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  • Present Situation Mimics the Period Before the Second Wave Hit the Country Says Dr. Sairam Radhakrishna

    December 13: In a world of vivid dreamers, we are Proud to be addressing this honourable gentleman Dr. Sairam Radhakrishna Genji who has influenced millions of youngsters and created a swirlingly positive impact on the society. His works for the community has always been thriving. A man of humble nature and great vision bringing changes for a vividly better future.

    Our honourable Dr Sairam Radhakrishna was born on first of May 1992 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and his family belongs to the Hinducommunity. He is the eldest son of Mr. Radhakrishna Genjiand Mrs. Rajeswari Genji. His father was a business man by nature and mother a home-maker.

    He has done his undergraduation BCom CS in DG Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam Chennai and he has completed his MBA in finance & marketing in the year 2015 at SRM university from Chennai respectively.

    He then received an honorary Doctorate in Commerce from GLOBAL UNIVERSITY USA in the year 2017.

    The essence of every intention of Dr.Sairam is to serve the needy & helpless people.To change the society, the change begins from within. To make the power reach from top to bottom Dr.Sairam entered politics and he is adored my wide spectrum of people for his efforts and good deeds of social service and welfare for the people.

    Later in 2010 he joined the ruling party of Tamil Nadu the AIADMK under the leadership of Selvi J. Jayalalitha Amma.

    He contributed greatly while he was in ruling party in AIADMK till 2017 then he moved on to BHARATHIYA JANATHA PARTY in 2018 under the leadership of Hon’ble PRIME MINISTER Shri NARENDRA MODI ji, where all his works for the society is tremendous.

    Dr Sairam worked as a social worker during his youth, actively participating in movements supporting social reforms, Human rights, and democratic ideas. He was appointed as the State President of Anti Corruption Foundation of India in region of Tamil Nadu And then he was also Appointed as TAMIL NADU SLCC MEMBER IN FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Govt.of India.

    Under the blessing of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam CHAIRMAN Shri Y.V.SUBBA REDDY Garu, he has served a Various Occasions Distributing Anna Dhanam, Masks, Sanitizers at Chennai’s Tirupati Temple situated at T-Nagar, He also indulges in Preparations of Food and the Prasad ( Tirupati Laddu )and made it accessible for every devotee ever to visit Tirumala Tirupathi.

    DR.Sairam has impacted many lives with his benevolence by hiring More than 6 ambulances for corona relief since April 2020 to Dec 2020 when COVID was at its peak, and it is surprising to know that Dr Sairam has helped around 131 people with their COVID Treatment from his own pocket & Circle. He took us by shock in the way he gelled with the working class.

    Even In this current Nivar Cyclone situation where Chennai is fully Flooded with Water & Tears by Helpless People DR. Sairam along with Malepati Chakravarthy, BJP Vice President for Tamil Nadu have hired 14 food delivery trucks to deliver the food all over the Chennai for the flood relief.

    Dr Sairam is also in good terms with all the Central Minister’s & State Official’s, he often consults them before taking decisions and through their support he helps and serves many people of in& Around Tamil Nadu.

    Our Respected Sir has also Received various honours & here is few of them includes

    1. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD from global achievers’ council 2019 in CHENNAI
    2. MAN OF HUMANITY Award from South-Western American University 2020 MUMBAI
    3. NATIONAL SOCIAL ACHIVEMENT Award was Honoured from Vigilance Council of India 2021 in DELHI
    4. YOUNG ACHIVER AWARD from Anti corruption foundation of India 2021 in HISAR

    DR.Sairam Radhakrishna also feels that all his achievements would not have been possible without the support of his Close friends Mr. Purshothaman, Mr. Guna Harshith, and Mr.Narendran Sundaramoorthy, he also feels that they play a major role in his Success and Achievements.

    He also has been tirelessly travelling since the past 4 years for the benefit and the welfare of the society where he was an Active Participant in all Social & Service Activities.

    And finally, DR.Sairam Radhakrishna feels his constant pillar of support is his mother Mrs. Rajeswari Radhakrishna Genji who has been through all his ups and downs, and he has no words to express his gratitude towards his Family.

  • Smarden – Embedding IoT into the lifestyle

    SmarDen does it all!

    New Delhi (India), December 13: SmarDen Automations Pvt. Ltd. is a home automation company based out of Delhi. The main focus area of the company is in the field of IoT or The Internet of Things. IoT is a technology that lets you connect anything to the internet. When the devices are connected to the internet, you can monitor or control them from practically anywhere in the world, provided you access an internet connection.

    SmarDen’s journey of automating homes by using IoT started in late 2019, with 4-5 products and cut to the end of 2021; they have more than 30 products that can make your homes smart in more ways than one. The twist is that these devices are retrofit home automation products, so there is no need to rewire your home. A 100-year-old home can also be automated with SmarDen’s easy to install and easier to use smart retrofit devices.

    People still don’t know the core perks of these technologies, and that’s why they are not able to use them to their full potential. The level of convenience these technologies bring is second to none, along with the luxurious experience, peace of mind because of the security provided, and not to mention the comfort! In order to make life more secure, convenient, and comfortable, we require data from literally everything around us.

    SmarDen aims at integrating safety and security for everyone through IoT, and that too in a budget. The team at SmarDen understands that home is a sanctuary, and leaving your comfort zone in order to make it smart might not sit well with everyone; that’s why they have been working on retrofit smart home solutions. There is absolutely no need to change even a single switchboard in your home, let alone a whole range of appliances or devices, and rewiring is completely out of the question. SmarDen has simplified it so much that everything can be done with a wifi connection and a smartphone. The complete product line and the solutions are designed for retrofit homes. Making their existing home – A smart home. – SmarDen Team

    The growth of the Home Automation industry in India has been exponential. If we talk about business, it is expected to reach $53.45 billion by 2022. 2 million households use smart bulbs at present, with this number expected to increase eventually. The number of internet users in India right now is 54.29%, and this number will only increase in the future. Everyone wants everything on a tap, so why not a smart light that can be controlled with your phone? People are ready to make automation a part of their daily lives.

    SmarDen has successfully automated hundreds of homes and offices. They have provided street light automation solutions to multiple localities and have automated various hotels and residential societies. Backed up with the vast experience of all these projects and years of research on the topic, the SmarDen team now wants to educate the students as well as professionals about IoT and the power it holds. They have already provided training to thousands of students via workshops, webinars and seminars about IoT. To make things easier for students they recently launched a completely free, completely made in India IoT Platform called smarden.tech. Students can make a number of IOT projects for their classes or just for fun by using this platform.

    SmarDen is the perfect example of a startup that truly wants to make India progress in every way possible. From making home automation products available at affordable prices to teaching how to make those products, SmarDen does it all!

    Sounds exciting! Get in touch with them on www.smarden.in and www.smarden.tech

  • What Makes Surrogacy Such A Transformative Experience For Everyone Involved?

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13: For people who cannot have children via natural ways, surrogacy and/or egg donation have come over as a sheer blessing. Still, one must know that this process requires a lot of patience and further necessitates medical and legal knowledge and a strong support system.

    Surrogates have the opportunity to aid a family in need while also having the option of being reimbursed for their efforts. In the end, it’s a win-win situation for everyone –the intended parents, the surrogate and every related person or entity. (For example, the fertility tourism sector in India was projected to be worth $ 2.3 billion at the peak of surrogacy for overseas IPs.)

    Gaurav Wankhede, the founder of BecomeParents.com, a world-renowned surrogacy agency, further put across his point of view regarding international cross-border surrogacy. He believes that most of his IPs haves a budget of $35,000-$40,000. Numerous economic destinations allow surrogacy at an affordable price while still providing access to the best medical facilities and best in class ART quality (Artificial Reproductive Techniques). Kenya, a country that has recently emerged as a favourable hub for fertility tourism, is one of these locations where surrogacy services may be obtained at a very low cost.

    How surrogacy proves beneficial for intended parents?        

    Surrogacy can help IPs of all types, including same-sex couples, married heterosexual IPs, and single parents. Gaurav Wankhede claims that surrogacy is in high demand in this part of the world. Here, he lists certain advantages that surrogacy and ART treatment in Kenya have over other possible options.

    • Kenya has world-class medical facilities and IVF clinics run by highly renowned global medical service providers. Nairobi also serves as the regional headquarters of the United Nations, with around 120 foreign embassies based there.
    • In Kenya, gestational surrogacy permits one or both parents to have biological ties to their children.
    • Apart from participating in local safari tourism, International intended parents are invited to participate in the pregnancy. They are typically able to attend numerous key surrogacy stages, including the embryo transfer and being present during their child’s delivery.
    • Kenya has a strong legal structure, with extensive surrogacy agreements in place to protect the intended parents’ rights during the journey.
    • Kenyans are recognized for their good health and strong immunity. As a result, Kenyan surrogates are substantially healthier and fitter in comparison to surrogates in many other countries.
    • It is relatively easy to find single mothers in Kenya, which is important for clients from Europe who prefer single or divorced surrogate mothers.
    • Kenya further offers exceptional connectivity in terms of flights. Besides, Kenya is an English-speaking country, hence making the communication procedure easier

    How surrogacy proves beneficial for surrogate mothers?

    Over the last 15 years, surrogacy supporters have put in some strong efforts to make it essential for every intending surrogate mother to receive appropriate counselling. Her rights, obligations, and responsibilities are correctly explained before she gets on board as a surrogate mother.

    Surrogacy can support these amazing women and their families in various ways.

    • Surrogate mothers can discuss their prenatal experience with the intended parents and form a close relationship with them during the process.
    • All surrogates who have delivered feel a great sense of individual fulfilment and pride in knowing that they have helped another family in such an incredible way.
    • Surrogates usually establish lifetime relationships with the families they assist during surrogacy.
    • When the surrogate mother bears the pregnancy, the IPs fund and compensate for all of the surrogate’s expenses (such as food and shelter)

    According to Gaurav Wankhede, surrogacy can be a physically and emotionally demanding experience for both parties. However, all these efforts are justified in the end, given that feeling of turning one’s parenthood dream into reality.

  • India Luxury Foundation to come up with ILF Calendar 2022

    New Delhi (India), December 13: After the earlier successful editions of the India Luxury Foundation Calendar, Dr Gaurav Grover, is once again all set to come with it’s latest season, ‘ILF Calendar 2022’ on the theme designed on ‘Sustainability and Zero Waste, with India’s renowned fashion designer Samant Chauhan and his collection on Sustainability will be featured in the calendar.

    Talking about his latest collection, Samant Chauhan says, “One of the challenges that fashion poses to the environment is in terms of too much product being out there or, in other words, excessive production and consumption. Fast fashion is to be blamed. We need to rethink our attitudes towards our clothing and increase the whole lifecycle of our garments. This implies making things differently, buying less and buying pre-owned. It also means holding onto things for longer and repairing. Making things differently refers to reducing waste during production to a minimal, upcycling and using deadstock when possible.”

    Samant further adds, “I think many people are of the view that ecological responsibility and luxury cannot go hand in hand, but Dr. Gaurav Grover and his India Luxury Foundation are trying to change that notion. In the ILF calendar this year (2022), only sustainable garments have been used, but the finish of the garments is as luxurious as can be as the garments are made from Bhagalpuri silk which, besides being sustainable, gives a luxurious effect to the outfit. This will hopefully change perceptions and motivate others to follow suit.”

    Dr Gaurav Grover, Chairman, India Luxury Foundation, says, “Choosing sustainable fashion over fast fashion can be extremely difficult. Especially when conventional fashion keeps luring us with a wide variety of choices at throwaway prices. However, all this comes at the expense of harming the environment and the scores of artisans for whom it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain themselves and their craftsmanship”.

    Ms. Palka Grover, Luxury Director, says there are many benefits of sustainable fashion, and some of these include positive impacts on our environment as well as ethical, economic growth across various strata of society. This calendar seeks to redefine luxury and fashion in terms of sustainability. It aims to emphasise the significance of finesse and detailing, by creating a weave bathed in luxury and craftsmanship”.

    This year’s calendar will be shot at the Luxurious Venue Pullman New Delhi Aerocity with the best of Actresses and Super Models of our country like Sarah Jane Dias,  Sonalika Sahay,  Rashi Rao,  Ishika Taneja, etc,.

  • Pride of India Miss Intercontinental India 2021 Mittali Kaur gets huge and heartful welcome

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13: Mittali’s mentors Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra shared that in the finale of Miss Intercontinental held recently in Egypt, Mittali Kaur represented India among 80 countries. She promoted the tourism and culture of India and walked with our national flag. It is worth mentioning that Lara Dutta was crowned Miss Intercontinental in the year 1997.

    In Mittali’s homecoming celebration and cake cutting ceremony, renowned celebrities of the film industry like film director B Subhash, comedian and producer Sunil Pal, famous music director Dilip Sen, Bollywood’s famous choreographer Pappu Malu, Arun Bakshi and eminent people of Mumbai honoured her. Mittali shared that after becoming Miss Intercontinental India, she wants to work in the Bollywood industry as it is her childhood dream.

     

  • IB Group Honoured With Company of the Year for Agriculture Award

    Chhattisgarh (India), December 13: IB Group, the country’s leading exporter of poultry products and livestock food, has been awarded the Company of the Year for Agriculture award at the Dare to Dream Awards ceremony organized by TV9 Bharatvarsh.

    Located in Chhattisgarh, the company is engaged in the business of livestock pet food, edible oil and dairy products. Recently, the company has made important demands from the government regarding the consumption of soybeans and rising prices for the poultry farmers of the country, whose redressal will benefit lakhs of farmers of the country.

    Gulrez Alam, Director, IB Group, who came to receive the award, said, “Our customers place complete trust in our products. For the last 35 years, IB Group has been supplying high-quality protein and nutrition to the country. Today the country has a surplus food status, and we are working tirelessly to maintain that.”

    Continuing further, “We do not believe in just selling products, but we provide nutritious and whole-food products to the people so that our nation becomes healthy and strong”. He added.

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  • Indian Direct Selling Industry To Grow Threefolds By 2025

    By Adv. P. M. Mishra

    Despite an ongoing global pandemic, the direct selling industry all across the globe has been fructifying. Business entities involved in direct sales embraced the “new normal” and moved towards a digital course of action to promote their products and reach their customer bases.

    Direct Selling in India

    The Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) regulates direct Selling in India. IDSA connects the industry and policy-making bodies of the Government in order to facilitate direct Selling in India. The Model Framework for Guidelines on Direct Selling, which was notified on October 26, 2016, provided the basis for the direct selling industry’s regulatory framework. However, the Model Framework for Guidelines on Direct Selling 2016 was advisory based on which states were expected to frame their policies and implement their own mechanisms to keep an eye on the direct selling activities within their states. Only a couple of states notified their guidelines throughout a four-year-long period, while no other state adopted or formulated under any state or central legislation.

    Therefore, the Consumer Affairs Ministry has introduced the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Draft Rules, 2021.

    Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Draft Rules, 2021- A boon to the Direct Selling Industry 

    In the case of Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. v. Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Ors, the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgment wherein the Delhi High Court allowed E-commerce entities to advertise and sell products of Amway without their consent. This judgment, in a way, highlighted the failure of the Model Framework for Guidelines on Direct Selling 2016 and indicated a pressing need for new regulations for Direct Selling, which led to the formation of Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Draft Rules 2021.

    The Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Draft Rules, 2021 lays down a proper mechanism that has increased the revenue generated in the direct selling industry. It has also been promoting entrepreneurship, job creation, women’s empowerment, skill development, and projects that address crucial social concerns. The direct selling industry in India is currently pegged at around Rs. 17,000 crores and is expected to touch Rs. 64,500 crores by 2025.

    According to industry projections, by 2025, the sector will employ nearly 18 million people. Therefore, due to its growth potential, it would be pivotal for the direct selling industry to be recognized and governed by Indian laws. These draft rules are intended to protect and promote the interests of India’s more than 7 million direct sellers and their clientele and help the Indian direct selling industry grow. Apart from that, it aims to protect ethical business models.

    According to a recent IDSA survey, millennials account for about 40% of direct sellers in India. These numbers are anticipated to expand as the millennial population grows and conducts business efficiently. With over 3.6 million female entrepreneurs, the industry also significantly encourages women’s entrepreneurship.

    As customer satisfaction and corporate success go hand-in-hand, businesses need to design effective ways to defend their customers’ interests. The direct selling industry is not immune from the same. According to the proposed direct selling guidelines, every direct selling entity must have dedicated executives to resolve issues and comply with government regulations. Such businesses would also be obliged to have a customer service line available 24 hours a day and seven days a week to address any difficulties. Direct Selling will be prohibited from charging distributors any admission or registration fees and will also be banned from charging distributors for the cost of equipment and materials used in sales demonstrations. Furthermore, all direct selling companies must have a product return and refund policy in place so that any client may return the products purchased if necessary.

    Considering India’s enormous market size and economy, the direct sales industry is expected to increase threefold in the near future. Streamlining direct selling regulatory procedures will aid enterprises in exceeding their growth thresholds, resulting in the creation of millions of new entrepreneurs across the country. As a result, the publication of the Draft Rules has been warmly welcomed by all stakeholders involved. These laws, once enacted, would close the regulatory vacuum in India’s direct selling business and aid to its growth, benefitting all stakeholders, including direct selling companies, direct sellers, and consumers in general.

    About the Author – 

    Adv. P. M. Mishra is a lawyer working as Managing Partner of Finlaw Associate, Director at Finlaw Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., India, Finjuris Counsels LLC, UAE & BCH Consulting, Estonia, and Europe.

    You can check about them on these websites

    www.finlaw.in

    www.finjuris.ae

    www.bchconsulting.eu

  • Dr. Jyotsana & Sharmistha Das won Mrs India International Queen 2021

    Mrs India International Queen assists married women in establishing their own identity and demonstrating their exceptional abilities and capabilities to the rest of the world

    December 13: Mrs India International Queen(MIIQ) 2021, one of India’s biggest and best beauty pageant, had its grand finale at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi on November 7, 8, and 9. The winners of the beauty pageant were announced on the brand’s official Facebook page.

    Dr. Jyotsana Chadha(PT) of Gurugram is the winner of Mrs India International Queen 2021, who got INR 1 lakh in prize money. Mrs. Shipra Sharma of the United Kingdom was crowned Mrs India International Queen 2021 1st Runner Up and received an INR 50000 prize money, while Major Poonam Sharma of Jammu was crowned Mrs India International Queen 2021 2nd Runner Up and received an INR 25000 prize money.

     Classic Mrs India International Queen Winners

    The other winners included were of the Classic category, Mrs. Sharmistha Das Dey from Delhi won Classic Mrs India International Queen 2021 with the prize money of INR 1 Lakh. Mrs. Ruchika Kanoi from Chennai won Classic Mrs India International Queen 2021 1st Runner Up with INR 50000 prize money, and the Mrs. Shashi Bala from Canada won Mrs India International Queen 2021 2nd Runner Up with INR 25000 as the prize money.

     Judges for the night

    The grand pageant was judged by Mr. Rohit Khandelwal- Mr. World 2016, Miss Adline Castelino- Miss Universe 2020- 3rd Runner Up, Mrs. Ankita Saroha- Director of Mrs India International Queen, Mrs. Manju Upadhyay- Winner of Classic Mrs India International Queen 2020, Mrs. Amrit Kaur- Classic Mrs India International Queen 2020 2nd Runner Up, Mrs. Pooja Gangyan- Mrs India International Queen 2020 1st Runner Up, Dr. Nita Hazarika- Mrs India International Queen 2020 2nd Runner Up, Mrs. Sonali Sherry- Celebrity Makeup Artist, and Mr. Tarun Choudhary- Director of Shiv Med Private Limited.

    Subtitle category winners

    The event also witnessed a lot of subtitle winners that included Mrs India Renaissance won by Mrs. Pravesh Rawat, Mrs India Courageous won by Mrs. Supriya, Mrs India Alluring won by Mrs. Dulali Podder Roy, Mrs India Shining Star won by Mrs. Indushri Haridas, Mrs India Amicable won by Mrs. Suvarna Priya, Mrs India Inspiring won by Mrs. Moushumi Maity, Mrs India Graceful won by Mrs. Shashi Bala, Mrs India Compassionate won by Mrs. Nabamita Seal, Mrs India Stylish won by Mrs. Jyoti Pawar, Mrs India Idealistic won by Mrs. Sujata Raviraj, Mrs India Fashion Icon won by Mrs. Ruchika Kanoi, Mrs India Most Impressive won by Mrs. Sapna Yadav, and Mrs India Sensational won by Major Dr. Anjali Rani.

    There were other titles that were also accorded which included Mrs India Spectacular won by Mrs. Sumana Mukherjee, Mrs India Tenacious won by Dr.Darshna Patel, Mrs India Talented won by Mrs. Pamela Das, Mrs India Glowing Skin won by Dr. Priyanka Tambe, Mrs India Dazzling won by Mrs. Kavitha Mathad, Mrs India Elegant won by Mrs. Ruma Sarkar, Mrs India Dynamic won by Mrs. Madhuri Bisht, Mrs India Beguiling won by Mrs. Deepti Gupta, Mrs India Fascinating won by Mrs. Neelima Jannappagari, Mrs India Valorous won by Dr. Apeksha Singh, Mrs India Adorable won by Mrs. Manveshwari, Mrs India Ravishing won by Mrs. Aggrata Shah, Mrs India Glamorous won by Mrs. Bhawna Dhanesha, Mrs India Brilliant won by Mrs. Akanksha Alok Mishra, Mrs India Tantalizing won by Mrs. Shruti Saxena, Mrs India Endearing won by Dr. Sandhya Singh, Mrs India Sparkling won by Mrs. Aditi Vatsyayana, Mrs India Best Ramp walk won by Dr. Jyotsana Chadha (PT), Mrs India Generous won by Mrs. Jyoti Dhingan, Mrs India Benevolent won by Mrs. Geetanshu, Mrs India Intelligent won by Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur, Mrs India Perfectionist won by Mrs. Meenakshi Dhankar, Mrs India Diligent won by Dr. Prabhjot Manchanda.

    The grand beauty pageant also included a plethora of other beauty titles that included Mrs India Stunning won by Mrs. Shipra Sharma, Mrs India Most Encouraging & Mrs India Popularity Queen won by Mrs. Ruby Kanchgar, Mrs India Vivacious won by Dr. Pooja A Basu, Mrs India Audacious won by Mrs. Usha Kapoor, Mrs India Congeniality won by Mrs. Nirmala Metwal, Mrs India Admiring won by Mrs. Sonam Kumari, Mrs India Chivalrous won by Mrs. Vanshika Jain, Mrs India Goodness Ambassador won by Major Poonam Sharma, Mrs India Charismatic won by Mrs. Shweta Mehta, Mrs India Fabulous won by Mrs. Nitika Jain, Mrs India Mesmerizing Eyes won by Mrs. Richa Rohilla, Mrs India Beautiful Smile won by Mrs. Sharmistha Das, Mrs India Charming won by Mrs. Rajni Saini, Mrs India Exquisite won by Mrs. Arpita Dhar, Mrs India Gorgeous won by Mrs. Ruma Khan.

    Sponsorship & Grooming sessions

    The makeup at the event was sponsored by Lakme Academy Pitampura, Kohat. The Official Fashion Director and Choreographer involved was Mr. Shie Lobo, and the event was hosted by renowned Emcee Mr. Debojyoti Dasgupta. Mr. Pradeep Negi was the self-defense trainer, and the beauty & wellness sessions were organized by Dr. Soni Nanda, the Dermatologist & Aesthetician from Shine & Smile Clinic Delhi. The Basic Life Support (CPR) Session was taken by Dr. Goma Bali Bajaj. The Mrs India International Queen 2021 event was managed by SAC Productions, and the team included Keshav Sharma and Antara.

    Mrs India International Queen 2021 was a three-day beauty pageant that included numerous grooming and training sessions for married women from all over the world. It helped them to establish their own identity and demonstrate their great abilities and talents in front of the entire world. The brand stands firm on its motto- ‘Be Strong, Be Confident, Be You’, and has urged women of all ages to find their true selves by believing in themselves and not being afraid of treading on a different path than usual.

  • Greenman Viral Desai pays unique tribute to CDS Bipin Rawat

    Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 12: Social worker and entrepreneur from Surat, Viral Desai, paid a unique tribute to Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other persons who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

    On Saturday, thirteen trees were planted in the memory of the 13 deceased persons at the urban forest Shahid Smriti Van, the first urban forest of Indian railways developed by Hearts At Work Foundation at the Udhna railway station in Surat.

    The jawans of Railway Protection Force (RPF)  near Udhna Railway Station also participated in the solemn event and accorded a salute to General Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.

    Paying his tributes to General Bipin Rawat, Viral Desai said, “Gen Bipin Rawat’s sudden passing away is a great loss for India and has left a void that cannot be filled. But, as responsible citizens, it is also our duty to ensure that these soldiers and great sons of the soil continue to live on in our memories. We have planted specially selected trees that have been carefully nurtured for 5-6 years in Shahid Smriti Van in the memory of Gen Bipin Rawat and others. It will ensure people will remember these great soldiers forever.”

    It is noteworthy that the Shahid Smriti Van is the first Urban forest in a railway station of India and is home to over 1,500 trees grown with the Japanese Miyawaki tree plantation method.

    The railway station is also home to the country’s first Live Pulwama Martyr’s Memorial, where large trees have been planted in a row as a mark of respect for the 40 brave hearts who lost their lives.

  • Gamified social media App Explurger raises $1 million funding

    India’s own Gamified social media App for the world Explurger raises $1 million funding in pre-series A funding

    Funds to be used for expansion, growth and user acquisition 

    New Delhi (India), December 11: Explurger, a new-age social media app for a global audience, has raised $1million in pre-series A from a clutch of investors. The first capital raised by the start-up, which was bootstrapped until now, will power the team expansion, product features and user acquisition.

    The current funding round led by Ruchirans Jaipuria (Managing Director, Jaipuria Group) also saw participation from Lovkesh Arora (Founder & CEO, Phithos Technologies), Piyush Jain, and from other angel investors through LetsVenture.

    “The digital transformation is happening at a rapid scale. At the time when global IT and social media giants have Indian-origin leaders at the helm, it’s time India has its own social media platform competing with the best in the field. The fund raised will take us closer to that goal for the country and put India on the global map. The app resonates with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. It will accelerate our growth story,” said Jitin Bhatia, founder of Explurger.

    Explurger, which went live during the pandemic, already has users from more than 40 countries — acquired organically — owing to its unique features. It is the first AI-powered social media app that uses the thrill of Gamification, and Travelogues to engage its users. It is also the first in the category to Reward its users for being socially active on the platform.

    “The gamification aspect means that every time a user posts a picture, shares a status message, gives someone a Kudo to show that they like the post, or Explurge-in at a place, they get counts or points. Depending upon the counts, they get various levels such as Cobalt, Silver, Gold, Spectra or Prime. It is reflected in the colour of the logo next to their profile. The more they use, the more chances of them reaching the next level. This unique feature adds excitement. Our users love it,” explained Bhatia.

    “We see a huge demand for a safe, clutter-free social networking zone that people can trust. There is a vacuum for a gamified social media app that is user-centric in its approach. That’s the gap we are addressing. Our unique features and cutting-edge technology are helping us grow rapidly,” he added. “We are perhaps the only social media app that rewards the users for the time they spend on the platform. Explurger redefines the way you socialize,” said Bhatia, who has a career spanning over two decades across Programming, Pvt Equity and Business Development.

    Explurger allows you to celebrate your life with friends and family as no other social media app does. It offers an exciting experience by gamifying social media for the very first time. Besides, a Reward section on the app allows users to claim deals and discounts on more than 30 popular brands, such as Tata Sky, Hamleys, Lifestyle, Lenovo and Frens N Petals. It empowers you to go beyond check-ins and the obvious. As you share pictures and videos, the AI of this sleek app automatically creates a Travelogue for you, keeping a count of the exact miles, cities, countries and continents you travel to. What’s more? You can even create a Bucket List of places you wish to visit and share your future travel plans.

    “I request everyone to download it and spread the word so that the world connects on Explurger,” said Bhatia.

    Explurger is planning a big launch soon where a few key announcements will be made.