• Visits the new Laureus Pavilion at the Magic Bus Centre
• Interactive session with the BPT community children
•  ‘The incredible work done by Magic Bus is realising the Laureus vision of using sports for good on a daily basis. We are proud to partner with them.’- says Steve Waugh

MUMBAI, July 21, 2014 – Legendary cricket star and Laureus Academy member, Steve Waugh was in Mumbai today to visit the Magic Bus project– a strategic partner of the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation.

Magic Bus, an Indian NGO working with underprivileged children to make sure they move out of poverty. Magic Bus has received funding from Laureus since its inauguration and has been a strategic partner of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation for five years. Magic Bus currently operates in 19 states around India impacting over 250,000 young people with the ambition of reaching 1 million participants by 2017.

The great success achieved by Magic Bus has been recognised at the last 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards with the presentation of the Laureus Sport for Good Award.

Steve Waugh along with Magic Bus founder Matthew Spacie unveiled the Laureus Pavillion at the Magic Bus Centre for Learning and Development located in Village Aasrewadi near Karjat.

This was followed by a visit to the Bombay Port Trust (BPT) community project where Steve Waugh met and interacted with the students and members of the local community.

Speaking on the occasion, Steve Waugh said, “As a representative of the Laureus Academy, it gives me a great sense of pride to be associated with Magic Bus. The work they are doing for young children is actually realising our vision of using sports to lead change and enhance their quality of life. I am humbled by visiting the project sites and would like to offer my heartiest congratulations to Mathew and his team for doing such a great job.”

Matthew Spacie, Founder of Magic Bus added, “Magic Bus’ work has grown to 18 States of India in the last fifteen years, covering 250,000 children and 8000 young people from marginalised communities. This would not have bene possible without supporters like Laureus and we want to thank Laureus and Steve for this strong support.”

Magic Bus, founded by Englishman Matthew Spacie and based in Mumbai, aims to take children out of poverty through a programme of mentoring and coaching. Since 2001, the Magic Bus programme has grown to embrace over 250,000 children in 18 states each week and Spacie’s ambition now is to reach out to one million children by 2017.

About the Laureus Pavilion

The Laureus Pavilion is a covered activity area that Magic Bus has built inside its 25-acre learning center campus. The center itself is an outdoor learning and development space that provides facilitated experiences in a wide variety of activities ranging from rope climbing to cycling and much more.

“The Pavilion helps Magic Bus deliver activities during the Summer and Monsoon seasons, enabling participants to continue accessing sports activities.” says Rob Thomas, Head of the centre. “It can accommodate people of different ages and abilities and provides the perfect living space for group activities.”

The Laureus Pavilion was built by premier architectural firm Architect Brio, who describe the Pavilion as “…Partly a building, partly a challenge course, the Laureus sponsored Learning Pavilion, located at the Magic Bus Centre for Experiential Learning, is an interactive building used as a gathering space and play area for underprivileged children while they are on their weekend camps.”

About the BPT Community

Magic Bus has also been the longest running NGO working with the BPT community since 2003. They are primarily running sports sessions here for the underprivileged children from the local schools. Their voluntary activities have improved health awareness, increased participation from girls and increased attendance at school among other impact led results.

Laureus is a universal movement that celebrates the power of sport to bring people together as a force for good.  Laureus is composed of three core elements – the Laureus World Sports Academy, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and the Laureus World Sports Awards – which collectively celebrate sporting excellence and use sport as the means to promote social change.

The first Patron of Laureus was Nelson Mandela.  At the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in 2000, he said: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” This has become the philosophy of Laureus; the driving force behind its work.

The members of the Laureus World Sports Academy are: Giacomo Agostini, Marcus Allen, Franz Beckenbauer, Boris Becker, Ian Botham, Sergey Bubka, Bobby Charlton, Sebastian Coe, Nadia Comaneci, Yaping Deng, Marcel Desailly, Kapil Dev, Mick Doohan, David Douillet, Rahul Dravid, Emerson Fittipaldi, Sean Fitzpatrick, Dawn Fraser, Cathy Freeman, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Mika Häkkinen, Tony Hawk, Mike Horn, Miguel Indurain, Michael Johnson, Kip Keino, Franz Klammer, Dan Marino, Edwin Moses (Chairman), Nawal El Moutawakel, Robby Naish, Ilie Nastase, Martina Navratilova, Alexey Nemov, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Morné du Plessis, Hugo Porta, Steve Redgrave, Vivian Richards, Monica Seles, Mark Spitz, Daley Thompson, Alberto Tomba, Steve Waugh and Katarina Witt.

The Laureus Academy Members volunteer their services as global ambassadors for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which was set up to promote the use of sport as a tool for social change. The Foundation addresses social challenges through a worldwide programme of sports related community development initiatives. Since its inception, Laureus has raised over €60 million for projects which have helped to improve the lives of millions of young people. The mission of the Laureus Foundation is to use sport as the means to combat some of the world’s toughest social challenges facing young people today such as juvenile crime, gangs, HIV/AIDS, discrimination, social exclusion, landmines awareness and health problems like obesity.

The Laureus World Sports Awards is the premier global sports awards honouring the greatest sportsmen and women across all sports each year.  The winners are selected by the ultimate sports jury – the 47 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, the living legends of sport honouring the great athletes of today.  The Awards are presented at an annual Awards Ceremony, attended by global figures from sport and entertainment, which is broadcast to 120 countries and territories.

Proceeds from the Laureus World Sports Awards directly benefit and underpin the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation which supports over 150 community sports projects around the world.  The 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards were held in Kuala Lumpur on March 26.

Laureus was founded by its Patrons Richemont and Daimler and is supported by its Global Partners Mercedes-Benz and IWC Schaffhausen.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is the inventor of the automobile – and has been passionately shaping its future since 1886. As pioneers in automotive engineering, it is both our inspiration and responsibility to continue the tradition of the brand with trailblazing technologies and high-quality products. Like no other trademark in the automotive world, Mercedes-Benz appeals to both the hearts and minds of its customers. We give our very best for customers who expect the very best.  Since the founding fathers Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, our corporate history has been one of innovation and pioneering achievements. Many technical innovations that are nowadays standard in automobiles first entered the market in a Mercedes-Benz. This is the basis for our claim to leadership in automotive engineering. The brand stands for Modern Luxury, and enjoys an outstanding reputation for quality, safety, comfort, design and comprehensive, sustainable mobility.

IWC Schaffhausen

With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design. As an ecologically and socially responsible company, IWC is committed to sustainable production, supports institutions around the globe in their work with children and young people and maintains partnerships with organisations dedicated to climate and environmental protection.

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Wrinkles and fine lines are first signs of ageing. Taking appropriate action at that very juncture is very important. Dermal fillers like Restylane can help fight ageing without much hassles, writes Dr Asha Doshi, Cosmetic Dermatologists, Dr Asha Doshi’s Skin and Hair Clinic, Mumbai

There is a deep desire among everybody to look young forever and never step into old age. Given the kind of stress and pressure people face today, everybody has started to encounter ageing way too early. Appearance of wrinkles and fine lines is robbing us off the youthful look.

Preserving the healthy looking skin was not easy sometime back, but evolution of cosmetic procedures has made that easy now. If fine lines and wrinkles have become a source of worry, you can stop brooding about it. Cosmetic treatments have come a long way and help you regain your lost youthful appearance.

There are treatments available in the market which do not require any downtime for recovery, they are non-invasive and do not cause much pain. Dermal fillers like Restylane is one such simple way to catch up with the lost youthful glory and preserve it for long. As there is no requirement to go under a knife, it is making waves in the urban population.

Before getting into the treatments in detail, it is also important to understand the science behind the skin’s ageing process. With age, the inner layer of the skin or the dermis begins to thin. The elastic and collagen fibres, which cause the skin to stretch, start to loosen out. Collagen degradation is believed to cause a decrease in skin tone and elasticity. The skin also loses its ability to retain moisture and to heal.

The sebaceous glands start producing lesser oil which in turn makes your skin drier than before.  Factors such as exposure to harsh sun rays, smoking, excessive intake of sugar and an unhealthy diet also make the skin age faster. Also, when one start to age the skin is unable to hold moisture, making it lose elasticity.

Restylane contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – a natural component of our skin. HA possesses the ability to retain and hold the moisture in your skin, and this is essentially the secret to youthful looking skin. Ageing robs us of this innate ability to hold in moisture. As we get older our bodies produce less and less HA. The drop in HA starts at around the age of 18-20 years. But after the age of 40 the effects become apparent. HA also supports the formation and maintenance of collagen, an important connective tissue.

When injected into the upper layers of the skin, Restylane deeply hydrates and nourishes it. Hyaluronic acid gel is implanted into the outer layers of the skin using microinjections and it works naturally to hydrate the skin from within, making the skin look youthful.

Exposure to sun results in wrinkles too and signs of ageing start appearing early on women’s face. The dermal filler replenishes the lost reserves of moisture and not only makes anyone look younger, but also more radiant and bright. It improves skin tone by restoring hydro balance and increases skin elasticity.

The best part of using Restylane treatment is that the effect lasts for up to a year. So if you are jostling with any ageing issue or wrinkles and fine lines is not letting you live in peace, then rest all worries with Restylane

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The INK Conference celebrates its 5^th year of bringing together innovative minds, amazing speakers and young change-makers from around the world for impactful action

 Live HD streaming of the INK Conference at INK Live 2014 for students and young professionals at American School Of Bombay campus

MUMBAI, 30^th September, 2014: The 5^th edition of the INK Conference will be held at The Grand Hyatt, Mumbai and aims to provide a platform to a stellar group of achievers from diverse disciplines and geographies.  This year, the Conference goes ‘Beyond Boundaries’ andis inspired by the human capacity to defy labels, limitations and status quo to launch rockets to Mars, take on global challenges, and imagine a new future. With this year’s theme, INK2014 is looking to collectively gather inspirational thoughts, stories and perspectives of those who truly think beyond boundaries.

Spanning three days from October 31st to November 2nd, the conference will witness the participation of more than 50 speakers from various fields who will deliver their thought-provoking talks over 10 sessions, each uniquely named to represent path breaking ideation.

The Conference will also be streamed live and uncut to an audience of over 400 people at the American School Of Bombay campus. INK Live 2014 will consist of collaborative workshops, direct interactions with select speakers from the Conference, engaging discussions and other fun filled learning activities with peers.

Commenting on hosting the INK Conference in the city of Mumbai, Lakshmi Pratury, Founder, Host and Curator of INK, said “INK conference is about building a community of like minded thinkers and doers who go on a journey of human imagination turned into global impact.  We are thrilled that the city of Mumbai with its multi talented humanity and the Grand Hyatt, which blends its superb hospitality with world class art collection are playing host to the 400 + global audience who would be gathering at INK”

The INK Conference is being co-hosted by eminent personalities including Daniel Kraft – Stanford and Harvard trained physician-scientist; David Rowan – the erudite editor of the UK edition of WIRED magazine; Jordan Brandt – Futurist at Autodesk; Neeraj Arora – the “business guy” at Whatsapp; Neil Mehta – listed in Fortune “30 under 30” finance deal makers; Shantanu Moitra – National Award winning Music Director, Composer and Vani Kola – one of the most successful Venture Capitalists in India.

Some of the renowned speakers spanning across a wide variety of disciplines and geographical regions include “Anupama Chopra  – a dynamic journalist and Bollywood chronicler; Henry Kaiser  – Musician; Kunal Bahl– Founder of Snapdeal; Neil Jacobstein– an authority on Robotics and Artificial intelligence and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy– Oscar winning film maker”

The speakers also include members of this year’s INK Fellows Program which identifies young change-makers around the world such as Arunima Sinha – world’s first female amputee to climb Mount Everest; Anjney Midha – youngest partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers; Aurelie Chauleur- world music producer; Dhairya Dand & Daniel Leithinger –MIT Media Lab and INK Fellows; Neeraj Kakkar – Co-founder, Hector Beverages; Shipra Jain – CMO at Bluestone and Shravani Hagargi – Social entrepreneur from Hubli.

“We are thrilled to gather a great group of speakers and fellows whose accomplishments create a large economic as well as human impact”added Lakshmi.

Pradeep Nair, Managing Director, India and SAARC, Autodesk, commented on the partnership with INK2014 stating, “Autodesk is proud to once again partner with the INK Conference.  Bringing together influencers and innovators from around the world, INK is a stimulating platform that helps turn ideas into actions that solve problems and shape our world. At INK 2014, Autodesk Technology Futurist Jordan Brandt will co-host the session “Back To the Future”, exploring the future of how the world will be designed and made. Participants will also enjoy the Autodesk Experience Zone, where they can interact with the latest technologies in manufacturing, architecture, engineering and entertainment.”

About INK

The unique stories that inspire and create today’s leading thinkers take center stage at INK. Just as ink serves as an essential medium to express thoughts, INK is committed to being an innovative platform that fosters disruptive thinking for a new future by spreading inspiring stories and innovative ideas – gathered from the most unexpected sources, which cause people to reexamine their world, goals and ambitions.

About INK Conference

This year, the INK Conference, which is the annual celebration of Thinkers and Doers from all walks of life, will be held in Mumbai between October 31st and November 2nd. Here, change-makers from diverse fields share their stories, ideas and perspectives. This is the forum where life changing connections and intense conversations occur and the experience has often been compared to a ‘Brain spa’ with thrilling ideas, thought provoking sessions, and breathtaking performances.

The Conference converts speakers’ talks into the familiar 3-18 minute format for online viewing at www.inktalks.com , free of cost.

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Friday, 10th October 2014, 4.30 pm Onwards

Reynu Taandon will unveil her new secret floral garden collection at WIFW SS 15’. The secret floral garden collection is the entire hidden secret that defines a woman as a Nurturing, Blossoming, Feminine, Graceful and Confident. Reynu has always brought something new in an extraordinary way. By using colors like ivory, beige, gold, mustard and black& gold Reynu has infused life to each ensemble created by her.

The new collection is all about tunics, cut trousers, short dresses and ball room gowns in luxurious silks, delicate tulles and translucent chiffons.  Reynu has woven her collection around rich fabrics which comprises lot of silk, georgettes, net, self attached fabric. This collection will add beauty, charm & élan to a woman’s persona.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER:

Reynu Taandon is a well known/ leading designer in the world of fashion. Reynu expresses her passion, spirit and energy through her work. She defines her USP as her flamboyant perspective of colors, contour and soft intricacy.

Reynu Taandon established her Company Mynah Designs in the year 1999 in New Delhi. In a span of 15 years, she has established herself as one of India’s leading designers. It sells its label Mynah Designs exclusively from its studio in the capital and its flagship store at The Gallery on the MG.Apart from this she sells from Ogaan, Karma, Aza and Tesori in Ahmedabad. Reynu Taandon has been the Brand Ambassador of the Paradiso Sahara Group. She is also an educationist and the brand ambassador of Fashionistas, a fashion designing school.

Reynu adorns the wardrobes of celebrities like Burmans, Gujrals, Nizams and Begums of Hyderabad. She has carved a niche in the fashion business with her garments exuberating great deal spirit and energy, oozing feminity and sensuality.Over the year Reynu has carved a niche for herself in the international market, having done numerous shows in Singapore, Paris, Saudi Arabia and Dubai, leaving the audiences there spell bound.

Apart from this she has a conducted a number of Exhibitions in India and Internationally such as at Los Angeles, San Francisco, Ceramont, Hong Kong, Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Mumbai and many other cities etc

Reynu has been participating in the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week since 2007 and Bollywood beauties like Mugdha Godse, Actor Govinda, Actress Raima Sen,Chitrangda Singh ,Manoj Bajpai, Feroze Gujral, and Minisha Lamba have walked the ramp for her.

Reynu aspires to make Indian fashion more popular and affordable. She brings out a flamboyant perspective to colour and contour.  Her style is unique, the meticulous use of feminine cuts, harmonious folds and beautiful materials, all exude attitude along with a feminine allure, a touch of vulnerability. In the Recent Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week actress Chitrangda Singh, Jewelry Designer Alpana Gujral, and Padma Shri winner Shovna Narayan too walked the ramp for Reynu Taandon.

Reynu Taandon creates designs to dress the woman of today, a woman evolved in sense, in style, in body and mind- an enigma, an epitome of perfection. Her designs speak an international language. Today, her fresh, sexy, sparkling clothes are seen on the cocktail circuit from Bombay to Dubai.

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The first ever Myntra Fashion Weekend was hosted at Palladium Hotel in Mumbai where stars from bollywood showed their fashion and style.

The finale of the three-day event had both fashion enthusiasts and Bollywood buffs at the edge of their seats in anticipation for cinema heartthrob Hrithik Roshan’s newly launched brand HRX. Hrithik Roshan walked the ramp on the last day of the event where he was an absolute delight to watch in a brown pants matching his side-curled hairstyle, and paired it up with white t shirt and black overcoat with a cross necklace and some bands on his hand. The leather shoes only completed his look.

The Fashion show audience witnessed an energetic and grand performance by bollywood renowned choreographer Sandip Soparrkar’s troupes. The dancers brought on ramp dynamic award winning moves which were inspired by Hrithik Roshan film “Kites”. Sandip Soparrkar had choreographed Hrithik in the famous song “fire” from Kites film. The dance choreography was breadth taking as they presented dance on the ramp and introducing it as fashion.

Sandip Soparrkar on his facebook page posted “glad I worked with Hrithik again, he launched his new clothing brand HRX and I am happy to recreate his moves from our song Fire from the film Kites.”

Hrithik Roshan who was very impressed with the moves and appreciated the work put in by Sandip and his team. The show had everything for which Hrithik’s wildly applauding fans love him. The zest and energy in the room was so high that the show area was over flowing with people shouting and cheering for Hrithik.

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~ Huma Qureshi unveils The Forevermark Experience Zone for the festive season~

Mumbai, 8th October 2014: Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies celebrated the launch of the Forevermark Experience Zone at OM Jewellers, Borivali. In addition, to marking the onset of this festive season, a spectacular range of jewellery designed by OM Jewellers crafted with spectacular Forevermark diamonds was unveiled by actress Huma Qureshi.

Huma Qureshi looked stunning adorning beautiful jewellery crafted with Forevermark diamonds. She wore dazzling jewellery from Forevermark’s globally renowned collection.

Speaking at the occasion, Huma Qureshi, said. “I personally love classic jewellery pieces with a twist and I believe Forevermark jewellery at OM Jewellers matches the sensibility of the modern Indian woman. The collection is awe-inspiring and perfect for the upcoming Divali season. A Forevermark diamond also signifies beauty, rarity and integrity that every woman stands for. I love diamonds and will definitely look at owning a few pieces this season”.

Each Forevermark diamond is inscribed with a promise; a promise that it is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Forevermark only partners exclusively with brands such as OM Jewellers who have established their reputation as respectable retailers and who meet the brands particularly stringent requirements of business, social and environmental integrity.

OM Jewellers proudly boast of 75 years of rich heritage and have successfully established a long list of loyal and repeat customers who have been mesmerized by the exquisite and intricate artistry emerged from the OM Jewellers atelier. Their majestic and popular designs come in a variety of contemporary and traditional jewellery pieces. Their new collection includes an array of intricately designed and crafted neckpieces, chandelier earrings, cocktail rings and cuffs.

Sachin Jain, President, Forevermark said, “We are pleased to launch The Forevermark Zone at OM Jewellers, Borivali today. They are one of the leading retailers when it comes to jewellery and it was only natural for us to associate with them as they share mutual passion for diamonds and understand the intricacies of craftsmanship at the very core of the Forevermark Promise. We aim to cater to a rich and varied audience and enrich them with a unique and surprisingly different jewellery buying experience by providing them Indian designs set with Forevermark diamonds.”

About the association, Mr. Bhavin Jakhia, MD, OM Jewellers said, “We, at OM Jewellers have played a pivotal role in establishing the jewellery market @ Borivali; this was made possible due to value proposition to our customers of 100% BIS Hallmark 91.6 gold jewellery in 1999. The association with Forevermark is one of the key milestones planned by OM Jewellers to yet again change the jewellery buying landscape at Borivali. Everyone who walks-in will definitely be spoilt for choice, but also realize the same values with which OM Jewellers set its foundations.”

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The world is innovating! And what comes first to the mind is how science is improving every aspect of our lives. The beauty front has not stayed away from the touch of science. The quest for beauty is an age-old concept. The difference in the two eras is highlighted by the different methods we used to remove the stumbling block restricting one’s appearance, writes Dr. Geetanjali Nandini, Cosmetologist & Dermatologist, Skin Nirvana Clinic, Mumbai. 

The big brains are trying to process methods which will require less human efforts and at the same time ensure results’ guarantee. What is it that cannot be cured? We have solutions for almost everything. Can’t you delay the signs of ageing? You can. Restylane fillers and skin boosters seem like a blessing of scientific interventions. These methods are well tried and tested by new age technology researchers to relieve people of all the skin woes.

While fillers range is designed to add volume to the facial features, skin boosters hydrate the skin from inside to treat the overall problems related to skin. They can be used to give pout to lips and redefine them. They help provide volume to sagging cheeks and remove fine lines and wrinkles away. Restylane skin boosters work effectively on exposed skin areas such as neck, hands and skin scarred because of severe acne.

An added advantage to the usage of dermal fillers and skin boosters is the procedural ease and the long lasting flawless skin features they gift you with. In comparison to professionals offering topical facials and massages, skin boosters take lesser time to improve skin texture and also the effects last for longer —  for over a year. The time investment required for the skin treatment depends majorly on what type of procedure suits the best to cure your skin trouble. Generally, the estimated time taken for a procedure is about 15-20 minutes for a session.

The popularity of such treatments is rising. To begin using dermal fillers, 20s is the suitable age. Any dip in glow and youthful sheen often leaves youngsters, especially girls, worrying about their appearance and scouring for distinguished skin treatments. The benefits of effective fillers and skin boosters’ usage have not attracted only women, but also grabbed the attention of men. Men are amongst the beneficiaries who undergo the less time consuming sessions with the added advantage of less or almost no pain.

They are non-surgical methods requiring no loaded check list of the pre-operative and post-operative precautions to keep in mind. When compared to the complex cosmetic surgeries for skin improvement and facial readjustments, these treatments are a hit among people because of the successful results. The demand graph of these products is continuously rising to new heights because of the success ratio achieved.

Restylane is non-animal sourced acid-based dermal filler. It is a natural constituent of our skin which depletes due to various factors. Restylane absorbs water and provides firmness and hydration to the skin. Restylane fillers contain different quantities of the Hyaluronic acid that cures growing skin roughness and blotchiness. Ageing ages your skin in a way that it starts to home fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, loosened skin, saggy cheeks and smile lines. And these ageing results combine with other unwanted skin issues like skin harm caused due to UV rays resulting in edema, pain, blistering, tanning and peeling of the skin.

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Leading Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis is proud to present a couple of unique timepieces as single piece boutique exclusives for Time Avenue in Mumbai. Both the Excalibur Quatuor Fully Paved with Diamonds and the Excalibur 45 Skeleton Flying Tourbillon in White Gold Fully Paved are extra-special creations crafted in honour of the strong relationship the brand is building with watch connoisseurs in India.

It gives us great pleasure to present these exquisite timepieces as boutique exclusives dedicated to the lovers of the Roger Dubuis brand in India,” said Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Roger Dubuis. “We have a strong and evolving relationship with the Indian luxury watch market, which holds out immense promise for the future.”

The advent of the Quatuor, with its revolutionary movement powered by four sprung balances working in tandem to counter the effects of gravity, was considered an epoch-making event in the world of haute horlogerie. That it happened when the Genevan maison was marking the Year of the Excalibur, was even more significant.

The Quatuor captures the bravura and creativity of Roger Dubuis better than any other model. It represents innovation while respecting the great traditions of watchmaking. In addition to incorporating four sprung balances, it also features a completely original power-reserve indicator. The four carefully positioned sprung balances work in pairs to compensate immediately for the rate variations caused by the changes in position. What the tourbillon achieves during the course of a minute, the Excalibur Quatuor achieves instantly.

The Excalibur Quatuor Fully Paved is housed in an exquisite White Gold case that is resplendent with the lustre of diamonds. The bezel, lugs and crown of this extra-special timepiece is set with baguette cut diamonds, while the case band is set off with brilliant cut diamonds.

The dial features a charcoal interior and exterior flange shows off the white minute-circle transfers, black engraved Roger Dubuis and Poinçon de Genève inscriptions, the rhodium-plated power-reserve indicator  and the white gold hours and minutes hands to advantage.

Water resistant up to 3 BAR, the Quatuor White Gold Fully Paved comes with a black genuine alligator, hand-stitched strap and a white gold adjustable folding buckle set with baguette cut diamonds. In the tradition of uncompromising excellence that has built the reputation of the Geneva watchmaker, the Quatuor White Gold Fully Paved is stamped with the prestigious Poincon de Geneve seal of watchmaking excellence.

Powerfully unique in styling and sophisticated in design, the brilliantly-crafted Excalibur 45 Skeleton Flying Tourbillon in White Gold is fully paved with black and white brilliant-cut diamonds, a veritable sparkling masterpiece. The case is back paved with white brilliant cut diamonds and the skeleton movement is nicely set off by flanges set with black and white diamonds.

Water resistant up to 3 BAR, the Excalibur 45 Fully Paved comes with a black alligator hand-stitched strap with a white gold adjustable folding buckle encrusted with even more white brilliant-cut diamonds.

Excalibur Quatuor White Gold Fully Paved with Diamonds

Case: 48 mm, white gold fully paved diamonds: bezel, lugs and crown set with baguette-cut diamonds and case band set with brilliant-cut diamonds

Dial: Charcoal interior flange  White minute-circle transfers  Black engraved Roger Dubuis and Poinçon de Genève inscriptions Rhodium-plated power-reserve indicator  White gold hours and minutes hands   Charcoal circular satin exterior flange  Black DLC appliques

N° of diamonds: 137 baguette-cut diamonds and 224 brilliant-cut diamonds

Carats: 11.08 cts approx.

Water Resistance: 3 BAR (30 m)

Strap: Black strap, genuine alligator, hand-stitched

Clasp: Whitegold adjustable folding buckle set with baguette-cut diamonds

Movement: Hand-wound movement, RD101

Production: Unique piece

Certification: Poinçon de Genève

Excalibur 45 Skeleton Flying Tourbillon in White Gold Fully Paved

Case: 45 mm, white gold, Fully paved with black and white brilliant-cut diamonds Case back paved with white brilliant-cut diamonds

Dial: Skeleton   Flanges set with black and white brilliant-cut diamonds

Water resistance: 3 BAR (30m)

Strap: Black strap, genuine alligator, hand-stitched

Clasp: White gold adjustable folding buckle  set with white brilliant-cut diamonds

Movement: Hand-wound movement, RD505SQ

Production: Unique piece

Diamonds 

Number: 78 black brilliant-cut diamonds; 1068 white brilliant-cut diamonds

Carats  Black brilliant-cut diamonds: 4.3 cts (approx.); White brilliant-cut diamonds: 8.3 cts (approx.)

RD505SQ Movement 

Hand-wound mechanical movement, 16 ’’’, 19 jewels, finely adjusted in six positions, rhodium-plated, Circular-grained plate, “Côtes de Genève decoration”, Tourbillon carriage in the shape of a celtic cross Stamped with the Poinçon de Genève

Specific features: Flying tourbillon at 7.30, hours and minutes

Number of parts: 165 components Height: 5.70 mm Frequency: 3 Hz (21’600 vph) Power-reserve: 60 hours

About Roger Dubuis

Roger Dubuis has been at the forefront of contemporary Haute Horlogerie since 1995. Its audacious creations, firmly anchored in the 21st century, bear the mark of all the savoir-faire and expertise of the inest watchmaking mechanisms combined with powerful and daring designs. Boldness and extravagance are the brand’s signatures, and determination its engine.

Rich in conceptual creativity and mechanical detail, its collections are inspired by four different worlds – the Incredible Player, the Incredible Warrior, the Incredible Venturer, and the Incredible Diva – naturally gravitating around the fifth element represented by the “Incredible Mechanics”.

The Roger Dubuis collections La Monégasque, Excalibur, Pulsion Velvet, and Hommage are distributed worldwide through an exclusive sales network and boutiques.

The quest for excellence, the long search for the right gesture & the development of unique skills are all constants of the Geneva-based Swiss Maison. The fully integrated Manufacture Roger Dubuis is the only watchmaker in the world to have all of its precious timepieces embossed with the Poinçon de Genève, a guarantee of inest craftsmanship.

Website:        www.rogerdubuis.com

Facebook:      www.facebook.com/RogerDubuisWatches

Twitter:           www.twitter.com/Roger_Dubuis

YouTube:       www.youtube.com/user/RogerDubuisWatches

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 EVARA Platinum Blessings for the modern Bride and Groom unveiled in Mumbai

The Platinum Evara campaign stars, Amrita Puri and Smaran Sahu showcase the elegant range of jewellery

Mumbai, 9^th December, 2014: Platinum Guild International (India) today introduced EVARA Platinum Blessings the much awaited foray of platinum in the bridal jewellery segment in the style capital of India Mumbai. Introduced with an exquisite range of jewellery for men and women, EVARA Platinum Blessings taps into the massive growth potential of the bridal jewellery market to offer an opportunity for dual gifting for the modern bride and the groom from the parents, in-laws or from the elders in the family, who wish to bless the couple.

Showcasing the Platinum Evara range of jewellery in all its splendour, were the stars of the EVARA Platinum Blessings campaign; actress Amrita Puri and fashion model Smaran Sahu. At the launch, Vaishali Banerjee, Country Manager India, Platinum Guild International and Michael Foley, Jewellery & Product Designer, Foley Designs elaborated on the concept and the emotion behind EVARA Platinum Blessings.

Built on platinum heritage and infused with cultural relevance integral to Indian weddings the name EVARA is rooted in Sanskrit and stands for blessings and carries with it the platinum promise of everlasting love. Love is at the heart of every Platinum Evara design as each piece has a ‘Platinum Bond’ that holds multiple strands of platinum together, symbolic of a coming together to create a beautiful new relationship.

Vaishali Banerjee, Country Manager India, Platinum Guild International said, “We have seen phenomenal success of the platinum programmes till date and how well it has resonated with young India, making platinum a must-have in their wardrobe. So we step forward and embark on a new journey to create and build another platinum milestone with EVARA Platinum Blessings, a blessing of everlasting love from the parents to the bridal couple at the wedding.”

She further added, “Platinum bridal is not about traditional wedding day jewellery. Platinum is about emotions and expressions of love and it was very important to stay true to platinum and form a differentiated position in the bridal jewellery segment, which is highly cluttered and traditional. So in a space that is so social and outward, with emphasis on display of wealth and status, platinum had to define a place that is personal, special and emotional. Hence the creation of EVARA Platinum Blessings, a space unique to platinum and most definitely in the wedding domain. And because blessings are always everlasting and all about love.”

Michael Foley, Jewellery & Product Designer, Foley Designs said, “Platinum Evara brings a contemporary expression to ornamentation with a sense of sophistication. The first challenge of taking platinum into bridal wear was to filter several design directions to create a universal concept that stays unique to platinum and its core essence. The journey began with building design concepts depicting the symbolic essence of everlasting bonds. The platinum bond, a soft contoured design form, did seem to converge from a series of evolutionary refinements, making it versatile to women’s and men’s jewellery. The intent of every piece in Evara is to symbolically create a bond representing the convergence of two families and subsequently building new relationships. The strands are versatile elements that could take any form such as ropes, links, chains all depicting the confluence of families.”

Speaking on Evara, Actress Amrita Puri said, “I think Platinum Evara is a great way for parents to bless a newly married couple with everlasting love. I love this Platinum Bond, as it signifies the coming together of 2 families. What I like about the Platinum EVARA is that it has been designed for me.  It can be worn beyond just the wedding occasions. I can team it up with almost anything in my wardrobe be it Indian, Western or Formal. But what is even more special is that every time I would wear this, I would be carrying with me my parents love and blessings. I think I would be very touched if my parents gifted me Platinum EVARA when I decide to get married.”

Smaran Sahu from the Platinum EVARA campaign added, “The blessings of parents are very significant during any marriage and I think Platinum EVARA is a modern way for parents to express this thought. Personally I don’t wear a lot of jewellery, but when I saw EVARA, I immediately took to the designs. It’s minimal, elegant and my personal favourite is the Platinum EVARA Chain it’s very versatile and something I could wear every day.”

Platinum Evara jewellery has been designed keeping in mind that it can be worn beyond just the wedding occasions. So post marriage, right from a promotion or a new venture to a baby shower or an anniversary and so on, key milestones are designed with blessings and made of precious platinum. The concept of Platinum Evara will be promoted through a robust 360-degree campaign to inspire an emotional connect for platinum wedding jewellery. This will be supported by a strong trade programme that will deliver a superior consumer experience in-store with dedicated branded Platinum Evara zones.

Price Range:

• Necklace Earring Set: Starting from INR 400,000 – 500,000
• Bangles / Bracelets: Starting from INR 125,000 – 150,000
•  Men’s Chains & Bracelets: Starting from INR 125,000 – 180,000

*Price subject to vary depending on the daily metal rate, metal weight and diamond content.

Availability: Leading platinum authorised retailers across India such as ORRA, Waman Hari Pethe, Popley Jewellers, Chintamani, Manubhai, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Senco Gold & Diamonds amongst others.

In order to assure consumers of the purity of platinum jewellery, Platinum Guild India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Underwriters Laboratories (UL Inc, USA) to audit and monitor its Quality Assurance Scheme. Under this scheme, all authentic platinum jewellery in India comes with a Quality Assurance Card and bears the purity hallmark of “Pt 950” stamped inside the piece. This also serves as an assurance of a ‘buy back’ programme.

About Platinum Guild International: Founded in the year 1975, Platinum Guild International (PGI) isdedicated to promoting platinum jewellery to the consumers and the jewellery trade worldwide. Headquartered in London, PGI has been providing support to the world’s major jewellery markets for over 35 years. The India office was set up in September 2000 and runs a comprehensive marketing programme to build desire for platinum jewellery. Also provides platinum Retail Sales Training and conducts a unique Quality Assurance programme to ensure quality and purity of platinum jewellery amongst consumers and trade.

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Antano& Harini, Leaders in Neuro Linguistic Programming and the founders of School of Excellence, takes a unique noble initiative to transform the lives of 300 underprivileged children from three Missionary schools in Mumbai from 9^th -13^th December

•  Through Children Empowerment uP with NLP programme, Antano& Harini will help the kids in building a strong character, improve focus, enhance their interest in studies, get over focus & attention issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As well as overcome personal challenges using the best of Unconscious Patterning (uP) & Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques.

•  A free one-on-one NLP Bliss Session will be provided to every child at the missionary schools – St. Joseph’s- Juhu, St. Anthony’s- Versova & St. Louis school premises from 9^th to 13^th December, with targeted change work for each student, by qualified uPwithNLP Practitioners trained by Antano and Harini, from around the country. These sessions are done one-on-one by the Practitioner to help each student overcome their unique challenges and set them in a direction towards achieving their dreams

10^th December,2014,Mumbai: Antano Solar John and Harini Ramachandran – Leaders in Neuro Linguistic Programming, and founders of School of Excellence will be organizing a free Children Empowerment Programme as their Corporate Social Responsibility from 9^th -13^th December in Mumbai.

Expert uPwithNLP Practitioners trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) by Antano& Harini will be using NLP patterning, on a one-on-one basis with every child in these school premises. These children are from the economically weaker & underprivileged section of the society and face many self-development and goal-oriented problems

The UnConscious Patterning (uP) & Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) based modules delivered by Antano and Harini, as well the targeted one-on-one NLP Bliss sessions will help the children in building strong character, improve focus & enhance their interest in studies. It will also help them get over focus & attention issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and overcome any personal challenges they may be going through, on a day-to-day basis.

Children sometimes suffer from low confidence, lack of focus & vision, low morale, distraction and many such issues, especially issues such as ADHD which Doctors, Teachers and Parents worry about a lot these days. With so much to do, and so many distractions, children tend to go off-track easily, so these sessions use very specific, targeted NLP Patterning in transforming their outlook towards life and make them more positive, as well as set on a result oriented approach in their journey. The changes brought about through these sessions by Antano and Harini and their team of uP with NLP Practitioners are immediate, measurable and self-sustaining, They use the finest of uP with NLP techniques to make sure each individual gets over their challenges and focuses ahead in their studies and develops a strong personality.

Though these sessions can be organized through group lectures for the children in different clusters, Antano & Harini are of the opinion that specific, targeted change sessions works uniquely for each student and ensures long-lasting results. Every student has different issues, working with them on one-on-one basis and installing superior strategies is the way forward, so that they will not just be temporarily motivated, but the changes will continue to sustain and grow with time. Each of the uPwithNLP Practitioners that will be working with the students are trained extensively in uPwithNLP patterning by Antano and Harini which are engineered for making changes sustainable in the long run.

In addition to the one-on-one transformation, Antano and Harini (NLP Leaders) will do conversational programming with the children to get them more oriented towards their dreams and goals  and bake in the spirit to build a great future. This programme will also have expert practitioners of uPwithNLP program from all over India assisting Antanoand Harini in these school premises.

Vijaydeep Varma, one of the uPwithNLP Practitioners, who heads School First, an organization that is a one-stop, end-to-end School Needs Service Provider around the world has roped in the above schools first for this initiative. He plans to bring in more schools from all over India in the near future where Antano, Harini of School of Excellence, together with uPwithNLP Practitioners trained by them, make a difference in the life of every student. School First  provides one stop, end to end school need services to 1,60,000 schools worldwide.

The Module will be executed in the following format:

1. Two hours of conversational programming by Antano Solar John and Harini Ramachandranfor the following:

– Vision
– Beliefs and Convictions
– Determination
– Motivation

2. 4 Hours of One-on-One meeting in a volunteer-led group of uP    withNLP Practitioners trained by Antano and Harini. Each volunteer will be given 10 students to work one on one for two things:

– Removing Obstacles (Focus, get over bad/unhealthy relationships, distractions, get over ADHD, improve confidence, enhance concentration, get over bad memories, get over bad habits etc.)
– Programming for Peak Performance

3. Two hours of Conversational Programming by Antano Solar John and Harini Ramachandran for the following:
– Generalizing the Change
– Building in Self Correcting Mechanisms
– Passion for Studies and Growth
– Importance of building a Strong Character
– Channelizing energy and focus in the direction of Studies and Growth

This activity is scheduled as follows:

• St. Joseph’s Juhu on (9th and 10th)
• St. Anthony’s Versova (11th and 12th)
• St. Louis Seven Bungalow (13th)

Over the last 3 years, Antano and Harini have worked with thousands of individuals and have helped them Miraculize their life (TM) by bringing immediate and measurable changes in their mindsets, career &personal lives.

School of Excellence, founded in 2011 by Antano Solar John (International Tech Author – currently acknowledged as one of the finest in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Harini Ramachandran. It is inspired by the concept of Replicating Excellence found in Geniuses to make them available to the common man. It identifies geniuses from different fields, codes their skill and nurtures a nationwide movement to make that skill and its benefits available to the common man.  It is a pioneer in engineering Human Excellence for “Leveraging Models of Genius from NLP for 21st Century needs.”

Some more information about the Social Drive with the Children happening in Mumbai from 9^th-13^th December here: http://www.antanosolar.com/blog/lets-help-300-school-children-december-mumbai/

Updates about the daily happenings in these events will also be documented on http://www.antanosolar.com

More on the Founders:

Antano Solar John – http://www.antanosolar.com

Harini Ramachandran (Singer Megha) – http://www.hariniramachandran.com, http://www.singermegha.com

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A Social Initiative by FIITJEE to help the economically deprived

Test Date – 8th February 2015 (Sunday)

No Registration Fee

For meritorious students studying in Class VIII (going to IX) & Class X (going to XI); whose total parental income is below Rs. 10,000/- per month

Delhi, 8 Jan, 2015: FIITJEE, the country’s premier institute for IIT-JEE training, will conduct a nation-wide examination on February 8 to select 40 underprivileged but highly meritorious students who will be groomed and tutored for free by the institution for entrance to India’s most reputed engineering colleges.

The “FORTUNATE 40” examination will be held across designated test centres in India for all students studying in class VIII and X, who aspire to make it to IIT-JEE in the year 2019 & 2017 respectively, but do not have the financial resources to afford an effective coaching institution.

The selected 40, who show potential for doing well in the field, will be taken under the wing of FIITJEE, an organization which sends a large number of students to IITs and other prestigious engineering colleges of India every year.

While students from a cross section of society aspire to make it to the IITs, it is not an easy exercise. Having the intellectual capability and potential is not enough as cracking JEE also requires a rigorous training and guidance. Students from economically less fortunate backgrounds often fail to avail the benefits of such coaching programmes.

Keeping in mind the aspirations of such students, FIITJEE being a social responsibility-conscious organization, designed the FORTUNATE 40 programme in 2008. It’s a program exclusively created to provide world-class training to serious students from financially weaker backgrounds and enthuse them to achieve their goal of success & top ranks in IIT-JEE and other competitive exams.

This program will select and financially support those capable students presently studying in class VIII (going to IX) & class X (going to XI) whose total parental income is below Rs.10, 000/- per month. FIITJEE will support these meritorious students in their preparation for achieving their dream goals by awarding 100% scholarships for FIITJEE programs & 100% waivers on hostel charges.

“Talent and potential is not exclusive to the elite sections of the society. Every child with potential should be given a level playing field in competition. IITs are India’s foremost intellectual institutions and the best talents from this cross section of society also deserve their due place in them. Our FORTUNATE 40 programme is designed to propel into the big league 40 such students who might get lost in absence of essential guidance and training. Over the past few years, many of these students nurtured by us have created new benchmarks of success and have made us immensely proud,” says Mr. R L Trikha, Director, FIITJEE.

The selection test will be conducted at the centres in Delhi (South Delhi, Punjabi Bagh, Dwarka & East Delhi), Delhi NCR (Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon & Noida), Amritsar, Anantapur, Bangalore, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bokaro, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dhanbad, Durgapur, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kalpakkamm, Kanpur, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kolkata, Kurnool, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Netarhat, Patna, Pune, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Shaktinagar NTPC, Trichy, Vadodara, Varanasi & Visakhapatnam.

The last date to apply for test is 1^st February 2015 (Sunday) and there will be no registration fee for this selection test. To be eligible for the FORTUNATE 40 batch, students have to clear the individual subject cut-offs & also the grand total cut-off.

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Mumbai 09th January 2015: In its endeavor to promoteToronto as a preferred MICE destination, Tourism Toronto recently hosted an exclusive VIP invitee thanksgiving dinner for its travel trade partners & select corporate companies in Mumbai. The objective of this event was to get them all together for a fun filled evening as well as garner further interest for Toronto as a MICE destination along with its wide offerings and various attractions.

The function was attended by close to 70 travel trade partners and corporate firms specifically handling India’s MICE traffic. Tourism Toronto provided information on various attractions including the newly introduced Edge Walk at the CN Tower, various Indian restaurants, venues for seminars and meetings, shopping centers, premium lodging options and heritage locations that feature in the city.

The dinner was a huge success with a custom themed décor using the Canadian colors, effective networking and very positive feedback from the attendees.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Sudarshana Kar, Account Manager, Tourism Toronto, said, “The thanksgiving dinner provided a wonderful opportunity to bring everyone together who have contributed in building the brand in India. We are very thankful to our friends from the travel fraternity and corporate world for gracing the occasion with their presence and showing immense support towards Toronto in the past one year. We hope to receive their  continued support in 2015.”

About Tourism Toronto: Tourism Toronto, Toronto’s Convention and Visitors Association, is an industry association of more than 1,100 members established to sell and market the greater Toronto region as a remarkable destination for tourists, convention delegates and business travelers around the globe. Tourism Toronto operates in partnership with the Greater Toronto Hotel Association and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

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• The DVD features an interactive session between Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation & Actor Anupam Kher in a lucid story telling format

• “Acting to Awakening” is a contemporary yet a soul searching journey narrated by Sadhguru on the current scenario effecting Spirituality, Democracy, Economy, International ,  Affairs, Environment, etc

• The DVD was launched by Anupam Kher in the presence of Sadhguru & Mr. Saji Pillai -  Director Business Development – Sony DADC

10^th January,2015,Mumbai : Sony DADC & Isha Foundation organized a unique interactive event for the launch of their latest DVD “Acting to Awakening” in Mumbai today. Based on a simple and a viewer friendly format it features Actor, Anupam Kher discussing various aspects of life and our surroundings with Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation in an interactive format.

Covering subjects like India’s booming economy & why “sense of wonder” is not found in children nowadays, it guides on how to nurture optimal quality of attention in our children’s today. He gives interesting examples on how if two individuals with an effective quality of integrity can bring tremendous developments in Bihar and Gujarat, then how the other states can also develop and in turn the whole nation can prosper. The DVD covers an array of thought provoking subjects like the importance of the sacred Mangalsutra and what reformations a person undergoes when they get married.

One of the key highlights of his narration is that all human beings want to live joyfully and blissfully. He emphasizes that all human beings have the same capability when they turn inward; it’s only when they turn outward that their capabilities differ

At the launch Veteran Actor Anupam Kher said, I’m releasing the DVD “Acting to Awakening”, of the conversation I had with Sadhguru. It is about simple questions that one has about the situations of life. Sadhguru answers all these questions spontaneously and it is always enlightening to hear him speak. Life always has a way of surprising you. You think you know everything – and then you have a conversation with Sadhguru! In discovery, you see that you don’t know many things and you start from scratch.

Priced at Rs 125 /- and in a simple English language the DVD is marketed by Sony DADC and is available for sale in all leading stores and can also be ordered online through amazon.in and flipkart.com.

“Sadhguru speaks in various international forums including the World Economic Forum and works with the world’s preeminent leaders to foster peace and global understanding. His vision & understanding of modern social & economic issues have earned him a reputation of speaker of international renowned. We are indeed privileged to present and market this DVD in India. It gives us a sense of Purpose that by doing so we somehow in our own small way become a medium of parting his knowledge to the society”“, said, Mr. Saji Pillai, Director Business Development, Sony DADC.

 “This is not a teaching we are going to pour into you from somewhere. This is about just awakening a deeper dimension of who you are.” – Sadhguru .

The event was a part of the “In Conversation with the Mystic” Series – which is a succession of interactive sessions that Sadhguru holds with eminent personalities from different walks of life.

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Total development potential of about 1 million sq. feet spread across Residential and Commercial space 

Mumbai, January 22, 2015: Sunteck Realty Limited, Mumbai’s premier real-estate company catering to the premium and ultra premium segment in the residential and commercial space is going to launch 4 projects in Borivali, Andheri, Bandra Kurla Complex and Navi Mumbai this quarter. The total development of about 1 million sq. feet for the proposed projects will translate to a revenue potential of over Rs 1000 crore in the next 2-2.5 years.

The company expects good demand in its western surburb based projects on the back of the delivery of its flagship project ‘Signature Island’ and fast progress at its Avenue I at ‘Sunteck City’ in Goregaon spread over 23 acres. The Navi Mumbai project will be the company’s second launch in the location post the delivery of ‘Signia Oceans’ which is one of the tallest premium luxurious structures in the area.

Commenting on the launches, Mr. Kamal Khetan, Chairman and Managing Director of Sunteck Realty Ltd. said, “These launches have been an extension of our strategy to provide premium residential projects in robust micro markets of Mumbai. We are very upbeat on the acceptability of all our new launches, as we have picked the most upcoming and habitable locations across Mumbai. Further, these iconic projects will be recognized as landmark properties, showcasing a perfect blend of world-class construction, exquisite design and sophisticated living experience”.

About Sunteck Realty

Sunteck Realty Limited (SRL) is a Mumbai-based real estate development company, catering to the ultra-luxury and luxury residential segment. SRL boasts of a city centric development portfolio of about 25 million square feet spread across 24 projects at various stages of development and 4 rented assets. Of the said portfolio, the company within a span of 4 years has completed 6 projects with a developed area of about 2 million square feet comprising of residential and commercial developments. SRL is renowned for its strong project execution skills through an in-house project management team and strategic tie-ups/associations with domestic/International contractors, architects, engineers and brand partners. SRL works with renowned brands like Walt Disney, L&T and Talathy & Panthaky to name a few to provide a unique residential experience to its customers.

Flagship project of the group, spread across 1.5 million sq ft. at the CBD of Mumbai, Bandra Kurla Complex comprises of three residential projects: Signature Island, Signia Isles and Signia Pearl which are home to some of the head honchos of top global conglomerates. Other key projects include 23 acres of mixed-use development in Goregaon (W) in the form of Sunteck City, Sion, Mulund amongst other locations in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, 81 acres in Jaipur, Nagpur and Goa in India.

Listed on BSE and NSE, SRL has respected names like Ajay Piramal Group, Kotak Realty Fund and noted pension funds, FIIs and Private Equity Funds as its shareholders and strategic partners The company is known for its prudent cash flow management and low leveraged balance sheet.

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Three-day conference and exposition to include roundtable, keynotes, 

leaders, and policymakers

Bangalore. January 22, 2015. INTELECT, the three-day conference and exposition on the efficient consumption of electricity, cohosted by IEEE and Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), was inaugurated today in Mumbai by Shri Anant Geethe, Union Minister for Heavy Industry & Commerce, Government of India, Shri Tanga Byaling Chairman, North Eastern Regional Power Committee, Minister for Home, Power & Non-Conventional Source of Energy, Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Shri. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister for Energy, New & Renewable Energy, Government of Maharashtra. INTELECT, organized by the IEEE Power Energy Society, IEEE Computer Society and the IEEE Communications Society in association with IEEMA, will take place from January 22 – 24, 2015 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India.

Keeping in line with the Government of India’s vision, INTELECT will bring together, policymakers, business leaders, and academicians to discuss smarter cities, optimizing grid efficiencies and overall, improving the quality of life for the citizens of India.

Also participating in the inauguration ceremony were Dr. Howard E. Michel, President & CEO, IEEE; Mr. Vishnu Agarwal, President, IEEEMA; Dr. James Prendergast, Executive Director, IEEE; Mr. Bruce Kraemer, President, IEEE Standards Association; Mr. Babu Babel, Vice President, IEEMA; Mr. Sunil Misra, Director General, IEEMA; Mr. Laurent Schmitt – Smart Grid, Global VP, Alstom, France; and Mr. Ananth Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Consultancy Services.

Dr. Howard E. Michel, President & CEO, IEEE said, “IEEE is dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. We must integrate appropriate technologies with relevant standards to improve infrastructure and create employment opportunities. Power and Energy are crucial elements for a successful and comfortable living environment. Hence, with growing pressure on the world’s rapidly diminishing natural resources, it is important that we work toward a twofold objective, first to effectively channelize existing resources smartly and second to leverage new forms of renewable resources.”

Mr. Vishnu Agarwal, President, IEEEMA said, “INTELECT is one of the pioneering platforms, bringing together under one roof, players in the home and office electrical sector. Our vision for INTELECT is to showcase the latest innovation and technology in lighting, modular wiring, measurement, conservation, drives, HVAC, storage of electricity, off-grid generation, house and building security, and automation control systems. Conserving energy with smart and intelligent usage is the need of the hour, and we at both IEEE and IEEEMA are committed to ensuring this.”

The highlight of INTELECT is the roundtable on Distribution Reforms. The opening address onNew Initiatives on Distribution Reforms was delivered by Shri B N Sharma, Joint Secretary – Distribution, Ministry of Power, Government of India. Shri Sharma’s address was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Shri P. Uma Shankar, Former Secretary, Power, Uttar Pradesh.

The distinguished panel constituted key decision and policymakers in the power sector, including:

• Shri I C P Keshari, IAS, Principal Secretary (Energy), Government of Madhya Pradesh

• Shri Sukhveer Singh, Managing Director,Madhya Pradesh, Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Ltd.

• Shri Narayan Swaroop Nigam, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, WBSEDCL

• Shri Prabhu N Singh, IAS, Managing Director, Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Government of Uttar Pradesh

• Shri S K Negi, Managing Director, GETCO

• Shri Raghvendra Mehta, CEO, Reliance Energy – Distribution

• Shri P J Thakkar, Director Technical REC, and

• Shri Avkash Saxena, Executive Director, PFC.

The other keynote addresses and tracks include subjects pertinent to the intelligent deployment and distribution of electricity including, smart cities, rural electrification, smart living technology,  smarter grids and microgrids, smart living security & privacy, integration of renewables and microgrids, integration of renewables, and IEEE’s Global Humanitarian  Initiative.

An estimated ten thousand delegates are scheduled to attend INTELECT, including exhibitors, for a first of its kind interactive platform on smart energy. Participating companies include Brass Copper & Alloy (I) Ltd., HEX, Chhabi Electricals Pvt Ltd., Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd., KNX, Meco Meters Pvt Ltd., Prolite Autoglo Ltd., Schneider Electric, Secure Meters Ltd., Siemens Ltd., Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd., and Tellhow (Shenzhen) Electric Technology Co. Ltd.

About IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE’s highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

About IEEE Power & Energy Society

The Power & Energy Society provides the world’s largest forum for sharing technological developments in the electric power industry, for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the public. Members are leaders in this field, and derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique association. For information, visit http://www.ieee-pes.org/

About IEEE Communications Society

IEEE Communications Society is a community comprised of a diverse group of industry professionals with a common interest in advancing all communications technologies. To that end, the Society sponsors publications, conferences, educational programs, local activities, and technical committees that foster original work in all aspects of communications science, engineering, and technology. For more information, visit http://www.comsoc.org/

About IEEE Computer Society

IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading computing membership organization and the trusted information source for a global workforce of technology leaders. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information. For more information, visit http://www.computer.org

About the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association

IEEMA, the first ISO-certified industry association in India, is the apex industry association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics, and allied equipment in India. Founded in 1948, IEEMA has 800+ member organizations encompassing the complete value chain in power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment. Its membership base gives IEEMA a truly national representative character. For more information, visit http://www.ieema.org.

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The six- piece group led by singer–musician duo blend Welsh folk and Indian ghazal to create a unique and exquisite Ghazal performance

Mumbai, 29 January 2015

Celebrating the affinity between the Indian Ghazal and the Welsh folk tradition, Mumbai singer Tauseef Akhtar and Welsh singer-songwriter Gwyneth Glyn will weave the love poetry of their two ancient traditions together to the accompaniment of harp, tabla, guitar and harmonium as ‘Ghazalaw’ a unique and exquisite collaboration. The group are set to perform at the popular Ghazal Bahaar Festival in Mumbai at Rangsharda on 31 January 2015. The proceeds of the Festival will be donated to SBMS Vriddh Anand Ashram, Akurdi a home for the aged in Pune.

Tauseef Akhtar and Gwyneth Glyn came together to explore their musical affinity with support from Wales Arts International in 2012. Over six days in the Roundhouse, St Hilary, ‘Ghazalaw’ was born. Welsh harpist Georgia Ruth joined the duo in Mumbai to develop the songs further with musicians Ashish Jha, (tabla),  Manas Kumar(violin),  and Sanjoy Das(guitar). Ghazalaw has performed in Mumbai, at the Desert Festival, Delhi and featured at the Indiearth Exchange in Chennai. With support from the Arts Council of Wales and generous sponsorship from Air India, the musicians returned to the Round House in January 2013 to record their eponymously-titled debut album ‘Ghazalaw’.

Sharon Memis, Director West India, British Council says “Our Folk Nations project focuses on music as the vehicle for cultural exchange, and aims to connect India and the UK to the other’s contemporary folk music. Having emerged from a creative collaboration between musicians from Wales and from India, the wonderful ensemble of Ghazalaw returns to perform in Mumbai. A unique treat for music lovers, an event not to be missed”.

At first glance, India and Wales seem to be distant relations, but as you dig deeper, both the Welsh folk and Indian Ghazal traditions evolve from ancient poetic forms that share surprising affinities. There is a strong historic linguistic link, as both the Welsh language and the language of the Ghazal (sung in Ghazalaw in Urdu) both evolved from sanskrit and a common Indo-European language. The parallels with the Welsh linguistic and cultural heritage are striking, as are the voices of Tauseef and Gwyneth which seamlessly weave music, songs and poetry fused from both worlds.

The group is excited to perform at the Festival. Singer Tauseef Akhtar says ‘The Ghazal audience has whole heartedly welcomed Ghazalaw especially because of the blend of Welsh Folk. Gwyneth Glyn is a treat for listeners. Her ability to understand and express the nuances of Ghazal through Welsh folk is phenomenal. Georgia Ruth Williams adds more beauty to the whole experience through her silky voice and mesmerizing harp.”

The group will also be the opening act at the Kolkata Book Fair, which focuses on UK as this year’s theme. ‘I am excited to be returning to India to perform with Ghazalaw, especially at two such prestigious events. I can’t wait to share our unique blend of Welsh folk music and ghazal singing with lovers of poetry at the Kolkata Book Fair. It will also be a true honour to take part in Ghazal Bahaar, Mumbai, alongside many of the greatest names in Ghazal singing.’ says Gwyneth.

• Ghazalaw is a Theatr Mwldan, Marvels Of The Universe Co-production originated by Wales Arts International. Developed with the support of Wales Arts International, Arts Council Wales and Welsh Government, working in partnership with Air India and the British Council.

• Watch a preview of Ghazalaw performing on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PXyS-Pn_SY and http://youtu.be/mpZ5chCpnng

• Tickets for the Mumbai performance are available on www.bookmyshow.com  and at Rangsharda ( 26430544) and Rhythm House ( 43222701)

• Ghazalaw will also perform at the Kolkata Book fair.
• The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide. We work in more than 100 countries and our 8,000 staff – including 2,000 teachers – work with thousands of professionals and policy makers and millions of young people every year by teaching English, sharing the arts and delivering education and society programmes. We are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter. A core publicly-funded grant provides 20 per cent of our turnover which last year was £864 million. The rest of our revenues are earned from services which customers around the world pay for, such as English classes and taking UK examinations, and also through education and development contracts and from partnerships with public and private organisations. All our work is in pursuit of our charitable purpose and supports prosperity and security for the UK and globally. 

For details of our work in India, please visit www.britishcouncil.in

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ENJOY THE SEASON OF LOVE! VISIT THE NEW THE BODY SHOP PULSE BOUTIQUE STORE TO ENJOY LUXURIOUS VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS

Mumbai, 30th January, 2015: Jacqueline Fernandez, brand ambassador, The Body Shop, unveiled the season of love with the launch of The Body Shop’s new Pulse boutique at Palladium Mall

With its interactive themes focused on beauty and community, beautiful interiors, pampering products, exclusive makeovers and indulgent beauty treats-the new Pulse boutique is all set to provide true Valentine’s Day celebrations to its customers this season.

Beautiful and vivacious Jacqueline Fernandez was thrilled to launch the New Pulse store and Valentine’s day celebrations. “Valentine’s Day is approaching and millions across the world will look to present their loved ones with candy, flowers, and chocolates! But this time I plan to do it different! I am here to launch this new store and enjoy wonderful Valentine’s Day pampering treats with all of you. This new The Body Shop Pulse Boutique is just the perfect place to do all my Valentine’s Day shopping.”

Varun Sharma General Manager The Body Shop India says, “This is our new store in the ground floor at Courtyard in Palladium. This beautiful boutique is wonderfully spacious, innovative and interactive for our customers. We have launched this store in time for Valentine’s Day with gorgeous gifts, delectable bath & body ranges, innovative skincare products and seductive fragrances everything to fulfil Valentine’s day wishes this season.”

Jacqueline also launched the new unique and intense fragrance Red Musk™, a smoldering blend of spiced musk with hot notes of pepper, cinnamon and tobacco. The new incredible fragrance is created by one of the world’s most talented perfumers ‘Corinne Cachen’. The scent adds a red-hot note to the scandalous fragrance history of The Body Shop.

Raving about the new scandalous fragrance from The Body Shop, brand ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez said, “A good fragrance should have a certain personality and The Body Shop’s Red Musk™ perfume is just intriguingly irresistible. The bold and sensual tones evoke a mysterious allure and this unconventional scandal in a bottle is definitely going to be in my hand bag at all the times to spice up my day. This is a perfect gift for the season of love.”

Adding to Jacqueline, the General Manager of The Body Shop India – Varun Sharma, said “We have pioneered in cruelty free fragrances by creating the first man-made musk. Instead of using the perfume industry’s standard ingredient gathered from deer, we broke the rules and shaped the future of scent in the process. With the success of White Musk in the past we are confident that the New Red Musk Collection will be a hot favourite with all for its dramatic sensuality and animal cruelty free ingredients.”

ABOUT THE BODY SHOP

At The Body Shop, we believe true beauty comes from the heart. For us, beauty is much more than a pretty face. It’s about feeling good and doing good, too. The Body Shop products are created using the finest ingredients sourced from the four corners of the globe, which are not tested on animals and are 100% vegetarian. We harness the skills of artisan farmers and add our expertise to create fabulous and effective beauty products that are wonderful to use.

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Promising entrepreneur and owner of brand NL JEWELS  Neha Lakdawala’s jewellery collection was showcased on Friday Mumbai, Actress Rati Agnihotri  turned up to see the avant garde collection worth crores of rupees and hand-picked the pieces which caught her fancy. She said, “I love Jewellery though minimalistic but I’m extremely fond of style statement pieces and Neha had it all. It’s really an unique collection which attracts your soul your inner deep beauty” .

Neha’s collection Is about to change your lifestyle by her exquisite and customized, multipurpose and affordable Diamond/Gold Jewellery.  An array of necklaces, bracelets and earrings gave all patrons of luxury in city a real visual treat. After successfully holding up exhibitions of NL Jewels in Dubai, Ahemdabad, Now Mumbai will witness the innovative line showcases its creative edge with stately diadems, armlets and minaudieres.

“Each piece is a statement and has been exceptionally sculpted using rich colours; highlighted with rubies, emeralds, tanzanite and sapphires; elegantly punctuated with the rarest diamonds all depicting nature in her various forms”, said Neha.  Neha has been graduated in arts (B.A.) and done her Diamonds from GIA (Gemological Institute of America). Others present at the event were Nadeem Lakdawala with his wife Ayesha Lakdawala and Parvez Lakdawala with his wife Hafiza Lakdawala.

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Mumbai, February 16, 2015: BlackSoil Realty Fund has announced that it has entered into an agreement to invest in a prime residential project in Tardeo, Mumbai, for INR 26 crore through quasi-equity route. The luxurious project being a Joint Venture undertaken by Gala & Goshar Group, is expected to commence this year and is scheduled to be completed by 2018. This project would be BlackSoil’s second investment after its maiden investment with the city-based Sheth Developers worth INR 30 crore in August 2014.

BlackSoil Realty Fund – I is a SEBI registered Category II AIF fund which has recently done its closing at INR 131 crores and plans to invest the residual amount within the next 12-18 months. The Fund is promoted by Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, CMD of Allcargo Logistics, Mr. Gnanesh Gala, Managing Director of Navneet Education Ltd, and renowned Mumbai based realty expert, Mr. Virendra Gala.

 “Gala & Goshar Group have a good track record for delivering projects with unmatched efficiencies and uncompromising quality. The project will enhance the sophisticated and first-class living experience with attractive architecture, spacious and lavish apartments, and desirable amenities all tailored to attract both Business and Upper middle class community in Tardeo,” says Mr. Shetty of Allcargo Logistics.

“Currently there is no new supply of luxurious projects in Tardeo area, so the said project shall become an attraction of being one of the finest Residency in one of the most arterial area of Mumbai,” says Mr. Mohinder Pal Bansal, Managing Partner of BlackSoil Realty Investment Advisors. “Also from the structure perspective this is our first investment in LLP, which is still a new investment vehicle for private equity funds,” he added.

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- Witnessed participation from Indian Centre for CSR, HDFC Life, MET Institute of Management, Arpan among others

- Key note addressed by Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala on developments on programs by Wockhardt Foundation

- Tangible and Intangible impact – both are imperative to measure Social impact on CSR programs

Mumbai, February 24, 2015: A two-day CSR session titled ‘Social Impact Measurement Workshop’ at Wockhardt Towers was a platform for CSR experts to discuss on the social impact measurement tool viz: SROI. The workshop aimed to generate enhanced understanding among companies, social enterprises and non-profit organizations looking for practical ways to start measuring the social impact of their society and community programs. International CSR expert, Monaem Ben Lellahom, Co-founder and Head of Enterprise Sustainability Consultancy Services at Sustainable Square Consultancy and Think Tank, a regional Dubai addressed the attendees at the session.

Together the expert members discussed on the measurements tools best suited for social impact of CSR programmes. Among the attendees were eminent organizations such as Indian Centre for CSR, HDFC Life, MET Institute of Management and Arpan among others. Sharing the impact of some very well received programmes of Wockhardt Foundation was Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala. He said, “Many institutes and organizations are doing a lot of good work for the society. This initiative offers a platform to experts in CSR to come together and address challenges in programme execution. This time, the discussion was on social impact measurement of which it is imperative to measure the tangible and intangible impact of every programme.”

Winner of the “Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award” at the World Marketing Summit 2013, Monaem Ben Lellahom possesses expertise in Enterprise Sustainability strategy and implementation as well as the measurement systems, governance, capacity building and stakeholder engagement aspects of this agenda.

At the end of the 2 day workshop, participants received Certificate of Participation, documentation & presentation material.

Topics discussed included benefits of ‘SROI’:

• Showcase value of CSR and Sustainability Investments to Board of the company.
• Make decisions on the strategy and way forward
• Account for value created
• Help tell a better story to investors
• Provide evidence to stakeholders who might have invested in your entity or are planning to invest
• Seek Governments’ support

About CSR Advisors

CSR Advisors is an innovative CSR consulting and training company with PAN India presence. CSR Advisors is the first to bring about a workshop on Social Impact Measurement.

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