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HEAL Foundation has launched ‘Health4All Online’ – a Weekly Health Show to bring wellness through awareness

 New Delhi (India) October 19: To provide a credible platform for better health consciousness and awareness about health and wellness to the people digitally and to address the post-COVID health challenges, HEAL Foundation has launched ‘Health4All Online’, a one-of-its-kind weekly health show every Sunday. The meticulously designed ‘Weekly Health Show’ aims to bring wellness through awareness.

While throwing light on the changing state of variants and the vaccines at the inaugural session of ‘Health4All Online’ Weekly Health Show brought by HEAL Foundation, Guest of Honour and eminent scientist, Prof G Padmanaban, Padma Bhushan, Former Director, IISc, President NASI, Chancellor CUTN, said, “There are two variants of COVID virus – Variant of Concern (VoC) and Variant of Action (VoA). And scientists believe that the Delta variant is the variant of concern, which is not so severe. But vaccines are essential because it protects us, and the severity of diseases is also prevented. As far as the variants are concerned, the Delta variant is not the end of the story. The larger question is – do we have the vaccine for every variant being created? Perhaps not. Thus, I feel that in the middle of next year, India may need the third dose of vaccine. More so, the wonderful initiative ‘Health4All Online’ weekly health show brought by HEAL Foundation in bringing awareness about health and wellness in the masses is commendable indeed.”

“We work for healthcare improvements through various programmes to bring health impacts in the society. Last year, we started COVID Fighters Public Health Safety Movement since the outbreak of COVID in India to bring education and awareness to the masses, which has completed its 500 days and ceaselessly going on. The key learnings of the movement were the abundance of misinformation, disinformation around, and the lack of information in the masses from credible sources. Our various healthcare experts are credible sources for health information. To bring health awareness through experts, we have started the ‘Health4All Online’ weekly health show with the support of ‘Viatris Pharma’. The show will cover preventive health & wellness issues, comorbidities, and various other health issues with respective experts. Weekly Health Round-up capsule and a special session on food and nutrition will be the part of the show,” says Dr Swadeep Srivastava, Founder HEAL Foundation & HEAL Health.

Dr Srivastava added, “The show is also live on our following social media channels. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rSspzkrWBA8

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Special Guest at the inaugural session, Ajay Bhatia, Vice President, Head of India Commercial, Viatris, said, “The pandemic has brought lots of problems in the lives of people. Now everyone has turned health-conscious, and they are looking for health solutions. Hence, it becomes important to spread post-pandemic awareness amongst the masses, wherein the upcoming weekly health show – ‘Health4All Online’ brought by the HEAL Foundation is the need of the hour. Through this show, we expect to reach out to the majority to address their post-COVID health & wellness needs.”

Mr Naresh Hasija, Vice President, Head of Public Health Business, India Commercial, Viatris, said, “There should be more focus on prevention and awareness as we have been passing through the post-pandemic era. Now, we should move from illness to wellness. I thank HEAL Foundation for setting the stage for this fantastic initiative – the ‘Health4All Online’ weekly health show. This weekly health show is supposed to bring wellness through awareness to the lives of millions of people.”

Speaking at the inaugural session of ‘Health4All Online’ Weekly Health Show, Special Guest, Prof K Srinath Reddy, Padma Bhushan, President, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), said, “Whether it is COVID pandemic or day-to-day health problems we encounter, many of us will require adequate knowledge to prevent, counter and manage the health problems effectively. Therefore, enhancing health literacy is vital. Wearing a mask, maintaining physical distancing, and the right kind of nutrition are required to be followed. We need participatory healthcare where people partner public health to secure solidarity at national and global levels. For that, we need to dispel the myths, counter the fake news, and promote the right kind of health and nutrition literacy.”

Speaking at the 1^st episode of ‘Health4All Online’ Weekly Health Show, Prof K Sekar, Head, Centre for Psycho-Social Support in Disease Management, NIMHANS, said, “Health is a state of complete mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease, or infirmity. Mental health is an integral part of health, and there is no health without mental health. In the post COVID times when people are suffering from stress and anxiety, to promote mental health, we need to treat others with dignity and respect, provide emotional support and ensure community inclusion. We need to bring community resilience by ABC – Awareness, Behaviour change, and Continuation through collaboration.”

New Delhi (India), October 19: Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), the only organisation in India representing corporate public affairs professionals, will be hosting its 8th National Forum 2021 in a virtual mode on October 21 -22, 2021. It would focus on PAFI’s Annual Theme “Reviving the Economy: Reimagine. Reboot. Reform”. Over 75 panelists from all over the world, representing government, industry, media and civil society, would share their insights during 16 sessions, carefully curated and spread over two days.

They includeHardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India; Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India; Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.

Ajay Khanna, Forum Chairman & Co-Founder, PAFI & Group Global Chief Strategic & Public Affairs, Jubilant Bhartia Group, said, “Various measures have been announced by the Government that will lead to economic growth in coming months. PAFI’s upcoming 8th National Forum 2021 will focus on the initiatives that will help revive the economy and realize the vision of becoming the largest economy by 2050. It will also emphasize on strategies that industry needs to adopt for an effective public policy and advocacy practise and drive government-industry partnerships to build mutual trust & an inclusive policy process ecosystem.”

Dr Subho Ray, President, PAFI &President, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), added, “The global and Indian economy has, in the last two years, faced unprecedented pressures, eroding the painstaking gains made over the years on several crucial indicators. The terms and nature of business have also changed, forcing corporates to rework the existing models across the value chain. The Government of India has already started to implement the theme of the conference -Reimagine, Reboot and Reform. Hence, there is a need for collective efforts from all stakeholders to come forward and join hands towards the inclusive growth.”

The Forum would also include Best-selling author and columnist Ruchir Sharma, Global Head of Public Policy at Mastercard and the former US Ambassador Richard Verma, Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Former Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon, Author, Diplomat and Former Rajya Sabha MP Pavan K Verma, AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria, National Health Authority CEO Ram Sewak Sharma, ICRIER Chairman and Genpact founder Pramod Bhasin, TeamLease FounderManish Sabharwal, Nestle India CEO Suresh Narayanan, Sequoia Capital Managing Director Rajan Anandan and Byju’s Founder Byju Raveendran. There will be Government of India secretaries, Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Dammu Ravi, Arvind Singh, Govind Mohan, and Rajesh Aggarwal.

An exclusive session with the partner state Telanganawould feature KT Rama Rao, Cabinet Minister for IT E&C, MA&UD and Industries and Commerce Department, and Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, and Information Technology, Electronics and Communications.

Dushyant Chautala from Haryana, Dibya Shankar Mishra from Odisha; Rajyavardhan Singh Dattigaon from Madhya Pradesh; and Chandra Mohan Patowary from Assam would bring in the additional perspectives from state governments.

Agenda includes discussions on Reviving the Economy – Game Plan 2030, CEO’s Perspective, Transforming Policy Process, Geo-Politics and Economy, Reviving the Creative Economy, Make in India – Make for the World, Healthcare, EdTech, and Pleasure of Doing Business. Moderators include media stalwarts like Shekhar Gupta, Shereen Bhan, R Sukumar, Vikram Chandra, Sanjoy Roy, Anil Padmanabhan, and Navika Kumar.

 Registration for the Forum is free, frictionless and open through www.pafi.in; besides the practitioners, it offers the rare and valuable opportunity for the policy researchers, students, and young practitioners who are studying, exploring or engaging in the realm of public affairs that spans policy, communication and CSR.

Mumbai, (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: The first edition of the Aaj Ke Karamveer awards was flagged off with a grand event on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, in the Mumbai suburbs. The awards aim to honour achievers from various fields like cinema, sports, agriculture, trade who have made an outstanding contribution and uplifted society despite limited resources and support. Aaj Ke Karmveer endeavours to give them the platform and recognition they truly deserve.

Actress Aditi Govatrikar hosted the show, and the event was graced by Yashomati Thakur, Kripashankar Singh, Aditi Sunil Tatkare, Bhai Jagtap, and other popular stalwarts from politics, sports and Bollywood.

Founder R.P. Singh says, “The idea to organise Aaj Ka Karamveer award came from my own journey. It has been my longest dream to make a platform for all the Karamveer achievers. We planned the awards in 2019 but got pushed due to Covid. In 2021, Anupama Singh joined as co-founder and Pancham Singh as CEO. Yashomati Thakur, Aditi Sunil Tatkare, M S Bitta were also felicitated. We believe that we remain successful in making a solid platform for all these Karamveers.”

Rahul Mahajan, Media Head, Prasar Bharti and minister from UP Govt. also congratulated the team, and their videos were played during the event. Two-lifetime achievement awards were conferred to R C Sinha, Ministry of Education and Devendra Pratap Singh, MLC, UP Govt.

CEO-Producer Pancham Singh shares, “I felt extremely blessed to be a part of this award. As this was our first year, we had done our best to reach the right Karmveers and Aaj Ke Karmveers too, but every year we promise that it will be bigger and better than the previous year.”

An insight into citizen’s legal rights in India by Sarthak Chaturvedi, Lawyer at Supreme Court

New Delhi (India), October 16: Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve been victimized, discriminated against, or taken advantage of, and you didn’t act since you weren’t sure whether you could or not? Well, it’s time to empower yourself legally and understand your rights as an Indian citizen. While most of us Indians are aware of some of our basic legal rights, here are some of them which you might not know about.

1- The right to file an FIR-

According to the Indian Penal Code, 166 A, A Police officer can’t refuse to lodge an FIR. As an Indian citizen, you have a right to file an FIR for a cognizable offense, and a police officer who refuses to lodge the FIR is punishable for committing a crime under Section 166A(c) of the Indian Penal Code. The Supreme Court has said that in such cases, “the police officer will be liable for prosecution and punishment.”

How to exercise this right?

Visit the police station (ideally near the crime scene) and present all the information before the concerned officer in charge. Also, Section 154 of the CrPC gives a choice to the informant to furnish information orally or in writing.

Note: Guidelines issued by the Delhi Police entitle women to the privilege of registering a complaint via email or even through the post if they can’t go to the police station.

What to do when your right is violated?

If the concerned officer in charge refuses to register a first information report about the commission of a cognizable offense within his territorial jurisdiction under Sec. 154(3) following actions can be taken –

(a) Approach The Superintendent of Police:

The informant can approach any senior officer of police or the Superintendent of Police, or the Commissioner of the police with a written complaint.

If the Superintendent of Police is satisfied that such information discloses the commission of a cognizable offense then, he might investigate the case himself or direct an investigation to be made by any police officer subordinate to him.

(b) Complaint to Judicial Magistrate:

If even after submitting a complaint to Senior Police officials no FIR is lodged, then the informant is legally entitled to file a complaint to the Judicial Magistrate/ Metropolitan Magistrate u/s 156(3) read with Section 190 of the criminal procedure, thereby requesting the FIR to be registered by the police and commencing investigation into the matter.

(c) Legal Remedy:

A Writ Petition may be filed in respective High Court for seeking damages/compensation if the inaction of the Police on the complaint/non-registration of FIR has resulted in frustration/deprivation of ―life and liberty of any person, guaranteed under Article 21 of Constitution of India.

2- The right to claim a refund-

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 guarantees every consumer the right to a complete refund if they are not satisfied with their purchase or in the event that the consumer has not been able to utilize the services that he had paid for.

In fact, It is illegal and an unfair trade practice to print “No exchange or refund” on bills and invoices.

What to do when your right is violated?

In case money is not refunded by the company, you can send a legal notice. If the money is still not refunded, file a complaint in the consumer forum for deficiency in service. You can also register a criminal complaint of cheating against the defaulters.

3- Right of parents to be maintained by their children-

According to the Section 125 of Cr. P.C, parents (father or mother whether biological, adoptive or stepfather or stepmother, whether senior citizen or not) have the right to claim maintenance from their adult children.

What to do when your right is violated?

Approach the court with sufficient proof that your sons/ daughters who are capable of supporting you have neglected to do so. An application for maintenance may be filed against any person, liable to pay the same.

4- Right to equal pay for equal work-

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 is a law that mandates equal pay for both men and women for equal work done by them. When two or more people have done the same work under similar circumstances, they are entitled to be compensated equally.

What to do when your right is violated?

Employees have the right to file a complaint with the concerned labor authorities when an employer breaches these provisions.

The appropriate labor authority, after verifying the merits of the case, may initiate an inquiry into this matter and take the appropriate action.

Note: Employers are required to maintain registers that should contain the particulars of the remuneration of their employees.

5- The rights of a woman when arrested-

As per section 46 of the criminal procedure code ( CrPc), apart from exceptional circumstances, no woman can be taken into custody before sunrise or sunset (After 6 pm and before 6 am). And, under no circumstances a male police officer can arrest a woman.

What to do when your right is violated?

If a woman finds herself in a situation where there is a violation of arrest procedure by the police authority, then she must:

(a)Refuse her arrest if the due procedure of law is not followed by the arresting police authority.

(b)Contact her Advocate to seek legal guidance & remedy.

(c)Remind her legal rights to the arresting police authority.

(d) Complain to the Station House Officer (SHO) of the police station where she has been arrested.

(e)  Can complain to the Magistrate having local jurisdiction.

6- Right to take legal action if a traffic police officer snatches the key of your vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 says that if the traffic police officer snatches the key from the car or motorcycle, you have a right to launch a Legal proceeding against that traffic police officer.

What to do when your right is violated?

If the police officer snatches your vehicle keys without any reason, take photos of what is happening and file a complaint against that traffic police officer.

7- Your right under the Police Act, 1861

As per the Police act, 1861, a police officer is always on duty whether he/she is wearing a uniform or not. If an officer is approached by the victim, the officer could not refuse to help because he/ she is not on duty.

8- Right under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

As per the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, no company can fire a pregnant woman. It may be punishable by a maximum of 3 years of imprisonment. This rule is applicable to both private and public sector employees.

9- Right against the Cheque Bounce

A cheque bounce is an offense under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, punishable with a fine which can extend to twice the amount of the cheque or imprisonment for a term not more than two years or both.

What to do when your right is violated?

If you have received payment via a cheque, which later bounces, you should immediately contact a lawyer and send a legal notice to the person who is supposed to pay you.

If you do not receive a payment within 15 days of the legal notice, you can file criminal charges against the person, and he might go to jail for it.

10- Right to a Free Legal Aid

Under Article 39-A of the Constitution of India, the government has enacted this act to provide free legal aid service to all those who cannot afford to opt for the services of lawyers.

11- Right to Information (Article 19 (1) (a)

Under the RTI Act, any citizen of India can request information from any public authority, and the authority will have to revert back at the earliest or within thirty days.

If the matter involving a petitioner’s life and liberty, the information has to be provided within 48 hours.

What to do when your right is violated?

Public officials who deliberately delay or obstruct an application for information or who deliberately provide incorrect or misleading information can be punished under the RTI laws.

In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is important to know your legal rights as an Indian citizen. Not knowing these basic legal rights can have an impact on everything from your personal safety to your job security.

Orlando (Florida) [India], October 16: The prestigious 2021 Mr. Olympia competition took place over the weekend in Orlando, Florida, where bodybuilders from around the world competed in 11 categories. Across the globe, this is touted as the biggest night in the world of Bodybuilding.

Fitness and Youth Icon of India, Sahil Khan, was this year’s proud presenting sponsor at the event, being the first-ever Indian to do so @sahilkhan

Sahil Khan accomplished a lot of feats with this event.  For the first time in the 50+ years of bodybuilding history of Olympia, was the Indian Flag showcased, and Vande Mataram the song played on the stage. A proud moment indeed for him and all of us back home. Sahil says, “I cannot describe to you those moments when I was on the stage and to see the country’s flag and Vande Mataram playing. It is a moment etched in my memory forever. A truly proud and humbling moment to be able to see your country’s flag and song play out at such a prestigious event, I could made it happen, and I am very happy. ”

He had graced the occasion as presenting partner with his very popular brand MYFITNESS, popularly known as MyFitness Peanut Butter, which is India’s first and only US FDA certified Peanut Butter.

Not only was he India’s first sponsor to the prestigious event, but he was also ushered in as a Chief Guest during the award ceremony, twice presenting positions, including presenting the Men’s Physique winner Brandon Hendrickson with 1st place. A lot of first’s there, Sahil!

A sold-out and much-anticipated event, The 2021 Olympia featured the highest combined winning money in the 57-year history of the contest at 1.6 million dollars! With the Egyptian IFBB professional bodybuilder Big Ramy winning the grand prize of $400,000.

The event is hosted by the International Federation of Body Building & Fitness (IFBB). One of Mr. Olympia’s most well-known winners is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is a seven-time consecutive winner of the title.

Sahil Khan proudly says that two times winner of Mr Olympia Big Ramy is also associated with us in promoting our brand My Fitness Peanut Butter, which is a big honour for us.

Good to see one of our own also carving his niche on this prestigious platform.

October 16: Known for its expertise in the out of home advertisements, LeafBerry’s Supernova has been chosen to carry out a campaign for KANYE West’s music album DONDA.

It is indeed a matter of great pride that LeafBerry’s asset Supernova, the biggest P6 digital outdoor screen in India, is the only Digital OOH site selected from India for this campaign.

KANYE West music campaigns are launched to create an impact, and LeafBerry, with its most innovative, exciting and larger than life 2000 Sq Ft of a structure called ‘Supernova’, is just the right platform for such campaigns.

In India, LeafBerry is the only company that has been selected to run this campaign. And living up to its reputation of being the best in the industry, LeafBerry came up with an innovative idea that fascinates every onlooker. The campaign is executed on total 10 screens worldwide through a Japanese agency.

The brilliance of the ad campaign is evident from the fact that there is no text but only the visual of a man with his back to the camera, which intrigues the viewers.

Measuring 50 ft x 20 ft, the full screens are noticed by almost six lac people in a week. And, the designated spots in posh localities and design aesthetics speak volumes for Supernova’s brand supremacy.

MD of LeafBerry Shavinder Singh Sandhu takes pride in the imaginative ideas that his team of experts play around with. “We are in the field where imagination is the key to innovation. Bagging this project was a sum total of the hard that our teams have been putting up to create something out of the box, and we will carry on delivering the very to our clients,” adds Sandhu.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15: M/s. All India Importers’ Exporters’ Association (AIIEA) has represented to the Director-General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, on 08.10.2021,  to consider the grievance of various stakeholders with respect to difficulties being faced due to erroneous  imposition of Actual user conditions/ Value cap restrictions on various inputs covered by several Standard Inputoutput Norms ( SION’s)  of Food Products, under which import authorizations are issued as per Provision of Para 4.27 (i) of Foreign Trade Policy- (2015-20).

A few of other associations with the likes of All India Food Processors Association  New Delhi, vide letter dated 15.02.2018  & All India Biscuits Manufacturers Association, New Delhi vide their representations dated 18.12.2017, 10.01.2018 & 26.07.2021 & Food Ingredients Importers/Exporters Welfare Association vide letter dated 19.07.2017  has also represented identical cases with  the DGFT, New Delhi in the past, in respect of erroneous issuance of Public Notice No. 41/2015-20 dated 02.11.2016, contrary to the provision of Para 4.25 of Hand Book of Procedures- (2015-20).   The Association is hopeful  that the DGFT would consider the said representation dated 08.10.2021 with all its sincerity and may take a favourable decision in an expeditious manner at the earliest in the interest of the trade and public at large.

{Click link below for letters of representations):

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Kirtipur, October 14: The ongoing edition of the Everest Premier League, taking place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, has garnered a lot of interest and has scaled new heights this season. Instrumental in the effort, Sportzworkz, pioneers in sports production and broadcasts, have added fresh dimensions to the coverage of the competition at the picturesque location.

The sports industry has been hampered by COVID-19 in the last couple of years, and despite that Sportzworkz has been fairly active in helping bring back smoothly run events like the 2021 edition of the Everest Premier League. The current edition has witnessed international-standard broadcasts, making it a supreme viewing experience for fans.

Sportzworkz have been trailblazers in the field of sports broadcasts. From covering cricket events and training crews in Afghanistan, covering international and regional combat sports shows across India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while also constantly working on sports such as Hockey, Football, Badminton, Tennis, Motorsport and Cue sports in India and Asia, the organisation has covered 20+ sports across 50 cities in various parts of the world.

The co-founder of Sportzworkz, Vishal Arora, was delighted while speaking on their association with the Everest Premier League.

“Sportzworkz is delighted to do the production of the Everest Premier League 2021. The quality of Nepal Cricket is at an all-time high, and we are pleased to showcase their talent on the world stage. The response from the fans has been overwhelming,” Vishal Arora said.

Some of the most renowned commentators in world cricket make up the commentary team, the legendary Charu Sharma, former cricketer Ajay Mehra, the voice of Associate Cricket Andrew Leonard, former Nepal captain Paresh Lohani and the multi-talented Mikkhail Vaswani are in the box calling all the action, live from Nepal.

Veteran sports broadcaster Charu Sharma is delighted to return to Nepal after many years and adds, “one of the most important aspects of showcasing sport is a high-quality production set up. Sportzworkz is instrumental in scaling up the visibility and reputation of the EPL. The tournament is certain to soon attract global appreciation for becoming the premier Associate nation event by combining professional coverage with the constantly improving standard of cricket in Nepal.”

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Sportzworkz have also successfully worked on the Pakistan Super League season 5, the Afghanistan Premier League and the Sri Lankan Premier League, to name a few of the most significant cricketing events in the ICC calendar. Ever-present in Bangladesh and Bhutan as well, the organisation has a lot of experience covering multiple sports in these two regions as well.

Co-founder of Sportzworkz, Gaurav Bahal, a veteran sports broadcaster of 20+ years, claims, “We as a company have always been on the lookout to promote the sport in any region of the world in a professional, organised manner. Be it combat sport in Dubai, cricket in Afghanistan or motorsport in India; we strive to put together world-class broadcasts, inform audiences and elevate the sport and the athletes to greater heights.”

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: Covid-19 has taken the world by storm. And with the pandemic reshaping the way we run our lives, work and business, it is important that we acknowledge the people keeping us steady during turbulent times – the millions of doctors, journalists, pharmaceutical professionals and mask manufacturers across India.

With working almost 24/7 through the year, and long, tedious working hours, these frontline and essential workers have risked their own lives and the lives of their loved ones in order to keep the community safe. From doctors working round the clock without worrying about their own well-being to journalists, pharmacists and textile manufacturers constantly working to meet the needs of India’s population, a lot of unconditional yet extraordinary commitment was shown through the year.

In keeping with this sentiment, this festive season, KraftServeware decided to honour some of the many pandemic heroes through a video gesture and a gift hamper, an initiative that they have designed with passion.

“We understand the essential role that doctors, journalists and other frontline workers play. These are extraordinary times and call for an urgent need to thank them for their unconditional service to mankind – this is our campaign’s primary and only focus. Through our video, we would like to thank not only those featured but every single person who’s helped our country and the world at large to fight the deadly covid-19. This Diwali, we wish them good health, happiness and more strength,” says Sunil Agarwal, Founder, Kraft Serveware.

Kraft, one of the finest stainless steel serveware with a modernized touch to meet customer demand, has recently launched a video campaign in appreciation of the many times our doctors, journalists, pharmacists and mask manufacturers have helped save lives and spread awareness. The video can be watched here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CU4GqXBIN61/?utm_medium=copy_link

The video features Kripal Singh, Manager, Getwell Chemist, Prachiti Pravin Rane, Mask Maker, Geetanjali Ladies Tailor, Dr Sujata N Mehta, Senior Consultant Physician and Intensivist, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, and Sumitra DebRoy, Senior Assistant Editor, The Times of India.

Kraft Serveware sincerely thanks the entire fraternity for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism through the video. Craft is an activity that requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled work. In a historical sense, the term is usually applied to people occupied in small-scale production of goods or their maintenance. This Diwali, they show their gratitude towards such skilled Craftsmen. Be it the hero who worked day and night to Kraft our face masks or the healthcare workers who Krafted our safety by being on the frontline. The retailer who left his house daily so we could sit at home and kraft our meals. They all deserve a thank you. So let’s be grateful and touch their hearts by krafting happiness from the bottom of our hearts. Let’s celebrate Diwali Dil Se Dil Tak with Kraft Serveware.

Kraft Serveware – #KraftedFromTheHeart

Apart from showing gratitude for the exemplary service of these essential workers, Kraft is also celebrating the return of festivities this year. “With vaccinations in place and people slowly returning to the new normal, we are happy to offer our customers – new and existing – a special 15% discount on our range of products. The same can be redeemed using the coupon code ‘DIW15‘.

We look forward to celebrating this festival of lights with our esteemed customers,” shares Agarwal. For the convenience of shopping from home, customers can now purchase their favourite Kraft Serveware from their website: https://www.vinodcookware.com/kraft-serveware.html

October 08: In more than two decades of a career, Deepak Balutia fills more roles at once, from being a secretary of District Youth Congress to Media In-charge Kumaun Region and Spokesperson of Uttarakhand state congress committee.

Here is a look of his journey as a politician over the years.

– Deepak Balutia was born in a middle-class family with its roots in a farming community from village Baluti of district Nainital, Uttarakhand. Balutia studied Bachelor of Science, B.Ed and MBA (HR).

– He debuted in Politics in the year 1993 as a secretary of District Youth Congress from Nainital and served until 1995 in the same profile. Being impressed by his skill and capability, he was promoted to the designation of President of District youth congress from Nainital in 1999. This meteoric rise of Balutia in the congress party made him earn huge accolades along with the change in the life of the people of Nainital with a room of pride, love and support in his heart. Each day he became more amazed seeing the support of local people and the Government, and this spectacular journey continued until 2007. His agenda to work for the common good with a broad political spectrum counted himself on top when he was promoted to Vice president of State Youth Congress from Uttarakhand in the year 2007 until 2011. In that period, he took charge as the President of Public School Association in Haldwani from 2010 to 2013 and President of B.Ed. College Association in Uttarakhand from 2006 to 2010.

– In the year 2014 Balutia had earned the position as a Spokesperson of Uttarakhand state congress committee until 21 July 2021. From 22 July 2021 he toppled as Media In-charge of Kumaun Region and Spokesperson of Uttarakhand state congress committee. He remained a Candidature for Vidhansabha 59, Haldwani (Uttarakhand).

Balutia had organized and led various protests and marches in the state and led various agitations against the BJP Government on issues of misrule specific to water & Electricity.  Balutia’s heroics in Haldwani where he fought with three days hunger strike against illegal admissions at Dr. Sushila Tiwari Medical College in Haldwani being promoted by the Chief Minister of BJP Government in Uttarakhand. Lending huge support for the residents of Uttarakhand, he stood firm for the Movement of the ownership rights (Malikana Haq) of land and houses of nearly 7000 families in the Jawahar Jyoti – Damuadhunga area. He took an active part in all the programmes at various levels organized by UKPCC/AICC. He firmly stood with nearly 6078 Families in the slum area of Haldwani (Vanbhoolpura, Rajpura, Ambedkar Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Gusai Nagar, Valli Jali Lauj etc.) to protect the rights under the provision of The Uttarakhand Reforms, regularization, rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2018.

After a huge success that had cemented his place in Indian Politics, his contribution for the social development in his constituency knows no bounds. Being an effective authority, after a call from honorable Rahul Gandhi Ji Balutia quickly steads the ship and supported more than 3000 families by providing ration kits during the lockdown period. A trait that Balutia sets apart is his selfless social responsibility for the people and upliftment of the education of children of Uttarakhand. He always goes out of his way to show personal affection towards the people and this is evident from his innumerous contribution. To illustrate more,

1) He had organized a camp for the admission of children from the weaker section under the provisions of the RTE, Act.

2) He had provided free medical help and aid to the underprivileged.

3) Donates furniture to Govt. Schools.

4) Organized blood donation camps.

5) Providing free education to poor children.

6) Donation to the National School for Blind and specially-abled Children.

7) Organized “Polythene hatao” campaign under the “Clean & Green Haldwani” programme.

Besides being a political leader, Deepak Balutia is an entrepreneur and owner of a Vintage High Street Mall in Haldwani and manages B.Ed. Colleges and schools Kathgodam –Haldwani.

Claim to Fame – Deepak Balutia

Felicitated with the honorary Doctorate award in social work by Bharath Virtual University registered under the NITI AYOG, Govt. of India.

He is indispensable to the party which is no less than a wonder that had followed with his goodwill and humanity towards each and everyone for their betterment. His extraversions made him a skilful leader, and his dedication towards the development of the society uplifted the community and united everyone altogether.

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