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  • Gurwant Singh Ladhi’s Journey; Being A Jiu-Jitsu World Champion To Promoting The Sport In India

    Gurwant Singh Ladhi’s Journey; Being A Jiu-Jitsu World Champion To Promoting The Sport In India

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    June 13: India has a great tradition for sports and keeping aside Cricket, our athletes have been making a mark in various other sports as well. Some of these sports were little known or popular before our athletes raised the tricolor high at global platforms. Neeraj Chopra is now a household name and, after bagging a Gold at Tokyo Olympics, has motivated the new generation to take up Javelin throw as a sport.

    Meet Gurwant Singh Ladhi. He has been earning laurels for our country in a combat sport called Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) has gained massive popularity globally and incorporates elements of wrestling, grappling, and ground fighting.

    Gurwant, an American citizen of Indian origin, takes pride in representing India at world championships and winning medals for his motherland. He was born and brought up in Batala, Punjab, before migrating to the States. From basking in the glow of his medals at world Jiu-Jitsu championships to training every day, Gurwant is one of the few Indians representing the nation at international Jiu-Jitsu championships.

    In 2019, he bagged 3 gold medals at SJJIF (Sport Jiu Jitsu International Federation) World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and became the world champion. In 2021, he bagged 7 medals across various divisions at the IBJJF championships. Both IBJJF and SJJIF are considered to be the mecca of competitive Jiu-Jitsu across the Globe, and Gurwant is one of the few Indians, vigorously participating and winning medals in the internationally acclaimed events.

    With decades of practice and experience in diverse martial arts and combat sports, the gold medallist found his calling in Jiu-Jitsu. Since then, he has been zealously participating in a wide range of state-level, national-level, and international-level competitions and bagging medals in various divisions. However, the journey hasn’t been an easy one. Back in 2017, while he was on a trip to India and was training people for free, a few trolls targeted him and called him a fake master. Unscrupulous allegations were levelled against him. This incident etched on his heart yet motivated him to work harder. He proved everyone wrong by winning medals at world-class championships and becoming the world champion which only a few Indians have achieved, if not none.

    “My biggest key to success in Jiu-Jitsu is consistent practice and enthusiasm. I want to inspire the world to take up Jiu-Jitsu. Soon, I am planning to open a professional gym for those who want to be the next rising Jiu-Jitsu global champions,” shares Gurwant, who presently holds a purple belt with two stripes. Currently, he trains under Professor Felipe Pena (BJJ Black Belt).

    Gurwant doesn’t miss an opportunity to visit India. During his visits, he conducts free training camps and hosts various Tournaments. His BJJ tournaments are acclaimed to be the best India has ever witnessed. The next one is in November 2022.

    Gurwant Singh Ladhi believes age is just a number. He will be touching 50 years of age this month yet believes in hustling each day on the mats. He hits the gym first thing in the morning before heading to work. He is married and has 3 kids, 2 daughters and 1 son. His wife and family are his biggest support and pillar of strength in his martial arts journey.

    He is a god-fearing soul who is always eager to help the poor. As a socially responsible martial artist and a human being, he helps many families and old age homes in Punjab in whatever means he can.

    Our country needs more champions like Gurwant Singh Ladhi, who, despite being in the US, are so close to his Indian roots and takes pride in winning laurels for India.

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  • Greenman Viral Desai organises bike rally to support Save Soil movement

    Greenman Viral Desai organises bike rally to support Save Soil movement

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    Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 13: Surat’s noted industrialist and environment lover Greenman Viral Desai organised a bike rally in Surat in support of “Save Soil” movement launched by Isha Foundation of Sadhguru and creating awareness about environmental issues.

    The bike rally commenced from Zenitex mill in Katargam and culminated at Udhna railway station, which has been transformed into the country’s first green station courtesy Viral Desai’s efforts. The rally was flagged off by Atik Desai, vice president of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Dr. Jignasa Oza, regional officer of Gujarat Pollution Control Board. They also interacted with the audience and encouraged them to contribute in their own ways to conserve the environment.

    Greenman Viral Desai urged the youth to become ‘Paryavaran Senani’ (Environment Warriors) by joining his initiative ‘Satyagraha Against Pollution’ to contribute to environmental protection, and fight against climate change.

    A large number of volunteers of Isha Foundation took part in the bike rally and shared tips about protecting and conserving the environment. They also did a environmental awareness skit performance and dance at the Udhna railway station upon completion of the rally.

    “Sadhguru has launched a global movement to address the soil crisis by bringing together people from around the world to stand up for soil health and push for steps towards increasing organic content in soil. The bike rally as a part of Satyagraha Against Pollution is a demonstration of support for the Save Soil movement by Surat in its own unique way. We are pleased that we could reach out to thousands of people through our effort,” Viral Desai said.

    It is noteworthy that the volunteers of Isha Foundation also visited the Udhna railway station and got first-hand information about its transformation. They also planted trees at the station’s urban forest, the Shahid Smriti Van, which has been developed with the Miyawaki method and is the 1st Urban forest of Indian Railways.

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  • Greenman Viral Desai marks World Environment Day by planting 700 trees – Primex News Network

    Greenman Viral Desai marks World Environment Day by planting 700 trees – Primex News Network

    Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 9: Surat’s noted industrialist and environmentalist Viral Desai, who has earned the title of Greenman for his environmental initiatives, marked the World Environment Day on June 5 by planting 700 trees.

    Viral Desai undertook the plantation at Sarthana Nature Park in Surat through his philanthropic arm Hearts At Work Foundation, in the special presence of Surat’s deputy municipal commissioner NV Upadhyay. The plantation was undertaken as a part of the urban forest taking shape in an adjacent place.

    It is noteworthy that as a part of his environmental campaign “Satyagraha Against Pollution”, Viral Desai has undertaken plantation of more than 8,000 trees in Sarthana Nature Park to date.

    “With its extensive green area and dense plantation, the Sarthana Nature Park plays the role of lungs for Surat city. We plan to undertake the plantation of more trees in some patches within the nature park to further increase trees’ green cover and density. This will support the local biodiversity and ensure the nature park becomes the oxygen park for people in the true sense,” says Greenman about the initiative.

    Dr. Rajesh Patel of Sarthana Nature Park and Heena Patel were also present on the occasion of the tree plantation. The Hearts At Work Foundation has decided to establish a theme-based urban forest in Sarthana Nature Park. The urban forest will be similar to the ones Viral Desai has helped develop at the Udhna railway station in Surat, the country’s first urban forest within a railway station.

  • SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF) organised a mega tree plantation drive on World Environment Day – Primex News Network

    SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF) organised a mega tree plantation drive on World Environment Day – Primex News Network

    Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 9: SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), the community welfare initiative of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd. (SRK)- a globally trusted and India’s leading diamond crafting and exports company, organized a mega tree plantation drive near Ubharat on 5th June, World Environment Day. It is commendable to note that the drive was towards the plantation of 1 lakh trees on 300 acres of land in the vicinity of Ubharat, near Navsari of Surat, Gujarat. The activity was initiated to create a green zone in one of the popular tourist destinations of Surat.

    This mega event was organised on Monday at nine o’clock in the morning, wherein about five thousand families of the SRK group planted trees together. Buses were arranged from Dharukawala College Ground, Kapodra and SRK Sports Complex of Katargam in the early morning of Monday to carry the families to the tree plantation spot.

    The mega tree plantation drive, which is in line with the company’s environmental policies, saw extensive participation from the personnel of SRK along with the management present to support the initiative. It was probably the first time that a tree plantation program of such a large scale was organised by the personnel of the same company at the same time. A noteworthy fact is that a monument on Shreemad Bhagavad Gita, named “Geeta Vatika”, is being planned to be set up in an area where tree plantation was carried out. Geeta Vatika is proposed to be Knowledge Center and the Influential body to enable The Bhagwat Geeta to be in practical application in the 21st Century.

    Moreover, the event was not just about tree plantations but also about their maintenance. Having planted a tree each, all families pledged to care for and nurture it during its lifetime.

    In this way, the SRK group resolves to continue contributing toward reducing pollution and protecting the environment.

  • SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF) organised a mega tree plantation drive on World Environment Day

    SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF) organised a mega tree plantation drive on World Environment Day

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    Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 9: SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), the community welfare initiative of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd. (SRK)- a globally trusted and India’s leading diamond crafting and exports company, organized a mega tree plantation drive near Ubharat on 5th June, World Environment Day. It is commendable to note that the drive was towards the plantation of 1 lakh trees on 300 acres of land in the vicinity of Ubharat, near Navsari of Surat, Gujarat. The activity was initiated to create a green zone in one of the popular tourist destinations of Surat.

    This mega event was organised on Monday at nine o’clock in the morning, wherein about five thousand families of the SRK group planted trees together. Buses were arranged from Dharukawala College Ground, Kapodra and SRK Sports Complex of Katargam in the early morning of Monday to carry the families to the tree plantation spot.

    The mega tree plantation drive, which is in line with the company’s environmental policies, saw extensive participation from the personnel of SRK along with the management present to support the initiative. It was probably the first time that a tree plantation program of such a large scale was organised by the personnel of the same company at the same time. A noteworthy fact is that a monument on Shreemad Bhagavad Gita, named “Geeta Vatika”, is being planned to be set up in an area where tree plantation was carried out. Geeta Vatika is proposed to be Knowledge Center and the Influential body to enable The Bhagwat Geeta to be in practical application in the 21st Century.

    Moreover, the event was not just about tree plantations but also about their maintenance. Having planted a tree each, all families pledged to care for and nurture it during its lifetime.

    In this way, the SRK group resolves to continue contributing toward reducing pollution and protecting the environment.

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  • Greenman Viral Desai marks World Environment Day by planting 700 trees

    Greenman Viral Desai marks World Environment Day by planting 700 trees

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    Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 9: Surat’s noted industrialist and environmentalist Viral Desai, who has earned the title of Greenman for his environmental initiatives, marked the World Environment Day on June 5 by planting 700 trees.

    Viral Desai undertook the plantation at Sarthana Nature Park in Surat through his philanthropic arm Hearts At Work Foundation, in the special presence of Surat’s deputy municipal commissioner NV Upadhyay. The plantation was undertaken as a part of the urban forest taking shape in an adjacent place.

    It is noteworthy that as a part of his environmental campaign “Satyagraha Against Pollution”, Viral Desai has undertaken plantation of more than 8,000 trees in Sarthana Nature Park to date.

    “With its extensive green area and dense plantation, the Sarthana Nature Park plays the role of lungs for Surat city. We plan to undertake the plantation of more trees in some patches within the nature park to further increase trees’ green cover and density. This will support the local biodiversity and ensure the nature park becomes the oxygen park for people in the true sense,” says Greenman about the initiative.

    Dr. Rajesh Patel of Sarthana Nature Park and Heena Patel were also present on the occasion of the tree plantation. The Hearts At Work Foundation has decided to establish a theme-based urban forest in Sarthana Nature Park. The urban forest will be similar to the ones Viral Desai has helped develop at the Udhna railway station in Surat, the country’s first urban forest within a railway station.

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  • World Environment Day Celebration at Sohra On 5 Jun 2022

    World Environment Day Celebration at Sohra On 5 Jun 2022

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    New Delhi (India), June 8: Assam Rifles, Soil and Water Conservation Department and locals of the Sohra celebrated World Environment Day at Sohra on 5th Jun 2022. The function was attended by various dignitaries, including Lt Gen PC Nair, AVSM, YSM, Director General Assam Rifles, Swami Anuragananda Ji, Secretary Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Sohra and Mrs Ibashisha Rynjah, Director Soil and Water Conservation Department. A large number of locals and school children also participated in the function.

    The event was conducted at the site where Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs, had planted a sapling on 25 Jul 2021. The site of the plantation is now being developed by planting additional saplings and adopting techniques for water retention in the soil. During the event, dignitaries, children and village authorities planted more than 1200 saplings of various varieties.

    This time, the saplings of trees as well as local shrubs were planted before the event to prevent soil erosion. As per Assam Rifles, they will continue to plant more trees and shrubs till the end of the rainy season to ensure maximum survivability of the saplings.

    Lt Gen PC Nair, AVSM, and YSM emphasized the importance of nature in our life. He also praised the efforts made by the locals, the Soil and Water Conservation Department and Assam Rifles in protecting the saplings planted in 2021. After that, he felicitated the local women employed to nurture the saplings planted and distributed gifts to the children who took part in the plantation drive.

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  • World Environment day- Plantation drive held at ‘The Wellness City’ – Primex News Network

    World Environment day- Plantation drive held at ‘The Wellness City’ – Primex News Network

    Chandigarh/Mohali, June 9, 2022: ‘The Wellness City’, an iconic environment-friendly project coming up on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway, near here held a plantation drive to commemorate ‘World Environment Day’. Those who participated in the plantation drive included the developing company – Prime Land Promoters and Builders, PLPB’s, Co-Chairmen – Sanjiv Kumar and Devraj Bansal and MDs’ Sumit Singla and  Lohit Bansal. The top management was accompanied by the entire team of PLPB.  Saplings of medicinal as well as fruit trees were planted. These included – Lemon, Lemon Grass, Tulsi, Insulin, Har Shungar, Guava, Mango, Kinnow, Oxora, Hibiscus, Gulmohar, Kener, Amaltas etc.

    ‘The Wellness City’  is the first of its kind ‘bioclimatic architecture’  based project in the region. Bioclimatic architecture is an environment-friendly architecture based on providing maximum comfort to inhabitants while avoiding high consumption of resources, and it is all about ‘being sustainable’.

    Sanjiv Kumar said, ” In very simple terms, bioclimatic architecture is when we design with nature and not against nature. While the project will be spread over 90 acres, 10 acres of green belt will be created. Every fourth sapling  we plant will be medicinal.”

    Sumit Singla said, “If your house is well orientated with the sun and the wind, encouraging favored airflow and reducing unfavoured solar radiation, for human comfort, then you can open a window towards a well-shaded planted transitional space instead of using the AC when it gets hot. Most of the buildings in ‘The Wellness City’ will be properly positioned, oriented, and proportioned to create a favorable microclimate.”

    Lohit Bansal said, ” ‘The Wellness City’ is being built by seeking inspiration from the five elements of life – water, earth, fire, air and the soul which is envisaged as an oasis of tranquillity and wellness. The project is being designed by top International architects and will be completed by 2023.”

    Besides other key features, ‘The Wellness City’ will house a sprawling 25-acre ‘Art of Living’ Ashram, which is coming up in association with the ‘Art of Living Foundation’. This will have a meditation hall, Ayurveda College, Ayurveda Hospital, Panchkarma Centre etc. Recently the renowned founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, also visited ‘The Wellness City’ to conduct a Mahasatsang.

  • World Environment day- Plantation drive held at ‘The Wellness City’

    World Environment day- Plantation drive held at ‘The Wellness City’

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    Chandigarh/Mohali, June 9, 2022: ‘The Wellness City’, an iconic environment-friendly project coming up on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway, near here held a plantation drive to commemorate ‘World Environment Day’. Those who participated in the plantation drive included the developing company – Prime Land Promoters and Builders, PLPB’s, Co-Chairmen – Sanjiv Kumar and Devraj Bansal and MDs’ Sumit Singla and  Lohit Bansal. The top management was accompanied by the entire team of PLPB.  Saplings of medicinal as well as fruit trees were planted. These included – Lemon, Lemon Grass, Tulsi, Insulin, Har Shungar, Guava, Mango, Kinnow, Oxora, Hibiscus, Gulmohar, Kener, Amaltas etc.

    ‘The Wellness City’  is the first of its kind ‘bioclimatic architecture’  based project in the region. Bioclimatic architecture is an environment-friendly architecture based on providing maximum comfort to inhabitants while avoiding high consumption of resources, and it is all about ‘being sustainable’.

    Sanjiv Kumar said, ” In very simple terms, bioclimatic architecture is when we design with nature and not against nature. While the project will be spread over 90 acres, 10 acres of green belt will be created. Every fourth sapling  we plant will be medicinal.”

    Sumit Singla said, “If your house is well orientated with the sun and the wind, encouraging favored airflow and reducing unfavoured solar radiation, for human comfort, then you can open a window towards a well-shaded planted transitional space instead of using the AC when it gets hot. Most of the buildings in ‘The Wellness City’ will be properly positioned, oriented, and proportioned to create a favorable microclimate.”

    Lohit Bansal said, ” ‘The Wellness City’ is being built by seeking inspiration from the five elements of life – water, earth, fire, air and the soul which is envisaged as an oasis of tranquillity and wellness. The project is being designed by top International architects and will be completed by 2023.”

    Besides other key features, ‘The Wellness City’ will house a sprawling 25-acre ‘Art of Living’ Ashram, which is coming up in association with the ‘Art of Living Foundation’. This will have a meditation hall, Ayurveda College, Ayurveda Hospital, Panchkarma Centre etc. Recently the renowned founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, also visited ‘The Wellness City’ to conduct a Mahasatsang.

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  • Shipyaari and Smart Commute Foundation appeal to Mumbai “Get-Set-Green” on the World Bicycle Day 2022 – Primex News Network

    Shipyaari and Smart Commute Foundation appeal to Mumbai “Get-Set-Green” on the World Bicycle Day 2022 – Primex News Network

    The ride’s objective was to emphasize safe cycling infrastructure and achieve more significant health equity for city residents.

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: Shipyaari and Smart Commute Foundation, under their initiative Cycle Chala City Bacha, held a mega cycling event on the occasion of World Bicycle Day on June 3, 2022. The 22 KM ride was jointly flagged off by Nayan Ratandhayara, the CEO and Co-founder of Shipyaari and Firoza Suresh, the Director of SCF, at 6 AM from Shipyaari HQ at Malad and concluded at Bandra Reclamation.

    The bicycle rally was greeted by hundreds of bystanders and fellow cyclists on the way. Close to 200 Cyclists converged at the iconic “I love Mumbai” installation near Bandra-Worli Sealink. The event concluded with felicitations of Bicycle Councillors and Marshals who collectively work towards combating climatic changes for a better future for our younger generation.

    Reports have warned about the perils of global warming, and cycling has proved to be one of the most cost-effective means to counter this hazard and contribute to sustainable development. Thus, on World Bicycle Day, Shipyaari and SCF joined hands to invite the Cyclist community for a momentous ride across all 24 wards. The ride’s objective was to emphasize a safe cycling infrastructure and achieve more significant health equity. The event focused on drawing attention to the benefits of using a bicycle as an equitable, cost-effective, and sustainable means of transport.

    Being the logistics partner for this mega event and a responsible supporter of sustainable goals, Shipyaari humbly sponsored cycling T-shirts, medals, trophies and healthy refreshments for the participants. Apart from managing the pre-event logistics pertaining to the T-shirt movement across the length and breadth of Mumbai, Shipyaari also extended its support by renting bicycles for the participants who had the enthusiasm to participate but didn’t have the bicycles.

    Flagging off the ride, Nayan said, “I used to ride my bicycle to my school in Junagadh, but all was lost as we entered this fast-track life in Mumbai. But I have tried to revive my love for cycling again. I always believe that creating a safe biking culture in Mumbai and across India is critical to our march towards affordable and zero-emissions mobility. The celebration ride like these will help expand biking across Mumbai and, in turn, help our city do the hard work of crafting a shared and just future for the residents of our nation and our planet.”

    On occasion, Firoza Suresh, the founder of Smart Commute Foundation and popularly known as ‘the first Bicycle Mayor’, said, “Mumbai is a linear city and has the potential to become the cycling capital of India (by 2030) as bicycles are the future, and global cycling literacy is ever-increasing. Above all, it is a great platform to bring together the citizens of Mumbai bonded by a love for cycling and a will to contribute to the betterment of the city they belong to. The time has come for the people of Mumbai to actively participate in shaping the city. By bringing cycling into our everyday commute, we are making a strong statement on what we envision the streets of Mumbai to become – open, safe, people-friendly and green. The idea is to celebrate World Bicycle Day not just on June 3, but every day and unite the cycling community with support from like-minded organizations like Shipyaari.”

    Leading the ride, Vishal Totla, the COO and Co-founder of Shipyaari, said, “With the rise in global warming, we need to look for greener alternatives continuously. As an organization, we have always encouraged green practices internally and externally. I live a very green life – My home in Aurangabad has a solar plant, and as a family, we often participate in events like planting trees etc. On the business front, we are extensively working on plans to support usage of EVs in logistical movement.”

    Welcoming participants at the destination, Rahul Karwa, Mentor and Growth Catalyst at Shipyaari, revealed the plans for creating initiatives to adopt sustainable practices within the organization. “We are trying to create an incentive system for our employees to use sustainable practices like cycling for commuting to work and minimizing paper usage in our office. Sponsoring this event is our way to announce our green vision symbolically.”

    Shipyaari is a Mumbai headquartered SaaS-based logistics aggregation platform. The tech platform helps reduce the paper consumption in logistical operations substantially, and as an organization, Shipyaari operates with immense mindfulness when it comes to sustainability.

    Cycle Chala City Bacha, an initiative of the Smart Commute Foundation (SCF), focuses on an active citizen movement promoting non-motorised transport, health and fitness, with a vision to make Mumbai the cycling capital of India.

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