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ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards 2022 Acknowledges the Contribution of Educational Leaders in the Country

June 15, 2022

ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards 2022, which was organized on May 22, 2022, became a landmark event as it honoured several respectable Educationist in the country. Jaswinder Gardner, who is a Bollywood actor, celebrity designer, entrepreneur, social activist and humanitarian, served as the chief guest for the event. The award ceremony was organized and supervised by Neha R Banerjee, Director, ARIO Group of Companies.

ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards 2022 was graced by the presence of some of the most respected names from the field of education like Deepak Sharma, Director, CPS and Rockwood Group of Schools, Amrit Nagpal, Head of Department of Pre-School and ECCD At Birla Open Minds Education Pvt Ltd, Geetika Bahuguna, COO, Millenium Group of Schools, Monika Kapoor, Former Joint Director, CBSE, Tijay Gupta, Co-Founder and COO, Bachpan Play Schools, Dr. Vasudha Neel Mani, Principal, Rockwoods International School and Harini Ramarathnam, Director, Vibha Edu Corp ETC.

Talking about the significance behind the award ceremony, Neha R Banerjee, Director at ARIO Group of Companies, states, “Education has often been described as one of the most important elements of modern society. The pillars on which our educational system is built are teachers, educationalists and everybody who is trying to impart some kind of education or learning to a young individual. Today, the entire world recognizes India as a hub for high-quality learning and education. Students from all across the globe are enrolling themselves in Indian universities and are able to recognize the difference between the education system in our country and elsewhere. Recognizing the contribution of those who have made this possible is the least one can do.”

At the ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards 2022, awards were given to teachers, principals, educational leaders and educational entrepreneurs. Also awarded were Directors, Owners, and Proprietors of reputed schools and colleges PAN India. Describing educationalists as unsung heroes, Neha R Banerjee states that it is extremely crucial to award those who shape young minds and contribute greatly to the growth and development of our society.

Elaborating on the same, the CEO of ARIO, Dr. Sumit says, “We often reward students for their achievements both in academics and extra-curricular activities. It is very important to reward them as they need encouragement to move forward in their academic pursuits and careers. However, we must also honour all those who dedicate their lives to educating young students and ensuring that they walk on the right path. ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards is our humble effort to recognize the contribution of such real-life super-heroes. I hope more institutions step forward and honour them.”

ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards 2022 was attended by a large number of people and by all means, it was a successful event. For the last several years, ARIO Group of Companies has been working towards introducing innovative practices in the field of education that helps both students and educationalists. They have been constantly collaborating with people working in this field to ensure that quality education becomes a reality for everyone.

ARIO National Educational Excellence Awards 2022 was organized at the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium in Sophia College, Breach Candy, and Mumbai. The event was put together by ARIO Educational Recruitment Services, the educational wing of ARIO Group of Companies. While the Times Group and Times Applaud served as the award ceremony’s media partner, it was co-sponsored by Super Gifts, Hindustan Pencils, and Sky Events.

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Park Holiday International Celebrated Its 4th Anniversary With An Award Show and Magazine Launch

June 13, 2022

Special guest at the event was famous TV Serial actress and Bigg Boss Contestant, Hina Khan

Delhi: The Park Holidays, one of the most renowned & fastest growing Vacation Ownership companies of India, celebrated its 4th Anniversary today at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel. Along with the anniversary celebration, the company hosted an award show to felicitate the best performers of the company and also launched a Holiday Magazine, ‘Travel Titans’. Company Directors Nakul Khandelwal, Mohd Javed, and Ankur Chauhan were present at the event.

Special guests at the event were famous TV Serial actress and Bigg Boss Contestant, Hina Khan, along with Stand Up Comedian, Parvinder Singh. BollyJammers, one of the best DJ-based bands in India, performed at the event, which was anchored by renowned anchor, Shweta Kapoor.

Mohd Javed said, “ Our entire team is extremely grateful for the love we’ve been getting for the past four years.Our aim has always been to give travelers from all sections of the society a chance to enjoy exclusive, delightful vacations of their choice. Through the award show we wanted to appreciate all the hard work of our best-performing employees. Our very own magazine, ‘‘Travel Titans’, is for all the wanderlusts out there. We are sure that we will be successful in keeping up with the expectations of travelers from all over the world.”

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Ministry of Tourism launches the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveller campaign

June 10, 2022

Sustainable and responsible tourism practices will be implemented in various projects and initiatives through Swadesh Darshan 2.0: Shri Arvind Singh

Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the United Environment Program (UNEP) and Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) organized National Summit on Developing Sustainable & Responsible Tourist Destinations today in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Ministry of Tourism launched the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveller Campaign.

The Strategy document has identified the strategic pillars for the development of sustainable tourism like Promoting Environmental Sustainability, Protecting Biodiversity, Promoting Economic Sustainability, Promoting Socio-Cultural Sustainability, the Scheme for Certification of Sustainable Tourism, IEC, and Capacity Building and Governance.

Speaking on the occasion Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh said that Tourism and Environment share a Special Relationship. Their interaction with each other is a two-way process. On the one hand, environmental resources constitute one of the basic ingredients of tourism. The natural and manmade setting form the tourism products which the tourist enjoys lives and relax. On the other hand, the close and direct relationship between visitors, host communities, and the local environment creates a sensitive situation, whereby tourism can be both very damaging and also very positive for sustainable development. The COVID-19 pandemic has further forced the tourism sector to shift its focus to resiliency, sustainability, and interconnectedness among diverse stakeholders in the sector.

Shri Arvind Singh further said that we need to make use of cleaner fuels. Prime Minister has also announced that India will increase its capacity of non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW and meet 50 percent of its energy requirements through renewable energy by 2030. “State tourism policies should recognise sustainability principles and the Sustainable Development Goals in their vision and strategic direction for tourism. With the vision to create a sustainable future for tourism, the Ministry of Tourism has also taken various steps in this direction”, he added.

Shri Arvind said that the Ministry of Tourism with the objective to provide experience to the tourists launched Swadesh Darshan Scheme and has now sanctioned 76 Projects. With the learnings of this scheme, we have now revamped the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0. “The idea of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 is to undertake holistic development with the vision to develop Sustainable and Responsible Tourist Destinations. While formulating the guidelines for SD 2.0 we have kept various elements in mind in order to undertake destination development in a sustainable and responsible manner. Through the Swadesh Darshan, 2.0 sustainable and responsible tourism practices will be implemented in various projects and initiatives. The Scheme will encourage the adoption of principles of sustainable tourism including environmental, socio-cultural and economic sustainability”, he added.

Apart from Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Shombi Sharp, Head of UN in India, and Shri Rakesh Mathur, President, RTSOI, various eminent Speakers working in the field of Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Travel and from State Governments addressed the participants in different sessions during the One Day National Summit. The Summit was attended by senior officers of different Central Ministries, State Governments/UT Administrations, and various Tourism & Hospitality Industry Associations.

A Pledge was also administered by Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism to the participants to become responsible travelers and be advocates of responsible tourism.

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Sandeep Choudhary facilitated with Global Business achiever award

June 10, 2022

Sandeep Choudhary was born in a small village of jhunjhunu Rajasthan with a big dream. He was born in a simple farmer family but from the very beginning, he has a big vision for his life and career.

When he came to Jaipur he tried different fields and faced lots of ups and downs in his life but no difficulty can divert him from his gold. He tried his career in IT field then after some time opened electric showroom then real state than in the film industry then after that share trading and at last now he has Been working for the Nation true environment he is recently a co-founder of inflector India working to make the environment pollution free he is an honest man with a beautiful and lovely heart who understand the feelings of others and never stop back to help the needy in any way he could.

he has been awarded many national and international awards recently he has been facilitated with India’s biggest award shakhsiyat awards 2022 by honourable Governor of Odisha.

On 5th June World Environment Day, he has been facilitated with the Global Business achiever award in Delhi.

Sandeep Choudhury is also co-founder of Yes World Community.

Yes World is on the world’s biggest mission and it is to save our planet earth.

It is mainly working on green technology.

The First-Ever Radiant heat barrier Is developed & designed By NASA for Space Suits Worn By Astronauts and it is called ‘Inflector’.

According to researchers and scientists, our earth will die by 2040 due to Global warming.

Through this miracle product ‘Inflector’ we can save our earth.

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Hon’ble Governor of Haryana meets Yogiraj Swami Lal Ji Maharaj

May 20, 2022

An exclusive Yoga Camp was organized by Haryana Yoga Sabha (Regd.) at Yog Chikitsalya, Sector 12, Panchkula, and Haryana from 08th May to 15 May 2022 under the sublime guidance of Yogiraj Swami Lal Ji Maharaj.

People of all ages including school children, and college students with their teachers, and working professionals, participated in the Yoga Camp. They performed various Yoga Asanas and Pranayama (breathing exercises) in presence of Swami ji and his instruction team.

The emphasis of the camp was to ensure that the people who are straining their neck and back for long hours, causing cervical spondylitis and back pain by Saral Sahaj yoga. Surprisingly each of them relives their aches and pains besides enhancing their workability even a large no of houses wife’s also participated in the said camp. These asanas, practically, had a therapeutic effect on migraine, sinus, eyesight, paralysis, and BP concerns.

A Yoga Workshop was held at Navodya Vidyalaya, Panchkul, and at the Govt Model Sanskriti Sr Sec School Sector 26, Panchkula, and Haryana. Besides yoga during this workshop, they were also given quite beneficial tips to improve their lifestyles which is laying at the root of so many illnesses today. All the participants were apprised about how, in today’s modern world, yoga is the only way to manage and manage one’s life. Swami Ji further emphasized “We should not just be concentrating on Asanas or Pranayama, but also should perform inner cleansing techniques of yoga (shatkarma) Meditation could be the master key to a healthy and wealthy life. Our rich scripts of philosophical and cultural traditions, nurtured by visionary yogis, saints, and sages, are based on some eternal humanitarian values, which have been influencing the world for ages. Yoga and natural cures, practices in ancient times, have now found fancy among the Indians and the world,”

While addressing the media swami Ji said “Over the years, I have developed a set of easy-to-do yogic exercises which are performed gently but strictly synchronized with deep breathing, to help people attain good health and peace of mind after each session. Simple Jeevan Tatav (crocodile yogic postures) founded Yog Yogeshwar Mahaprabhu Ramlal Ji Maharaj approx. 135 years ago or spinal manipulations have helped millions of people around the world to attain flexibility in their body, while at the same time, it has also helped rid them of chronic diseases like recurring issues like obesity, diabetes, constipation, gas and acidity, backache, indigestion, sciatica, cervical spondylitis, migraine, tinnitus, etc.”. The day got started with prayers for good health and peace and was followed by deep breathing and yoga exercises, chanting of mantras for beginners along with meditation.

Each participant was asked about the physical or mental issues, or both, that they are facing and the yoga routine they were asked to follow was tailor-made depending on their age, capacity, and health conditions. For those whose bodies remain stiff, they were assisted in performing ‘Saral sehaj yoga postures’ to make their bodies supple and flexible within the one week of the yoga camp. Participants were also taught the right way of breathing to de-stress and calm their minds. There were also exercises to enhance the endurance levels of executives working for long hours on computers as well as those who have to routinely drive long distances.

Swami Ji also demonstrated before the participants some of the Yogic Kriyas (Shatkarmas) or detox yoga practices that help detoxify the body from the toxins. They were also familiarized with the right sequence of yoga to be followed for the yoga exercises to derive optimal benefits.

Yogiraj Swami Lal Ji Maharaj is a part of the Guru Parampara of Yog Yogeshwar Mahaprabhu Ramlal Ji Maharaj, He is the 4th Gen Yog Guru in the lineage and is the only living Yog Guru in India who started teaching Yoga on Indian National T.V way back in 1975 and still teaches Yoga on various T.V channels ever since and has conducted seminars on Yoga in more than 22 countries. Apart from this His holiness meets the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana Shri Bandaru Dattatreya at Rajbhawan along with Guru Maa Smt Prabha Devi and Yogacharya Amit Dev and explained to him about the posture correction along with some yogic and lifestyle changes.

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Ministry of Tourism under its “Incredible India” brand line participates at the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai -2022 India Pavilion showcases India as a “365 Days Destination”

May 9, 2022

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India under its“Incredible India” brand line is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Dubai -2022 being held from 9th to 12th May 2022 showcasing India’s rich & diversified tourism potential and providing a platform to the tourism stakeholders to showcase the various tourism destinations and products including Niche products. Also, it is aimed to promote India as a ‘Must See, Must Visit’ destination.

During the Mart, the India Pavilion is showcasing India as a “365 Days Destination” a year-round multi-faceted tourist destination such as Culture, Adventure, Cruise, Golf, MICE, luxury, wildlife, wellness, medical tourism, etc. India Reopening as a theme has been amplified during the mart with the ‘Namaste Campaign’ to welcome International Travellers showcasing must-visit destinations of India.

The India Pavilion was inaugurated in the august presence of Mr. Satpal Maharaj, Minister of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, Ms. RupinderBrar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Dr. Aman Puri H.E. Consul General of India to Dubai, Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary, Tourism & MD, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and Mr. Kitto Zhimomi, Commissioner &Secretary, Government of Nagaland.

Around 18 Participants from India representing the State Tourism Government of Kerala, Nagaland, and Tour Operators, Travel Agents, and Hoteliers/Resorts, will be present in the India Pavilion showcasing the diverse tourism products and services. Apart from this, the State governments of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka are also showcasing the tourism potential that States have to offer.

The Indian tourism outlook is certainly very promising with an upward trend in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) barring the period of the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020 when international travel was suspended in the majority of parts of the world. As the situation is getting slowly & steadily normalized and international travel has resumed, India is seeing a positive response from most of the source markets. The Gulf and the Middle East region is one of the most important markets for India. The availability of e-Visa facilities in three different segments that is tourist, business & medical segment makes it far more convenient for visitors to travel to India. Also, the Ministry of Tourism has been undertaking focused campaigns to target the Indian Diaspora in line with the appeal of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of ‘ChaloIndia’ thereby urging the Indian Diaspora to inspire at least five of their non-Indian friends every year to visit India, calling them ‘Rashtradoot’.

India is an experiential destination with its kaleidoscope of ancient culture and heritage, ancient systems of healing like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, natural beauty including 70% of the Himalayas and over 7500 km long coastline, rich flora and fauna, world-class medical facilities and many other aspects make India the favored destination for the discerning traveler. The enchanting backwaters, hill stations, and landscapes make India a beautiful country.

India’s rich and diverse natural, cultural, and religious heritage provides a unique opportunity for tourism, ranging from the architecture of palaces, forts, and temples, to the grandeur of its sculptures, the beauty of its paintings, and scenic landscapes all offering an unparalleled experience. The Indian Himalayas is a complete destination in themselves and spans across six states of India namely Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and the hill regions of West Bengal.

Theme-based schemes for the integrated development of circuits for the improvement of infrastructure in the country have been launched by the Ministry of Tourism to enable tourists to experience the destination fully. The Ministry of Tourism has also taken the initiative of identifying, diversifying, developing, and promoting nascent/upcoming niche tourism products. These have resulted in the development of unique products like Rural, Adventure, Eco, Wellness, Golf, MICE, Medical, and Cruise Tourism.

One of the regions in focus is the North-Eastern region of India which comprises the eight States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Promotion of tourism of the North Eastern States of India with its rich and diverse tourism products, variety of flora and fauna, and also home to the unique Asian one-horned Rhino, is being given special emphasis. This area is also becoming popular with tourists for River Cruises. In order to showcase the tourism potential of the region in domestic and key international markets, the Ministry of Tourism in association with the North-Eastern States organizes the International Tourism Mart (ITM) annually in one of the North-Eastern States.

India has emerged as a Destination for Medical / Wellness Travel in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The percentage of Foreign Tourist Arrivals visiting India for Medical Treatment has been increasing over the years and growing rapidly. India is poised to become a hub for medical tourism because of several factors viz. world-class hospitals with the latest technology; highly skilled Indian physicians and surgeons; cost-effective treatment; excellent quality of care and nursing; less waiting time for availing of medical services; traditional healthcare therapies like Ayurveda & Yoga combined with allopathic treatment providing a holistic wellness destination.

Safety and Security of the tourists being one of the prime concerns, the Ministry of Tourism has a 24×7 Toll-Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Helpline in a total of 12 languages besides Hindi & English, 10 international languages namely, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. This helpline is available on the existing Toll-Free Number 1800111363 or on a short code 1363 for dialing in India and offers assistance to callers during times of distress while traveling in India and if need be alert the concerned authorities.

The Ministry of Tourism’s Official Website (www.incredibleindia.org) showcases India as a holistic destination, revolving around major experiences, such as spirituality, heritage, adventure, culture, yoga, wellness, and more. This website is also available in Hindi and leading international languages.

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Global India Business Forum (GIBF) Working Towards Making India Self-Reliant: Governor Thawarchand Gehlot

May 7, 2022

Bengaluru:- The National Awards 2022 Business Excellence Awards were organized by the Global India Business Forum at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bangalore. Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot was the chief guest of this Programme. Apart from this, ambassadors and Council of Generals of many countries were present at the Programme.

The purpose of this Programme is to motivate and support the entrepreneurs of the MSME sector. Global India Business Forum is working to promote employment and business at the national and international levels. On this occasion ambassadors from more than 5 countries attended the event to discuss the Indian market.

Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot said that the Global India Business Forum has given awards to the businessmen who have made very good progress and people working in different fields. New opportunities are available. So the President of the Global India Business Forum has done a great job and I congratulate all the ambassadors and awardees.

Dr. Jitendra Joshi, President, Global India Business Forum said that the main objective of GIBF is to realize the dream of the Government of India to make a self-reliant India. We are constantly striving for this and it is our aim to motivate and support all MSME sector businessmen in India after a difficult situation like the corona pandemic and lockdown.

Speaking at the event, Dipali Gadkari, Director, GIBF, said that the Global India Business Forum is specially felicitating women for their support and contribution.

Bengaluru National Awardees 2022:-

S R Murthy (Vice Chancellor-RV University) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution in CSR activity in the Education sector.
Roopa Ravindran (Founder & Director- EARTHA) Awarded for Outstanding Achievement towards Cultural Industry.
Mukesh Batra (Founder & CMD- Dr. Batra’s Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd.) Awarded for Outstanding Achievements towards Homeopathic Healthcare Solutions.
Hemant Tantia IRS (Joint Commissioner- Custom & GST) Awarded for Outstanding Performance and Contribution in Social, Cultural, and Musical activities.
Abhishek Joshi (CMD- Joshi Pharmaceutical industries) Awarded for Emerging Cosmetic Brand of the Year.
Harish (Managing Director- ICBio Clinical Research Pvt Ltd.) Awarded for Promising Business of the Year.
Preethi Ramamoorthi (Director- HVAC System Pvt. Ltd.) Awarded for Young women Entrepreneur of the Year infra Industry.
Vinod Krishna (Founder Director) & Dr.Chinmay Hegde ((H.C), MD & CEO) (Astrikos Consulting AI Solutions) Awarded for Innovative Start-up of the Year Information & Technology (IT).
Murthy Govindaiah Nelamangala (Managing Director- Banashankari Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.) Awarded for Self-made Man of the Year.
C V Seshagiri (Managing Director- Adityavani Facility Services Pvt. Ltd.) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution towards equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Omkara Murthy S (CEO- E2M Automobiles) Awarded for Promising Business of the Year.
Prashanth Havinahal (Founder & CEO- Futur Decor Solutions Pvt ltd.) Awarded for Innovative Start-up of the Year.
Rakesh Padachuri (Director- Jagadish Hotels) Awarded for Outstanding Progress Hospitality.
Prashant Jadhav (Founder & chairman- LaGrace Group of Companies & Chhatrapati Entrepreneurs Global Foundations) Awarded for Business Tycoon of the year.
Ramyaa Dhanasekaran (Clinical Director- ConfiDentalSmilez) Awarded for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Dentistry.
M S R KUMAR (Founder- Aruna Green Ventures Pvt Ltd.) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution in waste to energy through bio-gas.
Sushil Kumar Talesara Awarded for Outstanding Contribution towards Social Work and Welfare.
S Satish (Managing Director- RYBLUE LOGISTICS PVT LTD.) Awarded for Outstanding Achievement towards Logistics & Transport Industry.
R N Raj Manohar (Founder & MD- Livingshine Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) Awarded for Young Entrepreneur of the Year (IT & Technologies).
Adv Sunil Nanasaheb Karpe Awarded for Self-made Man of the Year.
Rajendrakumar (Proprietor- Sri Ganesh Book Depot) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution towards Educational resources.
Premjeet Singh (Founder & Director- Tech-Tailor Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) Awarded for Promising Business of the Year towards Service Sector.
Srinivasa Murthy K (BigTree Hospitality) Awarded for Emerging Startup of the year Hospitality.
Shruti (Pat Pat Pataki) (Radio Jockey) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution toward Entertainment Industry.
Shwetha Ravindranath & Divya Venkatesh (Founders- Isiri Farms) Awarded for Businesswoman of the year Agriculture Industry.
Pradeesh PL (Founders & CEO- Trumarx) Awarded for Best MSME Company Intellectual Property Right Service.
Veena Manavalli (Founder & Director- Image Station) Awarded for Brand of the Year Education Sector.
Vani Sree R K (Raghava Holidays) Awarded for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Travel & Tourism.
Harish Babu M L (Managing Director- Mytan Farma Consultants Pvt.Ltd.) Awarded for Emerging Start-up Agriculture Industry.
Sheetal Khosla (Director- IFI Technology PVT LTD.) Awarded for Innovative Start-up of the Year Information & Technology (IT).
Pramod Joshi (CEO- Prakrithi International) Awarded for Businessman of the year FMCG & FMCD Industry.
Parvaze Ashai (Managing Director- Maharaja Furniture) Awarded for Brand of the year Luxury Furniture.
Jagdish Desai (Managing Director- KAMAL PRECISION PROFILE PVT. LTD.) Awarded for Best MSME Company In Heavy Engineering (MECHANICAL).
BABU RAJENDRA PRASAD (Managing Director- Sree Builders and Developers) Awarded for Businessman of the Year Real Estate
VIKAS KUMAR NAHATA (Managing Partner- Shri. Balaji Distributor) Awarded for Best MSME COMPANY Distribution, Sales & Marketing.
Rakesh Kumar Rai (General Manager- Pride Hotel Bangalore) Awarded for Emerging Business Icon Hotel Industries.
Vivek Udupa (CEO- SHRF Yoga, Ayurveda and Naturopathy Hospital) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution towards SHRF Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy.

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Humanitarian Meera Gandhi supports the climate change campaign in Antartica

April 18, 2022

At a young age16, Meera Gandhi started as a volunteer at Asha Daan in Mumbai, India, under the guidance of Mother Teresa. Ms. Gandhi wears many hats, a nurturing mother to three children, a global philanthropist, supporting charities all over the world, and a television personality. Over the past 13 years, her work has been recognized and supported by HRH Prince Edward, Bill & Hillary Clinton, Tony & Cherie Blair, Sadhguru, Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi, Rekha, Hema Malini, Kerry Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, to mention a few.

“I have always known I was different. My school friends were more interested in movies and I would watch Mother Teresa on Television on weekends. That inspired me to have a bigger purpose in life” recalls Meera. It was a natural progression for her to launch her television shows to inspire others to choose greater.

Through her shows, she touches upon concerns of life such as the pursuit of happiness, how to be a successful entrepreneur, aspects of embracing oneself and turning it into self-growth, and how to be heard and make the most of their own voice.

“ Adding to the ongoing conversation, I embarked on an expedition to Antarctica, the vast, untouched continent that is one of the few places left on Earth that has not been reshaped by human activities” adds Meera. The trip was organized by a group called Dybrkr(DayBreaker). Their aim is to call for attention to Climate change and have a discussion on diversification and preventing further damage. Colin O’Brady, who represented the US on the ITU Triathlon World Cup Circuit, Guy Laliberté, co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, Steve Martocci co-founder of Splice, amongst many other influencers accompanied Ms. Gandhi on this unique exploration. The event included forum discussions at Foyn Harbour and the Drake Passage, concluding with a music concert by Ms. Gandhi’s daughter Madame Gandhi in Buenos Aires with the target to raise more awareness.

Antarctica echoes my motto, “We are to the universe only as much as we give back to it” Antarctica reminds me of the great privilege it is to be born as a divine human on this truly amazing planet and that each day is such a precious gift. It takes billions and billions of years to be born as a human. Let’s not waste a moment with that. Each of us has a divine purpose and more so after this Antarctica adventure, I bow to the divine light in all”, shares Meera.

3 Tips on Antarctica: (Source internet)

1. Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth.
2. Antarctica covers 14.2 million km² (5.5 million square miles)
3. The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest ice store on earth. Area: 5.4 million square miles (14 million kilometers) Mass: 7.2 million cubic miles (30 million cubic meters)

Fall of this year will also mark the launch of the book, Three Tips by Meera Gandhi, where she shares tips on handling different life situations, with an appeal to self-growth and transformation on the go.

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Shri G. Kishan Reddy launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference

April 12, 2022

Union Minister for Tourism, Culture, and DONER Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 2 days Conference of Amrit Samagam being held from 12th – 13th April in New Delhi. During the inaugural day of the 2 days Amrit Samagam Conference, Shri G. Kishan Reddy also launched the Utsav Portal. Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh, DG Tourism Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, ADG Tourism Smt. Rupinder Brar and other dignitaries of the Ministry of Tourism were also present on this occasion.

The Utsav Portal website, a digital initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism, aims to showcase all the events, festivals, and live darshans across India to promote different regions of the country as popular tourist destinations worldwide. The objective is to showcase various elements, dates, and details of the events and festivals of India on a global platform and increase tourism awareness, attractions, and opportunities by providing tourists with contextual digital experiences in the form of visually appealing photographs and stills from the events. Additionally, the objective is also to let the devotees and travelers experience and view the sights of some of the well-known religious divine shrines in India in the form of Live Darshan.

The Utsav portal will also have the official social media links, official websites, brochures, contact details of the organizing committee, and the details of how to reach the destination through the air, rail, and roadways conveniently, thus establishing a better contact with the tourists and aiding the visitors in planning their trip to these destinations.

The immersive experience-based content is provisioned on the website under various categories like Art & Culture, Spiritual, Music, Seasonal, Culinary, Dance, Sports & Adventure, Harvest, and Expo & Exhibitions. There is a section that lists the major festivals celebrated in India to ensure that international and domestic travelers can plan their trips for these festivals well in advance. The website aims at showcasing the beauty of India, the land of festivals, in a global arena by aiding travelers with compelling, relevant, and contextualized digital experiences enhancing tourism awareness, attraction, and multiplying the travelling opportunities. The website now comprises a plethora of information on more than 80 events, festivals, and live darshans from 28 States and 9 UTs along with detailed attractions. The website will be dynamic and constantly evolving with additional new information about all the upcoming events, festivals, and exhibitions, periodically.

The Ministry had also released a digital Calendar on the theme of dedicated tourist sites on AKAM on the occasion of National Tourism Day on 25th January.

During the Conference, Additional Director General, Ms. Rupinder Brar, while highlighting the events which have been undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism under Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, also stated that a convergence of activities with the State Governments and Union Territories was necessary to create an impactful and wider outreach for spreading the core message of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. The Ministry of Tourism showcased all activities done across India under AKAM since 12th March 2021. It also shared the proposed 75 locations across India where events shall be held in the coming months. The thrust will be on Jan Bhagidari. The State Governments have also been urged to select their own 75 locations in addition to the Ministry`s India @ 75.

In order to augment the infrastructure development, the Ministry has sanctioned 03 projects during 2021-22 for a total amount of Rs 112.25 crore, with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations, under the PRASHAD Scheme. The thrust of the Ministry shall be to provide basic amenities at many more religious places so that pilgrims are benefited. This will allow many more locations to be covered.

The Ministry has also recently revamped its Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0. Under the revamped Scheme, a destination and tourist-centric approach is envisaged in order to develop responsible and sustainable destinations.

In order to mark the celebration of International Day of Yoga 2022, a list of 75 locations has been shared with the State Governments. The inclusion of students from schools/colleges / Universities / Institutes in the overall celebrations would be the highlight to ensure maximum participation.

During the event, Additional Secretary, Shri Rakesh Verma, also presented the draft National Tourism Policy, which focuses on digital interventions and the development of sustainable and Green Tourism practices.

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PRACHI DHABAL DEB OF PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA GETS HONOURED BY WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS – LONDON

April 6, 2022

For creating the most number of vegan eggless royal icing structures involving 3.9 feet tall inspired by Indian and European architectures.

Creativity is not just about beauty, but it is also about art, science, and techniques. It is also not limited to just craft, painting, or writing, but creativity in cake artistry is something class apart. One such classy saga comes from Ms. Prachi Dhabal Deb from Pune Maharashtra, who is an international award-winning cake artist from Pune. She has brought justice to her art by making cakes and cookies in the most creative fashion. Her work is crisp and precise with a keen eye for detailing. She is known for making a maximum Number of Eggfree, Vegan Royal Icing Structures meticulously piped by hand.

She has mastered the art of creating royal-looking, luxurious bakes, which are majestic in their appeal and delicious in taste. She can be rightly called the queen of royal icing and her designs would justify the same. World Book of Records, London takes pride in her passion and perseverance, and eye for detail which honours her in its Gold Edition-2021. Few of her creations are 3.9 feet tall Indian European architecture, 3.7 feet tall structures inspired by European architecture, 3.8 feet structures inspired by Victorian architecture, and 3.6 feet structures inspired by Indian Mughal architecture. Taking inspiration from artistic elements from around the world, Prachi incorporates these in her designs. Her deft execution of the thin but evenly spaced strings of royal icing extension work is an epitome of perfection par excellence.

She specializes in Royal-Icing art and is recognized as the top artist of Royal-icing in India. Royal-icing is a difficult medium to work with and is very fragile. Though highly prestigious, having been used for decorating the cakes for the British royal family, this delicate art requires a high amount of patience and skills and finds very limited commercial success worldwide. Being traditionally egg-based, the popularity was not much in the Indian cake industry as well. Understanding the customer base in India, she knew that to have maximum admirers of her art, she will have to make eggless cakes and royal icing, thus she came up with her own product, Vegan Royal Icing, in association with Sugarin—the same is available across popular online platforms nationally and internationally and has been a huge success.

Apart from being one of the elite group of Cake Artists across the globe, Prachi also is an internationally acclaimed Judge for various competitions around the world. Prachi’s fame has got her uncountable laurels. She was awarded the Cake Masters Royal Icing award for the year 2019 in Birmingham whilst having been nominated for these prestigious international awards in 2017 and 2018 as well. She has also been Felicitated by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Bharat Leadership Awards, July 2020. She has been featured in Forbes as one of Modern India’s Game Changers, March 2020. She has also been featured in Economic Time as one of ET New makers from India, Nov 2020. She is also one of Times Women of Substance, March 2021. Prachi’s talent has also been highlighted in Forbes India as amongst the WBR Corp UK Ltd 45 Under 45 – India Edition List. She has been featured as one of Femina’s Most powerful 2021. She has also received Top 10 Cake Artist Of India 2017 & 2018 by Cake Masters Magazine India. There have been countless awards for which she has been crowned within cake-making competitions.