SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

November 01, 2022; Mumbai: Angel’s Floss, A brand of YTF and Treats Pvt. Ltd. Introduced six delectable flavours of candy floss for its consumers. The new flavours that were launched are Rainbow, Bubble Gum, Kaccha Aam, Vanilla, Caramel and Paan. A leader in the cotton candy space, Angel’s Floss started its operations in the year of 2016 and is well-known for innovation in the industry. The products will be made available in the market with a strong network of distributors spread across the country and also online via e-commerce websites.   “Candy Floss holds a lot of nostalgic value for parents, but today, they do not purchase cotton candy for their kids due to quality and unhygienic methods which are used to manufacture by local sellers. To fulfil this gap, we set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Pune, and started innovating modern ways of making floss with multiple levels of quality checks in place”, said Mrs. Payal Gupta, Director, YTF and Treats Pvt. Ltd. The ...

For the first time in the country, artists and survivors join hands to win over cancer Mumbai, October 31, 2022: The Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), ranked among the world’s best cancer hospitals, launches – ArtCan, a unique initiative which uses art as a medium to spread awareness on Breast Cancer. Apollo Cancer Centres joined hands with mural artists and survivors to curate art that educates and empowers every woman about the importance of regular self-breast examination.  Through ancient Kerala Mural Arts, 8 steps of self-breast examination bring attention to the issue of breast cancer. Each frame reflects the story of a woman who discovered this condition while performing a self-breast examination, acted on time and defeated cancer. These eight steps have also been depicted in a book format called ‘Chitra Sutra’. The Mural Arts were unveiled today at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. This unique initiative was inaugurated by Mr Santosh Marathe, Regional CEO Western Region at Apollo H...

  ~ Padma Bhushan Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan addressed the gathering as the Chief Guest ~ Mumbai, October 31, 2022: Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) held its first ever convocation ceremony on 31st October at their campus in Vidyavihar, Mumbai. A total of 1324 students graduated in various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, such as management studies, engineering and technology, education, science, commerce & business studies, humanities & social science, and dharma studies.  The Chief Guest of the event was Padma Bhushan Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder & President of Infosys Science Foundation. He is recognised as a global business and technology thought leader, and was voted the top CEO (IT services category) in the Institutional Investor's inaugural ranking of Asia's Top Executives. The event kicked off with a procession around the campus of SVU where the students were led by the faculty towards the ceremony; followed by a welcome speech by Professor...

Mumbai, 31st October 2022: The Shortlists for the prestigious Tata Literature Live! Literary Awards have been announced today. The Awards are presented annually at the Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, for books published during the year in the categories of Fiction, Non-Fiction and Business. The aim of the awards is to recognise and encourage literary talent across genres, for both established and new writers.   The winners are traditionally named at the gala closing session of the Festival, which will be held on Sunday 13 November, 8pm onwards at the Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai. The Shortlists in each category (in alphabetical order), and the eminent Juries that decided the awards are as follows: Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year (Fiction) Shortlist (in alphabetical order) 1. Tell Me How To Be by Neel Patel (Penguin Random House India) 2. The Earthspinner by Anuradha Roy (Hachette India) 3. The Map and the Scissors by Amit Majmudar (HarperCollins Publishers...

Mumbai, October 31, 2022: Punjab National Bank, nation’s leading public sector bank with over a lakh employee, takes Integrity Pledge in a ceremony on October 31, 2022. The ceremony was part of the Vigilance Awareness Week being observed from 31st October to 06th November 2022 in line with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The pledge was taken to inculcate a culture of honesty amongst staff members and focus on the quality of services, free from defects and corrupt practices. This year, with the aim to maintain its ecosystem of ethical practices, PNB commenced towards the vigilance awareness week following the theme of Corruption Free India for a Developed Nation on National Unity Day. Paying its tribute to, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of national integration of Independent India, PNB employees also took a pledge on national unity.  The integrity pledge was administered by Shri Atul Kumar Goel, MD & CEO, at PNB’s Corporate Office in Dwarka, N...

 Bengaluru,October 31, 2022: SIS Group Enterprises, a market leader in security, cash logistics and facility management with presence in India and Asia-Pacific (APAC), today, announced its partnership with Practo, India’s leading integrated healthcare company to empower its employees with customised corporate health and wellness plans. The partnership will enable SIS Group employees and their families to avail the benefits of a flexible consultation model (online or physical) with doctors across 23+ specialities, in addition to services like preventive/diagnostic health checkups, secondary care surgeries and medicine delivery. Through Practo’s Corporate Health benefits plan, SIS Group employees will get 15 free online consultations every month. Apart from covering traditional specialities like General Physician, Gynaecology, and Pediatrics, these plans also include super specialities like Cardiology, Oncology, and Neurology. Considering the linguistic diversity among SIS employees ...

Stroke affects as many as 18 lakh Indians every year -   Neurologist  Dr. Gaurav Kasundra Mumbai- World Stroke Day is celebrated on November 29 every year.  It is necessary to create awareness about the disease of paralysis.  Because those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease are more at risk of stroke.  In recent times, diseases related to lifestyle are increasing.  In this background, it is necessary to create public awareness about this disease.  Immediate treatment is necessary after a stroke.  A patient's life can be saved if treatment is done in the early stages, i.e. during the golden hour.  Giving more information about this, Neurologist  Dr. Gaurav Kasundra  from Apex group of Hospitals  said, "A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is reduced. There are two types of stroke, ischemic stroke (due to blood clotting) and hemorrhagic stroke (due to rupture of blood vessels). A stroke oc...

Power couple drives the importance of financially securing one’s family with comprehensive term insurance New Delhi, 28th October 2022:  Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Max Life” / “Company”), announced the launch of its latest TV campaign with their new brand ambassadors, captain of men’s Indian Cricket team Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh. The ad campaign marks the power couple’s on-screen debut together, where they are seen championing fiscal planning and adoption of term insurance. In the TVC, Rohit and Ritika are seen engaging in a playful conversation about her gesture of crossing her fingers during all his matches. Capturing the brand essence, the film highlights how our loved ones support and encourage us to achieve our true potential, realize our ‘real’ value. Similarly, Max Life plays an integral role of a trusted partner in the lives of its customers ensuring they make prudent investment choices when it comes to financial planning for their family. This is fur...

Obesity, inactive lifestyle leads to breast cancer among young women in India Doctor's advice to lose excess weight on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mumbai:  Breast cancer  is the most common cancer in women in the world.  Although breast cancer accounts for  25 percent  of all types of cancer, there is still a lack of public awareness about this disease.Along with this, lack of self-examination, cultural differences and apathy towards women's health are increasing the incidence of breast cancer in India.  Obesity is emerging as a major cause of breast cancer among women in urban areas.  Obesity among urban women is increasing due to economic prosperity, overeating, high calorie fast food, irregular eating and sleeping habits, smoking & increased alcohol consumption among women. This obesity causes diabetes and high blood pressure at a young age. It is also called 'metabolic syndrome' in medical terms and this obesity...

Mumbai, 27th October 2022: The Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest presents annual literary awards for Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Business books published during the year. The aim of the awards is to acknowledge and encourage literary talent across the genres among both established and new writers. The awards, considered prestigious and keenly awaited each year, are one of the highlights of the Festival, where the winners are announced at the grande finale.  The Longlists in each category (in alphabetical order), and the eminent juries that decided the awards are as follows: Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year (Fiction) Longlist (in alphabetical order) 1. Geeta Rahman at Championship Point by Saskya Jain (Simon and Schuster India) 2. Lahore: Part 1 of the Partition Trilogy by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar (HarperCollins Publishers) 3. Tell Me How To Be by Neel Patel (Penguin Random House India) 4. The Earthspinner by Anuradha Roy (Hachette India) 5. The Garden of Heaven ...

27 October 2022 Mumbai: The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is pleased to announce the launch of construction and sales at The Aga Hall Estate, an upcoming residential high-rise project in South Mumbai.   The project consists of two tall buildings – a 45-storied tower to house the current residents of the Estate and a 54-storied tower with 373 apartments for sale on the open market. The multi-generational residential complex will include state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities and finishes and will deliver a superb living experience. For the AKDN, the project goes far beyond the two high rises, with a key component being to develop a new, multi-specialty, purpose-built Prince Aly Khan Hospital (PAKH), which currently shares the Aga Hall site with its residents. Princess Zahra Aga Khan commented, “We are delighted that construction has commenced on this very important redevelopment project. Aga Hall Estate has a long history associated with generations of my family and ...

• The 11-day series begins today, from 27th October to 06th November 2022  • Winner of the 2 Crore GTD FTS Main Event will get the prestigious Diamond studded Gold emblazoned Medallion made with 3 carat Diamond and 37 grams of Gold. • FTS to host 56 tournaments. All Medallion winners will be rewarded with NFTs Mumbai, October 27th, 2022: Following the record-breaking success of the previous editions, Final Table Series (FTS) is all set, to begin with, its fifth edition the live-streamed poker series will be hosted on https://www.spartanpoker.com/. The 11-day virtual poker event offers a whopping prize pool of INR 17 Crore, winners will get Diamond studded Gold emblazoned Medallion made with 3 carat Diamond and 37 grams of Gold. The series will be live from 27th October to 06th November 2022.  The enthralling 11-day-long series comprises 56 marquee tournaments. All Medallion winners will be rewarded with NFTs. There are 44 silver, 11 gold, and 1 diamond NFT to be won. Win...

Mumbai, India, 26th October 2022: Innovative EdTech platform, RISE, has collaborated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s KM Munshi Institute of Advanced Studies (KMMIAS) to launch a new PG Program in Business Analytics. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is one of the oldest educational groups in the country and the newly set up K M Munshi Institute of Advanced Studies (KMMIAS) in the name of its founder, at its Navi Mumbai Kendra is aimed to be the leading skill-building higher education institute in the country. Supporting this, the institute has introduced this unique 11-month program designed for both fresh graduates and working professionals. The course will help students to work on various industry and capstone projects. They will benefit from academic mentorship, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, comprehensive career assistance, live lectures by industry professionals, and self-paced learning. The PG program will host eleven modules where various tools and subjects related to business analytic...

  National, October 19, 2022: To celebrate the festive season, TTK Prestige is delighted to announce the launch of 'Shubhutsav', a special campaign that runs till 30th November, 2022.  Consumers can avail massive discounts and free gifts while shopping for TTK Prestige products. This campaign brings exciting offers and great discounts like never before with additional free gifts to make the offers even more attractive.  Consumers can save money whilst still shopping at TTK Prestige during the festive period.   Mr. Dinesh Garg, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing, TTK Prestige Ltd. said, “At TTK Prestige, we’ve observed that brands that offer Innovative Products are well rewarded by loyal consumers. Our mission is to bring the most innovative and feature-rich products to Indian households at great value. Shubhutsav offers benefits upto 58% to our customers. We expect a robust season ahead and look forward to our valuable consumers availing the exciti...

  Mumbai, October 23,2022: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company, became the first to launch  Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5mg/10mg) fixed dose combination (FDC) for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities . Marketed under the brand name Zita D; it contains Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5mg/10mg), and must be taken once daily under prescription to improve glycemic control & prevent complications in adult patients with type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities.   On the launch, Alok Malik, EVP & Business Head - India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, said, “Diabetes is growing in India at an alarming rate, and eight out of every ten diabetic patients suffer from comorbidities.Glenmark being a leader in the diabetes segment in Indiais proud to bring Zita D, a well researched and affordable fixed dose combinatio...

National, October 21, 2022: Dr Hrishikesh Pai, one of the leading gynaecologists and amongst the pioneers in the field of infertility treatment in India was today announced as the 61st President of FOGSI, the Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India. FOGSI is the professional organization representing practitioners of obstetrics and gynecology in India with 262 member societies and over 37,000 individual members spread across the country.  Dr. Hrishikesh Pai, Founder and Medical Director of the Bloom IVF Group, is one of the earliest gynecologists in India to foray into the world of ART in 1991 and has introduced many innovations in the field. He is also a leading teacher and academician and has many articles and research papers published in national and international books and journals.  Dr. Hrishikesh Pai, President - FOGSI, 2022–2023 said, “I am deeply honored to have been selected to serve as the President of FOGSI. It will be a privilege to work toward...

MyGlamm’s experiential beauty store served as the perfect setting for the lively event. Mumbai, October 19, 2022: India’s largest creator ecosystem, Good Creator Co., co-hosted a fabulous evening to kick off the festivities and unveil a new line of clothing by homegrown brand trueBrowns and actor Chitrangda Singh. The MyGlamm experiential beauty store in Juhu, Mumbai served as a chic setting for the glamorous event on October 18, 2022. Also present were 50 members from The Good Communities comprising of moms, college students and young working professionals invited to attend the launch.  Malini Agarwal, co-founder, Good Creator Co., was the host of the evening. With ‘Live Your Glamm’ as the underlying theme of the event, Malini and Chitrangda discussed how Indian women can create their own sense of glamour. “Brands like MyGlamm and trueBrowns do not stereotype and are giving Indian women the choice to be what they want. That’s what democracy in beauty and fashion means,” said Chitr...