Smile Foundation presents 11th edition of Ramp for Champs

           Smile foundation , a national level development organization, showcased the 11th edition of its charity fashion show 'Ramp for Champs' today at the Hyatt Regency, Mumbai. With a special focus on empowering the girl children, funds raised will be utilized through Smile Foundation's national level programme - Mission Education. This edition of Ramp For Champs had a robust line - up of 60 personalities and achievers from all walks of life and many responsible brands who have came together to celebrate the very best of fashion and creative talent.

         This year at Ramp for Champs, Smile Foundation's initiative 'She Can Fly' campaign was the focus of the show. This campaign is an effort to enable, equip and empower girl children with equality education, proper nutrition , good health, adequate skills and above all a lot of self - confidence to help them live their lives to their fullest potential. This is also a step towards sensitizing the civil society at large and helping create a girl child friendly society to help her thrive . She Can Fly , let's give her the sky !

         Speaking about this partnership , Mr. Rajib Banerjee, Director-Emars Events said, "Emars Events partnership with smile Foundation's  Ramp for Champs is expression of our deep commitment to improve the lives of the less privileged children especially the girls. Education is the most powerful tool to bring the change that we all so desire. "

        Addressing on the occasion , Mr. Vikram Singh Verma, Chief Operating Officer, Smile Foundation said, "Through the 11th edition of  Ramp of Champs throws light on the importance of giving equal opportunities to girls in all phase of life. This iconic edition also says emphasis on the campaign #SheCanFly." Education is the most effective tool that can help less privileged children and more so the girl children come out of the vicious cycle of poverty and suffering , and transform into an empowered next generation".  

Hema Malini,Suresh Wadkar,Anup Jalota came for pay tribute on 1st death anniversary of Music director- singer Ravindra Jain at Ajivasan,Juhu.

Deevya Jain and her son Ayushman Jain kept 1st death anniversary function of Ravindra Jain at Ajivasan hall,Juhu where people from all walks of life came to pay tribute.Anup Jalota and Suresh Wadkar sang few bhajans on this occasion .Hema Malini also came to pay tribute to music composer and singer Ravindra jain.

मदर डेअरीने बृहन्मुंबईतील ग्राहकांसाठी आणलंय प्रीमियम - हाय क्रीम मिल्क 

• सर्वात जास्त साय असलेलं (क्रीम ) आणि घट्ट दूध , ज्यात ७ टक्के फॅट आणि एसएनएफ  ९ टक्के आहे. 
• प्रीमियम दूध ५०० मिली आणि १ लिटरच्या पॅकेट मध्ये उपलब्ध, त्याची किंमत अनुक्रमे २७ रुपये आणि ५३ रुपये 

             दूध आणि दुग्धजन्य उत्पादनांत मदर डेअरी अग्रेसर आहे, तिची स्थापना नॅशनल डेअरी डेव्हलपमेंट बोर्डाच्या  मालकीअंतर्गत 'ऑपरेशन फ्लड ' उपक्रमाचा भाग म्हणून करण्यात आली होती, आज  'प्रीमियम - हाय क्रीम मिल्क ' या सर्वात जास्त साईच्या दुधाच्या उत्पादनाचं बृहन्मुंबईच्या विविध भागातील ग्राहकांसाठी उद्घाटन करण्यात आले. नवीनच सादर करण्यात आलेलं  हे प्रीमियम - हाय क्रीम मिल्क ५०० मिली आणि १ लिटरच्या पॅकेट मध्ये उपलब्ध, त्याची किंमत अनुक्रमे २७ रुपये आणि ५३ रुपये किंमतीत उपलब्ध आहे. 

                मदर  डेअरी फ्रुट अँड व्हेजिटेबल प्रा.लि .  चे मॅनेजिंग डायरेक्टर श्री. एस. नागराजन  म्हणाले की, "मदर डेअरीची  आमची उत्पादने ग्राहकप्रधान आहेत, ग्राहकांच्या गरजा लक्षात घेऊन त्यानुसार नवीन उत्पादने आम्ही विकसित करतो. ग्राहकांना काय हवंय याचा अंदाज घेऊन त्यांना सेवा देण्यासाठी आमच्या नव्या उत्पादनाची श्रेणी आम्ही सादर करतो आहोत. मला खात्री आहे की ग्राहकांना हे उत्पादन नक्की आवडेल , कारण ते बाजारपेठांतील गरज लक्षात घेऊनच तयार करण्यात आलं आहे. "

            ब्रँड लवकरच एटीएल आणि बीटीएल उपक्रम राबवणार आहे, काही ठराविक ग्राहकवर्गाच्या जागृतीसाठी हा उपक्रम असेल. याद्वारे कंपनीचं रिटेल नेटवर्क ठराविक प्रदेश,बाजारपेठा येथे पूर्ण साईचं दूध (फुल क्रीम ), टोन दूध आणि गाईचं दूध अशा विविध श्रेणी समजावून सांगतील. 

NORTH BOMBAY SARBOJANIN DURGA PUJA SAMITI 2016 VISARJAN OF  DURGA MAA IDOL VISARJAN 

After the festivity at North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti 2016 , the idol was taken in a procession. The visarjan saw  Rani Mukherjee, Shrabani Mukherje, Bhappa Lahiri, Bhappi Lahiri, Tanisha Lahiri, Debu Mukherjee & Smita Gondkar etc 

        Loud chants of “Durga maa ki jai” glorifying the stature of Maa Durga resonated in the atmosphere. Amidst the drumbeats and gusto of devotees, idol was immersed (Visarjan) in water. A popular tradition of Sindur Khela was performed prior to the immersion (Visarjan). “Dhunchi” dance was also performed in front of the Goddess while drummers beat their drums traditionally. The immersion (Visarjan) ceremony was done extravagantly. It’s believed that on the tenth day, through the immersion of Goddess Durga idol into the waters she returns to her husband, Shiva. Visarjan is also called Bishorjon, Bhaashan and Niranjan.

          Sharbani Mukherji says “Our Durga puja was started by my grandparents Padmashri S. Mukerji and Smt. Satirani  Mukerji .This year is our 68th year. Today was the visarjan of the murti, it was the holy departure of Maa durga. Visarjan is always a very eye catchy event because it is celebrated with a bang. We have been following the traditions set by our elders from generation to  generation. These few days were the days of bonding and celebrations amongst all of us, along with getting an opportunity to wear traditional attire"

          Bappa Lahiri says “Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of Bengal. It's a tradition we are following since years, and being the third generation in my family, I am continuing the legacy. Today is visarjan ceremony. The  immersion was a grand affair and was done following all the ritualls. It was an occasion where family came together and celebrated the festival"

           It is the only time of the year when the bengali’s in Mumbai switch on to their traditional mode. The festival of Durga Puja is colored with devotional zeal, mythological legends, detailed rituals, extravagant pandals and magnificent tableaus of the divine Mother Goddess coming with her children Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi and Saraswati from Kailash to Dharti (her parent's  home). As the festival of Maa Durga is approaching, Sharbani Mukherji and Bappa Lahiri brings one of the oldest and the biggest Durga Puja- North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti 2016 in Mumbai to seek the blessings of Maa Durga.

       This year Mrs. Paromita Sarkar has taken an innovative step towards protecting our environment and invented eco-friendly packaging for the prashad distributed to all devotees at the puja. The prashad will be packed in pouches made of BASF’s 100% compostable polymer. This innovative polymer is certified compostable according to all global standards and is therefore biodegradable and partly bio-based. This polymer from BASF bio-degrades completely when composted in a controlled environment, thus turning the waste into valuable compost.

Manoj Bajpayee,Kay Kay Menon,Vijay Raaj & Aditi Sharma from film Saat Uchakkey came to launch New wedding collection of Riyaz & Reshma Gangji designer costume at Libas store,Mumbai.

Riyaz and Reshma Gangji of Libas invited the cast of film Saat Uchakkey to launch new wedding couturier at Peddar road store.Manoj Bajpayee,Kay Kay Menon,Vijay Raaj and Aditi Sharma looked stunning in their suits,lehanga and bandgalla.Nishant Mahimtura and Riyaz Gangji were seen talking to the actors regarding the story of the film.

Harshvardhan Kapoor debuts the Paul Smith Fall/Winter ‘16 collection

Harshvardhan Kapoor unveils Paul Smith’s Fall Winter collection, in an exclusive shoot. Designed in London, Paul Smith creates unique versions of everyday essentials including denim, knitwear, jersey and outerwear – the pieces are youthful with confident use of color, unique print & sharp tailoring. As with every Paul Smith creation, classic designs are updated with playful twists and details that hint at an underlying humor.Explore the key pieces from the new collection in shops located in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & Kolkata.

“India’s 1^st Mobile Gold Buying Vehicle” to collect gold directly from customers

Muthoot Exim launches ‘’Mobile Muthoot Gold Point’’ for doorstep service

         In another first, Muthoot Exim Pvt. Ltd, the precious metals division of the 129-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group, has launched ‘’Mobile Muthoot Gold Point,” which allows people to sell their old gold at their doorstep and convenience.

       Further to the opening of nine  Muthoot Gold Point branches across India (Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Vijayawada and Madurai), in order to further facilitate the customer requirements of transparency and providing them with a standardised platform to sell their gold, the Muthoot Pappachan Group has launched this “Mobile Muthoot Gold Point Vehicle” to reach out to customers who want the convenience of being able to sell their gold in a transparent, safe and legal manner.

     The ’Mobile Muthoot Gold Point’ is India’s first mobile gold buying vehicle to collect gold directly from customers at their doorsteps. The unit which was officially inaugurated in Mumbai on Oct 13, is an on-call service which reaches the doorsteps of those who want to sell their old gold.

        The public can call on 7356534111 or 9321171122 for the mobile van between 10:30am to 7.00pm and fix an appointment at a mutually convenient time. The valuation of the old gold/ornaments will be done in the state-of-the-art mobile van which features XRF technology as well as melting of the gold (if required and agreed upon by the customers) to provide accurate valuation of the gold. Customers can get instant cash (for value up to Rs 20,000) or credit via IMPS, NEFT, RTGS (for value above Rs 20,000). Online payment will directly be credited to the customers’ account.

        Thomas George Muthoot, Director, Muthoot Pappachan Group, said: “We have always been at the forefront of innovation and this is the latest in our endeavour to serve our captive as well as new customers. The move will also be in sync with the government’s vision to recycle as much gold as possible and our mobile van service will help facilitate it better. I am sure this latest innovation will be well received as it provides a hassle-free atmosphere for anyone wanting to sell their used gold.” 

        Thomas Muthoot, Executive Director, Muthoot Pappachan Group, said: Through this initiative, we ensure fully transparent process and very competitive rates for the customers’ used/new jewellery. Already our Muthoot Gold Point has the distinction of being the first organised player in the country to foray into gold recycling. Similarly, I am sure that this latest offering from Muthoot Pappachan Group will be a revolution in gold business in the country.”

         Keyur Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Muthoot Precious Metals Division said:  “Now people don’t even need to go out of their homes in order to sell their used/old gold in a safe & secure manner. The on-call vehicle features hi-tech equipment and safety measures with multi-level scientific testing of gold. They can see the step-by-step process of valuation themselves. This is a strategic initiative from our end which is in sync with the Government of India’s initiative to reduce dependence on gold imports and help consumers recycle their old/ unused “locker” gold’’.

      Muthoot Exim has tied up with Sequel Logistics, the leading secured solutions provider with the largest network in India, for the security of the “Mobile Muthoot Gold Point” vehicle.