Category: Lifestyle

  • Levi’s® Unveils their New Collection in Collaboration with Deepika Padukone

    Levi’s® and Deepika Padukone collaborate to create an iconic capsule collection for the brand

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 06: Levi’s® announces the launch of its collaboration with style icon and brand ambassador, Deepika Padukone. Levi’s® x Deepika Padukone is a collection that truly defines the icon’s fashion sensibility and authentic style.

    Rooted in Levi’s® authentic style and updated with Padukone’s signature style, this inaugural Levi’s® x Deepika Padukone collaboration exudes freshness and confidence. The collection re-imagines Levi’s classics through its range of jeans and denims while introducing Padukone’s signature favourites like athleisure piecesedgy faux leather pants and oversized shirts.

    “The endeavour with my first ever collaboration with Levi’s® was for it to be an authentic representation of my personal style. And I believe we’ve been able to stay true to that vision.” said Padukone.

    The collaboration brings Padukone’s ultra-casual style to life through long varsity jackets, co-ordsweatsuits, crop-tops & bralettes. You will also see edgy faux leather pants and an all-denim jumpsuit. It also features modern & updated interpretations of Levi’s® denims, with new on-trend 70’s-inspired high waist jeans and cut & sew wide leg silhouettes to be paired with extra-long or cropped trucker jackets. A range of oversized shirts, soft romantic tops with organza sleeves, easy graphic t-shirts and elevated sweatshirts. Overall, the collection features quintessential pieces that will stand out in any wardrobe.

    “We are absolutely thrilled that Deepika Padukone’s first collaboration as brand ambassador for Levi’s® is so iconic yet personal. Levi’s® has always believed in ‘authentic self-expression’ and the collaboration is just that. We wanted to work with Deepika because of her iconic sense of style and its influence on consumers. Her understanding of colours, fabrics and silhouettes is unique and extremely individual. With this collaboration we see the inclusion of newer fabrics, finishes and fits. The introduction of athleisure pieces, faux leather pants, long varsity jackets and even the oversized shirts are a way for us to explore unknown textile territories and also relate to a newer fashion consumer.”  Sanjeev Mohanty, SVP & MD- South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Levi’s®.

    The Levi’s® x Deepika Padukone collaboration is responsibly made, in line with Levi’s commitment to sustainability. 60% of the collaboration line is sustainably sourced with 100% of the line ethically produced. Featuring organic cotton, super-soft Tencel made from wood pulp, cottonized hemp and denim produced with the brand’s Water<Less® technology, the line allows consumers to make a statement, with sustainability at the forefront.

    The Levi’s® x Deepika Padukone Collaboration will be available at Levi’s retail outlets, Levi.in and select partner e-commerce platforms on October 8th 2021

     Please visit– levi.in

    About the Levi’s® brand:  The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have become one of the most recognizable garments of clothing in the world – capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. Today, Levi’s® brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading Jeanswear and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style. For more information about Levi’s® brand, its products, and stores, please visit levi.in.

     

  • Shree Saini becomes first Indian to win Miss World America 2021

    Los Angeles (California) [USA], October 04:  The first Indian-American to win the crown of Miss World America 2021, Shree Saini of Washington State, is among the most unique pageant winners to be crowned. An advocate for heart health, Saini has had a permanent pacemaker since she was 12, and overcame a major car accident which left her with burns all over her face. But she rarely if ever lets any of that hold her back or define her.

    Diana Hayden crowned Shree Saini at the event, which was held at Miss World America headquarters in Los Angeles. She is also the first Indian-origin contestant to represent America at a global stage.

    Right after the crowning moment was over, Shree Saini said in her statement, “I am happy and quite nervous. I can’t express my feelings (in words). All the credit goes to my parents, especially my mother because of whose support I am here. Thank you Miss World America for this honour.”

    The official Instagram handle of Miss World America shared the news with a caption that read as, “Shree, who is currently Miss World America Washington, also holds the prestigious position of ‘MWA National Beauty with a Purpose Ambassador’, a position she earned by working tirelessly to help those less fortunate and in need. Among her many accomplishments, her work has been recognized by UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, Susan G Komen, and many others.

    We are certain Shree will continue to immaculately embody Beauty With A Purpose, and no doubt will be successful in raising awareness and attention to the Miss World America mission. Stay tuned and follow the Miss World America 2021 journey!”

    Shree Saini has also been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2018 at a pageant held in the Fords City of New Jersey.

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  • Midday International Showbiz Icon Awards 2021 – Meet the Team behind Its Huge Success

    Mumbai, October 4: It is said that when you truly set your mind to it, nothing is impossible. This adage has been proven again by the passionate team of experts from Midday who brought the first-ever Midday International Showbiz Icon Awards to life. Led by the Sales Head at Midday, Rahul Shukla, his team of consummate professionals worked day and night, pouring their heart and soul into building this event to be a paramount success. Furthermore, the management head for the film vertical in Midday, Ruchi Shah, along with Sabina D’Souza, Pooja Jadhav and other dedicated team members, made sure that the elite of Dubai grace the event and, most importantly, have a memorable time.

    When approached for his take on how he managed to pull off the grand event, Rahul Shukla said that he was extremely delighted that his months of planning, coordinating and bringing all elements together for the Showbiz Icon Awards have proven to be extremely fruitful. “We managed to get reputable sponsors for the awards like Mr Sunil Shah, the owner of B4U TV Network and Mr Suhail Galadari, the co-chairman at Khaleej Times. I’m very thankful to them for being so kind and generous with us. I’m also pleased that our choice of selecting Dubai as the host city proved to be a superb decision.” Rahul further expressed heartfelt gratitude towards his team and co-workers who worked even odd hours to ensure everything functioned smoothly.

    Several Bollywood stars like Neha Sharma, Vivek Oberoi, Zareen Khan and many more too attended the event and made it even more glamorous. The creative brain behind the show, Ruchi, had a very clear goal in mind. “I wanted to extend a grand platform to all the talented artists and performers of our film & entertainment circle. I wanted to create a space where people from many nationalities came together, exchanged ideas, socialized, and also got recognized for their outstanding work.” Everyone from the Midday team was thrilled to see the event reach pinnacles of success as the night went on.

    Fashion statements were galore as the hosts as well as the guests showed up in a myriad of sparkling gowns, dapper tuxedos, and stunning silhouettes. A number of dignitaries were present at the award function and were seen having a great time socializing, making connections, and enjoying the magnitude at which the event was organized. As per reports, the event team behind this opulent affair carefully picked and chose their awardees, ensuring that everyone who deserved to be lauded for their efforts should be included. A broad spectrum of honours was bestowed upon the beneficiaries, including Aditi Rao Hydari as Iconic Actress Female, Neha Sharma as Iconic Performer, Zareen Khan as Iconic Actress, Vivek Oberoi as Iconic Multi-Talented Actor, Daisy Shah as Iconic Style Icon, and Amyra Dastoor as Iconic Fashion Trendsetter. We must say full points to the entire Midday team handling this event for projecting such fine management skills and roping in a significant audience, given their debut in a country outside India.

    With such a high standard to look up to, we definitely expect Midday to make another appearance very soon on an even grander scale with more surprises up their sleeves.

  • Talent from Showbiz Industries Got Felicitated At Mid Day International Icon Awards 2021

    Dubai [UAE], September 30: The two days awards ceremony organised by Mid-Day, the English newspaper of Jagran Group, honoured cinema stalwarts for their remarkable achievements at the Mid Day International Icon Awards ceremony in Dubai. At a magnificent ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, actors, producers, actresses, directors, singers, marketing, promotion, OTT, and film were rewarded for their work. In this award ceremony, Aditi Rao Hydari was given the Iconic Actress Female, Neha Sharma as the Iconic Performer, Zareen Khan as the Iconic Actress, Actor Vivek Oberoi as the Iconic Multi-Talented Actor, Daisy Shah was awarded the Iconic Style Icon, Amyra Dastoor the Iconic Fashion Trendsetter.

    In acting category awards include Actor Jatin Khurana Award for Iconic Experimental Actor, Sandeepa Dhar Iconic Breakthrough Performance, Actor Tanmay Ssingh for Iconic Debut Award for the film Sayoni, Actress Anamika Shukla for Iconic Female Lead Actress for Mukesh Jasoos, Ravi Sudha Choudhary Iconic Debut for Sitapur The City Of Gangster, Actress Payal Ghosh Iconic Most Desirable Actress, Pakkhi Hegde Iconic Woman Performer in Performing Arts, Sunil Shah Iconic Director for the film Muddus Of Crime, Mr Bhusra Iconic Production House, Ranjit Singh Iconic Actor, Ali Quli Iconic Singer, Sunil Shah Iconic Producer B4U Awarded.

    Film’s business stalwarts Narendra Hirawat as Pioneer for Copyright, Kalapi Nagda as Iconic Entertainment Worldwide, Aneri Savala as Iconic Regional OTT, Sudip Mukherjee as Iconic Promising Innovative OTT Platform, Gaurang Doshi as Iconic Promising Producer, Mannu Patel as Iconic Web Series, Anadii Chaturvedi Iconic Director of the Year, Dilawar Singh and Andreas Szakacs as Iconic FinTech Start-Up, Zenofar Fatima as Iconic Short Film Director, Mr. Keyur as Iconic Musical Start-Up Company, Mamta Pratik Shah and Pratik Shah as Iconic Film Producer, Gulrez Alam Iconic Digital PR Agency, Mr. Murtuza Iconic Entertainment Portal, Irfan Izhar Iconic Debut Producer, Jaggi Sandhu Iconic Night Life Singer, Nikita Rawal Iconic Stylist Actress, Madhu Bhandari Iconic Next-Gen Business Leader, Mohit Bijlani Iconic Night Life Curator, Mr. Suleman Khoja to Iconic Bollywood Vastu & Naadi Astrologer, Manik Soni Iconic Entrepreneur, Nadeem Akhtar Iconic Entrepreneur, Kumar Raj Iconic Director, Rekha Rana Iconic Actress, Girish Wankhede Iconic Movie & OTT Trade Analyst,
    Bhavini Goswami Iconic Marketing Agency & PR Agency, Nagma Khan was awarded the Iconic PR & Entrepreneur, Marketing & PR Agency along with Ashwani Shukla, Altair Media was awarded the Iconic PR Agency of the Year.

    Speaking on occasion, Rahul Shukla, one of the Mid Day Show Biz Awards and International Icon Awards organisers, said that choosing Dubai as the host city to honour individuals who have excelled in their fields despite the pandemic last year was a wise decision. Over the last few months, our marketing and management teams have worked tirelessly to make the International Icon Awards ceremony a memorable occasion. I’d like to express my gratitude to all of our coworkers, sponsors, associates, and celebrities. Mid-day Group will continue to strive to make it even better and grander for upcoming events in the future.

     

  • Celebrities Graced Iconic Gold Awards 2021, Which Took Place On Saturday In Mumbai

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: The much-awaited awards show Iconic Gold Awards 2021 was held at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai on September 25. The event saw the who’s who from Tinsel Town and it was indeed a gala night.  Piyuus Jaiswal the CEO of Iconic Gold Award felicitated performer’s across the varied fields of work.

    Having said that, Iconic Gold Awards 2021 saw many popular faces from the Television and Entertainment industry winning big at the event. These celebrities revealed their glamorous side on the red carpet. Hina Khan, Shaheer Sheikh, Erika Fernandes, Surbhi Chandna, singer Asees Kaur, Shivangi Joshi, and many other B-Town celebs were present at this grand event. Many of these celebrities took home the prestigious golden trophy.

    Here, check out the full winners’ list!

    1. Adil Shaikh: Iconic choreographer of the year
    2. Aditya Narayan: Iconic TV anchor of the year
    3. Akanksha Juneja: Iconic negative role actress of the year
    4. Amol Parashar: Iconic rising talented actor of the year
    5. Anny Divya: Iconic Achiever of the year
    6. Asees Kaur: Iconic Singing Sensation of the year
    7. Ashnoor Kaur: Iconic youngest star of the year
    8. Bhabiji Ghar par hai : Iconic comedy serial of the year
    9. Binaiferr & Sanjay Kohli: Iconic producer for comedy of the year
    10. Charul Malik: Iconic entertainment TV anchor of the year
    11. Darshan Kumaar: Iconic most versatile actor of the year
    12. Debattama Saha: Iconic emerging TV actress of the year
    13. Deepshikha Deshmukh: Iconic film producer of the year female
    14. Divya Agarwal: Iconic Reality queen of the year
    15. Eijaz Khan: Iconic multitalented actor of the year
    16. Erica J Fernandes: Iconic most glamorous TV actress of the year
    17. Eshan Naqvi: Iconic Debutant Of the year shaina
    18. Helly Shah: Iconic most promising TV actress of the year
    19. Hina Khan: Iconic actress in a web film (lines)
    20. Arko Pravo Mukherjee: Iconic music director of the year
    21. Jaya Kishori: Iconic woman motivational speaker of the year
    22. Karanvir Sharma: Iconic most promising TV actor of the year
    23. Krishna Shroff: Iconic fitness influencer of the year
    24. Kumar Sanu: Iconic all time favourite singer
    25. Kunal Kapoor: Iconic Most Promising Actor of the year (ott)
    26. Maitri Patel: Iconic youngest pilot of the year female
    27. Mukesh Chhabra: Iconic casting director of the year
    28. Nikki Tamboli: Iconic fashionista of the year
    29. Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia: Iconic pathbreaking actress of the year
    30. Nitanshi Goel: Iconic teen actress of the year
    31. Pavitra Punia: Iconic most influential TV actress of the year
    32. Pratik Gandhi: Iconic performer of the year web series (ott)
    33. Raakesh Yadhav: Iconic celebrity fitness expert of the year
    34. Rajan Shahi: Iconic production house (television ) of the year
    35. Ranjan Kumar Singh: Iconic TV director of the year
    36. Ridhima Pandit: Iconic Participant’s (Reality show) of the year
    37. Rohan Mehra: Iconic youth icon of the year
    38. Rrahul Sudhir: Iconic Romantic TV Actor of the year
    39. Rupal Patel: Iconic trend setter of the year
    40. Divya Agarwal: Iconic Reality Queen of the year
    41. Sahil Salathia: Iconic Shattering fashion convention actor of the year
    42. Sanjay Gagnani: Iconic actor in a negative lead role
    43. Shaheer Shaikh: Iconic most trustworthy TV actor of the year
    44. Sharad Malhotra: Iconic most popular TV Actor of the year
    45. Shiny Joshi: Iconic Shinning TV Actress of the year
    46. Shivangi Joshi: Iconic TV actress of the year
    47. Sanjay Kumar Dhauliya: Iconic Stylist of the year
    48. Siddharth Nigam: Iconic Youngest Male actor of the year
    49. Sourabh Raaj Jain: Iconic allrounder actor of the year
    50. Stebin Ben: Iconic Voice of the year
    51. Surabhi and Samriddhi: Iconic twins comic star of the year
    52. Surbhi Chandna: Iconic most popular TV actress of the year
    53. Tridha Choudhury: Iconic most promising actress of the year ott
    54. Udit Narayan : Iconic all time legend singer award
    55. Vikas Khanna: Iconic Philanthropic of the year
    56. Helly Shah & Rrahul Sudhir: Iconic Jodi of the year (Ishq Mein Marjawan 2)
    57. Sonnalli Seygall: Iconic Animal welfare of the year
    58. Shraddha Arya: Iconic most stylist TV actress of the year
    59. Vineet Kumar Singh: Iconic Corona Yodha
    60. Darasing Khurana: Iconic Corona Yodha
    61. Saher Bhamla – Bhamla Foundation: Iconic NGO of the year
    62. Dr Sohil Makwana: Iconic Corona Yodha
    63. Shahnawaz Shaikh: Iconic Corona Yodha

    Overall the Iconic Gold Awards 2021 held recently in the city was a star studded affair which saw many prominent personalities attending the awards.

  • Nationwide Restaurant & Hospitality Awards – 2021 Mumbai & Pune Edition

    The Nationwide Restaurant & Hospitality Awards – 2021, Mumbai & Pune Edition is back from Business Mint. The award categories will include restaurants, nightclubs, home chefs, food, and brands

    New Delhi (India), September 30: Business Mint announces the Nationwide Awards Restaurant & Hospitality Awards – 2021, Mumbai & Pune Edition, a new award for the hospitality industry. Nationwide Restaurant & Hospitality Awards – 2021, Mumbai and Pune Edition is a prominent recognition event for the hotel and hospitality sector that honors the top hotel’s Restaurants, Nightclubs, Home Chefs, Food Brands.

    (https://www.nationwideawards.org/) is the link, where you can get the winner’s supplement.

    List of “Nationwide Awards Restaurant & Hospitality Awards – 2021, Mumbai and Pune Edition” Winners:

    • Dadus Sweet Emporio – Best Authentic Sweet Shop – 2021, Pune
    • Bakul Catering – Best Caterer of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • August 1 Five – Best Emerging Café of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Kokoscoop – Pune’s Unique Ice Cream Brand- 2021
    • The Dough Therapy – Best Emerging Pizza Chain of the Year – 2021, Mumbai
    • Dario’s Restaurant Café Bar – Best Emerging Italian Cuisine Restaurant & Café – 2021, Navi Mumbai
    • Jhama Sweets – Best Authentic Sweet Shop – 2021, Mumbai
    • Vinz Nutribowl – Best Emerging Healthy Food Restaurant – 2021, Thane
    • Arome – Best Emerging Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year – 2021, Thane
    • Rohit Wadewale – Most Promising Maharashtrian Snacks Fast-food Chain of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Bawa Group Of Hotels – Best Modern Hotel Chain – 2021, Mumbai
    • The Spoon Story – Best Takeaway Concept of the Year – 2021, Mumbai
    • Love & Gheee – Promising Home Foods Brand – 2021, Mumbai
    • I N D O C A F E – Best Emerging Café of the Year – 2021, Mumbai
    • Dev Uncle Kitchen – Best Authentic Punjabi Restaurant ( Veg ) – 2021, Pune
    • Switch Deli and Kitchen – Most Innovative Food Menu Award – 2021, Pune
    • The Happyy Cup Cafe – Best Emerging Premium Thick Shake Brand – 2021, Mumbai
    • Ramada Plaza by WHYNDHAM – Most Preferred Business Hotel of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Brijus – Promising Chocolatier of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Cuk-Nuk 24 – Promising Frozen Food Products Brand – 2021, Pune
    • Opa! Bar & Cafe – Restaurant with Outstanding Greeko Mediterranean Ambience and Interiors – 2021, Mumbai
    • Urbo Kitchen and Bar – Kitchen & Bar with Outstanding Ambience and Interiors – 2021, Pune
    • Green Soul Kitchens – Most efficient food delivery services of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Crazy Cheesy – The Best Continental Café Chain of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Rare Earth The Vegan café – Best Vegan Café of the Year – 2021, Mumbai
    • Big Bang Community – BBC – Best Regional Rooftop Lounge of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • Oye Madrasi – Best Emerging Restaurant Serving Best South Indian Cuisine of the Year – 2021, Mumbai
    • Nakshatra The Royal Wedding – Promising Luxury Venue of the Year – 2021, Pune
    • The Flour Works – Most Promising European-style Restaurant – 2021, Pune
    • BHUTU’S KITCHEN – Most Efficient Food Delivery Services of the Year – 2021, Mumbai

    Mr. Vinay Kanth Korapati, Founder of Business Mint, says, the winners of this year’s Nationwide Awards Restaurant & Hospitality Awards – 2021, Mumbai, and Pune Edition have been announced by Business Mint. I’d like to congratulate all of the businesses who participated in this year’s award program. Despite the massive losses the hospitality industry has suffered as a result of the epidemic, you have managed to stay afloat and continue to provide the best service possible. We are honored and grateful to have had the chance to work with you. I want to express my heartfelt congratulations to everyone who was nominated and recognized for this year’s program. It’s always a pleasure to reach out and interact with businesses of all kinds and locations, and this year has been no exception. To all of the 2021 Hospitality winners, I wish you a successful year in 2022.

     

  • Lokesh Sharma wins New Age Show Director at a Fashion Awards

    New Delhi (India), September 30: Season Two of the India Fashion Awards, an initiative by Talent Factory took place on 25th September 2021. The platform recognizes the unsung heroes of the fashion industry to celebrate their contribution. This year, Lokesh Sharma won the New Age Show Director of the Year Award.

    Lokesh Sharma is a Fashion choreographer, Show Director, Grooming Expert & He has been directing and choreographing shows like India Fashion Week London, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Doha, India Fashion Week Dubai, India Intimate Fashion Week, Asian Designer Week India, and many more. Along with choreographing Indian National Pageants, he has also done solo shows with India, Qatar, Dubai, Pakistan, and London-based designers.

    The winners of some awards were Muzamil Ibrahim, Shobhita Dhulipala, Sunil Grover, Vaishali S, Suneet Varma, Rohit Bal and Manish Malhotra, Malini Agarwal, Siddharth Tytler, Nitibha Kaul, Sahil Kochhar, Gautam Kalra, Gaurang Shah,  Shantanu Nikhil, Gaurav Gupta, Tarun Tahillani, Anamika Khanna and Tarun Khilwal.

    “I am happy to receive the New Age Show Director of the Year Award at the second season of the India Fashion Awards. It was a glamorous night filled with promising artists from the fashion industry and it was an honor to receive an award in front of them.” Said Lokesh Sharma after winning the award.

  • The Elephant at The Dinner Table by Amit Nagpal – A Journey into Experiential Leadership

    Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: The fear of not being good enough, unfulfilled potential, anxiety around the future, finding a purpose-driven career, inability to harmonise between work and life lack of meaningful work – do you resonate with these challenges? Have you been trying to figure out how to address them? Do you believe expert guidance can help you uncover these questions and enable you towards solutions and fulfilment?

    If your answer is yes, then the book ‘The Elephant At The Dinner Table’ authored by Amit Nagpal, launched earlier this month, is the right pick to give you compelling solutions to your queries.

    “This book is all about sharing my experiences via 33 real-life short stories and anecdotes to encourage readers to stay curious, learn from leaders, engage better with teams, and more. This book chronicles my journey as a young boy from a small town with limited resources, who began as a Medical Representative in 1988 and ended up as the Head of Training at Infosys BPM in 2010”, shares Amit Nagpal. Amit is a Leadership Facilitator, ATD Master Trainer™, Co-Active Coach ®, Performance Consultant, Global Speaker, and an Author.

    In his view, this became possible primarily because of the following reasons:

    • Curiosity
    • Risk-taking
    • Focus on strengths
    • The attitude of a team player
    • An advocate of lifelong learning

    The book authored by Amit Nagpal weaves real-life experiences of over 31 years, with five years of dedicated research, interviews with successful leaders across the globe and a beneficial resource bank. “I wish to take these learnings to the larger audience to inspire them as they progress towards their leadership goals and hence, this book”, he adds.

    The target audience for the book is management students, aspiring, entry-level and mid-level leaders. Eight topics are chosen and validated via his interactions with over 300 leaders and management students spread over five years.

    These are:

    • Employee Engagement
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Strength-Based Leadership
    • Client Connect
    • Culture
    • When Leaders make mistakes
    • Learning by following- seeking Mentors
    • Becoming a Learner for Life

    The book’s format is simple and easy to understand –

    • What did I learn?
    • What does academia say? (Deep-dive research)
    • What do the leaders have to recommend? (Best practices and more).

    “A valuable resource guide for leaders and management students” is the foreword of Raman Roy, Former Chairman at NASSCOM and MD at Quatrro Global Services.

    “I have also curated a handy digital “Learning Wall” accessible 24*7 on any device. (Link is available in the book). It has a list of resources (i.e., links to articles, books, and video links to take a deeper dive and explore the topics further). I keep updating the Learning Wall every month to ensure the content stays relevant and fresh”, says Amit.

    The 207 pages book, ‘The Elephant at The Dinner Table’, has been published by one of the top publication houses, Rupa Publications and is available on Amazon and Flipkart (hardcover and Kindle versions). The hardcopy is priced at Rs.500 and the kindle edition at Rs. 445. https://amzn.to/3yIs5jL

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Amit Nagpal is a Leadership Facilitator, ATD Master Trainer™, Co-Active Coach ®, Performance Consultant, Global Speaker, and an Author. He has worked with global organisations such as GSK, NIS/NIIT, GE, Wipro, Cognizant and Infosys BPM at senior positions. Amit is the former Training Head at Infosys BPM. His passion and curiosity around leadership development are what inspires him to help build better leaders for tomorrow. He works with clients worldwide and enables individuals, SMEs, and corporations to become better versions of themselves through Wholistic Leadership™ learning journeys and programs.

    His primary mission is to encourage leaders to make purpose-driven decisions, dealing with real-life business scenarios and personal challenges.

    www.amit-nagpal.comwww.pursuitica.com

    www.linkedin.com/in/amitnagpal-leadershipenabler

  • Women Empowerment Meets Young Blood over a Media Backdrop in Ahsan Sharif and Ayesha Kapoor Starrer ‘Unlimited’

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28: Directed by Vikram Vasudev Narla, the upcoming ‘Unlimited’ is generating limitless buzz. The film is produced by Narla Production House, a team headed by the director himself, which means that Vikram Vasudev Narla is invested in making the film in more ways than one.

    And that is probably the reason why he duly explains the research that went behind the movie in the following quote, “There are people who try to infuse negativity in society. As an illustration, we say ‘Arthanareshwar’ symbolizes the equal power of Shakthi — ‘female deity of power’ is inseparable from the male deity. Based on this concept, we came up with a tag line ‘Athi Sravatra Varnayeth’”.

    Vikram also adds that “(Unlimited) is completely about women empowerment. Like, how to raise and bring awareness in the society by giving them equal status and educating them. Education is very important in today’s pace.”

    Now, these high concepts are told in the movie through relatable stories of youngsters, their lives, emotions, and relationships. These youngsters will be seen working in the demanding and fast-paced media industry. Whether they’ll make it or not in media is what we will see in the movie.

    Actors Ahsan Sharif and Ayesha Kapoor don the roles of these youngsters and steer the movie ahead. Other characters in the movie include Aman Kumar, Shraddha Dwivedi, Reshma Malik, Meenal, Tanuj Deekshit and Anil Rastogi in different key roles.

    Ahsan Sharif, the leading man in the movie, is known for delivering powerful performances. Surprisingly, he was once a businessman living in Hyderabad who decided to put his acting chops to the test by taking on roles that resonate with audiences. He is known for his thought-provoking films with cinematic brilliance and social and spiritual themes with a wider scope, including education, feminism, and democracy. And we’re sure ‘Unlimited’ will be nothing short of that.

    Obviously, the pandemic came as a big hindrance in the making of the film. After the initial shooting in Hyderabad and Lucknow, the latter parts got delayed. However, the makers made sure to finish the film, and the next schedules were shot in Dubai.

    The makers want to appeal to the masses of different states and connect to their hearts. Hence, the film will be released in an astonishing seven regional languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil.

    Catch the movie in theatres near you and shower your support.

  • This Powerful Photo-Series on Old Age Homes Will Surely Stir Your Souls

    New Delhi [India], September 28: Indian family system has a deeply embedded impression of living in a joint family where parents often stay with their grown-up children. When parents reach an age where they need support from their children, they consider it their moral duty. In recent times, Indian society is going through a significant social & economic transformation, & this age-old family system is also getting threatened since many children are migrating to other states & countries for better prospects in life. This transformation has given rise to a need & habit of nuclear families, which has further led to our nation’s shocking growth of old age homes. A social practice that is not very unusual in western nations’ society & culture is now rapidly becoming part of our country. Such old age homes are undoubtedly a blessing for those who are betrayed by their children or destiny at their retirement age. They often take care of their food, shelter, and companionship but rarely are they able to nourish their starving & wounded souls.

    Niraj Gera, an international award winner and a social activist from Delhi (India), has used his skills to raise his voice for various underprivileged & exploited segments of society. He is back again with his soul-stirring series to give voice to such desolated souls living in old age homes. He is releasing this series on the occasion of ‘International Day for Older Persons’, i.e., 1st Oct. His series ‘Abandoned Souls’ features a set of heart-wrenching photographs, which illuminates the dark reality of insensitivity of family members towards elderly people & simultaneously pricks the conscience of such people with the powerful messages these photographs are carrying.

    Niraj Gera, who is also the chairman of NGO’ Humanify Foundation’, expresses, “The mushrooming growth of old-age homes across India alarmed the idea of this photo series into my mind. I intend to sensitize society as a whole so that we start caring & supporting our parents, especially in their old age when they need it most! This series will also make people aware that they should keep some assets/funds for their old age so that they don’t become dependent on anyone for the rest of their lives. Gera appeals to the youth to become more sensitive for their elder ones & ensure that their parents don’t live a vulnerable life. Gera also aims to inspire everyone to pay visits to old age homes on a regular basis and share the joys & sorrows of these elderly people.

    He further states, “My heart bleeds when I listen to the stories of these abandoned souls whenever I conduct meditation sessions at old age homes”.  Photographers clicked these senior citizens at Sawhney Vridhh Ashram, Triveni Vridhh Ashram & Rounak Vridhh Ashram of Delhi, where many elderly people poured their hearts out. Amrit Juneja (67), who lived a lavish life once, lives in Sawhney Vriddhashram after getting betrayed by his younger son. Some old age residents like J. Soleman (age) and Ramesh (67) reside at old age homes after the sad demise of their sons. At the same time, few residents like Usha Rani (66) are spending the declining years of their life in the Old Age Home (Vriddh Ashram) after getting abandoned by her children.

    People who do not have enough economic resources to fulfil their old parents’ basic needs & necessities are also opting for old age homes for them. It seems many people in the modern world have forgotten this valuable section – the elderly of society. People with such a mentality should be made aware that elderly people are an asset to society and not an economic or social burden.

    Residents who are living in old age homes are truly grateful for the existence of these shelters. Om Prakash, a resident of Mata Ram Beti Vridhh Ashram, shares, ‘Such old age homes, are a blessing for abandoned people like me. We don’t only get shelter & food, but also other essentials like medicines, adult diapers,  medical equipment & health treatments, whenever it’s needed.’

    As a Social activist & faculty member of The Art of Living, Gera regularly conducts meditation and mindfulness sessions at such old age homes directly or through organizations like VridhCare Foundation. VridhCare’s director Gargi Lakhanpal shares, ‘These elderly residents are gaining a new perspective on a stressful situation. Niraj Gera is doing great work towards making this world a happier place by spreading the message of love, wisdom & positivity in whatever ways possible.  Amrit Juneja, a resident who has attended Gera’s session, shares, ‘Niraj Gera & his team’s sessions, are very uplifting & help us have a positive approach towards life.’

    Each & every photograph from Gera’s series carries a strong message, & it is sensitizing children and grandchildren of these elderly people to take a corrective measure. Ever optimistic, Gera is looking forward to bring a major transformation in society through his photo series & his inspiring sessions. His various photo series can be seen on his website http://www.nirajgera.com