Actress Namrata Gaikwad and actor Madhav Devachke's new song "Sneh" released

 Sneh: The first romantic instrumental song in the Marathi music world to be released during Valentine's Week

A new instrumental song 'Sneh', adorned with the colors of love, has come to the audience. This song will convey the feeling of silent love and will give a heart-warming musical experience. The song will feature a new pair of popular actress Namrata Gaikwad and actor Madhav Devachke. This song, directed by Aditya Barve, has been composed by him. Shot on the scenic beach of Alibaug, the song is a beautiful visual experience that conveys emotional depth. The song tells the story of a newly married couple. 

Produced under the banner of Flossam Entertainment, the song "Sneh" is produced by actress Namrata Gaikwad. Amesh Deshmukh has rendered the melodious flute in the song. Namrata Gaikwad has made a mark with her acting in Marathi films like Bai Ga, Swarajya, Marathi Paal Padte Aalama and the web series Ranbazar. Madhav Devachke has done strong work in Hindi serials, Marathi films, and the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi. Actress Namrata Gaikwad says about the song Sneh, “Sneh is the first song in Marathi that is an instrumental song. I feel lucky that I got to produce the first song that was composed without words. It was a kind of experience that where words fall silent, emotions start speaking and emotions directly touch the heart. I am very happy that the audience is liking the teaser and the song.” Music director Aditya Barve says about the song process, “I came up with a tune while playing the guitar. Then I sat down with a flute artist and developed the tune using the same tune and then decided to make an instrumental song on it. Namrata liked the concept and then we shot this song in Alibaug. It is a different experiment to sing without words and I hope the audience will like it.” With melodious music, heart-warming story and stunning locations, the song Sneha is sure to be a perfect romantic gift this Valentine's Week. Get ready to get lost in the world of love!

MEIL Director & Philanthropist Sudha Reddy Embarks on a Spiritual Odyssey at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

 MEIL Director &  Philanthropist Sudha Reddy Embarks on a Spiritual Odyssey at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Announces Major Humanitarian Initiative

Hyderabad, February 2025: Distinguished philanthropist and business leader Sudha Reddy participated in the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, undertaking a meticulously planned three- day spiritual sojourn that seamlessly blended ancient traditions with contemporary humanitarian service. Her pilgrimage encompassed both spiritual immersion and charitable outreach, reflecting her commitment to preserving India's cultural heritage while addressing modern social needs. Her journey began with an exploration of Prayagraj's spiritual landmarks, including the architecturally significant Shivalaya Park, the historically rich Someshwar Mahadev Mandir, and the revered Veni Madhav Mandir, culminating in a twilight meditation at the picturesque Arail Ghat.

In a profound act of devotion, Mrs. Reddy participated in the sacred Sangam Snan at Triveni Sangam during the auspicious morning hours of February 6th. This was followed by a traditional boat journey at the mystical confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, accompanied by renowned religious scholars, who conducted traditional ceremonies. Sudha Reddy shared, “The Maha Kumbh Mela represents humanity’s timeless quest for spiritual enlightenment and our ancient civilisation’s enduring wisdom. It was a profound honour to not only participate in these sacred traditions but also to serve the gathering of devoted souls through our charitable initiatives.”

A key highlight of her visit was the Annadanam service at the ISKCON Temple complex, where over 1,000 pilgrims and sadhus received nutritious, sanctified meals—an initiative that underscored her dedication to combining spiritual practices with practical humanitarian action. Her itinerary also included an in-depth exploration of key Akhadas, offering deep insights into India’s ancient ascetic traditions. Additionally, she participated in special darshan ceremonies at both ISKCON and TTD Temples, engaged in interactive sessions with esteemed spiritual leaders and scholars, and contributed to documenting traditional Kumbh Mela practices to ensure their cultural preservation.

Sudha Reddy is a prominent Indian businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, serving as the director of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), a leading infrastructure conglomerate in Hyderabad. Under her leadership, MEIL has not only thrived in various sectors but has also prioritized corporate social responsibility, fostering community development and wellness programs. She chairs the Sudha Reddy Foundation, which focuses on education, empowerment of marginalized groups, and has partnered with organizations like UNICEF and the Global Gift Foundation. Recognized for her philanthropic impact, Mrs. Reddy has received numerous accolades, including the Champions of Change Award and the Woman Pioneer of the Year Award by AsiaOne. She is also noted for her appearances at prestigious events such as the Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival. Married to businessman Megha Krishna Reddy, she is dedicated to driving meaningful change through her extensive professional and charitable endeavours.

Chennai Singams "Families Unite to Support Their Cricketing Heroes

 Chennai Singams "Families Unite to Support Their Cricketing Heroes

Mumbai, 7 th February 2025: The Chennai Singams had a special moment as their families came to support and bless them during the ongoing ISPL season 2. For these players, cricket has been a lifelong passion, and their families have been their biggest strength through every challenge and triumph. From childhood dreams to sacrifices made along the way, their loved ones shared heartfelt words of pride and encouragement, celebrating their journey on this grand stage.

Captain Sumeet Dhekale’s wife said "Watching him hit those sixes and fours, and lead his team fills us with pride. His focus and dedication are unmatched”. "He balances family and cricket so well. Even with his important matches, he still made time for our family outing. He always puts others—his team and family—before himself." – his sister added. Mohammad Zeeshan’s parents shared "From breaking utensils at home to breaking barriers on the field—his journey has been full of struggles and hard work. We are proud and pray for his continued success."

Vedant Mayekar’s father affirmed: "It was my dream to play cricket, and now he’s living that dream for me. Once, he had an important school match, but three days before, he fell seriously ill. Every morning, he went to the hospital for glucose drips and then straight to practice. The day before the match, he took his exam at 6 PM, caught a 7:30 PM train to UP, and still returned as the "Man of the Match."

Anurag Sarshar’s mother expressed: "Cricket has been his first love since childhood. No hunger, no thirst—just cricket, all day, all evening. If God has brought him here, I pray He takes him even further." R Thavith’s wise expressed: "I’m extremely happy that he has been selected for ISPL. We have two children, and they are overjoyed to see their father playing as a cricketer in the stadium. Last season, he won his first 'Man of the Match' award in the presence of Sachin Tendulkar, which was a proud and unforgettable moment for us”. Rahul Sawant’s wife said: "He is always calm, even in high-pressure matches. Our daughter was his lucky charm when he got his first tournament - MPL, and now our second child has brought ISPL into our lives. We hope Chennai Singams lifts the trophy!" Prashant Gharat’s poured her heart out: "Cricket has been his passion since childhood, spending entire days practicing around the sea. After losing his father in 10th grade, we have always supported his cricketing career, and we hope to see him play for India one day”. Rajdip Gupta, Co-owner, Chennai Singams said: "Our players are our greatest assets, and we are delighted to welcome their families to witness them in action. We firmly believe that family support plays a crucial role in a player’s growth, and this gesture is our way of expressing gratitude to the families whose unwavering encouragement has helped shape these athletes into sporting icons today."

Ranjha Tera Heeriye: New romantic song to be released during Valentine's Week

A new song, "Ranjha Tera Hiriye", will be released in this year's pink season.

A new song, Ranjha Tera Heeriye, adorned with the colors of love, is all set to release during Valentine's Week. This song is sure to delight the audience with its eye-catching visuals and heart-touching music. The song will feature a new pairing of popular actress Pranali Ghogre and actor Gaurav Deshmukh. The song, directed by Anil Madansuri, has been composed by Abhimanyu Karlekar.

Shot at Pune's PBA Film City and the scenic beach of Alibaug, the song is a beautiful visual experience that conveys emotional depth. The song tells the story of young love stories, who dream of a future together, but struggle to express their true feelings.

Produced under the banner of SK Productions, Ranjha Tera Heeriye is produced by Srinivas Kulkarni and Madhusudan Kulkarni, while Amol Ghodke is the creative producer. The story of the song is written by Srinivas Kulkarni and the screenplay is written by Sanket Hegna. The lyrics and music written by Abhimanyu Karlekar give more emotional depth to this song.
The technical team includes cinematographers Rahul Zende and Rohit Jenkewad, editor Anil Madansuri, executive producer Santosh Kharat, and DI-colorist Deva Awhad. Art director Dilip Kandhare, makeup artist Harshad Khule, hair stylist Sonaliozha, and costume designer Rashmi Mokhalkar have given the song a glamorous look.

Line Producer Ram Shinde and Production Manager Nayum R. Pathan have worked hard for the success of the project and special thanks are due to Kishore Nakhate, Vaibhav Lature, and Ganesh Mhaske. Anil Madansuri has been responsible for the promotional design of the song.

Pranali Ghogre has made a mark with her acting in Bollywood films, Hindi television, South Indian films and Marathi films. While Gaurav Deshmukh has given strong performances in Hindi serials, singles and films.

With melodious music, heart-warming story and stunning locations, the song Ranjha Tera Heeriye is going to be the perfect romantic gift this Valentine's Week. Get ready to get lost in the world of love!

DBS Foundation Collaborates With Haqdarshak To Grow Financial Literacy Program with SGD 5.1 Million in Funding

DBS Foundation Collaborates With Haqdarshak To Grow Financial Literacy Program with SGD 

India, February 06, 2025 - DBS Foundation, in partnership with Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (HESPL), has announced a new program designed to help advance financial inclusion, with a focus on rural India. The program is part of DBS Bank's larger commitment, announced in 2023, to allocate SGD 1 billion over the next decade to improve the lives and livelihoods of low-income and underprivileged individuals. The DBS Foundation will provide SGD 5.1 million to fund the program, which has targeted impacting 500,000 beneficiaries in totality across the country. India’s rural population can often face challenges such as lack of information about and access to financial services and social welfare entitlements. The DBS-funded program addresses these critical gaps by providing resources to help this demographic understand financial concepts and products as well as the tools and assistance on how to access social welfare schemes, supported by Haqdarshak’s team of agents. The program implementation will focus on rural regions in the states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

As part of the program, dedicated field teams, including Haqdarshak’s female agents, will be deployed to conduct both digital and financial literacy training sessions along with entitlement screening sessions. The program will prioritise enrolling eligible beneficiaries, particularly women, the elderly, and nano entrepreneurs like street vendors and tradesmen, into appropriate social welfare schemes. Additionally, to bolster their protection against financial fraud, participants will receive anti-scam awareness trainings. Enhancing the effectiveness of these services, the Haqdarshak Yojana Card, a QR coded card will facilitate easy access to the beneficiary’s social entitlement profiles online with periodic information updates on scheme eligibility. DBS employees will actively participate in the program delivery under its staff volunteer movement ‘People of Purpose’ to increase content awareness as well as conduct community sessions along with the Haqdarshak team.

Azmat Habibulla, Managing Director and Head - Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, DBS Bank India, said, "Since inception more than a decade ago, the DBS Foundation has been focused on uplifting lives and livelihoods and, it is especially meaningful to be able to launch a new intervention with Haqdarshak, who we have nurtured since 2018 as a Business For Impact. Having completed three decades in India, DBS Bank is more committed than ever to stay true to its purpose-driven vision and catalyse change. Together with Haqdarshak, we will take forward this shared mission to go beyond banking and empower communities through financial inclusion. By tackling real knowledge gaps with targeted solutions, we can enable pathways out of poverty and create lasting impact to help build a better world for generations to come.” Over the years, Haqdarshak has been engaging with and been supported by the DBS Foundation (DBSF), including via the 2018 DBSF Business for Impact Grant and the 2020 DBSF Business Transformation Improvement Grant. In 2023 Haqdarshak became a DBSF program partner in India to foster digital and financial literacy among citizens from vulnerable communities across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Through this initiative over 10,000 digital and financial literacy sessions were successfully conducted for over 2 lakh beneficiaries, along with entitlement screening and facilitation support to over 4 lakh individuals so they could avail relevant welfare schemes. Notably, around 90% of the participants trained in digital and financial literacy were women.

Commenting on the announcement, Aniket Doegar, Co-Founder and CEO of Haqdarshak, said "As we navigate an increasingly fast-paced world, it is important to support those who may need more assistance and ensure that no one is left behind. Our new program is aimed at fostering long-term economic resilience and self-sufficiency among underprivileged communities by giving them the skills and confidence to access the benefits of the formal system. The DBS Foundation has been instrumental as a trusted partner in our journey and their consistent support over the years has enabled us to scale our reach and impact more lives positively. We look forward to partnering once again on a very purposeful initiative, bringing about real impact by sparking collective action." This program is part of the DBS Foundation’s broader objective to support vulnerable communities and enable them to gain financial resilience across Asia, with a specific focus on the underprivileged and ageing members of society. By championing Businesses For Impact, DBS advocates for enterprises with a dual bottom line of profit and purpose, nurturing those that align with its mission and integrating them into DBS’s culture and operations.

 Enhanced DBS program builds on earlier purpose-driven partnership with Haqdarshak

Aims to improve financial resilience and social security for 500,000 beneficiaries, including 50,000 nano entrepreneurs in India

Sarkar steals the show yet again for Singams

 Sarkar steals the show yet again for Singams

It was a case of left-hand drive when it came to the Chennai Singams’ eighth league tie in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2. Opener Jagat Sarkar returned to form with a bang while new-ball bowler Jignesh Patel starred with the ball during the Singams’ clash against Srinagar Ke Veer on Thursday. Sarkar’s serious six-hitting (45, 19b, 1x4, 4x6) meant the Chennai Singams put on a 108 for six in its allotted quota of 10 overs at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Thane. Patel then starred with two wickets to stretch the match into the very last over. Veer’s opener Sagar Ali then smashed a six and a four to snatch the victory away from Singams with only four balls to spare.

The unfortunate result notwithstanding, the Singams remained in the fourth position in the points table, with two more league games yet to be played. In-form Ketan Mhatre started the night game on a perfect note, sending Suvronil Roy packing over long-off for a huge six in the very first over of the match. Sarkar, the left-hander, joined the party in the next over, despatching a quick one by Firoz Shaikh over deep midwicket for a six.

While Mhatre – who became only the second player to cross the 200-run mark this season – was caught out in the next over, Sarkar carried on in rich vein. When Roy was reintroduced into the attack in the fifth over, Sarkar welcomed him with three huge sixes, including two of the first two balls. The over saw Singams adding 23 runs to race to 65 for two at the halfway stage. In the next over, Sarkar’s onslaught was over as he missed his fifty by only five runs. But V. Vignesh’s cameo and Patel’s six in the last over meant Singams crossed the triple-digit mark without any fuss. Patel’s two strikes in the sixth over to dismiss Sanskar Dhyani and Lokesh meant the Veer were reduced to 37 for three in six overs. Sagar then changed the course of the match with lusty blows to tilt the game in Veer’s favour.

Chennai Singams 108/6 in 10 overs (Jagat Sarkar 45, V. Vignesh 21; Sahil Longale 2/8) lost to Srinagar Ke Veer 112/3 in 9.2 overs (Sagar Ali 49 not out, Dilip Bajwa 26 not out; Jignesh Patel 2/17).

Step Into Sobé Decor: Bangalore’s New Luxury Home Decor Destination

              Bangalore’s New Luxury Home Decor Destination

Mumbai, February 2025: Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India, has always been a city of contrasts, blending tradition with modernity. Now, the city's discerning residents have a new destination to indulge their passion for luxury home decor. Sobé Decor, the renowned name in the world of exquisite home decor and tableware, has opened its doors to a stunning new store in the heart of Indiranagar, Bangalore. Located in the iconic Falaknuma Building, the neighbourhood known for its upscale lifestyle and discerning clientele, makes it easily accessible to those who appreciate the finer things in life. The new store boasts a curated selection of premium brands, including the latest collections from Gloss from Norway, Chabby Chic, Copacabana, and Christina Oliver. Each collection is a masterpiece, reflecting exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design, elevating your living space tenfold. Originally established as an exclusive Noritake showroom, the space has been rebranded as Sobé Decor to include a curated selection of other premium brands, tapping into the city's evolving tastes for global luxury. The new store offers the widest range of Noritake collections in India under one roof, along with other renowned brands. Its premium setup reflects Sobé Decor’s ethos of providing an unparalleled luxury shopping experience, making it a standout destination for home and tableware enthusiasts. The prime location and the store's elegant ambience create an immersive shopping experience that is both luxurious and inspiring. Bangalore, known for its cosmopolitan culture and discerning taste, was a natural choice for Sobé Decor's expansion.

“Bangalore, a city of dreams and aspirations, has always captivated us with its unique blend of tradition and modernity. We are thrilled to bring the world of luxury home decor to the discerning people of Bangalore. Our new store is more than just a retail space; it’s a destination where elegance meets functionality. Our goal is to elevate the home decor experience, offering a curated collection of exquisite pieces that resonate with the city’s discerning taste. We’re confident that our new store will inspire homeowners to create spaces that are not just beautiful, but also deeply personal.” said Nivedita Jegadeesh, Founder of Sobe Decor.

So, whether you're looking to revamp your living room, bedroom, or dining area, Sobé Decor has everything you need to transform your space. Visit the Sobé Decor store in Bangalore today and discover a world of luxury and elegance.

About Sobé Decor: Sobé Decor is a premier luxury lifestyle brand that redefines opulence for discerning individuals. With a rich heritage spanning over two decades, Sobé Decor has established itself as a leading destination for exquisite tableware, kitchenware and home decor. Driven by a passion for perfection, the brand curates a stunning collection of international luxury brands, ensuring that every piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. From elegant dinner sets to sophisticated home accents, Sobé Decor elevates everyday living to extraordinary experiences. With a strong presence in India through its exclusive stores and online platform, Sobé Decor continues to redefine the art of luxury living.