end, it wasn’t just a talk. It was a reminder of why storytellers matter. And why some of them, like Chopra, don’t just make films. They make moments.

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  • India Champions 1 Million Trainer Drive at First Africa-Hosted G20

    India Champions 1 Million Trainer Drive at First Africa-Hosted G20

    New Delhi [India], November 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t waste time at the G20 Summit in South Africa. He walked in, delivered a crisp reality check, and then dropped a full stack of India-backed proposals aimed at rewriting how global development actually works.

    The focus keyword G20 India Africa partnership has never felt more relevant than it did in Johannesburg. PM Modi’s opening note was polite enough. He congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa for a well-run summit, acknowledged the South African presidency’s work on skilled migration, tourism, food security, AI, digital economy, innovation, and women’s empowerment, and then switched gears. The tone sharpened. The message landed.

    For decades, he said, the G20 shaped global finance and economic growth. Fine. But the parameters used to measure that growth left huge populations behind. Nature took the hit. And Africa, as PM Modi pointed out without ceremony, carried a disproportionate share of that burden. With Africa hosting the G20 for the first time, he argued it was time to rethink development from the ground up.

    Rethinking Growth with Civilizational Wisdom

    PM Modi didn’t reach for shiny jargon. He reached for Integral Humanism. The idea is simple: see humans, society, and nature as one integrated whole. You balance progress with the planet instead of pitting one against the other. Sounds philosophical, but it’s also deeply practical in a world burning from overuse and underthinking.

    India’s civilizational lens isn’t just nostalgia. It’s a corrective. And frankly, a needed one.

    A Global Bank of Traditional Knowledge

    PM Modi then pivoted to something that deserves far more global attention: the wisdom living in traditional communities. These aren’t relics. These are groups that still manage eco-balanced lifestyles, cultural coherence, and genuine respect for nature. Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for them. It’s muscle memory.

    India proposed a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under the G20 umbrella. The Indian Knowledge Systems initiative, already underway back home, could serve as its backbone. Think of it as a global library of humanity’s oldest and most tested wisdom. A resource for the generations that will inherit both the breakthroughs and the mess.

    The Big One: G20 Africa Skills Multiplier

    If there was one headline-grabber in the G20 India Africa partnership conversation, it was this. PM Modi proposed the G20 Africa Skills Multiplier, a continent-wide train-the-trainer program. The target is massive: one million certified trainers in a decade. One million. Those trainers would then upskill crores of young Africans across sectors.

    Why does this matter? Because Africa’s demographic curve is rising fast. Young talent is a rocket waiting for fuel. The multiplier effect could reshape labour markets, industries, and local capacity. It’s not charity. It’s global common sense. When Africa grows, the world stabilizes. India knows this instinctively. After all, we’ve played the long game with skill development at home too.

    A Rapid-Response Global Healthcare Team

    Next came health security. After COVID, the world shouldn’t need reminders, but apparently it still does. PM Modi proposed a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. Trained medical experts. From G20 nations. Ready for fast deployment during health emergencies or natural disasters.

    Imagine cutting the slow bureaucratic crawl that usually defines global crisis response. Imagine a team that moves with cricket T20 urgency instead of Test-match patience. That’s the idea.

    Countering the Drug Terror Nexus

    Then PM Modi turned blunt. Drug trafficking isn’t just a crime problem. It’s a global security threat. Fentanyl and similar synthetic drugs are spreading fast, wrecking public health and feeding the finances of terror networks.

    India proposed a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug Terror Nexus. Finance, governance, security tools coming together under one umbrella. Break the network by choking its fuel lines. This isn’t abstract geopolitics. It’s street-level protection scaled to the global stage.

    Strengthening the India Africa Bond

    PM Modi wrapped the session by anchoring everything in India Africa solidarity. The African Union becoming a permanent G20 member during the New Delhi summit wasn’t symbolic. It changed the architecture of global decision-making. Now the task, as he put it, is to amplify Global South voices across all international institutions.

    India has been saying this for years. The world is finally catching up.

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  • When Love Leaves a Scar: The Underground Playlist of Beautifully Broken Songs

    When Love Leaves a Scar: The Underground Playlist of Beautifully Broken Songs

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 22: There’s something delightfully tragic about music that knows exactly how to twist the knife. Not the melodramatic, theatrically heartbroken stuff; we’re talking about songs that feel like someone quietly documented your emotional autopsy while you pretended to be “fine.” Songs that don’t just talk about heartbreak — they smell like it, bleed like it, and politely ask you to hydrate while they destroy you, all in the name of love.

    This quietly lethal category of music has always existed on the sidelines, adored by those who don’t fear emotional collapse on a weekday afternoon. The mainstream pretends to applaud “moving on,” but the real tribes — the ones who listen with trembling thumbs on repeat — know the truth: moving on is a scam, and these songs are the evidence file.

    So here is the definitive collection — your list, expanded with more heartbreak survivors, post-love autopsy reports, emotional crime scene tapes, and melodically decorated depressions. A blend of English and Hindi tracks that understand the aftershocks of affection, curated with the emotional precision of Wednesday Addams and the dangerously charming cynicism of Lucifer Morningstar.

    No links. No borrowed articles. No sanitised storytelling. Just the reality of heartbreak — and the melodies that profit from it.

    The Foundational Wounds

    Your playlist already reads like a confessional diary somebody accidentally published.
    Let’s visit it — gently, like walking barefoot into emotional territory mined with memories.

    • “Unloving You” – Chelsea Cutler
    An anthem for anyone who tried to uninstall feelings like an app — but the system refused.

    • “That’s Hilarious” – Charlie Puth
    Proof that passive-aggressive songwriting is alive, well, and thriving.

    • “Payphone” – Maroon 5
    For the generation that knows what a payphone is but can no longer find one to cry at.

    • “No One Can Fix Me” – Sasha Alex Sloan
    If self-awareness had a soundtrack, it would sound exactly like this.

    • “You” – Armaan Malik
    Soft, sweet, devastating — like being stabbed with a marshmallow knife.

    • “Cheating on You” – Charlie Puth
    A love letter to someone who isn’t even yours anymore. Or maybe never was.

    • “Isn’t It Scary” – Eva Rose
    Because losing someone is terrifying. But admitting it is worse.

    • “Bulleya” – Sultan
    Not heartbreak. Emotional combustion.

    • “Aankhein Khuli” – Mohabbatein
    Love remembered through nostalgia so sugary it hurts your pancreas.

    • “Kabira” – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
    A spiritual call for closure — but only the kind that doesn’t actually close anything.

    • “Banjaara” – Ek Villain
    A wanderer’s anthem for wandering hearts.

    • “Turning Page” – Sleeping at Last
    Soft enough to make grown adults regress emotionally.

    • “Tune Jo Na Kaha” – New York
    Unanswered love letters turned into melodies.

    • “Saahiba” – Phillauri
    Because being haunted by a ghost is easier than being haunted by an ex.

    • “Stitch” – Shawn Mendes
    A wound disguised as a love song, begging to be sewn shut even though the heart keeps ripping it open again.

    Songs That Feel Like Emotional Flashbacks

    Love ends. Feelings stay. And the following songs? They’re the lingering ghosts.

    English Additions

    • “All I Want” – Kodaline
    For nights when hope refuses to die. Even though it should.

    • “Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish
    Starts like a lullaby, ends like a hurricane.

    • “From the Dining Table” – Harry Styles
    Writes heartbreak like it’s a crime report.

    • “I Hate U, I Love U” – Gnash ft. Olivia O’Brien
    Confused? Perfect. This song feeds on confusion.

    • “Let Her Go” – Passenger
    A global therapy session disguised as a soft acoustic track.

    • “The Night We Met” – Lord Huron
    The holy grail of “I wish I could go back.”

    • “Hate to See Your Heart Break” – Paramore
    Best played at 2 AM… while staring at nothing.

    • “Forever” – Lewis Capaldi
    It’ll break you. But politely.

    • “Liability” – Lorde
    The patron saint of people who feel like “too much.”

    • “Falling” – Harry Styles
    Soft piano. Hard emotions. Immaculate pain.

    Hindi Additions

    • “Agar Tum Saath Ho” – Tamasha
    Because existential crisis pairs well with soft violins.

    • “Jiyein Kyun” – Dum Maaro Dum
    A philosophical punch, wrapped in melody.

    • “Channa Mereya” – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
    National anthem of one-sided love.

    • “Khairiyat” – Chhichhore
    The kind of song that makes you check if you left your happiness somewhere.

    • “Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon” – Armaan Malik
    Because heartbreak and devotion sometimes share a bedroom.

    • “Phir Le Aaya Dil” – Barfi
    Old-school yearning with new-age finesse.

    • “Kaise Hua” – Kabir Singh
    A reminder that even toxic movies produce beautiful songs.

    • “Dil De Diya Hai” – Masti
    Pure, unfiltered vulnerability.

    The Story Behind These Songs — Why They Hurt So Nicely

    Heartbreak music thrives because humans are allergic to closure.
    Scientifically speaking, sad songs generate dopamine in the same regions that process emotional memory — meaning you’re literally rewarded for crying. Evolution is strange like that.

    Many of these tracks were born from real emotional implosions:

    • Charlie Puth admitted “That’s Hilarious” was ripped straight out of his worst breakup
    • Sleeping at Last composed “Turning Page” originally for emotional storytelling — and accidentally broke the world
    • Kodaline built “All I Want” from real nostalgic grief
    • Bollywood heartbreak songs continue to dominate because Indian storytelling treats love like religion and breakups like mythology

    Even the streaming numbers reflect this obsession. Songs like Payphone, Channa Mereya, Kabira, I Hate U I Love U, and The Night We Met consistently hit 200M–1B+ streams, proving that heartbreak is both universal… and commercially profitable.

    Labels love heartbreak. It sells better than hope, requires no elaborate plot, and turns every listener into an unpaid marketing agent.

    Why These Songs Are Trending Again

    Heartbreak songs are resurfacing on:

    – Instagram reels
    – late-night playlists
    – nostalgia edits
    – “soft girl / sad boy aesthetic” compilations
    – and TikTok trends where people pretend they’re in a tragic music video

    Most artists aren’t complaining. Every time a song resurfaces, the royalties smile.

    New comments flowing online include:

    • “I wasn’t heartbroken until I heard this.”
    • “This song healed me and ruined me simultaneously.”
    • “Why do these artists attack me personally?”
    • “My therapist should start charging these playlists.”

    Valid.

    The Inevitable Truth: Heartbreak Songs Are Emotional Mirrors

    They don’t fix you.
    They don’t save you.
    They simply tell you, in painfully melodic detail, that you’re not alone in the wreckage.

    And sometimes, that’s all you need — a song that speaks the words you were too emotionally dehydrated to say.

    This playlist is not just a list.
    It’s an emotional ecosystem — categorized neatly into English and Hindi tracks, crafted for people who feel deeply, love loudly, and heal slowly.

    PNN Entertainment

  • Rajasthan Takes Major Step to Boost Industrial Growth with New RIICO Land Policy: Gaurav Rungta

    Rajasthan Takes Major Step to Boost Industrial Growth with New RIICO Land Policy: Gaurav Rungta

    Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 22: In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial investment, the Rajasthan government and the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) have unveiled a progressive land policy designed to make industrial land more affordable and investor-friendly.

    High industrial land costs have long been a barrier in Rajasthan. Frequent hikes in reserve rates discouraged new investors and made it difficult for existing industries to expand in key industrial belts. Recognizing this challenge, RIICO has now decided to freeze land rate increases and introduce graded discounts on existing reserve rates:

    •    Up to 3,000 sq. m.: existing rate continues

    •    3,000–10,000 sq. m.: 10% discount

    •    10,000–40,000 sq. m.: 15% discount

    •    40,000 sq. m.–2 lakh sq. m.: 20% discount

    •    Above 2 lakh sq. m.: 40% discount

    “This is a long-awaited structural reform that addresses a core issue faced by industries,” said Gaurav Rungta, a leading industry expert and Managing Director of Man Structurals. “By stabilizing land prices and rolling out graded discounts, RIICO has paved the way for sustainable industrial expansion across Rajasthan.”

    The timing is strategic, with Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas scheduled in January. The policy is expected to attract both domestic and NRI investors, encourage new industrial setups, and support MSMEs. Analysts believe it will also generate employment and drive industrial growth beyond major cities, reinforcing Rajasthan’s position as a preferred investment destination.

    Industry observers have welcomed the initiative, highlighting that the move prioritizes long-term industrialization over short-term revenue gains. By offering predictable land costs and investor-friendly terms, Rajasthan is now poised to showcase a strong commitment to sustainable industrial development and economic growth.

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  • Travel Insurance Online India: Your Complete Guide to Choosing the Right International Plan for Schengen & USA Trips

    Travel Insurance Online India: Your Complete Guide to Choosing the Right International Plan for Schengen & USA Trips

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 22: Cancelled flights, sudden illness or a misplaced passport can unravel a journey in minutes. Indian travellers heading to Europe or the United States can reduce avoidable risk by arranging travel insurance online before finalising their tickets and visa applications. The right policy aligns with entry rules, reflects likely medical costs and offers a clear route to assistance abroad.

    This article explains how to select a cover, compare options sensibly and prepare the documents needed for smooth Schengen and USA trips.

    Schengen and the USA: What To Know

    Schengen missions usually require a certificate covering the entire stay, listing the relevant countries and confirming round-the-clock assistance. The USA does not require a policy for visitors, yet treatment can be expensive, so adequate medical limits are sensible.

    Buying through international travel insurance online portals allows applicants to download certificates quickly and keep digital copies ready for visa interviews or airline checks.

    Selecting a Suitable Sum Insured

    The sum insured should mirror destination costs, itinerary length and traveller profile. A family holiday with older relatives may favour higher medical limits and defined evacuation terms, whereas a short work trip could focus on delay and baggage benefits.

    An online travel insurance policy India sets out medical, evacuation, repatriation and liability sections. Choose figures that are realistic for the route and cities involved, rather than the largest brochure numbers.

    Benefits that Matter for International Trips

    For most itineraries, the essential features are emergency treatment, hospitalisation, evacuation, repatriation, personal accident, liability and protection for baggage or passports. It helps to understand how the assistance line operates, whether cashless admission is possible and how outpatient bills are managed.

    Exclusions You Should Review

    Every policy has circumstances it will not cover. Common examples include undeclared pre-existing conditions, adventure activities outside stated limits, alcohol-related incidents and treatment at unapproved facilities.

    Sub-limits may apply to outpatient care, dental work and electronics, so a high medical ceiling can still leave gaps. Clarify these points before you buy travel insurance online.

    Single-Trip or Multi-Trip: Which Fits

    If travel is occasional, single-trip policies tied to ticketed dates are straightforward. Frequent flyers may prefer annual multi-trip plans because they remove repeated purchases, although each journey will have a maximum duration.

    Family and student variants exist with distinct eligibility rules. When reviewing travel insurance online India, check how dependants are defined, how extensions are processed and whether medical screening is required for senior citizens.

    How to Compare Plans Without Confusion

    Begin with a short shortlist that matches destination, trip length and traveller ages. Compare like-for-like on medical limits, deductibles, baggage terms and delay thresholds. Assistance partners, claim turnaround and hospital networks near the first arrival city often matter more than a small premium gap.

    Claims and Assistance Abroad

    Keep policy documents, helpline numbers, boarding passes, and receipts accessible. If treatment is needed, contact the assistance line promptly and follow the steps provided. Hospitals may ask for identification and the certificate before arranging cashless care.

    Travellers who arrange cover through international travel insurance online portals can usually retrieve approval emails and claim references in their inbox, which speeds up form submission once back in India.

    Documents and Proof for Visa Files

    The certificate should show the full travel period, the territories covered and the assistance contact. Keeping copies of bookings, passports and medical notes in the same folder reduces back-and-forth during reviews.

    An online travel insurance policy in India typically includes a detailed wording booklet, and it is sensible to store that file alongside the certificate for easy reference.

    Travellers who obtain documents through travel insurance online platforms can also download duplicate certificates if travel dates shift.

    Conclusion

    Before departure, match policy start and end times with flight schedules, especially late-night departures, and confirm every country on the route is covered. Share copies with a travelling partner and save an offline set on your phone.

    If two products still look alike, choose by practicalities: nearby network hospitals, clear claim steps and sensible deductibles. Keep travel insurance online India papers handy and ensure the wording mirrors the itinerary, so travel insurance online remains routine, not a last-minute scramble.

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  • Groweon Named one of India’s First AI-Powered CRM, Earns Spot in Forbes India DGEMS 2025 ‘Select 200’ for Global Business Potential

    Groweon Named one of India’s First AI-Powered CRM, Earns Spot in Forbes India DGEMS 2025 ‘Select 200’ for Global Business Potential

    New Delhi [India], November 22:  Groweon, one of India’s first AI-powered SaaS CRM, today announced its inclusion in the exclusive “Select 200 Companies with Global Business Potential” at the Forbes India DGEMS 2025. This recognition underscores Groweon’s pioneering leadership in India’s tech landscape and its rapid evolution into a global “eXtrepreneur,” ready for cross-border expansion.

    The Forbes India DGEMS 2025 ‘Select 200’ announcement was celebrated at a high-profile summit hosted at Taj Palace, New Delhi, on November 21, 2025. This annual event convened over 200 founders, entrepreneurs, multi-national investors, and policy leaders for a day of panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking sessions.

    The DGEMS Select 200 list honors top companies with breakthrough business models and readiness for international growth. Groweon was chosen for its innovative approach to digitizing sales and operations through AI, enabling businesses to onboard in under 120 minutes and close deals up to three times faster with data-centric, intelligent workflows.

    “Being recognized as both India’s first AI-powered CRM and a DGEMS Select 200 company by Forbes India and D Globalist validates our ‘India-first, Globe-ready’ philosophy,” said Shashi Narain, Founder & CEO of Groweon. “We are democratizing AI-powered growth for SMBs, removing the complexity found in legacy CRMs. This honor fuels our mission to bring our ISO-certified automation tools—designed and perfected in India—to the world stage, showing that Indian SaaS innovation is truly global.”

    Co-founded by Shashi Narain and Niladri Debnath, Groweon has disrupted the CRM landscape with its AI Growth Agent model. Unlike legacy platforms that require months to implement, Groweon’s mobile-first, intuitive interface lets teams go live almost instantly.

    About Groweon

    Groweon Digital Pvt. Ltd. is India’s first AI-powered SaaS CRM. Headquartered in India, it digitises sales and operations to maximise productivity and efficiency for growing businesses. A funded company, Groweon features an intuitive interface, seamless mobile accessibility, and ISO-certified automation—empowering teams to onboard within 120 minutes, scale rapidly, and drive measurable growth.

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  • NB Excellence Awards 2025 Set to Celebrate Brilliance Across Lifestyle, Hospitality, and Innovation

    NB Excellence Awards 2025 Set to Celebrate Brilliance Across Lifestyle, Hospitality, and Innovation

    New Delhi [India], November 21: Every outstanding achievement begins with a story of passion, innovation, and commitment. The NB Excellence Awards 2025 continue that tradition by celebrating the people and brands shaping India’s hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness industries. The new edition promises to be wonderful, more inclusive, and more visionary than ever before. It will be held on December 19, 2025, at the prestigious Radisson Blu, Dwarka, New  Delhi. This year’s awards aim to create a fantastic space where industry legends meet innovators, and where collaboration enhances excellence. With a focus beyond hospitality into lifestyle and wellness, the NB Excellence Awards 2025 are set to honour India’s experience economy. 

    Mission and Vision For Shaping the Future of Recognition

    If we talk about its success, the NB Excellence Awards 2025 come with a broad vision nd mission. Mission is to create an exciting platform that connects hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness industry leaders with emerging brands, fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth. The awards aim to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them the visibility and credibility that they deserve, helping them reach a wider audience, and achieve valuable growth. Vision is to become the premier networking and genuine platform that celebrates excellence, creativity, and sustainability. The NB Excellence Awards aspire to unite industry megastars, set new benchmarks, and build a strong community that thrives on partnership, knowledge sharing, and empowerment. Industries in Focus of Hospitality, Lifestyle & Wellness across three interconnected sectors: those who will be participating are: Hospitality, which celebrates the heart of service excellence from five-star hotels and boutique resorts to restaurants, event venues, and tourism operators. It recognises innovative experience, design, and management that shape India’s global image as a premier hospitality destination. LA’ India emerges as a hub for design, fashion, and sustainable living. The lifestyle segment will highlight icons from luxury brands, décor, retail, and fashion who are redefining trends with creativity and poise. It also gives a platform to SME founders and creators working toward inclusivity and sustainability in modern lifestyles. As health and mindfulness become priorities in post-pandemic life, the wellness category honours leaders in holistic health, spas, skincare, fitness, and sustainable self-care. It celebrates those who blend technology and wellness to promote a healthier and more balanced society.

    Meet the Esteemed Jury members and Guests of Honour’s 2025

    The legend’s award is its credible jury composed of seasoned professionals and meaningful leaders who bring a wealth of specialists to the table. The 2025 Jury members include – Honourable Dr. Subhash Goyal (chairman of STIC Travel Group), Honourable Padmashri Dr.A. Sakthivel (Poppy Group) , Honourable Jasveen Kaur (Senior Sourcing Director at New Times Group) , Honourable Jyoti Kapoor (MD and CEO of the renowned fashion designer Dhruv Kapoor), Honourable Ravi Gosain (President of IATO and Managing Director of Erco Travels pvt.ltd), Honourable Raman Dutta (Founder and national general secretary of BSL and managing partner at AI Glocal), Honourable Dr. OP Mendiratta(Managing director of global representation hotel),Honourable  Shiv kumar(Founder of shree balaji knits),Honourable Nimit vijh(General Manager Udyog Vihar  Radisson hotel group), Honourable Viskas Khanduri(co-chair international committee PHDCCI,founder and CEO of Holiday Merchants and co- founder of Innoway), Honourable Dr. Chef Jai Kumar Bhasin(An accomplished culinary expert and executive chef at Royal Caribbean International),Honourable Lakhan Singh(Editor and Publisher of Glass Bulletin is a seasoned journalist and industry le der). This panel of experts represents a perfect blend of hospitality, fashion, wellness, and business leadership, ensuring fair evaluation and recognition of true excellence.  The 2025 Guest of honors include – Lifetime Achievement Honourable Padma shri Dr Sanjeev Bagai (Chairman Nephron Clinic), Industry icon award Honourable Dr Sandeep Marwah(Founder of Marwah Studios, Noida Film City and AAFT),Honourable Dhruv Kapoor (Founder and creative director of Dhruv Kapoor Design Pvt. ltd), Honourable Desh Raj Bhadana(Director- MEDEPC), Honourable Rajeev Janveja(Lemon tree group of hotels), Honourable Rina Dhaka(Fashion designer). These Guests of honour represent the spirit of the 2025 theme, Hospitality, Lifestyle, and Wellness, symbolising each of the three key sectors.

    A First in Style: Fabric Book Debuts at the NB Excellence Awards 

    Shree Balaji knits denotes with the slogan of “COMPLETE KNITS SOLUTION UNDER ONE ROOF’’cordially invited on the launch of “Fab Book” which introduce for its premium fabric swatch book with the curated showcasing the finest textiles, textures, and tones which used to offer a world class collection of products including women fabric, Rexine products, PVT products, Gel packs, foam laminated products etc. These are verified against several of the standards before the order is shipped. The Book will be launched by industry legends from the lifestyle and textile industries, as well as by guests. The participants are expected to be launched by V2, Zudio (Tata), Reliance, Asmara, Macteck, Fabriclore, Richa, Radnik Exports, Shahi, Vamani, Modelama Exports LTD, PearlGlobal Industries Limited, Gogo international, SS Media Textile (TFI) & Triburg, with many more.

     The Panel Discussions from Industry Experts 

    This year’s panel discussion brings together a remarkable mix of leaders who represent the evolving face of hospitality, including Mr Vikas Khanduri (co-chair, International Committee, PHDCCI, Founder, Holiday Merchant) & Ms Jasveen Kaur, Sr. Director, Newtimes, as moderator from lifestyle and wellness. As a list of panels is Mr Puneet Dhawan(senior director, Merchandising at Newtimes group), known for his strategic vision and deep industry insight, adds a strong operational and leadership perspective to the conversation. Ms Avina Kapoor (senior vice president at Richa Global Exports) brings her expertise in brand building and consumer engagement, offering sharp observations on market trends and innovation. Mr Aanshul Ved Grover (Branch manager for Apparel, Puma Group), a prominent voice in new-age entrepreneurship, contributes his understanding of growth, technology, and modern business models. Joining them is Ms Tanuja Sinha Roy(Founder at Swtantra brand), whose experience in communication, brand strategy, and corporate development makes her a powerful voice on the panel. Together, they are set to deliver an engaging, forward-looking dialogue that reflects the future direction of the industries the awards represent.

    Partners and Sponsors are the backbone of brilliance

    The NB Excellence Awards 2025 are supported by a strong network of partners, and sponsors whose collaboration has been instrumental in the event’s evolution from hospitality brands to wellness ventures, fashion houses, and travel companies, each partner contributes to the shared goal of celebrating excellence, encouraging innovation, and building lasting industry connections these partnerships also enable participants to reach a wider audience, and align their brand with one of the most trusted award platforms in India’s hospitality, and lifestyle space.

    Benefits for Participants and Stakeholders

    The NB Excellence Awards 2025 offers value to nominees, winners, and participants beyond recognition. The platform provides unmatched exposure, networking, and growth opportunities. Participants receive extensive branding, and coverage across both digital and print media with all social media platforms over 5 million+ viewers they also gain visibility through reputed publications such as Outlook India stands among the countries most respected and credible media houses, known for its insightful journalism and wide national readership with a monthly digital reach of over 1.80 million readers and strong presence across business, lifestyle, and leadership segments, it ensures maximum visibility among CXOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and decision-makers across ndia. BSL gained over 1.5 lakh viewers focused on the apparel and textile industry in India, and the Negohtel Bulletin gained over 2 lakh readers across media organisations in the hospitality, lifestyle and business sectors.

    A night full of moments which you will remember

    The NB Excellence Awards 2025 are not just a ceremony; they are a celebration of spirit, dedication, and dreams that define India’s most dynamic industries. For every nominee and attendee, it’s a reminder that excellence is not a destination but a journey that evolves with time, passion, and purpose. In the end, the NB Excellence Awards 2025 stand as a tribute to all who believe in shaping a future built on collaboration, innovation, and brilliance.

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  • Khimji Flow: Carrying Forward the BBK Legacy into a New Era of Indian Engineering Excellence

    Khimji Flow: Carrying Forward the BBK Legacy into a New Era of Indian Engineering Excellence

    Shri Bharat Bhanji Khimji – Founder BDKhimji Group of Companies

    Hubli (Karnataka) [India], November 21: A new chapter begins in India’s manufacturing story as BDK Process Equipments Pvt. Ltd. takes the legacy forward with Khimji Flow Equipments Pvt. Ltd. (KFEL), a company that celebrates the vision and legacy of Shri Bharat Bhanji Khimji (BBK), the pioneer who built India’s valve industry from the ground up.

    When India once relied on imported industrial valves, BBK founded BDK (Bhanji D Khimji) Group in 1975 in Hubli, Karnataka, transforming the city into the Valve Capital of India. His belief that “business is a mission with passion” continues to inspire the company’s work and values.

    Today, Khimji Flow carries that legacy forward, combining the experience, trust, and quality of BDK with new-age technology and a renewed focus on innovation and sustainability.

    “We carry forward a journey BBK started,” said Manjunath Hebbar, Plant Head, Khimji Flow Equipments Pvt. Ltd. “We’re building on decades of trust to deliver products that match global standards.”

    From its modern facility spanning 28 acres across 3 plants in Hubli, KFEL designs and manufactures a wide range of industrial valves — including Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Check, Diaphragm, and Bellow Seal Valves, for industries such as Oil & Gas, Steel, Petrochemicals, Power, Water, and Infrastructure.

    With over 100 employees and a strong R&D base, Khimji Flow continues to invest in testing, material innovation, and sustainable manufacturing to meet global customer needs. The company is also rapidly expanding its international footprint across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Far Eastern Countries.

    Beyond engineering, the Khimji family continues to support education, healthcare, and community initiatives, reflecting BBK’s belief in growth with purpose through its Lifeline Hospitals chain and the BDK Sports Foundation.

    As Khimji Flow Equipments Pvt. Ltd. steps into the future, it remains rooted in the same values of integrity, innovation, and excellence that defined the BDK legacy, carrying forward BBK’s dream of an India that builds for the world.

    Khimji Flow is the manufacturer of a complete range of Metallic Valves up to class 4500 and various metallurgies like CI, SS, Hastelloy, Duplex, Super Duplex, etc.  For Sales enquiries, please contact sales@bdkfel.com ; sales@kfel.com ; Ph: 9035275100 – 05 (5 lines)

    Ph: 0836- 2310079,2310083-87. Akanksha Singh – Head of Business Development – 9818846710 www.bdkfel.com

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  • 120 Bahadur — A Grand Tribute with a High-Stakes Rollout, But Does It Hit the Mark?

    120 Bahadur — A Grand Tribute with a High-Stakes Rollout, But Does It Hit the Mark?

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 22: It’s not every day that a Bollywood film attempts something this audacious: 120 Bahadur, a war epic starring Farhan Akhtar, is poised to hit cinemas on 21 November 2025, and it’s doing more than just recreating history — it’s making history. With a theatrical release that reaches over 800 defence-cinema halls across India, this isn’t just a film for the public. It’s a cinematic salute to those who serve, in the very spaces they call home.

    A Cinematic Salute: Honouring the Heroes of Rezang La

    At its core, 120 Bahadur is a profoundly patriotic war drama based on the legendary Battle of Rezang La (1962), where 120 Indian soldiers of the Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, stood their ground under the leadership of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati.

    Directed by Razneesh “Razy” Ghai and backed by Excel Entertainment (Farhan’s own production house) alongside Trigger Happy Studios, the film is built on reverence. Farhan Akhtar himself steps into the shoes of Major Bhati, with Raashii Khanna, Sparsh Walia, Vivan Bhatena, Dhanveer Singh, Digvijay Pratap, and several others rounding out a cast that balances star power with raw newcomer talent.

    The movie’s trailer — narrated by a commanding Amitabh Bachchan — doesn’t pull punches. Atmospheric visuals, sweeping battle sequences, and the emotional weight of sacrifice collide in a way that promises both scale and sincerity.

    120 Bahadur

    A Bold Rollout: Cinema in the Barracks

    Here’s where 120 Bahadur truly flexes its ambition: it’s the first Indian film to debut in over 800 defence theatre halls, leveraging PictureTime’s mobile cinema infrastructure. This move is more than symbolic — it’s a deliberate effort to provide the people who gave their lives for service a chance to watch this tribute in their own spaces.

    According to the team, many of these theatre locations are in remote or underserved military areas. Excel Entertainment’s CEO, Vishal Ramchandani, along with PictureTime’s Sushil Chaudhary, have emphasized how emotionally significant this rollout is: “The soldiers whose spirit the film celebrates will be watching it with their families.”

    The Pay-Preview Strategy: A Timely Homage

    The makers are also running paid preview screenings on 18 November, a bold and meaningful choice. Why that day? Because that’s the actual anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La.  It’s an elegantly respectful touch — not just marketing, but a tribute in itself.

    Social media and Reddit boards are buzzing with praise. One user wrote:

    “That preview date feels like a genuine salute, not just a PR gimmick. They’re saying: Come early. This is more than a movie.” 
    Another highlighted the emotional impact:
    “the story itself deserves a theatrical watch… a legendary story of warriors, every Indian should know.”

    What’s Working — and What Might Trip the Trigger

    Why 120 Bahadur could soar:

    • Authenticity & Respect: The narrative isn’t just spectacle; it’s a heartfelt commemoration of real soldiers and real sacrifice.

    • Scale + Access: Releasing in defence cinemas means the very people being honoured get front-row seats — rare and powerful.

    • Technical Ambition: The trailer promises grand visuals, strong action sequences, and VFX that aim to rival global war films.

    • Emotional Connectivity: For audiences, this isn’t just war — it’s legacy, loss, and the burden of courage.

    But… the risks are real:

    • Box Office Pressure: Despite the ambitious rollout, early box office figures show the film collected just ₹2.35 crore on day one. That’s modest for a film with such scale and backing.

    • Representation Debate: There’s controversy. Some from the Ahir community have argued that the film’s title underplays their soldiers’ contributions, demanding recognition as “120 Veer Ahir.”

    • Narrative Compression: As one Reddit viewer noted, the runtime feels short — strong action, but emotional depth may not land fully.

    • Audience Fatigue: War films remain appealing, but the genre is crowded; making a historical drama resonate widely is no small feat.

    120 Bahadur

    Strategic Shots & Cinematic Power Plays

    From a PR perspective, 120 Bahadur is executing like a General mapping out terrain. The defence-theatre rollout is a strong statement — not just emotionally loud, but strategically smart. It builds goodwill with the armed forces and their communities, while also signaling to the mainstream: this isn’t just a war movie; this is theirs.

    But the film’s success may depend on a delicate balance: honoring history without becoming stodgy, delivering action without losing heart, and reaching niche audiences while appealing broadly.

    Voices from the Ground

    • Reddit Praise: Fans say the preview event felt deeply respectful.

    • Critique: Some feel Farhan Akhtar’s voice in the film is a bit “worked,” not naturally heroic.

    • Representation Concern: There are genuine discussions about community identity and how history is memorialized.

    Final Verdict: Courage Is the Real Hero Here

    120 Bahadur isn’t just a film. It’s a declaration — that cinema can remember, that sacrifice isn’t merely fodder for spectacle, and that those who serve deserve more than poetic lines; they deserve remembrance in living, breathing frames.

    There’s ambition, heart, and a clear intent to honor. There’s also risk — financial, cultural, and narrative. But if 120 Bahadur succeeds, it could become a modern war epic that refuses to feel hollow or performative. If it falters, its fault won’t lie in its scale, but in how much the audience was willing to feel the weight it carries.

    Either way, it’s not just a movie — it’s a mission. And that, in today’s cinema climate, is potent.

    PNN Entertainment

  • JD Lakshminarayana Garu Unveils Hyderabad’s Biggest Talent Exam – MEGA ResoFAST

    JD Lakshminarayana Garu Unveils Hyderabad’s Biggest Talent Exam – MEGA ResoFAST

    Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 22: The Resonance Group, comprising Resonance Junior Colleges and Resonance Schools, hosted a distinguished ceremony to formally unveil MEGA ResoFAST, Hyderabad’s biggest Talent Encouragement Exam. The launch was graced by Sri J.D. Lakshminarayana Garu, a former IPS officer and esteemed public figure, whose presence added immense stature and credibility to the occasion.

    The unveiling of MEGA ResoFAST marks the beginning of a significant city-wide academic initiative aimed at identifying young talent and empowering students with meaningful learning opportunities. Conceived as more than just a scholarship test, MEGA ResoFAST is designed to recognise merit, build strong conceptual foundations, and guide students toward long-term academic and competitive success.

    Scheduled to be held on 14th December 2025 across 50+ centres in Hyderabad, MEGA ResoFAST is open to students from Grades 5 to 11. The exam has been thoughtfully structured to assess a child’s understanding of core subjects, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. By doing so, it offers students and parents a clear, data-driven picture of where the child currently stands and how best to chart the next steps in their educational journey.

    At the heart of MEGA ResoFAST is a strong commitment to rewarding merit and expanding access to quality education. The initiative features a scholarship pool worth ₹100 Crores, making it one of Hyderabad’s most ambitious talent and merit-based support programmes. Top merit achievers will be eligible for free education through 100% fee waivers in select flagship programs, ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of deserving students. In addition, 100 tablets will be awarded to high-ranking performers, enabling them to strengthen their learning through digital tools and resources.

    Address by Sri J.D. Lakshminarayana Garu

    Speaking at the launch, Sri J.D. Lakshminarayana Garu emphasised the deeper purpose of such initiatives:

    “Education is the backbone of a progressive society. What makes this exam truly impactful is that it gives students a real opportunity to understand where they stand, identify their strengths, and strengthen their academic foundations at an early stage.

    Through merit-based scholarships and rewards that motivate students to excel, MEGA ResoFAST provides tangible benefits that can significantly influence a child’s learning journey.

    I deeply appreciate the vision of Director Sri Purnachandra Rao Garu and the entire Resonance team for conceptualising and launching Hyderabad’s biggest talent encouragement initiative.”

    Message from Director Sri Narra Purnachandra Rao Garu

    Reflecting on the larger vision behind the initiative, Sri Narra Purnachandra Rao Garu, Director, Resonance Educational Institutions, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, remarked:

    “At Resonance, our mission has always been to nurture talent through structured academic systems and learner-centric methodologies. MEGA ResoFAST is an extension of that philosophy. It reflects our commitment to reaching every child in Hyderabad, recognising merit, and strengthening learning foundations.

    This initiative is not just an exam; it is an entry point into a guided academic ecosystem that supports students in realising their potential and prepares them for future challenges in school and competitive examinations.”

    About Resonance

    Founded in 2001 in Kota, Resonance has established itself as one of India’s most trusted institutions in competitive exam coaching and academic excellence. Over the years, it has expanded to 76 cities with 150+ centres across the country, empowering lakhs of students through robust academic frameworks, experienced faculty, and result-oriented methodologies.

    In 2018, Resonance entered Hyderabad under the leadership of Sri Narra Purnachandra Rao Garu, ushering in a new era of quality education in the region. Today, Resonance Hyderabad operates 35+ Junior College campuses and is further strengthening its presence with the launch of 16 new Resonance Schools campuses across the city.

    Through initiatives like MEGA ResoFAST, the Resonance Group continues to advance its mission of making high-quality, structured, and value-driven education accessible to every deserving child, while nurturing the next generation of achievers from Hyderabad.

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