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  • Ayur Biryani Festival 2026: Celebrating Heritage, Health, and Taste in Ahmedabad

    Ayur Biryani Festival 2026: Celebrating Heritage, Health, and Taste in Ahmedabad

    Ahmedabad’s 1st Veg Biryani Fest 2026, 9 Feb–10 Mar, Dr. Agravat Wellness. 10 healthy, exotic bowls at ₹270

    Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 07: This February, Ahmedabad prepares for a culinary revolution that masterfully marries the indulgence of royal flavors with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Ayur Biryani, the pioneering wellness-focused brand by Agravatam Food, www.agravatam.com, is proud to announce its month-long Vegetarian Biryani Festival 2026. The event will take place from 9th February to 10th March 2026, hosted exclusively at the Dr. Agravat Wellness Center on Sindhubhavan Road, Thaltej.

    Designed to celebrate the harmony of heritage and health, the festival showcases the richness of India’s royal biryani traditions through the lens of Ayurvedic nutrition and mindful eating. Patrons can explore a specially curated menu of 10 exotic, nutritious vegetarian biryanis, each priced at a nominal Rs. 270, ensuring premium wellness cuisine is accessible to everyone.

    Widely recognized for its holistic healthcare excellence—including its premier Dental Clinic and Dental Implants Wellness—the Dr. Agravat Wellness Center is now extending its philosophy of total well-being to the palate. Through Ayur Biryani, the center offers thoughtfully prepared dishes that prove a meal can be both deeply indulgent and scientifically health-conscious.

    Ayur Biryani Festival 2026 Ahmedabad: Heritage, Health & Shahi Taste by Agravatam Food I Ahmedabad Event Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UzlXion6IbU

    A Menu Crafted for Healing, Taste & Wellness Ayur Biryani Menu

    The festival features a diverse range of biryanis, each designed using Ayurvedic principles to ensure easy digestion and high nutritional value.

    Highlights include:

    Gujarati Biryani: A regional tribute featuring Surti Kolam rice infused with aromatic Indian herbs.

    Subz-e-Jahan Shahi Veg Hyderabadi Biryani: A royal dum-cooked feast utilizing a special “Miracan Masala” for authentic depth.

    Paneer Veg Biryani: A bold fusion dish prepared with Peri-Peri masala and succulent paneer.

    Vegetable Corn Nuggets Biryani: A traditional preparation topped with crispy vegetable nuggets for a modern texture.

    Aloo Biryani – Kolkata Style: Bringing the iconic subtle flavors of Bengal to the heart of Gujarat… and many more thoughtfully crafted vegetarian biryanis.

    Complimentary Combo for Every Order

    Each biryani will be served as a complete wellness combo, including:

    Mint Raita Seasonal Sugar-Free Sweet. All dishes are 100% vegetarian, prepared with a focus on balanced spices, digestion-friendly ingredients, and authentic taste.

    Customers can enjoy takeaway or order through Zomato and Swiggy.

    Advance takeaway or bulk booking is available via WhatsApp: 7575 00 8686.

    Event Details

    Dates : 9th February – 10th March 2026

    Timing: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    Availability: Walk-in customers at the Wellness Center and online delivery via Porter, Rapido, Zomato and Swiggy.

    Location/Venue For Takeaway: Ayur Biryani at Dr Agravat Wellness Center, Sindhubhavan Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad

    With this unique festival, Ayur Biryani invites Ahmedabad to experience royal biryani flavours crafted the Ayurvedic way—where taste meets wellness, every single day.

    Address Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pY6bZxaNBBpUTRnw6 

    Bridging Healthcare and Gastronomy

    The venue, Dr. Agravat Wellness Center, is a renowned hub for Modern and holistic treatments, ranging from advanced dental implants to Ayurvedic Panchakarma. By hosting the festival here, Ayur Biryani emphasizes the philosophy that “Food is Medicine.”

    “Our goal is to provide meals that nourish, heal, and energize,” says the Founder Dr Harasha Agravat at Ayur Biryani. “By integrating digestive catalysts like ginger-root and cardamom into royal recipes, we offer a feast that feels as good as it tastes.”

    About Ayur Biryani
    Ayur Biryani, powered by Agravatam, is India’s premier modern Ayurvedic cloud kitchen and a proud unit of Dr. Agravat Healthcare Limited https://www.healthcare.agravat.com/.

    Building on a 75-year legacy of medical excellence by Dr Agravat Group (https://www.agravat.com/), our brand specializes in “Sattvic” healing meals crafted to support immunity and long-term wellness. Every dish is 100% free from refined sugar and artificial preservatives, ensuring a truly restorative dining experience.

    Our specially curated recipes are developed by Dr. Harsha Agravat, an Ayurveda and Panchakarma specialist with over 30 years of experience. The vision is mentored by India’s renowned Dental Implant Surgeon, Dr. Bharat Agravat (30+ years’ experience) (https://www.drbharat.agravat.com), and managed by Cosmetic Dental Surgeon, Dr. Kartavya Agravat. Together, they bridge the gap between clinical health and gourmet nutrition.

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  • Kaushalya Logistics Appoints Industry Veteran Mr. Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as Chief Executive Officer

    Kaushalya Logistics Appoints Industry Veteran Mr. Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as Chief Executive Officer

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 27: Kaushalya Logistics Limited (NSE: KLL), a diversified conglomerate specializing in logistic support to the cement industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as the new Chief Executive Officer. He brings over 24 years of leadership experience across India’s leading cement conglomerates and logistics-driven enterprises, along with a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic transformation.

    Mr. Shekhawat’s career spans senior positions across top cement manufacturers, including serving as Assistant Vice President – Logistics & Packing at Wonder Cement and Vice President & Head of Logistics at J.K. Cement. Over the years, he has successfully led large-scale logistics operations, supply chain optimisation programmes, distribution frameworks, procurement functions, and cost-efficiency initiatives. His extensive exposure across multiple markets and industrial corridors has equipped him with deep insights into logistics behaviour, customer ecosystems, and on-ground operational challenges. He has also driven the establishment of logistics start-ups, built high-performance teams, and implemented robust organisational systems that deliver consistent value creation.

    As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shekhawat will lead Kaushalya Logistics’ strategic and operational agenda as the company expands its CFA network and deepens partnerships with major cement brands. His leadership is expected to strengthen distribution efficiency, enhance process transparency, elevate customer experience, and build a future-ready supply chain supported by scalable systems and technology-driven improvements.

    Commenting on this Mr. Uddhav Poddar, Managing Director, Kaushalya Logistics Limited said,“Welcoming Mr. Shekhawat into the organisation is a timely and important step for us. As our cement supply chain operations continue to expand in both scale and responsibility, his deep understanding of the cement supply chain ecosystem and his ability to translate that experience into practical, on-ground improvements will add meaningful strength to our operations. His experience across India’s most respected cement companies gives him a strong command over ground realities, customer expectations, and the operational rhythm of this industry. I believe this will bring sharper direction and stronger execution to our cement supply chain solutions.

    I look forward to the clarity and momentum he will bring to our organisation. His way of aligning teams, simplifying complex workflows, and driving accountability will play an important role as we prepare for the next stage of our expansion. I am confident that his presence will add stability, sharper focus, and a stronger sense of direction to our journey ahead.”

    Mr. Rajendra Singh Shekhawat shared his thoughts on the new role, stating: “I am truly honoured to take on this responsibility at Kaushalya Logistics. Over the last two decades, I have had the opportunity to work across different parts of the cement supply chain, and stepping into this role allows me to apply that experience with a wider purpose. What excites me most is the organisation’s clear focus on strengthening its systems, expanding its network, and building dependable solutions for partner brands. I see a strong foundation here, backed by a committed team, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s next phase of growth. I look forward to working closely with our teams to streamline processes, sharpen on-ground execution, and develop systems that support our growth ambitions. My goal is to ensure that our partners experience consistency, transparency, and dependable service at every stage. Together, I believe we can strengthen Kaushalya’s capabilities and create meaningful impact across the ecosystem.”

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  • Hettich Brings the German Magic to Trivandrum with the Launch of Its First-Ever Exclusive Store in the City

    Hettich Brings the German Magic to Trivandrum with the Launch of Its First-Ever Exclusive Store in the City

    Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], November 25: Hettich announced the grand opening of Trivandrum’s first Hettich Exclusive (HeX) store, further expanding its experiential presence and bringing innovative, firsthand magical interior experiences to customers in the region.

    The new HeX store offers an integrated, solution-driven shopping experience, featuring curated walk-throughs of modern furniture equipped with premium German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lights and built-in kitchen appliances. Customers can also take advantage of complementary Free Design Services, where expert designers help visualise and create personalised furniture concepts.

    Commenting on the launch, Mr Rahul Thakkar, Director – Sales, Hettich India, said:  Trivandrum is a dynamic city with an increasing appetite for premium, functional, and beautifully designed furniture solutions. The opening of our first HeX store expands our experiential touchpoints and allows customers to get up close to our award-winning products. In a city known for its forward-thinking outlook, Hettich brings the finesse of German-engineered magical interior solutions.

    The Trivandrum HeX store is part of Hettich’s strategic plan to open 25 HeX stores across India this year, strengthening its experiential ecosystem alongside Experience Centres nationwide. Each Hettich solution is designed to be innovative, durable, and tailored to evolving lifestyles.

    Step into HeX Trivandrum at Style Wood, M J M ARCADE, C.R.P.F, Pallippuram P O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695316, Ph. 8590144573

    About Hettich

    Hettich is a 137-year-old family-owned German lifestyle brand, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Furniture Fittings, with global turnover exceeding 1.5 billion euros. In India, Hettich began operations at the dawn of the new millennium and, within a short time, gained an undisputed leadership position in the Indian furniture fittings and hardware industry. It is the recipient of Best Brands (2022 – 2025) by the ET Edge and the Most Trusted Brands of India (2023 – 2025) by Marksmen Daily recognitions for its unwavering customer trust and substantial brand equity. They have also been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for fostering an employee-centric culture.

    Hettich’s product portfolio comprises a repertoire of Furniture Fittings & Door Hardware made with cutting-edge German quality, complemented by Wire Products, Aluminium Profiles, Shelving Systems, Built-in Appliances and Furniture Lights, thereby providing holistic fitting solutions for all residential and commercial spaces.

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  • M+V Altios Celebrates 25 Years of Driving Global Business Success in India

    M+V Altios Celebrates 25 Years of Driving Global Business Success in India

    M+V Altios: Celebrating 25 Years of Enabling Global Expansion in India

    New Delhi [India], November 27: M+V Altios, a trusted partner for international companies entering and expanding in India, marks a major milestone – 25 years of supporting global businesses in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. This journey parallels India’s transformation from an emerging economy into a critical hub within global value chains.

    From Market Entry to 360° Internationalisation

    Founded in 2000 by German entrepreneur Klaus Maier and Francesco Motka, M+V Altios began with a clear mission: make India accessible, operationally manageable, and strategically viable for foreign companies. What started as a market-entry consulting firm has evolved into Internationalisation 360° – a complete model integrating market strategy, operations, HR, compliance, sales acceleration, sourcing, and post-entry growth.

    Today, with 250+ experts across 8 Indian cities, M+V Altios supports 1,200+ global companies across sectors including engineering, automotive, energy, healthcare, EV, precision manufacturing, aerospace & defence, and consumer goods.

    India’s Rise as a Global Strategic Hub

    India has rapidly shifted from being a destination market to becoming a core node in global manufacturing, sourcing, and innovation supply chains. With GDP growth of 7.5%+, a 1.4 billion-strong workforce, and an MSME ecosystem contributing 30% of GDP and 45% of exports, India now serves as a vital pillar for global expansion.

    M+V Altios has observed this transformation firsthand. European clients, especially SMEs and Mittelstand companies, now look beyond sales opportunities. They are establishing R&D centres, developing supplier clusters, and building India-based subsidiaries that serve the wider APAC region.

    The company’s integration into the Altios International network in 2021 further expanded its reach, connecting clients to 40+ offices in 25 countries. This seamless global ecosystem supports two-way internationalisation: helping foreign companies succeed in India and enabling Indian companies to expand into Europe, Southeast Asia, North America, and beyond.

    A 25-Year Evolution Aligned With India’s Growth

    As India liberalised, M+V Altios continually expanded its portfolio to serve deeper needs:

    • 2000 – Launched first India office for market entry support
    • 2006 – Added compliance, HR, and accounting solutions
    • 2012 – Introduced logistics and interim management
    • 2018 – Built sales performance and efficiency practices
    • 2021 – Joined the Altios International Group
    • 2024 – Rolled out global sourcing and supplier development

    This evolution reflects not only India’s shifting economic landscape—from import-driven to innovation-led, but also the company’s own cultural growth. What began as a team primarily versed in German business practices is now a truly multicultural, cross-border organisation, bridging European, American, and Asian business cultures. This expertise ensures smoother collaboration between international headquarters and Indian teams, accelerating long-term success.

    Creating Platforms for Global Business Leadership

    For over a decade, India Day in Germany has served as a flagship platform hosted by M+V Altios, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore India’s opportunities. The event has become a pillar of Indo-European business collaboration.

    This success led to the Sales Networking Meet in India, a unique forum connecting CXOs of foreign subsidiaries with government, financial, and industry stakeholders. What started as a modest gathering in 2010 has grown into a high-impact leadership platform, offering insights into market strategy, cross-cultural management, and local execution challenges.

    The 2025 edition held special meaning as it aligned with M+V Altios’s 25-year celebration, marking a quarter-century of trusted partnerships and shared progress. The next major events are already planned:

    • India Day in Germany – 2026
    • Sales Networking Meet – 2027

    Both platforms strengthen the bridge between European SMEs and India’s dynamic business landscape—helping leaders translate internationalisation into sustainable growth.

    The 3Ps Shaping the Future: People, Purpose & the Next Phase

    People

    A people-first culture has been central to M+V Altios’ success. Long-term employees, cross-functional teams, and loyal clients have grown together, reflecting deep trust and shared learning. The team’s ability to navigate cultural nuances across multiple regions continues to be a competitive advantage.

    Purpose

    Guided by Altios Vision 2030, the company’s purpose is clear:
    Enable two-way global growth by helping international companies scale in India and supporting Indian companies expanding abroad.
    This embodies sustainable, balanced globalisation.

    Next Phase

    As India moves toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, M+V Altios sees the country not just as an investment destination but as a launchpad for global collaboration and innovation. The future will focus on connecting people, cultures, and capabilities—empowering businesses to act locally while thinking globally.

    Partner With M+V Altios for Your Global Expansion Journey

    Whether you’re entering India, scaling operations, building supplier networks, or expanding internationally, M+V Altios provides the expertise, infrastructure, and cross-border support to ensure long-term success.

    Ready to explore opportunities in India or abroad?
    Connect with our experts today and build your global growth story with M+V Altios.

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  • Vikas Ecotech Ltd. Bags New Orders

    Vikas Ecotech Ltd. Bags New Orders

    New Delhi (India), March 14: BSE (530961) and NSE (VIKASECO) listed Vikas Ecotech Ltd. engaged in the business of Speciality Polymers & Specialty Additives and Chemicals for Plastics & Rubbers industries, catering to a wide horizon of applications in Agriculture, Infrastructure, packaging, electrical, footwear, pharmaceuticals, automotive, medical devices and components and other consumer goods has announced that, from its Specialty Chemicals & Compounds Business division, it has recently secured fresh orders valued at about INR 65 million, adding to the healthy order book with more than 700MT of orders which will be contributing to the performance for the current financial year, closing the current fiscal with exciting numbers.

    The order book consists of new up-graded versions of materials developed by the Company for renowned national and international brands keeping up with the ever-changing fashion trends and performance pre-requisites updated regularly by the footwear industry.

    Company’s esteemed customers include renowned OEM Suppliers for fashion Brand “Zara” namely – Bitufelt & Tej Shoetech; and “Clarks” namely Unisol India; apart from the regulars like Relaxo Footwears and many more.

    Recently the company had also received orders for its Organotin Heat Stabilizer material from HIL Limited, a CK Birla Group company for application in the food grade drinking water plumbing systems, essentially the cPVC Pipes & Fittings, valued about INR 20 Million and will be completed within 20 days and more orders are expected to follow.

    Vikas Ecotech Limited is the only manufacturer of the FDA approved Organotin PVC Heat Stabilizers in India, the Organotin Stabilizers are essentially a PVC additive which is fast replacing the toxic heat stabilizers conventionally used in PVC formulations.

    The company had some time back also received an approval and the first bulk commercial order for the Flame Retardant Additive from the E V conglomerate the Renowned “Olectra Green-Tech Limited.” Olectra Greentech Limited- a subsidiary of MEIL Group is the India’s largest Pure Electric Bus manufacturer having manufacturing facilities at Hyderabad. With the receipt of this order, the company has accomplishevd complete revival of the Organotin domestic customers and business post the disruptions caused during the pandemic situation. Though an export of Organotin Material is also being pursued aggressively and is expected to start contributing again in company’s topline in 2-3 months down the line.

    Vikas Ecotech Limited is the only manufacturer of the FDA approved Organotin PVC Heat Stabilizers in India, the Organotin Stabilizers are essentially a PVC additive which is fast replacing the toxic heat stabilizers conventionally used in PVC formulations.

    Vikas Ecotech Ltd. is a New Delhi based company. Vikas Ecotech is the only manufacturer of Organotin (Heat Stabilizers for Vinyl applications) in lndia with in-house R&D facilities and is one of the single digit number of manufacturers of this product worldwide, who have technology and expertise for manufacturing this material right from Tin Metal to the final product.

    Vikas Ecotech is expanding its business and product portfolio has added many consumer (final) products to its conventional (raw material businesses) profile. The new business segments include Infrastructure Products like Steel Pipe Fittings, MDPE Pipes for Gas applications to its business lines.

  • India’s first ‘World Peace Center’ will be established in Gurugram

    India’s first ‘World Peace Center’ will be established in Gurugram

    Haryana Government allotted land to Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Organisation.

    Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 14: Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti organisation established by Ambassador of Peace, Eminent Jainacharya Dr Lokeshji will establish India’s first World Peace Center in Gurugram, Haryana. For this, the Haryana Government has allotted a plot to the organization in Sector 39 of Gurugram opposite Medanta Hospital and adjacent to Delhi-Jaipur Highway. Acharya Dr Lokeshji, the Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, said that the organization would soon start the construction of the World Peace Center (WPC) on this plot.

    In Delhi today, Ambassador of Peace Acharya Dr Lokeshji met the Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, and expressed his gratitude towards the Haryana Government and said that ‘World Peace Center’ will work for the establishment of peace and harmony in the world. The voice of this centre of Gurugram will be heard all over the world by its work, including the United Nations and the World Religion Parliament. He said that the programs of Peace Education, prepared with the coordination of ancient knowledge and modern science, would be conducted for everyone such as students, teachers, youth, women, doctors, engineers, lawyers, traders, farmers etc. Acharya Lokesh informed that while the Education Department is working in the field of physical and intellectual development, the World Peace Center will be dedicated to the mental, emotional and character development of the people.

    Acharya Lokeshji said that ‘World Peace Center’ will be a major world-class centre for personality building, where various dimensions such as Personality Development of Youth, Empowerment of Women and Sanskar Development in Children through Meditation, Yoga, Indian Culture and Jain lifestyle based scientific programs will also be conducted here.

    Acharya Lokeshji said that the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti had got the plot by depositing the entire amount in the Government treasury, on which the construction work of about 25000 square feet will be completed in two years. He expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr. Manohar Lal Khattarji.

    Senior BJP leader Shyam Jaju, who was present on occasion, said that the allotment of a plot by the Haryana Government to the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Organization is an honor for the humanitarian programs of the organization, which has encouraged lakhs of workers spread across the country and the world. He has expressed his gratitude towards the Haryana Government on behalf of the Organisation. On this occasion, Mr. Jaideep Arya, Chairman, Haryana Yoga Commission and newly elected MLA of BJP in Uttar Pradesh Dr. Niraj Bora, were also present.

  • IT Entrepreneur Rajat Waingankar Coming Up With The Launch Of His New App On April 2nd

    IT Entrepreneur Rajat Waingankar Coming Up With The Launch Of His New App On April 2nd

    New Delhi (India), March 14: Karwar-based IT entrepreneur, Rajat Waingankar has come up with a news application exclusively for Android devices. This news application will empower its audiences with all the latest regional and global news. And, will be launching on the Play Store on April 2nd this year.

    In the present competitive times, staying up-to-date about all the latest regional and global happenings is crucial. Knowing all about one’s surroundings and what’s happening in the world is key to staying ahead of the competition. This also helps one plan their daily and future activities accordingly. However, with so many rising news applications and platforms, readers can often get confused about which news is reliable or not. This has led to the rise of some new-gen and informative news application platforms like Karwar Times to keep them informed.

    Karwar Times is a new-generation news application and news website that will be launching in the coming April. Presently, in its beta phase, the app will be exclusively launching for Android OS devices. It will be compatible with all Android platforms and devices, including the desktop version. This Android OS-compatible news application will provide news information based on categorization. Apart from providing regional news categories, some other categories available will be Bollywood, Celebrities, etc.

    The app and website users of this rising news platform will find every news relevant to the coastal city of Karwar in Karnataka, India. They can learn about some more informative news and current affairs about other happenings across the world. The app will also feature an optional quiz section for its app and website users in case they are bored of reading their news and want some thrill.

    The need for regional news websites and platforms has grown tenfold in recent years. As more and more people are progressing in terms of business and careers, they feel the necessity to stay up-to-date rather than stay put. They are curious to learn more and bring a change rather than survive with the same stereotypes and false hopes. Thus, their reliance on news applications strengthens their open-mindedness and helps them dream more practically and soundly.

    Currently, the app will only stay limited to Android users. Its user-friendly interface and smart construction make it a reliable choice both for youngsters and intellectual souls. The quiz section of the app makes it the app’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP) indeed. It will bring good interaction on the part of most users that want to gain knowledge but in an unusual way for a change.

    The founder and creator of this soon-to-be-launched news application and website, Rajat Waingankar is a YouTuber and Karwarian Vlogger. As a famous youth in his city, the IT entrepreneur is making his city proud by launching his unique news application soon. In the near future, he also plans to launch this application for iOS users. But right now, he plans to stick with the Android OS users for some time.

    Learn more about him on

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/karwarian__vlogger_/

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/KarwarianVlogger

  • Party Anthem – Helping create awesome parties!

    Party Anthem – Helping create awesome parties!

    March 12: Party-anthem is a dream project started by two friends Leena Sewhani Luthria and Shraddha Gandhi, in 2013 with an avant-garde spirit and a lofty objective to offer quality party supplies while leading the way for creativity.

    The vision is to provide a wide range of high-quality party supplies and excellent customer service while leading the way for environmentally conscious businesses.

    Customers have hundreds of trendy party themes to pick from, whether it’s kid’s birthdays, love-filled anniversaries, naughty bachelorettes, or elegant wedding supplies that’ll make their big day memorable.

    Party Anthem has grown to a full fledges e-commerce business from its humble beginnings. They now provide start-to-end event solutions that aim to make each celebration truly special. From birthdays to bachelorettes, and birth announcements to funky themes, from balloons to tableware, from props to costumes, DIY balloon home décor kits to balloon bouquets, they sell everything to suit any occasion with excellent services. With an impressive line of licensed and personalized products, they have a lot to offer.

    What started as a fun hobby has grown into a successful business. The founders have built Party Anthem to reflect their shared passions and values: affinity for great products, excellent service, and, most importantly, their belief that nobody should overpay for a great party.

    The duo founders narrate about the challenges found to reach the preset status today:

    As a new player retailing party supplies online, it was initially a challenge to shift people’s perception from conventional methods of purchasing party supplies. eCommerce in 2012-2013 was still in a nascent stage, and people were wary of purchasing online. The touch and feel factors were missing in online selling vis offline selling. It was difficult to convey the quality and usage of the products online. Translating the concept and communicating the value was a significant task. They had to ensure that every communication and interaction at all points of contact ended up being a positive experience for the customer.

    Party Anthem soon won the market with great achievements such as:

    ·         Innovation

    By staying up-to-date with industry knowledge, they provide their customers with the latest products and services.

    ·         Top Licenses

    They partner with everyone’s favorite brands; Disney, Marvel, Unique Industries, Creative Converting, among others.

    ·         On Trend

    Every year they curate dozens of new themes so that they are always up to date on the latest trends.

    ·         Go Green

    They pledge to source products that are environmentally friendly and to eliminate single-use plastic products.

    ·         Vocal for Local

    Promote Make In India products source products from local vendors and manufacturers.

    ·         Family-owned

    As a family-owned business since day one, they take pride in treating every customer and employee as a member of their family.

    Stating about their most challenging period, the duo founders say,  “The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown put an abrupt stop to eCommerce in India. Baring essentials, no other products were sold online. During this time, people were not able to move out, and those that were needed masks and protective gear. There were many suppliers for adult masks but none for children’s masks. We identified an unmet gap in the children’s face masks market. At that time, there were not many options available for children. And the available ones were not safe or comfortable. Face masks as a product and category is something we have no prior experience or expertise with. We jumped right into the deep end. Possibly for the first time, we began something very complex and unfamiliar without much preparation. We went through a month of R&D and several prototypes before finalizing and introducing the face masks in the market. Fortunately, our hard work paid off. Because of the branding, quality of the product and our relationship with our vendors, the products have been well appreciated and successful.”

    Founders Ms. Leena looks after Product sourcing, Business Development & Finance, while Ms. Shraddha is an expert on Logistics & Customer Service. They continue their journey with new dreams and aspirations. They have more to achieve in the future. Speaking about their plans and actions, they inform, The recent pandemic has made them realize that they cannot be dependent on any other country to run their business or to source their products. PM Modi has asked all businesses to be Atmanirbhar. In the spirit of that, they plan to start sourcing and manufacturing party supplies in India. By 2024, they aim to have 100% of their products to be Made in India.”

    Salute to their spirit of courage and dedication towards our nation!

  • MSRvantage Leverages Blockchain to Transform the Logistics Industry

    MSRvantage Leverages Blockchain to Transform the Logistics Industry

    March 11: MSRvantage, a start-up, was founded by MSRcosmos, a company located in the United States. The start-up provides AI-enabled blockchain solutions such as anti-counterfeit management, intelligent supply chain solutions through improved traceability, asset digitization, and reward deployment, among others. It is all set to fundamentally transform the logistics industry by leveraging Artificial Intelligence and blockchain to overcome the myriad of challenges faced by the industry, like supply chain management, maintenance of documents, and coordinating the management of vehicles at multiple places. 

    Globally, there is an increasing demand for supply chain and logistics solutions. Due to insufficient visibility of a product’s origin, asset mishandling, limited transparency, and authentication and security concerns, the global supply chain business face various challenges. This has resulted in more knowledge and examination of the supply chain than ever before. This examination has shown the modern supply chain’s fragility, and many organisations have simply found themselves unable to quickly adapt, triggering a crisis in and of itself. While managing the finances and operations, almost two-thirds of logistics expenditures are accounted for by fuel and freight. To boost the bottom line, supply chain and logistics managers must optimize those expenses. MSRvantage’sBlockchain technology has the capacity to overcome all these challenges as it offers transparent and reliable data that can assist shippers in transitioning from reacting to market changes to controlling transportation costs and outcomes proactively and effectively. Shippers can establish a revolutionary strategy for their firm by introducing greater transparency into fuel and freight expenses. 

    MSRvantage also offers exceptionally efficient Supply Chain Management as it utilizes blockchain to facilitate communication among parties which makes the process more straightforward, with shorter lead times, less redundancy, fewer delays, and, ultimately, a leaner supply chain. Blockchain also ensures that quality standards are met, giving the seller greater control over the manufacturing of the product from beginning to end.

    MSRvantage also offers Blockchain as the ideal tool for managing the extensive databases on clients, partners, delivery history, and catalogs that every logistics firm maintains as every transaction that occurs on a blockchain network is accessible to everyone on the network. Nothing can be eliminated if it is not detected. This transparency eliminates areas of fraud, such as double brokering. With blockchain shippers can securely track the creation and modification times of a document or transaction using the widespread practice of notarization and nonrepudiation, verifying authenticity. 

    Geolocation tracking is an unquestionable necessity for operating automobiles in the logistics industry as it ensures reliability. MSRvantagefulfils this requirement by utilizing blockchain for coordinating the management of vehicles at multiple places as ELDs can communicate a stream of driver behaviour and route data to a blockchain. Combining this information with traffic and weather data provides carriers and shippers with a tool for improving routing. 

    MSRvantage also ensures supply chain transparency, which is one of the utmost priorities of the logistics industry, and it necessitates the collaboration of numerous stakeholders toward a single goal. This becomes even more difficult in a global and fast-paced setting. Their blockchain is the perfect technology for overcoming this challenge as it is a distributed database that encourages genuine transparency. Accurate data collected digitally enhance responsibility and confidence amongst parties. This results in a simplified process with shorter lead times, less redundancy, fewer delays, and, eventually, a leaner supply chain.Blockchain also ensures that quality standards are met, providing greater control over logistics.

    Mr.SivaGopal M, Founder & Chairman at MSRvantage commented on why Blockchain is the future of the logistics industry, “Sustainability is emerging as one of the top priorities of all industries, and this includes the logistics industry as well. MSRvantage can help save significant amounts of energy, reducing carbon emissions, without sacrificing profits and industry development, by making the supply chain more transparent and efficient with services like smart contracts, tracing solutions, asset digitization, incentives, and loyalty programmes. This is why it is a matter of time before the entire industry adopts Blockchain technology, as sustainability will become increasingly important in the future.

    MSRvantage’sBlockchain, as a digital ledger, can help to reduce energy consumption by creating a database that can store vehicle information to aid in the selection of the proper fuel for the right vehicle. Furthermore, Blockchain and the Internet of Things may be utilised for vehicle-to-vehicle communication, allowing freight vehicles to communicate as a platoon, enhancing safety and fuel efficiency.

    What the logistics industry requires above all else is security, which MSRvantage can provide as their blockchain is built on the concept of secure “blocks”, which are temporally maintained versions of the document that are linked to prior blocks. As a result, they are extremely secure and impossible to counterfeit. This is significant because as data storage moves to the cloud, there is a pressing need to protect cloud data and applications. Failure to manage cloud access exposes organizations to major IT risks, such as giving users excessive privileges or, worse, leaving cloud storage repositories open and accessible to anybody. Employee inventory theft, particularly at distribution centres, continues to be a major concern to supply chains. Because blockchain provides a good authentication route with verification, no one can tamper with the data. Furthermore, because it is possible to keep track of all deliveries and track them in real-time, blockchain has the capability to dramatically improve the consumer experience in the logistics business.

    Another issue that businesses face is the difficulty to dispute high accessorial rates. Carriers are invoicing accessorial such as residential, liftgate, and inside deliveries more than ever before, which can make audits a frustrating and time-consuming procedure. MSRvantage’sblockchain can assist the logistics industry in the resolution of freight transportation disputes. Disputes are unavoidable in cargo shipping. This can occur if the products are misplaced or arrive late. Disputes are difficult to resolve and might persist for weeks before they are resolved. All of this necessitates an increase in the company’s resource spend. With immutable data and real-time cargo information, their blockchain services can help resolve conflicts more quickly. Many disagreements may be resolved in minutes using automation and reliable data. It also assists businesses in resolving client issues. 

    By implementing MSRvantage’sblockchain into its supply chain, the logistics sector stands to reap a plethora of benefits. The combination of lower costs, more efficiency, and increased security make blockchain an excellent fit for the logistics business. The need for AI-enabled Blockchain will continue to rise as the logistics sector acknowledges this, and MSRvantage will be at the forefront of meeting it.

  • Nidarshana Gowani launches Kamala Power Women Awards to felicitate and recognize powerful women

    Nidarshana Gowani launches Kamala Power Women Awards to felicitate and recognize powerful women

    New Delhi (India), March 9: Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust by Nidarshana Gowani launched Kamala Power Women Awards to recognize, felicitate and empower the exemplary women of India on International Women’s Day. The felicitation ceremony for the awardees was held on 8th March 2022 at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. 

    Kamala Power Women Awards were felicitated to the awardees by Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The esteemed awards were conferred in recognition to the excellency shows by the women across categories like girl child education, women health, music, gender inclusion, Indian culture and much more. These women have been going beyond their comfort zone and extra mile to bring a positive change in the society.

    During the event Nidarshana Gowani says, “Women today have succeeded in all walks of life. They are leading examples of strong, exemplary and determined. The women we felicitated today are the new era women of change who are an immense source of inspiration and motivation to the current and upcoming generation to bring a positive change in the society. I am touched by the quality of service each women has provided to the society despite the obstacles and the hardships they face. Each of them have stood out in their service and worked zealously.I would like to thank each one of them for their contribution they have made”

    The women who were felicitated at the event were, Sima Taparia, Shakti Mohan, Jasmin Bhasin, Neeti Goel, C Jayashree Mahesh, Neeti Mohan, Dia Mirza, Kirti Chintamani, Manesha Waghmare, Madhavi Madavi, Sr. Lucia, Sr. Bertillia, Shwetali Thakare, Gauri Chhabria, Zainab Patel, Dr. Rishma Pai, Farzana Dohadwala, Alisha Singh, Geetha Vekateshwar, Anupama Devarajan, Rekha Khan, Bhawna Prakash, Poonam Choksi, Vidya Bhande, Pooja Udeshi, Pratibha Sangale, Elizabeth K, Sangeeta Adsul, Smita Thorat, Ranjana Kolge, Dr. Richa Jain, Dr. Mahima Bakshi, Binaiffer Kohli, Vinita Sahu, Suhasini Joshi, Shweta Vardhan, Poonam Borse, Sangeeta Dhankute, Kirti Chintamain and Madhavi Madavi.

    Kamala Power Women would continue celebrating the success of women and encouraging them to build towards a stronger society.