Surdi village wins 4th edition of Satyamev Jayate Water Cup

Surdi village wins 4th edition of Satyamev Jayate Water Cup

Surdi village wins 4^th edition of Satyamev Jayate Water Cup

·        2019 competition witnesses participation of 4700 village

·        Aamir Khan appels villagers to walk towards crop, water and soil management 

Paani Foundation today announced the winners of the 4^th Edition of Satyamev Jayate Water Cup 2019 at an award ceremony hosted by Mr. Aamir Khan and Ms. Kiran Rao, Founders of Paani foundation, and Mr. Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO of Paani Foundation.  

The event was held at the Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune in the presence of more than 6,000 villagers from all over of Maharashtra. Leading lights from the world of film, television, media and business were also present to celebrate the stellar work done by lakhs of villagers to make their villages drought-free. 

The first prize of Rs. 75 lakhs was given to Surdi village from Barshi taluka of district Solapur. The second prize of Rs 50 lakhs was given jointly to Shindi Khurd village from taluka Maan of district Satara and Pimpari Jalsen village from taluka Parner of district Ahmednagar.

The third prize of Rs. 40 lakhs were given jointly to Boravha Budruk village from taluka Mangrulpir of district Washim, Devryachiwadi village from taluka Beed of district Beed and Aanore village Amalner taluka of district Jalgaon.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis could not attend the program as he was busy handling the flood situation in the state. However, he interacted with the attendees through video conferencing. He said "It is a strange coincidence that on the one hand, we are facing drastic flood situation and on the other, we are celebrating our fight against draught-free Maharashtra. We are trying our level best to control the flood situation.”

Giving a futuristic view with regards to Paani Foundation’s work Aamir Khan announced another competition which would focus on issues like crop, soil & water management. He appealed villagers on these 3 issues to eradicate the evil of drought from Maharashtra.

Sharing his views on the journey of Paani Foundation Mr. Aamir Khan said, “Even though the drought situation is in control today, the journey of drought-free Maharashtra will have to continue. Underlining that it is important not to win or lose in this competition. He said, "All the participating villages in our view are the winners. We all have to keep in minds that we have not lost the famine yet. The famine may return if we don’t continue the work. We can only completely defeat the drought if we focus on soil, grass and crop planning along with the watershed management. "

Speaking on the occasion, Kiran Rao said, "In view of the flood situation created in the state and the country, we have decided to do this program simply.

Satyajit Bhatkal, Chief Executive Officer of Paani Foundation said, " This is the fourth year of the competition this year, but to date there has never been such a tough situation. There was a lot of doubt as to whether or not to contest because the rain had dropped last year and elections came during the competition period. Yet, this year 4726 villages have been trained and 4154 villages participated in the actual competition. These villages have shown their Irresistible willpower. Water cup is creating social capital in the villages. Let’s use this social capital to face future challenges." He added.

Popatrao Pawar, chairman of the competition's examining committee, underlined the need for farmers to change the crop system. He said, "It was difficult to determine the winners as the competition has been so tough this year compared to the last three years. We have to adopt the eighth method of irrigation, change the method of market-based crops, otherwise India will be destroyed in 10 years. He also appealed the young people to be a part of the Paani family instead of involving in DJs and statues. He appreciated Paani Foundation, saying that the concept of watershed management was truly passed on by the Paani Foundation.

Mr. Aamir Khan and Ms. Kiran Rao, Founders of Paani Foundation, and Mr. Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO of Paani Foundation appreciated the funders, partners, villagers and all the members of Paani Foundation for being the part of this wonderful journey for the last 4 years. Also, the funders appreciated the work done by the team to bring about a positive change in respective villages.

Satyamev Jayate Water Cup is a competition between different villages to see who can do the best work for watershed management and water conservation in the period of the

competition, i.e. from 8^th April to 22^nd May 2019. Every revenue village in the selected talukas is eligible to participate provided they undergo Paani Foundation’s training in the science of watershed management.

In 2019, the competition witnessed the participation of more than 4700 villages from 76 talukas from 24 districts of Maharashtra.  Over 20,000 villagers were trained in watershed management by Paani Foundation. Over half a million people participated in the shramdaan during the Water Cup. The water storage capacity created by this year’s competition is approximately 26,000 crore litres.     

Ankush - Sidharth - Kon Honaar Crorepati

Press Brief- Ankush - Sidharth - Kon Honaar Crorepati

सदरक्षणाय, खलनिग्रहणाय...'  हे ब्रीद असणारं आपलं पोलिस खातं. आपल्या संरक्षणासाठी नेहमीच तत्पर असणाऱ्या पोलिस खात्याला सलाम म्हणून स्वातंत्र्यदिनादिवशी होणारा "कोण होणार करोडपती"चा कर्मवीर स्पेशल भाग याच पोलिसांना समर्पित असणार आहे. त्यांच्या उपस्थितीत अभिनेता अंकुश चौधरी आणि सिध्दार्थ जाधव पोलिसांच्या कल्याण निधीसाठी प्रश्नांचा हा खेळ खेळणार आहेत. तर हा आठवडा कोण होणार करोडपतीचा शेवटचा आठवडा आहे. यात कोण-कोणते महारथी सहभागी होणार आणि अंकुश - सिध्दार्थ ची जोडी पोलिस कल्याण निधीमध्ये कितीची भर करणार, हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी नक्की पहा कोण होणार करोडपती, फक्त सोनी मराठीवर.

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SIP Abacus Academy 2019 Mumbai

SIP Abacus Academy 2019 Mumbai

SIP Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Regional Prodigy 2019 concluded successfully in Mumbai!

Mumbai: SIP Academy India, the provider of the leading educational program – SIP Abacus for children has announced its SIP Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Regional Prodigy 2019 Mumbai, A Battle of Intelligence which was held on 11th August 2019, followed by an Awards Ceremony.

Over 500 children of SIP Abacus aged 6 to 12 years participated in the competition at Ajivasan Hall, Juhu. SIP Abacus students were given 11 minutes to solve a total of 280 arithmetic problems. Children showcased their skills and were faster than a calculator in solving the problems.

Major MD Ali Shah, (retd) who has been invited to various platforms including Tedx as speaker was invited as a guest of honour for the event when asked about his thoughts he said “This is interesting and a right platform to nourish the mathematical geniuses of India, the competition here is aimed at giving a platform and not to judge. The manner in which these students work is actually different from others. The technique is giving them a cutting-edge over others and is developing their mind and making it sharper. I appreciate each and every student who participated for SIP Abacus, the result clearly speaks about the children's concentration, visual memory, speed accuracy and their self-confidence”

"These competitions develop their competitive spirit among each and every student of SIP Abacus and they improve their essential learning skills which also show up when the children grow older and go to college."said Mr Dinesh Victor, MD of SIP Abacus Academy. "We are gratified of our students' accomplishments and the way they exemplify the spirit of SIP Abacus and inspiring the generation to excel and to be successful”.

About SIP Abacus

The SIP Abacus programme uses three tools to impact children - Abacus, Brain Gym and Speed Writing. The programme helps children to enjoy numbers, develop their mental skills of concentration, visual memory, listening and builds their self- confidence. The programme incorporates a lot of fun through games & puzzles. With the fear of math out of their way, children surprisingly begin to enjoy numbers. Additionally, Brain Gym Exercises help the children to relax and energize the brain to do new tasks. Children improve their ability to learn, do their school-work faster and hence have more free time to pursue their passion. This explains Lalitha’s testimonial above.

 The SIP Abacus programme is a Malaysian-based company founded in 1997 by Mr Kelvin Tham to meet the challenging demands of today’s young generation. It is a skill development programme for children of the age group 7 – 12 years which focuses on improving essential learning skills. The SIP Abacus programme is an international programme that is currently available in 8 countries and has benefited more than 6,00,000 children across 750 learning centres. In India, this program was initiated in August 2003. As on July 2018, more than 5,25,000 children have benefitted from this programme across 23 states (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Pondicherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal

Release - ICICI Bank inaugurates new branch at Trunk Road in YSR district

Release - ICICI Bank inaugurates new branch at Trunk Road in YSR district

                                   

ICICI Bank inaugurates new branch at Trunk Road in YSR district

·           It houses a 24x7 ATM

·           ICICI Bank has more than 150 branches and over 360 ATMs in Andhra Pradesh

YSR district: ICICI Bank inaugurated a new branch at Trunk Road in YSR district (formerly known as Kadapa), Andhra Pradesh. The branch offers locker facility and an in-branch ATM which is available 24X7.

Shri C. Hari Kiran, IAS, District Collector and Magistrate, inaugurated the branch.

Mr. Prasanth Bondili, Zonal Head - Retail, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, ICICI Bank said, “ICICI Bank is committed to provide world class banking services and innovative products to its retail customers. We believe that a wide branch network is a cornerstone of retail banking. This branch is located in the market vicinity and will cater to traders, merchants, residential & commercial complexes, government organisations, schools, colleges and hospitals present in the area. This branch will enable the customers of the locality with their day-to-day banking needs and also form a focal point for a range of products & services like mortgages, other loans and investments. “

The branch will remain open from 9:30 am to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday as well as on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month.

The branch will offer a comprehensive range of retail products and offerings like accounts, deposits, mortgages and loans like auto, personal, home and commercial equipment. The branch will also offer banking services to NRI customers. ICICI Bank has 4,874 branches and 14,987 ATMs spread across the country at March 31, 2019. It has more than 150 branches and over 360 ATMs in Andhra Pradesh.

ICICI Bank services its large customer base through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call center, internet banking (www.icicibank.com) and mobile banking. For updates, visit www.icicibank.com, follow us on www.twitter.com/ICICIBank.

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About ICICI Bank:

 ICICI Bank Ltd (BSE: ICICIBANK, NSE: ICICIBANK and NYSE:IBN) is a leading private sector bank in India. The Bank’s consolidated total assets stood at Rs.1,250,472 crore at June 30, 2019. ICICI Bank's subsidiaries include India's leading private sector insurance, asset management and securities brokerage companies, and among the country’s largest private equity firms. It is present across 15 countries, including India.

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Press Story

Press Story

Late Filmmaker Sultan Ahmed's son Ali Abbas Sultan Ahmed  become's All India Vice President of BJP's Nav Bhartiya Shiv Vahtuk Sanghatna

Ali Abbas Sultan Ahmed  is the son of Late Sultan Ahmed who was an Indian film director,producer and also president of IMPPA association in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990's who assisted K. Asif for the legendary movie Mughal-e-Azam. He is also famous for his  films like Heera, Ganga Ki Saugandh, Dharam kanta, Jai Vikranta and Daata

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Ali Abbas  Sultan Ahmed joins BJP's  Nav Bhartiya Shiv Vahtuk Sanghatna as the All India Rashtriya Upadhyashk (Vice President), The declaration was done on Friday after Jummah Namaz at Haji Arfat Shaikh office in Kurla. Event was attended by Renonwned Bollywood Actress Isha Kopikar who is Head of Ladies wings of the  Sanghatna, President of the Sanghatna Haji Arfat Shaikh who is  also Maharashtra State Minority Commission (Cabinet Minister Status) and the President of the Maharashtra State Muslim Khatik Samaj Unit.

Sharing his excitement Ali Abbas Sultan Ahmed Says "Firstly I would like to thank Allah. It's an immense honour & privilege to be given this opportunity for being apart of the biggest Union of India BJP Nav Bhartiya Shivwahtuk Sanghatna which looks into various issues in the transport wing for the betterment of the Nation & it's people. I Would like to thank Mananyeh Shri Haji Arfat Shaikh ji & Ashish Shelar ji for having the trust & faith in me and considering me the rite fit for this Sanghatna. With such an appointment comes great responsibilities where all of us at the sanghatna together under their leadership are looking forward to do some great work."

WILL BE DOING A STUDIO VERSION OF THIS SONG IN MY CAP LOOK

WILL BE DOING A STUDIO VERSION OF THIS SONG IN MY CAP LOOK

WILL BE DOING A STUDIO VERSION OF THIS SONG IN MY CAP LOOK  

Himesh’s new song Heer Tu Meri from Happy Hardy and Heer is out. It’s been Beautiful shot in Scotland by choreographer turned director Raka and the movie is produced by Deepshikha Deshmukh and Sabita Manakchand.

Himesh says this song is a perfect combination of a soulful melody and a great beat to it to burn the dance floor and I’m also going to do a full on studio version of this song in my cap look. I relate to this song and feel it’s a Himesh 2.0 song and the lyrics are also written by me. Hookah bar also written by me worked and I feel this track will also rock big time with music lovers and also in gyms clubs and cars. 

Talking about the cap look Himesh said that it’s been a while that Himesh has shot a video of a song in his signature cap look and I feel Heer Tu Meri is the song I’m really excited to do a studio version of in my cap look after a long time since it’s edgy and a completely Himesh 2.0 voice. The cap look also will be newly designed for the studio version cause the voice also is completely reinvented in Heer Tu Meri says Himesh. Anusha mani has sung the vocals for the female lead of the film Sonia Mann.  

Talking about the response to the two songs Heeriye and and Cutie which has been released Himesh said both the songs have been loved by one and all and have garnered a lot of appreciation all over and the music of Happy Hardy And Heer is something which I’m very confident about. Producer Deepshikha Deshmukh and Sabita Manakchand will launch the trailer of the film once all the songs are out by tips music said Himesh.

Press Release Draft National Logistics Policy Should Incentivize Express Industry: EICI

Press Release Draft National Logistics Policy Should Incentivize Express Industry: EICI

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Draft National Logistics Policy Should Incentivize Express Industry: EICI

Mumbai/Delhi, 9^th August 2019: Express Industry Council of India (EICI), which represents leading express companies in the country, today said the government has overlooked express industry, especially air cargo segment, in the draft national logistics policy. EICI also said that air cargo delivery needs special focus to reduce logistics costs in the country.

“We laud the efforts in preparing the draft policy covering a broad spectrum of focus areas to drive the growth of Indian logistics sector. However, we note that the policy document does not focus on express industry and air cargo sectors, which are integral parts of the logistics network. The air express has also been overlooked in the multi modal mix even though air is an essential segment of the movement of goods,” EICI Chief Operating Officer Mr. Vijay Kumar said.  

He added that “in developing countries like India, an efficient air express infrastructure contribute directly to global competitiveness of the country by ensuring just in time deliveries and reduced clearance dwell time. Further, efficient express delivery industry acts as an economic catalyst by opening up new market opportunities, moving products and services with speed and efficiency”.

The government had issued the draft national logistics policy early this year, aiming to reduce the logistics costs from 13-14% of GDP to 10% “in line with best-in-class global standards”. The policy also seeks to optimize the current multi-modal mix, where road has a share of 60%, while railways account for 31% and waterways 9%, to bring the sector on par with international benchmarks (25-30% share of road, 50-55% share of railways, 20-25% share of waterways).

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) is the single largest component of direct operating cost with a share of 40%. Excise duty and VAT charged by central and state governments, respectively, on ATF add another 30-35% cost. Making the matter worse, the GST regime disallows input credit on ATF, increasing the tax burden on express cargo airlines further.

“Such exorbitant costs severely affect the sustainability of express air cargo operations and excludes access into this reliable and speedy form of air transportation of items like perishables that would benefit both the producer and customer across the country and globally,” Mr. Kumar said.

“The government should permit express cargo airlines to avail input credit of excise duty as was done before GST regime. ATF should be brought under GST and input credit on GST paid on ATF should be made available to express cargo airlines,” he added. EICI represents both domestic and international express companies operating in India including Aramex, FedEx, Blue Dart, DHL, DTDC, First Flight, GATI, TNT and UPS.

EICI also suggested measures to streamline E-Way Bill system. “The onus of the EWB should shift from the transporter to the shipper as they have complete control on the content of the shipment. This will ensure that the right EWB is being generated and also impact the transit time positively as time bound delivery is a critical aspect in the express business industry.”

“We also urge the government to introduce single window clearance for courier clearances to reduce EXIM dwell time. Skill development plans and training programs are required for the training of new roles such as last mile delivery associates, operations processing staff that work mainly with Express and Third party logistics (3PL) players, the government should focus on this aspect as well.” Mr. Kumar said.

As per a Deloitte Report entitled ‘Indian Express Industry – 2018 A multi-modal play in building the ecosystem’, India’s logistics sector is projected to be worth $215 billion by 2020-21. The industry's growth will be fuelled by the strides in manufacturing, retail, fast-moving consumer goods and e-commerce sectors. Development of logistics related infrastructure, like dedicated freight corridors, logistics parks, free trade warehousing zones and container freight stations, are expected to improve efficiency, the report added.

About Express Industry Council of India

Express Industry Council of India is an association that aims to protect and promote the common interests of Express Industry and its members. Its activities include interacting with the Government, the Customs, other Government Agencies and other like-minded bodies.  It nurtures the growth of Indian Express Industry with its experiential methodologies. EICI helps to organize and promote the business for express industry in India. The members have invested substantially in technology to give the customers cutting edge services.

EICI operates the common user express terminals at Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore international airports for clearance of express shipments. EICI has been successful in eradicating major bottlenecks and delays caused to Express Industry.