"COACH TO A FORTUNE" : Arfeen Khan

Picture Courtesy : Arfeen Khan 

Today Arfeen Khan is going to share a secret with you that can help you grow personally and professionally!

There are many ways to grow your career exponentially so you can...

• Go from unknown to instant expert.
• Go from ordinary to extra-ordinary.
• Go from dreamer to achiever...

And more specifically, to teach others what you know and love.

If you know how to coach your prospects and clients in a way that educates them, excites them, and connects with them... you’re going to be very, very successful.

But knowing “HOW” to do this is the big problem.

Which is why Arfeen KHan has created a program called Coach To a Fortune!

In the workshop,he is going to give you the secrets that you can use immediately if you ever have to (or want to) do any talks to groups of people or create your own coaching business.

And as you know this workshop is FREE...!

Want more info on the workshop?

Here’s what you’ll walk away with after you attend:

• The secrets to get started as a coach.
• Discover your ideal coaching niche and design your coaching package.
• How to make a bigger impact in lives of people as a coach.
• The coaching method that you can use to create a talk with less information, all while your client learns more and has more fun.
• Feel credible and prepared.
• And much, much more.

Good or good?

Join  this Workshop “Coach To a Fortune.”

It’s completely free to attend!

Enjoy!

To Your Success, Arfeen Khan

P.S. Still wondering if this workshop is for you?

1. Do you want to become a successful coach?
2. Do you want to learn how to start running coaching sessions?
3. Do you want a proven, step-by-step system with all the materials needed to coach people?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the questions above, then this workshop is made for you!

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“Your future is up to you… Only you can create the life you desire!”

This 2019, it is your chance to make a successful career as a coach!

And there are a few rules to becoming a Transformational coach the easy way:

One of them is: You don’t have to be flamboyant or an extrovert to do this!

Look at Mahatma Gandhi, he wasn’t loud!

You can be a completely ordinary person and still be as impactful as any loud person!

“You can be the way you are right now and still make an impact!” – Arfeen Khan

You can make a fortune by becoming a coach.

But are you still confused if you can do it?

Let me give you an example of how Arfeen Khan does it…

He has a client called “Rinku Sawhney”

She was a housewife from Delhi who used to do some social work in prison and then she realized, she wanted to be awesome but her belief was zero!

She joined one of Arfeen Khan's programs and he sat with her and they went through her story and made some fabulous content and a system that she uses to coach her clients!

And today, if he gives Rinku a 5-minute notice before going on stage, she would do it confidently as she knows how to structure her content!

She calls herself a Life Transformational Coach and is doing really well with her coaching business!

Being a coach has given her a new and a powerful identity today!

People know her and look up to her for a transformation in their life personally and professionally, she feels great about herself as she is famous and she helps people get a positive shift in their life and it’s a great feeling of self-satisfaction to help people!

Here is what she has to say:

“Thanks Arfeen for all your support & belief in me. My journey has begun & what an incredible start!”

Rinku Sawnhey Life Transformational Coach

So are you ready, to become a super successful coach and help other people around the globe and at the same time earn a fortune for your family and self?

Don’t worry, Arfeen Khan is going to hold your hand and take you through this journey… Give you his system that will help you coach clients and he will also help you get your first clients!

And this is going to help you in the long run…

In his workshop this weekend, he will share more details about this…

Excited? Yes or yes?

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10 Films make it to the prestigious India Gold competition at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star

Mumbai, 13^th September 2019: India’s biggest film festival for cinematic disruption and discovery has just announced its line-up for its prestigious India Gold section – the exclusive competition category for the latest Indian films from across the country.

The 10 films this year are an exciting celebration of India’s cultural diversity. This includes languages like Pahari, Maithili, Assamese, Nepali, Hindustani, and Bengali. The 21^st edition of the festival also marks the return of a host of creators from the Jio MAMI with Star family. Bhaskar Hazarika, who's film The River of Fables (Kothanodi) also screened at the festival in 2015 is back with his new film, Ravening (Aamis) which will have its Asia Premiere at the section (the film had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year).  Archana Atul Phadke’s Marathi documentary, About Love will be premiering this year (after winning the best film award for her short film, Sagar Setu in Dimensions Mumbai, 2009) along with Prateek Vats' Eeb Allay Ooo! (A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings premiered at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star, 2017).

Jio MAMI with Star will world premiere three films out of the 10 in competition - Pushpendra Singh’s Pearl of the Desert (Maru ro Moti), Achal Mishra’s Gamak Ghar and Saurav Rai’s Invitation (Nimtoh) along with 6 India premieres - Gitanjali Rao’s Bombay Rose and Kislay’s Just Liked That (Aise Hi) among others.

Archana Atul Phadke’s short film Uski Baarish was showcased at TIFF Kids International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival among 34 other reputed film festivals. Saurav Rai’s short film, Gudh was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in the Cinéfondation selection. Gitanjali Rao’s Bombay Rose just world premiered at Venice Film Festival (Critics’ Week) and has screened at Toronto International Film Festival. The India Gold selection, like each year, has some of the most dynamic and versatile directors who have won accolades for their exceptional storytelling.

Last year, Jio MAMI with Star premiered some great titles like Ridham Janve’s The Gold-Laden Sheep and The Sacred Mountain, Aadish Keluskar’s Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil, Vinit Chandrasekharan’s Buddha, Ivan Ayr’s Soni and Dominic Sangma’s MA•AMA.

Speaking about the line-up this year, Smriti Kiran, Artistic Director, MAMI said, “India Gold is at the heart of our selection. We are an International film festival but bringing the best Indian narratives to the world and to India is at the core of our mission. Festivals from across the world have now begun to look at us as the gateway to credible Indian cinema and we take that responsibility very seriously. I am happy we are able to take the narrative forward for our storytellers a notch higher every year.”

Director of About Love, Archana Atul Phadke commented, “It was at Dimensions Mumbai 2009, where my first short film, Sagar Setu had played and won the best film award. It was the same year that my producer, editor and best friend’s film, Udaan won the Jury award. Year and again, we would apply to the festival and come back with our films. Four years after our last film Placebo, we are very excited to bring the story of home, with About Love, to my hometown at MAMI 2019".

Achal Mishra, Director, Gamak Ghar said, “It feels unreal. I have been attending MAMI for the last three years. Sitting there in the dark, watching and learning from some of the best films from around the world, I couldn’t have imagined my own film playing on the big screen to such an avid audience. It’s an honour to be invited to premiere my debut film in the India Gold section!”

The India Gold films will be watched by a Jury of esteemed film personalities from around the world. The Jio MAMI 21^st Mumbai Film Festival with Star will take place from the 17^th to 24^th October, 2019.

INDIA GOLD NOMINATIONS

1) About Love | Dir. Archana Atul Phadke | India | 2019 | 90 min

Cast: Atul Phadke, Maneesha Phadke, Rohan Phadke, Sagarika Phadke, Lali Phadke, Madhav Phadke, Neela Phadke, Sushila Bai, Gurbani Bagga

Synopsis: Who are the people behind the identities assigned to them by the institution of family? A filmmaker turns the camera towards three generations of her family inside their ancestral home – the 102-year-old Phadke Building in downtown Mumbai. Mining their daily routines and rituals, About Love deconstructs the dynamics of one eccentric household, studies its gender dynamics and brings unexpected revelations for a daughter rediscovering her family from behind the lens.

2) Bitter Chestnut (Khanaur) | Dir. Gurvinder Singh | India | 2019 | 100 min

Cast: Kishan Katwal, Pawan Kumar, Rani Devi, Gopi Katwal, Bankhri Devi, Monisha Mukundan

Synopsis: Kishan, 17, wavers between his own desires and his family's hopes for him. He has to make a choice: should he live a predictable life in his remote Himalayan village or migrate to the city? Working in a café and witnessing migrations and reverse-migrations, he has disturbed sleep and nightmares. Sometimes he has visions while awake—flashes of fleeting but strong images. The film looks at the aspirations, fears, and insecurities of living in present times through Kishan’s eyes.

3) Bombay Rose | Dir. Gitanjali Rao | India, United Kingdom, France, Qatar | 2019 | 93 min

Voice Cast: Cyli Khare, Amit Deondi, Gargi Shitole, Makrand Deshpande

Synopsis: Escaping from child marriage, a flower seller living on the streets of Bombay also dances, reluctantly, in a club. She must choose between fending for her family and finding true love. Painted frame by frame and woven delicately through music, a red rose brings together three tales of impossible love. Love between two flower sellers. Love between two women. Love of an entire city for its Bollywood stars. Based on true events, the film explores the ruthlessness of a society where the love and life that reign on the big screen can crush you in its mean streets.

4) Eeb Allay Ooo! | Dir. Prateek Vats | India | 2019 | 98 min

Cast: Mahinder Nath, Shardul Bhardwaj, Shashi Bhushan, Nutan Sinha, Naina Sareen, Nitin Goel, Kapil Madan

Synopsis: A young migrant battles hordes of monkeys in the heart of New Delhi as a contractual monkey repeller – a newly created government job to tackle the monkeys who have been further emboldened by the recent ban on the use of captive langurs, their natural enemy.

5) Gamak Ghar | Dir. Achal Mishra | India | 91 min

Cast: Abhinav Jha, Bikram Singh, Mira Jha, Satyendra Jha

Synopsis: In a North Indian village, a family reunites at their ancestral home to celebrate a new birth in the family. It’s a joyous, carefree occasion. Over the next two decades, through festivals and feasts, births and deaths, the film observes one house as it ages and falls to neglect.

6) Invitation (Nimtoh) | Dir. Saurav Rai | India | 2019 | 85 min

Cast: Pravesh Gurung, Chandra Dewan, Sunil Rai, Teresa Rai, Digbijay Singh Rai, Tinkle, Ginger

Synopsis: Ten-year-old Tashi and his ageing grandma live as tenants to a wealthy family, in a remote mountain village in Darjeeling. Their job is to look after the family’s cardamom orchard and guard it at night from wild animals. An approaching wedding at their patron’s house excites Tashi. But will they invite him?

7) Just Like That (Aise Hi) | Dir. Kislay | India | 2019 | 109 min

Cast: Mohini Sharma, Harish Khanna, Sadhna Singh, Shivam Sharma, Trimala Adhikari

Synopsis: Mrs. Sharma is the wife of a respected, small-time government employee in small-town Allahabad. When her husband dies, she is expected to move in with her son and grandchildren. But the woman wants to live by herself. She stops going to the temple, buys herself things without worrying about the expense, makes friends with a girl half her age and chooses to spend more time with her new friend than with her family. When Mrs. Sharma decides to learn doll-making with a Muslim tailor called Ali, the entire locality, including her own family, slowly turn against her. In a climate of increasing tensions, Ali begins to fear for his life, and Mrs. Sharma must face the consequences.

8) Pearl of the Desert (Maru ro Moti) | Dir. Pushpendra Singh | India, South Korea | 2019 | 82 min

Cast: Moti Khan Manganiyar, Anwar Khan Manganiyar, Nijre Khan Manganiyar

Synopsis: Moti Khan, a musically gifted child from the lower caste Muslim Manganiyars of the Thar Desert, is forced to sing and play music for their ancestral patrons in order to survive, even though he finds it humiliating. Sattar, his father, wants Moti to study and make a career outside music. But Moti aspires to be a successful singer so that he is treated respectfully. He leaves his village behind and sets out on a journey to discover his music

9) Ravening (Aamis) | Dir. Bhaskar Hazarika | India | 2019 | 108 min

Cast: Lima Das, Arghadeep Baruah, Neetali Das, Sagar Saurabh

Synopsis: Nirmali, a married paediatrician in her late 30s, leads a peaceful but joyless domestic existence in Guwahati, Assam. One day, she meets Sumon, a young PhD student researching food habits in North-Eastern India, who warms up to her in a manner she seems unaccustomed to. Sumon's work exposes him to the belief that there's no kind of food that can be considered abnormal, and Nirmali is drawn to this idea. The two quickly discover a shared love for food - specifically, meat. Together, they bond over meals comprising unusual meats on platonic dates, although Sumon longs for physical contact. As Nirmali's taste buds grow more adventurous, their relationship takes a dark and bizarre turn neither had expected.

10) That Cloud Never Left | Dir. Yashaswini Raghunandan | 2019 | 65 min

Cast: Kakoli Das, Chickoo Das, Rakesh Das, Baban Gosh, Babloo Captain

Synopsis: The children of Daspara are convinced there is a ruby hidden somewhere within their village. They go looking for it every day, inventing various games to make this search less frustrating. Meanwhile, two friends in their early 30s who build toys for a living, Chickoo and Baban, have decided to build their biggest toy yet. A tall bamboo ladder with a single eye, which can be used to climb, sit, perform, get better mobile network, look at the village from atop or watch the sky from afar. Grounded by the porch is Kakoli didi, who spends her afternoons dreaming of the return of her husband and sons, who migrate from city to city, selling toys.

ABOUT JIO MAMI MUMBAI FILM FESTIVAL with STAR

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star is the most immersive and comprehensive programme that celebrates the diverse cinematic voices of our country through an international annual platform that instils pride in audiences and unites the film fraternity. The festival is organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), which was founded by a group of film industry stalwarts in 1997 and was conceived and created with an aim to engage film lovers from all walks of life, and to foster an ideal climate of good cinema across the country by presenting the best of global and Indian cinema. The Academy’s vision is to celebrate cinema by hosting the annual international film festival in Mumbai, India's film and entertainment capital.

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Shades of India launches its first store in Mumbai

Shades of India, the premium lifestyle brand, of a design house with a 20-year textile and design legacy, launches its first store in Mumbai on Wednesday, 11th September.

Established in Delhi, the brand’s foray into Mumbai includes the apparel, jewellery, bags and soft furnishings collections. The store, located in Bandra is on Waterfield road and in close proximity to Linking road and China gate restaurant, has been designed with heart and soul, to be an oasis for those who love handmade, craft driven textiles.

“We are extremely excited to launch our first store in Mumbai. It took us a long time to find a space that we could make ours. Our search led us to this location in Bandra, reminiscent of old-world architecture and a hub of trendy alternative culture. One look and we knew we were ready to set foot in Mumbai.” says, David Housego, Chairman, Shades of India.

“I wanted a minimalist space that allowed bringing out the beauty of colour, texture and detailing. Our store in Mumbai has contemporary interiors with high ceilings, large glass French windows overlooking the adjacent zen garden. Our apparel, home and accessories collections are also all about contemporary design and inspiring workmanship of traditional craft,” adds Mandeep Nagi, Design Director, at Shades of India.

Shades of India launches four collections each year, as an ode to the changing seasons, drawing inspiration from liberated and graceful feminine strength. Each collection is distinguished by the fine quality of the fabric and the detailing of the hand worked embroidery, championing the textile crafts of India.

The inauguration of the store comes together with the launch of the pre festive collection, ‘Afsana’ and the Home & Living 2019 collection. Shades of India has achieved widespread international acclaim, with presence in stores worldwide, including Harrods and the Conran shop in London. Presence in USA is through their lifestyle brand, ‘Neem’ which is available at ABC on Broadway in New York and by specialist stores across the country.

Shades of India is a premium lifestyle brand that includes apparel, textile jewelry and bags, and soft furnishings for the home. It has received international acclaim as one of India’s most creative textile companies. Founded in the early 90’s and currently led by Mandeep Nagi (Design Director) and David Housego (Chairman), the brand is quintessentially, contemporary design combined with inspiring creative workmanship of traditional crafts.

Building on its international reputation, in 2012, it established its own first stand-alone, flagship store at the Meharchand Market in New Delhi, described as a ‘must see’ shopping destination in Delhi by the New York Times. In 2017, it opened a second store in Gurgaon, with Mumbai (Bandra West) as the third in 2019. In addition, it has shop-in- shops in the main metropoles.

Shades of India has set trends in textiles for home décor, the uniqueness of its style lies in the texturing of fabrics, the coordination & contrasting of colors, and the inventive, unexpected use of surface treatment. It also has an interior design services division which works with architects and interior designers on the soft furnishings for an apartment, house or office space. With each product or project, Shades of India aims to adorn and bring character to a space.

The company has won various awards at major international trade shows including the best product awards at shows in Paris and New York. Mandeep Nagi, Design Director, has thrice won the Elle Decor Design Award in India for fabric.

Website - http://www.shadesofindia.com/

Mandeep Nagi – Design Director, Shades of India
For Mandeep Nagi, Design Director, at Shades of India, textiles have been a passion since
childhood. “I remember stealing into my mother's room,” she says “and taking out her beautiful
old saris. I fondled them, gazed at the colours and patterns, and marveled at the touch and colours. It was a very formative experience.”

Formative as well were her early years at Shades of India when she got a chance to travel to all
the textile centres across India. She worked with women's groups in Banas Kantha on
embroideries, travelled through Gujarat and Kutch studying different techniques, and spent time in Lucknow and Rampur on developing Chikan embroideries and khadi fabrics from West Bengal.
Later she had the chance to travel a lot to Europe and the US where Shades of India regularly
participated in Trade Fairs such as Maison et Objet in Paris and the New York Gift show. “I
admired designers who had absorbed diverse influences - like Jean-Paul Gautier who combined
black stockings with vintage costume’, she says.

It was out of this background that Mandeep's own design sense evolved. She loves opposites –
fine traditional artisanship interpreted with a minimalist western sensibility: masculine and
feminine: a surprising contrast of colours such as mixing orange with blue or red with a limp grey.
“I start any collection by deciding on colours. Colours are the first thing that set a mood for a new collection,” she says.

Mandeep feels that with her experience of more than 20 years in designing textiles she can easily
imagine a product, whether clothes or home textiles even before it is constructed “If I close my
eyes in two minutes I will know how a new piece of textile will look. The whole journey from
imagination to actual is what excites me”

As creative head of the Company, Mandeep is responsible for designing four collections of apparel a year, accessories to accompany them and two collections for the home. ‘We are a textile brand’, she says, ‘in which I seek to convey a unity of style.’ She has also designed the interiors of the new Mumbai shop in Bandra West with an emphasis on minimalism, clear lines and a sense of peace and space. She has won several design awards both in India and in Paris and New York. She is a
Graduate and has a Diploma from YWCA and NIFT Delhi. She finds inspiration from exchanges with the academic world in textiles and many young textile graduates. She is married to David Housego, Chairman of the Company. They have a daughter, Meher, aged 11, who also has a passion for textiles.

Shades of India is internationally known as one of India’s most creative textile companies. Led by Mandeep Nagi (Design Director) and David Housego (former UK journalist), the brand combines
contemporary design with the inspiring workmanship of traditional craft. The uniqueness of its style lies in the texturing of fabrics, the coordination and contrasting of colors, and the inventive,
unexpected use of surface treatment.

The company is acclaimed internationally for originality and inventiveness of its designs and has won various awards at major international trade shows including the best product awards at shows in Paris and New York. Mandeep Nagi, Design Director, has thrice won the Elle Decor Design Award in India for fabric.

Shades of India is a lifestyle brand that includes apparel, textile jewelry and bags, and soft furnishings for the home. Under Mandeep Nagi, it brings out new ranges each year for spring, summer and for the pre-festive and festive seasons. Each has a different story behind it but each is marked by the charm of the unexpected, by the use of fine fabrics, by a feeling for silhouettes that fit the season and by an eye for hand work and detailing. The clothes are contemporary and appeal to women who value the unusual, are confident in what they wear and independent minded.

Building on its international reputation, it established its own first stand-alone, life style store in the Meharchand Market in New Delhi in 2012. It has already become an iconic shopping destination – described as a ‘must’ visit in Delhi by the New York Times. It added 18 months ago a second store in Gurgaon and will be opening a third store in Bandra West (Mumbai) in June. In addition, it has shop-in- shops in the main metropoles.

Shades of India has its own design studio, sampling facilities and factory in Noida (NCR).The company can draw on huge archives of fabrics, techniques and designs. All of its production is in-house, thus enabling it to customize as well as to maintain high quality standards. It thus has the resources to work with large international retail groups as well as to develop its own collections and work on interiors and hospitality projects.

Shades of India has its own design studio, sampling facilities and factory in Noida (NCR). The company can draw on huge archives of fabrics, techniques and designs. All of its production is in-house, thus enabling it to customize as well as to maintain high quality standards. It thus has the resources to work with large international retail groups as well as to develop its own collections and
work on interiors and hospitality projects.

Shades of India : @shadesofindia

Store Locations:
Shades of India, Mumbai
Address: 01, Harikesh Building, 185 Waterfield Road, Opposite China Gate Restaurant, Bandra (West)

Contact no: +91 22-6698-1246
Store timings: 10:30am – 7:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Flagship store - Shades of India, New Delhi
Address: 127, Meharchand Market, New Delhi
Contact no: +91 11 49053333
Store timings: 10:30am – 7:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Shades of India, Gurgaon

Address: G-17, Palm Spring Plaza, Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5, Sector 54, Gurugram
Contact no: +124 2575335
Store timings: 10:30am – 7:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Shop in shop in locations:
Mumbai - Good Earth Stores, Ogaan, Tranceforme
Delhi NCR - Good Earth Stores, L'affaire Stores, Ojas
Bangalore – Raintree, Good Earth Stores
Goa - Paper Boat
Hyderabad - Good Earth Store, Anonym
Chennai - Amethyst store
Pondicherry – Amethyst
Ahmedabad - Options
Vishakhapatnam - Goods of Desire
Kochi - Cult Modern
Online

OGAAN Online - https://www.ogaan.com/designers/shades-of-india

JAYPORE – Shades of India
Good Earth Online - Shades of India

#Water for Life Campaign Draws Attention to Alarming Water Situation in India

India’s First Video Based Research Report on Water Related Issues, Findings and Solutions

Ground water contaminations, excessive use of groundwater and pollution - main causes depleting water levels leading to an impending crisis


India is facing its worst water crisis and its estimated that 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2020, says a recent report from the NITI Aayog. Nearly 600 million Indians are facing high-to-extreme water stress. More than 40% of the annually available surface water is used every year and according to the report more than 200,000 people are losing lives every year due to inadequate access to safe water. The situation is likely to worsen as the demand for water will exceed the supply by 2050.

Many Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu, face acute water shortages, exacerbated by changing rainfall patterns. Sharda University campaign “#WaterForLife” recently concluded its findings after a 60 day’s journey traversing 8,000 kms across 12 states. Philem Rohan Singh a student from Sharda University led the initiative, as he cycled from Kashmir till Kanyakumari meeting people, gathering statistics and discussing solutions at ground level with the people who are affected by this situation in a day to day life.

As per the findings from the campaign many cities in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Rajasthan are facing major water crisis. These include towns and establishments near tourist places, as a large number of hotels and accommodations are increasing the demand for water. This is leading to depletion of groundwater at a faster rate than before. Leading to scarcity of clean water and giving rise to demand for potable water which they have to source at higher price. 

While taking about the journey Mr Prashant Gupta, Executive Director, Sharda University said “We are facing a massive water crisis despite having considerable rainfall, huge perennial glaciers, rivers as well as a large number of lake and water bodies. Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, for instance, have seen a significant shortfall in rainfall over the last decade compared to historical averages. At the national level, the government is trying to implement solutions like pushing farmers towards micro-irrigation and more efficient water use as part of its ‘per drop per more crop’ campaign to conserve groundwater. I feel water availability is not the problem, it’s the management of this supply and as cities proliferate, there will be a need for sustainable infrastructure and solutions in order to resolve the alarming crisis.”

“This is a small effort on our part to bring people together, to collaborate and share their best practices and ideas on how we as individuals can play a role towards water conservation and management”. he further added

The campaign was led by Mr Prashant Gupta, Executive Director of Sharda University along with the team from the Mass Communication Department which includes Dr Amit Chawla, Mr. Gaurav Parashar and others. The campaign was flagged off on 14th June from Srinagar and successfully culminated in Kanyakumari. The team visited remote locations across Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Bangalore and Kerala.

The findings of the campaign will be presented in the form of a documentary by the end of September 2019 which will be India’s first Video based research report on Water related issues, findings and solutions to be shared with the Government of India.

While travelling from Srinagar to Kanyakumari the team faced various challenges, the extreme weather condition was the biggest challenge for shooting and travelling. Areas in the Indian Himalayan range were extremely cold, and the team also had to face heavy rainfall while travelling in coastal areas.

About Sharda University

The Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI) has been the provider of world class education since 1996. Sharda University is a leading educational institution based out of a 63-acre sprawling campus in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. A venture of the renowned Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI), the University has established itself as a high-quality education provider with prime focus on holistic learning and imbibing competitive abilities in students. Sharda University has more than 180 tie-ups with global universities such as, Middlesex University, London, King’s Western University, Canada, Missouri State University, Sacred Heart University, Ural Federal University, and University of Ljubljana which are beneficial for both students and the faculty. It is the largest educational group based in Uttar Pradesh, having 20,000+ students from 80+ countries and 1200+ faculty strength. More than 350 corporates have visited the university this year with 37,500+ students placed so far in various multinational companies. Sharda has 47,500+ strong alumni networks who are today leaders in their respective realms.

MUMBAI POLICE SUPPORTED BY VODAFONE IDEA TO MAKE GANESH VISARJAN SAFER

To use drones at Juhu, Girgaon & Ashish Talao for air patrolling at these prominent key Ganesh visarjan locations

●                   Vodafone enabled drones to provide live feed in Police CCTV monitoring room

●                   More than 15 lakh devotees expected at these locations during Ganesh visarjan

Mumbai Police has been supported by Vodafone Idea Limited, India’s leading telecom operator to enable drone surveillance at crucial Ganesh visarjan locations across the city on 6 Sep (5^th day), 7 Sep (6^th day), 12 Sep (11^th day) and 13 Sep (12^th day).

The drones are doing aerial patrolling at three prominent visarjan locations in Mumbai - Juhu Chowpatty, Girgaon Chowpatty and Ashish Talao Chembur where over 15 lakh devotees are expected to attend the visarjan festivities. These drones are equipped with high definition video cameras, and the video feed generated will be live-streamed to the Mumbai Police’s state-of-the-art control room using Vodafone’s seamless 4G network.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Tolani, Business Head – Mumbai, Vodafone Idea Limited said, “Ganesh Chaturthi is the biggest festival that Mumbai celebrates. Being headquartered here, it is our duty and privilege to support Mumbai Police in their relentless efforts to keep the city safe and secure. We are using Vodafone’s seamless 4G network across the city to provide live feeds from airborne drones to Mumbai Police’s control room for enhanced security.  With this, we hope that Mumbaikars will enjoy a safer and happier visarjan.”

Speaking on this event the spokesperson from Mumbai police said, “Mumbai Police appreciates the support provided by Vodafone Idea and looks forward to such associations in the future.”

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most awaited festivals and is marked with the installation of the deity's idol at home and at elaborate pandals. Each year, visarjans draw heavy crowds and while there is enough arrangement to ensure smooth functioning, it is not always possible to keep an eagle-eye on all the idols, especially at large visarjan points such as beaches.

About Vodafone Idea Limited

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future-ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

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Myntra launches ‘Fashion Superstar’, world’s first digital fashion reality show

This marks the beginning of company’s video content-led approach to customer engagement

 8 part reality series where 10 contenders will compete for the title of India’s Next Big Fashion Influencer and will be mentored and judged by Bollywood diva Sonakshi Sinha and celebrity stylist Shaleena Nathani

Myntra today announced the launch of ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar’, the world’s first digital fashion influencer talent hunt; set to go live on the Myntra app on September 17, 2019.

A reality show, ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar’ is aimed at identifying and rewarding India’s next big fashion influencer in association with Zoom Studios. As the ultimate destination for fashion and lifestyle, Myntra’s influence over the perception and enthusiasm for fashion is set to take a leap through this show, with specialized content, aimed at inspiring and engaging the audience.

Conceived by Myntra, the concept provides a never-before opportunity for fashion enthusiasts with a knack of creating style-related content and bringing forward their unique personalities, through digital and social-first content. Contestants will compete on a variety of fashion styling and digital content creation tasks to showcase their penchant for fashion and social media. They would also be mentored and judged by a star studded jury, from the world of Bollywood, TV and fashion, including Bollywood diva Sonakshi Sinha and leading celebrity stylist, Shaleena Nathani. Through this show, Myntra intends to leverage the strong relationship between fashion and social media, by creating a unique property that takes a seat in the middle of this combine.

All the action in the competition will be telecast in a series, spanning 8 weeks on the Myntra app, and Zoom TV. Myntra Fashion Superstar will offer viewers a one of a kind immersive experience allowing them to vote for their favourite influencer on the Myntra app and will provide them access to lots of exclusive content that helps them know the contestants better. In addition, various celebrities who are part of the guest jury panel will offer viewers, tips and tricks on becoming fashion influencers.  The show has been produced in association with Banijay India.

Speaking on the occasion, Amar Nagaram, Head, Myntra Jabong, said, “Myntra Fashion Superstar is a first of its kind reality show that offers fashion influencers an opportunity of a lifetime to showcase their special talent and make a mark for themselves in the industry. While the concept is aimed at bringing the influencer community to the fore, it also demonstrates our innovative technology led approach to enhance customer experience and engagement on our platform. A first for any e-commerce platform in the country, this marks the beginning of Myntra’s in-app content led destination to engage customers.”     
 

Bollywood actor, Sonakshi Sinha, said, “Fashion has always attracted me as it is one of the most dynamic and exciting aspects of our lives and I am very excited to be judging the first ever hunt for the biggest fashion influencer in the country. Confidence, energy, elements of fun and breakthrough styles are some of the traits that top my judgement parameters as I believe those to be the basic qualities of a fashion influencer. I am extremely excited at this opportunity and look forward to the launch of Myntra Fashion Superstar.” 

The winner of the show will be adjudged, ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar’, and get the opportunity to become a key face of Myntra on social platforms. He or she will get to curate styles on the Myntra app, will get a chance to host fashion and styling shows on Zoom TV and will also feature in Filmfare magazine. In addition, Myntra will work with some of the other chosen contestants and help them realise their dream of becoming a fashion star.

About Myntra and Jabong:

Myntra and Jabong are India's leading platforms for fashion brands and pioneer in m-commerce play.  An integral part of the Flipkart Group, Myntra and Jabong bring together technology and fashion to create the best experience in the fashion and lifestyle space in India. The company has partnered with over 2000 leading fashion and lifestyle brands in the country such as Nike, adidas, Puma, Levis, Wrangler, Arrow, Jealous 21, Diesel, CAT, Harley Davidson, Ferrari, Timberland, US Polo, FabIndia, Biba and many more to offer a wide range in latest branded fashion and lifestyle wear. Myntra services over 19,000 pin codes across the country. With the largest in-season product catalogue, 100% authentic products, Cash on Delivery and 30-day Exchange/Return policy, Myntra and Jabong are today the preferred shopping destination in the country.

Tata Power becomes the first power utility in India to launch customer services on Microsoft Kaizala

~Attains another milestone by enhancing digital services for customers in Mumbai to a new level ~

Living up to its ‘Customer First’ philosophy, Tata Power India’s largest integrated power utility, has co-created and launched a unique mobile based service with Microsoft for its customers in Mumbai. In a first by any power utility in India, the Company recently deployed Microsoft Kaizala, a chat-based communication and data management tool offering transparent and quality-oriented services to its customers of Mumbai.

Microsoft Kaizala is a “Made for India” mobile solution aimed at bridging the gap between employees, extended workforce and customers. The tool will enable Tata Power to seamlessly connect and coordinate work with the entire value chain, including field employees, vendors, partners, and customers wherever they are. Consumers will be able to have an easy access to Microsoft Kaizala and will be able to pay electricity bills from their smartphone. They will also receive notifications and alerts related to meter reading, discounts, due/ overdue dates and disconnection updates.

Commenting on this development, Mr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said, “We are extremely proud to be the first utility in India to launch customer services on ‘Microsoft Kaizala’ and are confident that our collaboration with Microsoft India will prove to be beneficial for enhancing the  overall customer experience of  the Company’s customer centric services.”

Meetul Patel, COO, Microsoft India said, “Microsoft Kaizala was designed to help organizations engage with large ecosystems of customers, partners, and mobile workforces. It makes communications across these networks more natural through chat, video, and voice interfaces. It makes tasks simpler through easy-to-use apps. And, it does this securely. We believe that Tata Power’s innovation combined with the platform that Kaizala provides will create great new experiences for Tata Power’s customers”

Tata Power will continue to roll out other communication modules enabling users to view and download electricity bills of any month or year on demand using this new Kaizala app. They will also be able to view and download their payment & account statements. Single window for seeking information or raising concerns or sharing feedback to Tata Power along with many other features will be made available to users soon. Tata Power users can download Microsoft Kaizala for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and login using their registered mobile number.