SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri. Vidyasagar Rao with Solomon Sopher, president of the Baghdadi Jewish community in Mumbai, and Mrs. Sangita Jindal of the JSW Group dedicating the restored Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue to the Jewish Community and the cultural heritage of Mumbai, on 7^th February 2019

Solomon Sopher, president of the Baghdadi Jewish community in Mumbai, and Sangita and Sajjan Jindal of the JSW Group dedicated the restored Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue to the Jewish Community and the cultural heritage of Mumbai today, in the august presence of Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri. Vidyasagar Rao. This monument is one of the most significant Jewish synagogues in India and is a place of worship for Mumbai’s Baghdadi and Bene Israeli Jewish Community.

Located in the heart of Mumbai’s art district, the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue is a Grade IIA Classical Revival Structure protected under the Heritage Regulations for Greater Bombay 1995. Originally designed by Bombay architects Gostling and Morris, the Synagogue has now been restored to its original grandeur through the collaborative efforts of JSW Group, Sir Jacob Sassoon & Allied Trust, Kala Ghoda Association and World Monument Fund. Ms. Abha Narain Lambah has served as the Principal Conservation Architect of the Bombay Synagogue project while Ms Swati Chandgadkar has restored the stained-glass panels.

Key Highlights of Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue Restoration

Some of the key highlights of restoration undertaken at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue include:

To restore the structural strength of the monument, roof repairs, terrace waterproofing, splice repair of damaged sections of timber rafters, repair of cracks as well as repair of structural wooden members have been undertaken.
The damaged terracotta tiled roofing has been replaced with new tiles to match the original profile of timber boarding, wherever found missing in the roof areas.
Lead flashing, originally used in most buildings for gutters, window frames and areas prone to water leakages, has been re-introduced in a similar fashion.
Several of the Synagogue’s original religious symbols – grape vines, citron fruit, and the Star of David among others – that had been obscured under years of blue paint have also been beautifully restored back on the walls.
The original colour tone of the monument has also been restored along with the stencil of the motifs.
The intricate stained-glass windows were removed, cleaned and painstakingly restored.

A special feature of the Synagogue is the use of rusticated plaster to decorate masonry courses on the ground floor. The prayer hall space has high ceiling contains large windows and clerestories with operable louvered shutters. The hall is arranged along an east to west orientation, with the entry doors placed east orientation and the Bechal, or Ark, containing the Torah scrolls, facing west towards Jerusalem. The sanctuary features a centralized or freestanding podium, a Sephardic, eastern Jewish tradition, from where the service is conducted. Surrounding the Synagogue’s podium are several wooden benches set on the floor which is finished in Minton tiles originally imported from Stoke-on-Trent in England. Separate seating areas for men and women are provided with sizeable upstairs galleries around the sanctuary’s double-height perimeter along the sides and rear.

Synagogues have never conformed to stylistic rules anywhere in the world or, as a building type, never been resolved in unique or recognizable terms and the Synagogues in India are no exception. They vary considerably in size, extent and quality of detail. In the case of Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, it was built in the Classical Revival style with decorative Victorian interiors.

I want to be an Author - season 2 in association with Kotak was announced by The Write Place, the publishing arm of Crossword Bookstores, at Ryan International School, Mumbai.

On Saturday, 350 students from top-notch schools like Green Lawn’s High school, Ryan International school, J B Petit, Rustomjee Cambridge to Utpal Sanghvi Global, and Billabong High International gathered for the first of its kind initiative, that motivates students to submit their short stories.

Entries for season 2 were opened in November 2018. Since then Crossword has received more than double the entries. This year 30,000 stories were submitted as opposed to the 10,000-last year, indicating that the initiative is reaching multitudes of students across the city.

Maulik Desai, Head, Crossword Bookstores said, “ We are excited for the second season of "I Want to be An Author". Crossword has been dedicated to providing its customers quality writing in English since the past 26 years. This is a platform we have started for students to give them the opportunity to be more creative and confident. It’s also a rare chance for the students to showcase their writing skills and get published.”

While interacting with the young students, children’s author Shamim Padamsee shared, “Imagination and creativity will be of utmost importance in the years ahead. How does it help? Well, think of the stalwarts of people in days of yore who asked the question, What if? The Wright Brothers asked, what if there was a machine that would enable man to fly? What if machines can talk? What if, man can go to the moon? These questions triggered thought processes in place that propelled us into a never dreamt of future. Writers do the same. They ask, What if? And thus, unleash their creativity to come up with propositions and possibilities to address the same.”

The final anthology will comprise of approximately 45 excellent short stories giving students the chance to become published writers and is slated to be released in April end.

One of the students, 13-year-old Disha Jain from The Universal School, Tardeo said, “Writing is fun as you can put all your thoughts into it and later on, they give you so many memories!”

Another16 yrs old, student Fazia Khan from Kamla High School said, My aim is to be an author because I used to like writing. And writing is my passion and I feel very happy to write something new and to write something interesting. And I want to this writing for my future and for my parents. To make them proud.

In an era where binge watching tv shows and movies is more customary, an increasing number of students are spending their time to write and read.

"The first edition of the book sold over 1000 copies. Research shows that if children start writing stories from an early age then their imagination is empowered, they have better concentration and communication is highly improved. ‘I Want to be an Author’ is the perfect booster for the students to start writing," added Anup Jerajani, Head, The Write Place.

Writers who have found their calling through The Write Place include Sanya Runwal who wrote the brilliant Ten Dollar Bride and Abhishek Roy, author of Father of the Gods.

McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, in association with Nehru Science Centre, and Dr. N.S. Vahia Foundation, Mumbai, will conduct learning sessions with a specimen and models of the human brain

McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, in association with Nehru Science Centre, and Dr N.S. Vahia Foundation, has organised a seven-day exhibition and a series of lecture demonstrations on ‘Exploring Brain and Mental Health’, at Nehru Science Centre. The event will be organised between February 11, 2019 and February 17, 2019.

Mr. Parveen Pardeshi, Additional Chief Secretary Govt of Maharashtra and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra will inaugurate the exhibition at 11.30 am on February 11.

As part of the exhibition, a specimen, as well as models of human brain, along with an exhibition of experiences of persons suffering from mental illness will be on display.

The event is a global alliance of mental health professionals, national health associations, NGOs, and other institutions. A wide range of learning sessions would include specimen and models of human brain and its working explained by experts form McLean Hospital, hands-on activities for schoolchildren about the mysteries of the brain and sharing expertise on the subject of destigmatizing mental illness.

Several other organizations will also share their expertise on ‘Destigmatizing Mental Illness and Promoting Mental Health’.

The highlight for many, however, will be a human brain that has been shipped from McLean Hospital to be displayed for the seven-day-long exhibit. Experts will explain various parts of the brain to both children and adults alike and highlight what causes mental illness and what promotes mental health.

From February 12, 2019 to February 17, 2019, experts in the field of mental health will organize a series of lectures open to the public that will address issues that affect the mental health of children, special children, and adults.

"Despite the high number of people who need care, mental health is something we need to focus on. I laud McLean Hospital, Nehru Science Centre, and the Dr NS Vahia Foundation, for taking up such a sensitive issue, and destigmatizing it,” said Mr. Pardeshi.

“We hope that the week-long series is engaging and fruitful, and helps us in finding a way forward and helping remove the lack of awareness surrounding mental health in India," said Dr. Vihang Vahia, the son of the late Dr. N S Vahia, and Chief Managing Trustee of the Dr N S Vahia Foundation.

The human brain has been central to the primacy that humans hold in the evolutionary chain. Yet, for a long time, mental health issues in India have not attracted the same significance that other health issues have received. Fortunately, not any longer. Mental health and mental illness issues are now passionately discussed with increasing frequency in medical literature and the media.

Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, is a part of the National Council of Science Museums, an autonomous scientific institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is dedicated to imparting science education and creating scientific awareness and scientific temper through scientific exhibition and interaction between leaders in science and young students. It receives more than 700,000 visitors annually.

McLean Hospital is the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School and has a longstanding history of delivering unmatched psychiatric care, conducting innovative brain research, and providing unparalleled professional and public education. Through its three-part mission of clinical care, research, and education, McLean has earned a reputation as a world leader in the field of psychiatry and has consistently been recognized as the best psychiatric hospital in the United States by the international magazine U.S. News & World Report.

The Dr. N.S. Vahia Foundation, a not-for-profit NGO, was launched in the year 2007 in memory of the late Dr. N. S. Vahia. He pioneered the concept of providing global standards of care for the mentally ill when he set up the first-ever department of psychiatry in a general hospital in India, the K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai. His well-wishers and students founded the Dr. N.S. Vahia Foundation, which aspires to propagate Dr. N.S. Vahia’s vision and mission to provide global standards of medical care to the mentally ill in India. The foundation hosts educational programs for young psychiatrists and other mental health professionals from Maharashtra on subjects related to newer developments in the field of mental health.

To know more, visit Nehru Science Centre, E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018, from February 11 to February 17, 2019. (11.30 am to 05.30 pm)

~Best of India Inc. and Bollywood come together to celebrate the success~

Noted brand strategy consultancy Nexbrands Inc hosted the fourth edition of the Brand Vision Summit at the swanky ITC Grand Maratha Hotel here today. The annual summit fetes individuals who are powering India’s progress across sectors.

In the felicitation ceremony, 50 noted personalities and brands were honoured with the trophy of "The Extraordinaire". These people have consistently broken all the boundaries and have placed the consumer at the center of all their thoughts.

The event was preceded by the exclusive cover launch of the third edition, The Extraordinaire coffee table book. The book documents the winners’ journeys, challenges, case studies, achievements and philosophy. The book was launched by spiritual leader Gaur Gopal Das, Mr. Sunil Aggarwal Chairman and Managing Director, Kamdhenu Group, Mr. Sharad Maheshwari Chairman SM Group & Nexbrands, Ms. Chandrika Maheshwari, Jt. Managing Director, Nexbrands & founder, Brand Vision and Mr. Saurav Dasgupta, Jt. Managing Director Nexbrands & co-founder, Brand Vision.

The award function was attended by Bollywood stars such as Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kartik Aaryan, Richa Chadha, Kapil Sharma, Sunny Leone, Manish Paul and Huma Qureshi.

Ms Chandrika Maheshwari, Founder, said “We envisioned Brand Vision Summit as a platform to honour India’s best thought leaders for their achievements in their respective spheres of activity. It is an occasion where these eminent people can share their ideas and vision for India. I am pleased that we have been able to honour some of our country’s best minds.”

Mr Saurav Dasgupta, Co-Founder said, “We are overwhelmed by the success of the event. We are inspired by the lives of the awardees and want the nation too to recognize their immense contribution to the country.”

Mr. Sunil Aggarwal – Chairman and Managing Director - Kamdhenu Group is delighted to be associated with Brand Vision. He said, “It’s an inspiration to see India’s very best leaders and personalities in the same room. The Brand Vision Summit has, in the past, felicitated many heroes so it is very humbling to be able to contribute to the vision of the organisers who have worked relentlessly towards building this up in such an iconic property. Kamdhenu Group is built by amazing people who have put in a lot of hard work to make the group reach it’s pinnacle and hence, we understand how much sweat and play it takes for any brand or a personality to be recognised at such a platform.

Sumit Chauhan; Vice Present and General Manager – JBL By Harman, HARMAN International and JBL as a brand are pioneers in the Music & Sound industry. The history of modern music industry and JBL almost coincides across decades. It has been our endeavor to deliver the best sound experience to our customers through brands like JBL. We are delighted and humbled to be part of Brand Vision Summit and thank Nexbrands for recognizing our efforts in delivering the best. We will continue to strive hard to bring innovation without compromising on delivering studio-quality sound to HARMAN’s patrons.

The glittering award ceremony was preceded by a panel discussion. Industry leaders such as Chetan Shah, Vice Chairman, Marathon Realty; Sunil Agarwal, Chairman & MD, Kamdhenu Group; Rajneesh Bhatia Vice Chairman Trident Group; Anjana Ghosh, Director, Bisleri; Sumit Chauhan, Country head and VP India, Harman Kardon, to name a few, discussed topics such as “Ease of Doing Business: The Impact of the jump”, “Sustainability - A Key to Survival” and “Unleashing Leadership and Innovation”.

The night concluded with celebratory cocktails and dinner.

List of Honorees:

Godrej AppliancesJBL by HarmanBisleriPhonePeMoonbow by HindwareTata PraveshTrident LimitedMarathon GroupFenesta Building Systems (A unit of DCM Shriram Ltd)droom.inEmbassy GroupKay2 Steel LimitedGoDaddySTAYHAPPI PharmacyConcept MedicalLucknow Public Schools & CollegesMangatrai JewellersSangeetha MobilesASIS Group of SchoolsICFAI GroupMBD GroupMacroman M-seriesSoftlineSuchirindia GroupRoyale Affaire - Diamond Jewels by Ishita A JainHari DarshanElior IndiaGlobal Risk Management InstituteShazéMurli Krishna Pharma Pvt LtdmedECUBEIncredible India Projects LtdNutrimoo - Credence Whole FoodsPiramal Capital & Housing FinanceSchool of Livelihood and Rural DevelopmentKAZO FashionPoorvika MobilesNeeman’sKalim Group of CompaniesStonex India

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Hash tags - #nexbrands #brandvisionsummit

Usha International, one of India’s leading household consumer durables company, announced new products in its fans’ portfolio under Goodbye dust fans range.

Usha Goodbye Dust fans range is inspired by the lotus plant, known for its dirt and water repelling qualities. The range is introduced in the popular fans’ collection of Usha Striker Galaxy, Striker Platinum, Super Striker, Elsa and Bellisa, and is specifically developed to help consumers keep their home cleaner and support a healthier life.

The rich coat of polyurethane lacquer and novel silane paint technology from PPG Asian Paints makes them dust, oil and moisture resistant along with scratch and stain resistance. Imparting superior finish and an unparalleled appearance, the range offers an exceptional blend of alluring aesthetics combined with superior performance to create a unique style statement.

Available all across India, Goodbye Dust is priced from INR 2560/- onwards (price varies across SKUs)

For more information on the same please visit www.usha.com

Volvo Car India continues to bolster its network by opening a new boutique showroom in Prabhadevi under the ownership of KIFS Motors. It is the 2^nd showroom in Mumbai and highlights the focus of the fastest growing luxury car maker in one of the largest luxury car markets in India. The showroom is located in the main street that connects to the affluent areas of Mumbai, this is the place where the brand belongs. With South Mumbai added, Volvo Cars now has 25 Showrooms across India. The showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Charles Frump - Managing Director, Volvo Car India.

Speaking at the official launch of the showroom Charles Frump, Managing Director - Volvo Car India said, “South Mumbai is the largest population of affluent families in India and Volvo’s presence here raises the bar in luxury car segment. KIFS Motors has proven to be an outstanding partner for us in the Western Suburbs. Their new showroom in South Mumbai will add to the growth of Volvo Cars in Mumbai and India.”

Mr. Vimal Khandwala, Dealer Principal - KIFS Motors said, “Our second showroom is a reflection of the confidence Volvo car management has in us. This showroom, located in the heart of South Mumbai will bring in the affluent customer base for Volvo cars. We are committed to contributing to Volvo’s growth in this key market.”

Volvo Car India

Swedish luxury car company Volvo established its presence in India in 2007 and has since then, worked intensively to market the Swedish brand in this country. Volvo Cars currently markets products through its dealerships in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR – South Delhi, West Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Raipur, Surat, Vishakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

For further information on Volvo Car India, please contact:

‘Clean India Technology Week 2019’, Asia’s largest expo on total cleaning solutions opened today, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), 13-15 February, 2019 with the professionals from various verticals like Cleaning Equipment, Chemicals, Facility Management, Waste Management, Linen Care and Car Care coming together. Spread across 7500 Sq.mts of exhibition space, the four expos Clean India show (16^th edition), Waste Technology Expo, Laundrex and Car Care showcased the latest products and technologies from over 20 countries and is expected to see a footfall of over 15,000 visitors.

On display are cleaning equipment’s like high end ride on sweepers, city sweepers, portable scrubber drier, high pressure cleaners, façade cleaning machines, steam cleaners, air purifiers, smart phone –operated air care system, disinfectants, multitasking equipment for washroom cleaning, battery operated litter picker, waste digesters, commercial laundry equipment, flagging machine, the latest on commercial laundry and dry cleaning care and car wash and car detailing.

Ms. Mangala Chandran, Director – VIS Group, while describing the uniqueness of the Clean India Technology Week 2019 Expo, stated, “The response to this show is very encouraging. This proves that a National Awareness for cleanliness has naturally seeped into the minds of the people. This expo is a perfect platform for the solution seekers and the solution providers.”

A collective feedback of many exhibitors added the needed flavour to the making of this World-class show. The international exhibitors are awed by the footfalls as their experience on the first day of any expo of this standard in Europe is generally very slow. Many new exhibitors got enquiries from clients pertaining to various Industries, Public and Private sectors as well. So overall the show matched the expectations of national and international exhibitors .

The expo is here to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights along with new launch of innovative products, B2B interactions with distributors and channel partners, live demos of products and processes, connect with leading service providers, exclusive meeting with buyers, trade association meet and much more. It is an excellent platform for National and International suppliers of equipment, chemicals and systems, service providers, distributors to enter this growing market.

Various Seminars and Conferences are being held during the three day expo on interesting topics ranging from Waste Management Technology, Hospital Infection Control, Car Care, Laundrex and Digitisation of Facility Management process.

About the Organisers:

Established in the year 2000, VIS Group with four premium Trade Shows, five innovative Conferences, Road Shows & Industry Awards, has grown to become the Voice of the Country. Catering to very niche industry verticals - Cleaning, Hygiene & Sanitation; Traffic & Parking Technology/Infrastructure/ Management; Building Technology & Design, the group has a strong foothold not only in the Indian market but also Global market.

Show Website: https://www.ctwindia.com/

Expo Websites:

Clean India Show - https://www.cleanindiashow.com/

Waste Technology India Expo - http://wastexpoindia.com/

Laundrex India Expo - http://www.laundrexindiaexpo.com/

Car Care Expo - http://carcareexpo.in/

With burgeoning fire incidences in our country and the associated damage of properties and human loss, it is high time that the stakeholders of the industry congregate aiming at deciding preventive strategies, align to Fire Safety norms and offer their concerted opinions towards finding solutions to minimize such catastrophes. India, over the years has been witness to several fire related mishaps. Time has come to imbibe the best construction practices within the intricate relationship between life safety codes, fire risk, and combustible materials used in design of facades of high rises that make the skyline of Mumbai. Addressing this issue, Aludecor, a pioneer in the world of Metal Composite Panels, offering fire safety solutions, held a discussion session between key industry thought leaders and stakeholders to exchange ideas and share knowledge about the best construction practices. Titled #BeatTheFire,the discussion was attended by Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale, Director - Directorate of Maharashtra Fire Services and Chief Fire Officer, Ar. Kshitij Limaye, Executive Director – Sankalpan Architecture, Mr. Binoy Das, Group Managing Director – Façade Concept Design Group, Mr. Rahul Gupta, General Manager – Element Materials Technology, Mr. Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, Chairman & Managing Director, Aludecor and Ar. Rahul Mehta, Senior Associate – P G Patki Architects who was the moderator of the panel discussion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale, Director - Directorate of Maharashtra Fire Services and Chief Fire Officer, said, “The Fire Department over the last few years are working towards improving the infrastructure, capacity building, superior communication, mitigation and importantly active citizen interference. Fire Safety norms for buildings are our highest priority. Because of negligence or lack of knowledge people tend to lose their valuable lives. Buildings and market places needs to be fire proof and it is a good platform like this to communicate with the stakeholders and make the citizens aware and educate them about right building materials with fire proof properties. Such initiatives are always welcome by the State Fire department.”

Elaborating on the need of superior fire safety norms, Mr. Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Aludecor, said, “In India, awareness about fire safety and security needs to grow exponentially to safeguard the high stakes in terms of human lives, assets, investments and resources. We at Aludecor have been striving to contribute in the best way possible for us towards fire safety in buildings, be it through developing the best fire-safe product or by sensitizing the industry on the importance of embracing norms that would make our country fire safe. . We believe such concerted efforts are required by the stakeholders to alleviate the concerns regarding fire safety and also explore the best materials that can be put into use across high-rises which have become a norm for a metropolitan skyline. I am thankful to the stalwarts of the industry and Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale who have joined us today to take the first step towards a fire safe society for future. We are happy to showcase our latest indigenously made non-combustible metal composite panel or MCP, Aludecor Firewall A2, which has fireproof properties similar to metals. We believe together we can #BeatTheFire.”

At the panel discussion today, stakeholders congregated to disseminate information, gather knowledge, exchange ideas, debate innovative perspectives, solutions and products for fire safety and security. This measure will empower decision makers with first-hand information, as well as open the stakeholders’ eyes to newer possibilities in building fire-safe residential and commercial complexes.

Fire retardant(FR) materials have become an important ingredient in modern construction. With more skyscrapers towering towards the skies, fire protection has taken center stage across the world. Using genuine FR material is critical to safety in the Fire Rated Construction System. Proving a major step to arrest fire casualties Aludecor showcased their latest range of Firewall A2. Aludecor promotes the mandatory usage of fire retardant ACP in India. All of Aludecor’s exterior products can be fire rated. Firewall A2 is the highest grade core of fire retardant ACP, A2. Firewall A2 has negligible heat release, doesn’t contribute to flame spread, generates no smoke and produces no flaming droplets. Aludecor has also become the only Indian manufacturer to indigenously manufacture A2 core. This gains huge significance in the backdrop of the fact that Indian cities are going to have more and more skyscrapers in the future.

About Aludecor

Aludecor is one of the most renowned Metal Composite Panel manufacturers in India. The company Aludecor Lamination Pvt Ltd was established in 2004 and. It is powered by cutting edge production facilities at Haridwar.Aludecor provides you the opportunity to embellish your building's exterior and interior, and signage. It can be used in the design and development of building facades, fascia, individual signage, , interior cladding, ceiling, modular kitchen, furniture, elevators, escalators, stair sideways, canopy and column cover.

AboutAludecor Firewall & Aludecor Firewall A2

Aludecor ACPs can be made fire-retardant (on demand) and can come as an Aludecor Firewall A2 grade or Aludecor Firewall. Aludecor Firewall A2 is certified by the Exova of the UK (ewcl⁵) for reaction to fire classifications of EN 13501-1 Class A2 s1, d0 and it has fireproof properties similar to metals; Aludecor Firewall is certified for Class B s1, d0 and it passes 2-hour resistance to fire classification of ASTM E119-12 and BS 476 Part 6 & 7 Class O.

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Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the “Celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Pig” (the “Parade”) enlivened the Northern District this evening (10 February) with 18 dazzling floats carrying blessings around the neighborhood. Residents and visitors swarmed to enjoy the Parade, filling the district with a vibrant atmosphere. MGTO will forge ahead to uplift the impact of the event, draw a wider spectrum of visitations and augment the level of participation among residents.

MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, MGTO Deputy Directors Cheng Wai Tong and Ricky Hoi, Vice President of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chan Kai Chon, Vice President of Sports Bureau, Lam Lin Kio, Head of Department of Cultural and Recreational Affairs and Civic Education of Municipal Affairs Bureau, Patsy Ko Pui San, as well as other guests officiated the kick-off ceremony for the Parade. The floats then set off from Rua Norte do Patane to reach Iao Hon Market Garden. Souvenirs were distributed by the Entourage Boy and Girl along the route while audiences waved and cheered the floats. A finale cultural show was staged at Iao Hon Market Garden with a series of fascinating performances delivered by Hong Kong and Macao artists, singers and performance groups, winning fervent applause from spectators.

18 splendid floats were presented by the following entities: Macao Government Tourism Office, Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Sports Bureau, Asia Tourism Exchange Center, Suncity Group, David Group, MGM, Sociedade de Jogos de Macao, S.A., Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, Wynn Macau, Limited, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Sands Resorts Macao, Tak Chun Group, UO Group, Parry Group, Meg-Star Group and Multinational (Holdings) Group. The number of floats reached a new record this year.

Following the Parade, residents and visitors can enjoy the sight of splendid floats for free at Tap Seac Square. The exhibition lasts from 10 p.m. on 10 February until 6 p.m. on 17 February, with the floats illuminated from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m daily.

Since the inaugural edition in 2013, the Parade for Celebration of Chinese New Year has gradually developed into one of Macao’s signature festive events. For the first time, MGTO launched the “Favourite Parade Float Voting” this year to enhance audiences’ participation during the float parade. MGTO will keep enhancing both hardware and software facilities of the Parade, and deepening the level of enjoyment among spectators so that the Parade will gain wider popularity as a more spectacular event each year.

According to the effectiveness evaluation conducted by a research institution on the Parade last year, the level of awareness and overall level of satisfaction both reached an excellent level. With the heartening result, MGTO will continue to augment the effectiveness of the event in order to draw visitations from a wider diversity of source markets and enhance the level of residents’ participation.

~ Farhan Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, IDiva Girls Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh and hosts Shibani Dandekar and Gaurav Kapur bring Mumbai together to pledge for gender equality this Valentine’s Day ~

The much-awaited ‘Lalkaar’ concert led by a unique collaboration between Population Foundation of India (PFI), Farhan Akhtar’s MARD and noted filmmaker Feroz Abbas Khan had Mumbai dance to electrifying performances by celebrity artists from Bollywood. But the evening had a special message - a pledge to enable, empower and transform women. The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recited the poem ‘Mard’ penned by Javed Akhtar which spellbound the audiences as she reminded everyone of the true meaning of being a man smashing the evil of sense of entitlement right in the face.

Farhan Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, IDiva Girls- Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh, and hosts Shibani Dandekar and Gaurav Kapur performed at the ‘Lalkaar’ concert at Mumbai’s Bandra Fort Amphitheatre on February 14. Lalkaar carried forward the messaging of PFI’s popular edutainment show Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon.

The concert was also livestreamed on social networking platform Facebook to ensure the pledge reaches maximum number of people.

“We need to educate the younger generations about gender equality and only then can we expect them to be catalysts of the much-needed change. Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon has successfully managed to start this change by using edutainment as an effective tool. The enthusiasm displayed by the audiences today proves that more and more people are now ready to change for the better and step up against gender discrimination," said Farhan Akhtar.

According to Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India (PFI), “Lalkaar is an effort to unify every voice that wishes to enable, empower and transform women everywhere. It is a war cry to tell women that Woh Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hain."

Feroz Abbas Khan who is the creator of the show Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon adds, “Lalkaar not only urges people to challenge age-old myths that promote gender discrimination but also conveys the message that change begins with the individual. Music is a unifying element that helps connect people from different backgrounds."

Main KuchBhi Kar Sakti Hoon has made a comeback with its much-awaited third season on national broadcaster Doordarshan. Actor Farhan Akhtar has been associated with the show since its second season. Produced by Population Foundation of India and created and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon revolves around the inspiring journey of Dr. Sneha Mathur, a young doctor, who leaves her lucrative career in Mumbai and decides to work in her village. The show focuses on Dr. Sneha’s crusade to ensure the finest quality of healthcare for all. Under her leadership, village women find their voices through collective action. The second season had special focus on youth along with women. With an empowering new slogan ‘Main Desh Ka Chehra Badal Doongee’ the show’s protagonist Dr. Sneha Mathur can be seen tackling fresh issues, including access to hygiene and sanitation in the first 26 episodes of the third season.

Population Foundation of India is supported by REC Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to produce the third season of Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon that is currently being telecast on Doordarshan and streamed on YouTube.

Learning the values of friendship with Sagarika Ghatge at the launch of Abhishek Talwar's book at Crossword

I like quick reads like Abhishek Talwar's The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee: Zaheer Khan

On Friday, Crossword Bookstores and Puffin India Publishing launched The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee by author Abhishek Talwar at Crossword Bookstores, Kemps Corner. Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan also attended the event.

The book has been illustrated by Sonal Goyal. Entertaining and interacting with the kids, Preeti Vyas, Founder, FunOkPlease, along with the author Abhishek Talwar read out a few pages from the book.

Sportsperson, model, and award winning actress Sagarika Ghatge and gynaecologist Dr. Nozer Sheriar, were part of the panel discussion along with the author. Role models, the importance of reading early on, and the character of Biplob the Bumblebee were discussed by the panelists.

Talking about his reading preferences Zaheer Khan said, “I like quick reads, Abhishek Talwar’s book The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee is easy to read and tells us a lot about values.”

An entrepreneur and father, Talwar said, “It all started with me explaining different complicated science concepts with the same characters in story form to my kids. They became so interesting and easy to recollect, I had to write them down. I am writing several stories at the moment- one with Chef Jerry as the protagonist, another is called Rakshasas of Bharat and I write travelogues as well.”

Speaking about building role models Sagarika Ghatge said, “I think it is important to learn from stories about values of friendships. I believe that’s how role models are built. Not by exposing kids to several role models at a time but learning from the characters in a story”

The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee consists of three short stories. The protagonist Biplob, inculcates love for nature and how to conserve it and has a simple narrative explaining the concepts of pollination, rainwater harvesting and natural pesticides through colourful illustrations.

The vibrantly illustrated stories promise to teach kids something new through lessons on science and friendship.

Dr. Nozer Sheriar siad, “Reading and storytelling gives us a chance to visualise objects and scenarios with our own imagination. Quite different from the digitised part of the world. In fact, Crossword has been a hideout for me when I am at the hospital waiting for someone to come out into this world.”

Opens 14 new offices and revamps offices in 3 locations

Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILI), undertook an expansion plan with the title ‘Project Vistar’, to increase their operational presence in India. The first phase of the project was initiated on 31^st December 2018 wherein 14 new offices were launched while 3 existing offices have been revamped. Project Vistar aims to improve customer-centricity by providing quick and simple solutions to actively protect and enhance peoples’ lives.

The project intends to grow the existing network of branches from 103 to a total of 117 in India. This expansion will contribute to about 10% of the company’s overall business. The rational for choosing these specific locations to open new offices were based on an assessment done on demographic parameters. The Economic Potential Indicator (EPI) data released by the World Bank was also a useful pointer in the selection.

Through these new branch openings, the company has recruited close to 215 employees and 2376 distributors and are hopeful to further increase these numbers in the next two years.

Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. (FGILI) has been focusing on expanding their agency channel by ramping up the recruiting process of new agents and opening new branches in India. Over the last 2 years, the company through its agency channel, has seen immense progress and profitability that contributes to the overall development of FGILI. The growth in agency channel’s new business has increased by 260 per cent while the department has also strengthened its workforce by 140 per cent in 2 years.

Speaking on the occasion, Subhasish Acharya - Executive Vice President and Head - Agency, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited said, “India has a huge potential for the untapped insurance market and it is about time insurers go full throttle in reaching out to its population with innovative and relevant insurance products. With the opening of 14 new locations, we feel proud to be part of the government’s initiative to make insurance products accessible to all.

At FGILI, we follow a philosophy of providing customers with products that are simpler, smarter and faster to adapt in nature. We continue to aspire to be a true customer-centric company backed by technology and are positive of the business opportunities that these new locations will provide.”

List of offices under the first phase of Project Vistar:

Location	Status
Mumbai, Maharashtra	New office
Dalhousie, Kolkata	New office
Kirti Nagar, New Delhi	New office
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh	New office
Haridwar, Uttarakhand	New office
Jorhat, Assam	New office
Tinsukia, Assam	New office
Siliguri, West Bengal	New office
Balasore, Orissa	New office
Rourkela, Orissa	New office
Kharagpur, West Bengal	New office
Bhatinda, Punjab	New office
Hoshiarpur, Punjab	New office
Pathankot, Punjab	New office
Dehradun, Uttarakhand	Revamped office
Amritsar – Punjab	Revamped office
Jalandhar – Punjab	Revamped office

The legacy of NMIMS continues to grow further as its Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering (MPSTME) was conferred ‘Best Institute with Academic & Industry Interface’ at World HRD Congress 2019 on 17^th February, 2019 in Mumbai.

It is a remarkable feat and adds one more honor to the institute’s bouquet of prestigious awards. The World HRD Congress brings together a unique mix of thought provoking leaders from multiple countries and institutions and to be recognized and applauded in such a forum speaks volumes about MPSTME’s commitment to excellence.

The award is a perfect testimony to quality education and world-class learning which MPSTME has been imparting since 2007. MPSTME is ranked 2^nd in Maharashtra’s Top Engineering Colleges of 2018 by Competition Success Review and 16^th in Top Engineering Colleges in India by Outlook 2018.

“This prestigious recognition at World HRD Congress for MPSTME will further empower its vision to transform students into leaders, highly sought by the society and industry alike”. Says, Dean (MPSTME), Dr.N.T.Rao.

IMWF, the International MICE and Wedding Forum, is all set for a big bang 4^th edition in 2019 following the roaring success of the last edition in 2018, IMWF is all set for a big bang this 2019. IMWF, anannual platform powered by Inventum Global, will be held from 12^th to 16^th May 2019 in Antalya at the Rixos Premium Belek- which is one of the most sought after properties in Antalya for MICE & Weddings.

On 13^th Feb 2019, IMWF announced renowned industry visionary, Wiz Sabbas Joseph, Co-founder and Director of Wizcraft International as the only India member of the Global Advisory Board of IMWF, which comprises visionaries and leaders from across key global geographies.

IMWF is a prestigious platform where leaders meet, a forum wherein aficionados of the MICE and the Wedding industry come together bringing in their expert knowledge. With the IMWF Global Advisory Board bringing together key industry leaders, IMWF is only set to be bigger and better.

About IMWF:

International MICE & Wedding Forum-IMWF has been conceptualized as a platform that brings together the world’s most prominent leaders and influencers to network and explore possibilities of working together for their mutual benefit. IMWF, purposefully cements innovative ideas into joint ventures bringing together experts and opinion leaders from the industry.

Participants, hotels, tour operators of the MICE, wedding and events industry are given access for one on one contact to engage with the Royals of the MICE & Wedding kingdom. They are encouraged to create a network of long-lasting friendships with the business drivers of the industry from all around the globe. The participants are cherry-picked from among the brightest agencies for being the most efficient outbound players in their source markets. Agencies are represented by owners and executive decision makers such as CEOs, directors, etc. In other words, this forum presents exceptional grounds to invigorate thriving businesses. Three editions of the forum have mesmerized the industry leaders with finely curated content brought to you by top-notch keynote speakers. Connecting participants with the best hotels, corporate brands, international hotels, chain-hotels and airlines. IMWF 2019, will provide an impetus for excellence in the MICE and wedding business. Throughout the forum, there will be a special focus on B2B meetings which will be a place for efficient communication via pre-scheduled appointments to promote businesses. IMWF 2019, with the delicate balance of meetings and events, enables to strengthen the valuable connections made in a stylishly curated social setting. Special themed parties, events, historic backdrops, new discoveries, technology and mobile applications, will give participants a chance to experience vibrant synergies and explore new trends.

About Wiz Sabbas Joseph, Co-Founder & Director, Wizcraft International

Sabbas Joseph is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers of the experiential and entertainment industry. He brings strategic thought and global expertise, stemming from his wealth of experience gained from representing the experiential industry’s interests on global platforms.

Sabbas is the Co-Founder and Director of Wizcraft International Entertainment, the 30-year old pioneering agency which is one of the world’s most influential companies working across Brand Activation, MICE, Weddings and Content creation. Wizcraft are also the creators and producers of the IIFA Awards, India’s largest entertainment event held in different countries annually over the last two decades.

He is the General Secretary of India’s Media and Entertainment Skills Council. He was a member of the core team of the FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee that set up the FICCI FRAMES Convention, which is APAC’s largest convention for the M&E industry.

He has served on the national committees of FICCI and CII for two decades. He is a founder-patron of the Event and Entertainment Management Association of India (EEMA) and served as its President from 2014-18, driving the transformation wherein EEMA actively worked with policy makers and grew in prominence on the global stage.

Sabbas in his earlier career was a journalist and led several editorial teams.

He is now focused on developing the next generation of event industry specialists driving education and skills development for the industry. Along with his co-founders Andre Timmins and Viraf Sarkari, Wizcraft’s leadership is now driving forward this vision through the Wizcraft Management Institute for Media and Entertainment and the Global Wedding Academy.

Haffkine Institute of Training, Research & Testing with 120 years of biomedical expertise is partnering with IIT Bombay with 60 years of engineering excellence to establish a Biomedical Engineering & Technology incubation Centre (BETiC) at Haffkine campus in Parel.

The MoU was exchanged on 11 Feb 2019 at Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai in the presence of Hon’able CM of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of Medical Education, Shri Girish Mahajan; facilitated by Dr. Anand Bang, Honorary Advisor-Health, to the CM. The Haffkine Institute was represented by its Director Dr. Nishigandha Naik and IIT Bombay was represented by Prof. B. Ravi, Head, Biomedical Engineering & Technology incubation Centre (BETiC).

"The presence of leading hospitals in Parel, including Tata Memorial Hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children will enable better identification of unmet clinical needs as well as quicker feedback on devices during their development. An interdisciplinary team of doctors and engineers will develop innovative medical devices suitable for local population, in the proposed center," shared Dr. Nishigandha Naik, Director of Haffkine Institute.

The partners are planning a Medical Device Hackathon (MEDHA) in the month of March to kick-start the activities by bringing doctors, engineers and other stakeholders together. "The hackathon will help us curate the unmet clinical needs and identify committed innovators to take it forward. Previous MEDHA at partner institutes have been very successful in sensitizing the participants about the importance and process of med-tech innovation," said Prof. B. Ravi.

A brainstorming meeting was held at Haffkine Institute on 13th Feb 2019 with clinicians from local hospitals to get their views about the proposed innovation center and to identify the problems to be taken up at the next hackathon.

"Another MoU has been signed with the Medical Education and Drug Department of Government of Maharashtra to establish BETIC cells in three government hospitals – B.J. Government Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune; Grant Government Medical College and JJ Hospital, Mumbai; and Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai," Prof. Ravi added. These efforts will accelerate indigenous medical device innovation leading to affordable healthcare.

The Mata Amritanandamayi Math will be donating Rs 5 lakh each to the families of more than 40 CRPF troopers who were martyred in the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district last week.

Deeply saddened at the nation losing so many of its brave hearts, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) said, “It is our dharma to support the families of these brave men who died while doing their dharma of protecting the nation. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones. May we all pray for their peace and wellbeing.”

The Mata Amritanandamayi Math announced the donation as Amma was travelling to Mysore, the first stop on the northern leg of her 2019 Bharata Yatra.

The Mata Amritanandamayi Math

Amma’s organisation exists to help alleviate the burden of the poor through helping to meet each of their five basic needs—food, shelter, healthcare, education, and livelihood—wherever and whenever possible. MAM is especially focused on helping to meet these needs in the aftermath of major disasters. To date, MAM has provided free medical care to more than four million people. It has built more than 47,000 homes for the homeless throughout India and has provided financial aid for more than one lakh people unable to care for themselves. MAM is also providing educational assistance to 50,000 students. Moreover it is offering vocational-training, literacy-training, running orphanages, hospices, old-age homes, scholarship programs, planting trees and managing environmental-protection programs. MAM has done massive relief-and-rehabilitation work following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami as well as in response to flooding in Mumbai, Gujarat, Chennai and Bihar, Uttarakhand and Jammu-Kashmir, as well as in response to earthquakes in Kashmir, Nepal, Haiti and Japan, cyclones in West Bengal and the Philippines, and hurricanes in the United States.

For more information: www.amritapuri.org

JSW Cement, part of US$ 13 billion JSW Group and India’s leading producer of Green Cement has been recording higher than industry growth in all markets it currently operates. The cumulative volume growth recorded by JSW Cement during first nine months ending December 31, 2018 was 54%. The cement industry across participative markets grew by 20% during the same period.

The company, recently, commissioned its new enhanced capacity at Dolvi Works in Raigad Maharashtra taking the plant’s overall capacity from 1 MTPA to 2.2 MTPA. This expansion takes the current installed capacity of JSW Cement to 12.6 MTPA. The expansion along with other capacity enhancement work already underway at various location across the country will take the installed capacity of JSW Cement as a whole to 14 MTPA by April 2019. These projects are in line with the overall growth strategy and vision of the company of reaching a total installed capacity of 20 MTPA by December 2020.

The state-of-the-art Dolvi facility is strategically located at the western coast of India and is well connected through road, rail & waterways. It produces Portland Slag Cement (PSC), a superior quality green cement that gives high long-term strength, and Concreel HD, a premium cement product which is quick setting, and promises very high strength and durability. The facility also produces Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), a key material in the booming real estate industry. In Mumbai region massive infrastructure projects have started such as Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Versova Bandra Sea Link, Coast Road Project etc, wherein the engineering fraternity has always considered Portland Slag Cement & Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag to be technically superior especially when durability and life cycle costs are prime considerations. Engineering properties of Portland Slag Cement & Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag are High long-term strength, Low permeability, Reduction in thermal cracking, Better resistance to chloride ingress & sulphate attacks and an eco-friendly material. All of this puts the Dolvi Works unit of JSW Cement at a considerable advantage to cater to the green cement requirements of Maharashtra and several neighbouring markets.

JSW Cement views improving economic growth scenario, continued thrust on boosting India’s infrastructure sector and materialization of pent-up demand as primary drivers for cement consumption going forward. Development of 500 cities under the new Urban Development Mission and the initiative to build 100 smart cities is expected to deliver greater benefits to cement & construction sectors.

Rising awareness on environmental issues and the government’s push through projects like Smart Cities and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the construction industry has witnessed a shift towards the use of eco-friendly materials and technologies. Given the environmental and economic benefits, PSC is an emerging category for housing as well as other infrastructure projects. JSW Cement delivers high-quality products to many large, prestigious infrastructural projects in the southern and western regions of India. JSW Cement is considered as a Green Product and all our plants have been given a Green Pro Certification by CII / Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

JSW Cement entered the cement business in 2009 with a vision of producing eco-friendly cement or Green cement. Manufacturing Green Cement or PSC is part of the company’s vision of building a self-reliant India. It’s cement manufacturing units at Vijayanagar in Karnataka; Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh; Salboni in West Bengal and Dolvi in Maharashtra use slag from steel manufacturing units to produce green cement. Through consistent improvement in energy efficiency and product mix design, JSW aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. One tonne of PSC manufactured by JSW Cement emits 0.49 tonne of CO₂, which is the lowest in the cement industry.

JSW Cement's operations ensures reduced environmental impact on account of quarrying and alternate raw material usage.

Controlled blasting to minimize dust, noise, fly rock and ground vibration
Roadside sprinklers along crusher ramp for dust suppression
Consistent reduction in explosive consumption
Consistently optimizing the quality of plant feed material
Rainwater harvesting in mining area
20% replacement of HSD with used oil in limestone blasting
45% chemical gypsum used in cement manufacturing
45% Pet coke used in pyro processing
100% Replacement of iron ore with flue dust (industrial waste from steel plants) in raw mix
100% Petro Polymer Fuel (PPF) used as a substitute for HSD/ LDO for kiln light up
100% top soil is used for horticulture and greenbelt development
Approximately 58 % usage of slag as an alternate raw material for making PSC

Over the last 4 years, the environmental impact of JSW Cement's operations have seen significant improvement.

Limestone consumption has decreased by nearly 49%
Gypsum usage has decreased by 34%
Coal usage has decreased by 55%
Laterite & Flue Dust has decreased by 35%
Energy usage has decreased by 65% per tonne of cementitious material
Water Consumption has decreased by 22% per cement tonne
Carbon dioxide emission per tonne of cementitious material has reduced by 45%

About JSW Cement Ltd: JSW Cement Ltd is part of US$13 billion JSW Group with interests in Steel, Energy, Infrastructure and Cement. JSW entered the cement market in 2009 with a vision to ensure a sustainable future for the country by producing eco-friendly cement, using industrial by-products such as slag. Its manufacturing at Vijayanagar in Karnataka, Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh, Salboni in West Bengal and Dolvi in Maharashtra utilize slag from steel plants manufacturing units to produce Portland Slag Cement. Through its innovative conversion of industrial by-product into a useful end-product, JSW Cement greatly helps reduce the carbon footprint of JSW Group. JSW Cement is targeting a manufacturing capacity of 20 MTPA by 2020 to meet customer and industry demand.

Actor Sonali Bendre Lends her Voice to the Campaign and Encourages Mothers to Share Their Stories and Seek Support from Their Community

All Out® takes a powerful stand for mothers in India with its latest campaign #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata. The campaign celebrates mothers who are tough enough to acknowledge that they don’t know everything. It features a film (watch here) about a mother’s #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata story which aims to help Indian moms be more aware and vigilant against the threat of dengue.

In the film, a mother describes how societal pressures made her believe that she knows how to protect her child. But as her son is treated in the hospital for dengue, she realises she didn’t know that her own home could become a breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

Sonali Bendre, campaign spokesperson and a mother herself, uses the platform to inspire mothers to share their #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata stories to help their peers be more vigilant and support each other. With the premise that one mother’s acceptance of not knowing it all has the power to encourage other moms to be more vigilant, the campaign highlights that it takes a tough mother to admit #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata.

Speaking on why she is lending her voice to All Out® #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata campaign, Bollywood Actor Sonali Bendre says, “As a mother, I try every day to do my best but I also know how it feels to not get everything right and learn from my mistakes. Admitting that I do not know it all as a mother does not make me any less of a parent. In fact, it helps me learn and grow when I seek knowledge from those who have had different experiences. I support #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata campaign because it encourages mothers to support each other by sharing their own experiences."

Acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, the film’s director added, “This film celebrates the toughness of mothers who acknowledge that they don’t know it all and are willing to seek support to be able to protect their children. With this film, All Out® inspires mothers to come together and share their #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata stories to be more vigilant in the future.”

The 360-degree campaign will start with the #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata digital film, followed by on-ground activations with bloggers and influencers and a robust online outreach.

All Out® is part of the SC Johnson family of brands. In 2017, All Out® was named the Number 1 Trusted Brand in the household category in India by Economic Times Brand Equity.

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 133-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

Yamaha Music India, a subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan, a global leader in audio technology, today announced the India debut of its revolutionary AVENTAGE RX-A 80 series of AV receivers equipped with SURROUND:AI™, a proprietary, next -generation artificial intelligence technology that promises to deliver the best in class home theater experience. The RX- A80 series comprises 4 receivers – RX-A1080, RX-A2080, RX-A3080 and RX-A880 and Pre-amp CX-A5200.

Three of the receivers—the RX-A1080, RX-A2080 and RX-A3080 and Pre-amp CX-A5200—are equipped with SURROUND:AI™, a next-generation artificial intelligence technology, which makes for a clearer, more engaging listening experience by automatically adjusting surround field effects on the fly to match the scene setting. SURROUND:AI™ automatically tailors audio performance to match individual scenes in a movie or TV show. In real time and on a scene-by-scene basis, SURROUND:AI™ analyzes a scene's audio characteristics, including dialog, sound effects and channel balance. The AV receiver then compares the scene's audio characteristics to a reference database of movie scenes and automatically processes the scene's sound field to enhance the audio experience.

For example, SURROUND: AI™ makes dialog more intelligible in scenes with lots of background noise, it delivers massive, full-bodied sound for scenes with big sound effects and it ensures that viewers can hear softly spoken dialog and faint background sounds. For movie enthusiasts, all receivers play back immersive 3D object-based Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ soundtracks, which add height channels to traditional surround sound systems. Individual sounds move seamlessly up and down, from left to right and from front to back, adding realism to scenes in which planes fly overhead, rain pounds down on the roof, or insects buzz around and over listeners.

Born from the Yamaha legacy of tonal quality and craftsmanship, AVENTAGE receivers are built with the highest-quality components that are meticulously matched to provide the ultimate sonic experience. Refinements include a choice of electronic components that suppress digital noise and vibrations that reduce audio quality, a sturdy frame-and-beam chassis with a fifth foot to dampen sound-degrading resonances, and an aluminum front panel that shields sensitive internal circuitry from electronic noise generated by dimmer switches and other home electronics.

All Five AVENTAGE receivers also feature wireless MusicCast Surround, which gives home theater fans the opportunity to use wireless speakers for a home theater's Surround Left and Surround Right speakers, each synchronized with wired front speakers. MusicCast Surround builds on the MusicCast wireless multi-room platform, which streams music from almost any audio source over a home's Wi-Fi network to multiple MusicCast audio products throughout the house.

Most models also expand the number of HDMI connections so enthusiasts can connect more HD and 4K video sources, such as 4K game consoles and 4K Blu-ray™ players. For ultimate convenience, all models integrate with installed home-control systems such as Control4 and RTI enabling consumers to turn on their home theater system, lower the lights, and close the shades with one button press.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Keegan Paes, Asst. Manager Marketing, Yamaha Music India Pvt Ltd, said, ‘The AVENTAGE RX- A 80 series of AV receivers is a breakthrough offering from Yamaha Music that combines our proprietary, next generation artificial intelligence technology SURROUND: AI™ to deliver the most advanced cinematic surround sound experience in homes. Its state-of-the-art configuration options and unparalleled versatility satisfy the most demanding whole-of-home applications while being intuitively simple to use. Music and movie enthusiasts will certainly love our new offering.

Pricing and Availability

The new Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A receivers will be available exclusively at authorized Yamaha AV dealers at the following MRP.

RX-A880 (Rs. 96,990 MRP)
RX-A1080 (Rs. 1,22,990 MRP)
RX-A2080 (Rs. 1,61,990 MRP)
RX-A3080 (Rs. 1,93,990 MRP)
CX-A5200 (Rs. 2,12,990 MRP)

For more information on the new AVENTAGE network AV receivers, please visit: https://in.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-a3080/index.html

About Yamaha Music India Pvt Ltd –

Established in March 2008 with its headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana,Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd is a subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and part of Yamaha worldwide group of companies. It offers the full line of Yamaha musical instruments, Pro audio and audio-visual equipment’s in the Indian market,

Our corporate philosophies are embedded in our customers-oriented management and operations; providing excellence in our products and services. With continuous efforts to expand its existing markets, create new markets, enhancements of research and development on a long-range perspective and commitment to end users through superior after sales service, Yamaha Music India is fostering positive growth and driving the groups pursuit of further globalization.

Suresh Chitturi : Vice-Chairman & Managing Director of Srinivasa Farms Private Limited & Vice Chairman of International Egg Commission (IEC)

Almost 18 million people die from cardiovascular disease every year, accounting for 31 percent of deaths worldwide. Eighty percent of CVD deaths are from heart attacks and strokes, according to the World Health Organization and in India Deaths due to cardiovascular disease is on the rise, causing more than one quarter of all deaths in the country affecting rural populations and young adults the most. In the year 201 death rate rose by around 34 per cent from 155.7 to 209.1 deaths per one lakh population due to CVD

In the background its welcoming that a recent study suggested and found people who ate one egg per day were 18 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, compared to adults who did not consume eggs.

Cardiovascular disease, also called heart disease, manifests itself as heart attacks and heart failure, strokes, arrhythmias and heart valve problems, such as stenosis and prolapse, according to the American Heart Association.

The study found people who ate one egg per day had a 26 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke and a 28 percent lower risk of dying from this type of stroke. Additionally, daily egg consumers had a 12 percent lower risk of ischemic heart disease.

“eggs contain high amounts of cholesterol, which was thought to be harmful. In the past, doctors cautioned people from eating too many. However, eggs also contain protein and are rich in nutrients.. Whole eggs are a perfect food with almost every essential mineral and vitamin needed by our body. It is one of the few foods that have vitamin D. Whole eggs are full of B vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, B6, B12, folate and choline, all of which are associated with protecting heart” says Suresh Chitturi : Vice-Chairman & Managing Director of Srinivasa Farms Private Limited & & Vice Chairman of International Egg Commission (IEC)

Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue dedicated to Jewish Community & cultural heritage of Mumbai

Students from 70 schools in Mumbai participate in Crossword’s “I want to be an Author” initiative

Human Brain on Display at Nehru Science Centre to Destigmatize Mental Illness

McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, in association with Nehru Science Centre, and Dr. N.S. Vahia Foundation, Mumbai, will conduct learning sessions with a specimen and models of the human brain

Nexbrands Inc holds elitist Brand Vision Summit to accolade top achievers

Usha introduces new fans in Goodbye Dust range

Swedish luxury arrives in South Mumbai Volvo Cars opens a showroom in Prabhadevi

Witness Innovative Launches at the Clean India Technology Week 2019

#BeatTheFire by Aludecor sets the tone to address fire safety norms in Mumbai

Float Parade brings festive joy to the Northern District Event effectiveness in steady rise

LALKAAR- A pledge to enable, empower and transform

Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge attend launch of Abhishek Talwar’s The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee at Crossword

Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited strengthens its national footprint

NMIMS’s Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering awarded ‘Best Institute with Academic & Industry Interface’ at World HRD Congress 2019

SABBAS JOSEPH, CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF WIZCRAFT INTERNATIONAL JOINS THE GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD OF THE PRESTIGIOUS IMWF - INTERNATIONAL MICE & WEDDING FORUM

Haffkine and IITB-BETiC Join Hands to Promote Medical Device Innovation

Mata Amritanandamayi to Donate Rs 5 lakh Each to Families of CRPF Troopers Martyred in Pulwama Terror Attack

JSW Cement records higher than industry volume growth across all its key markets

All Out® Launches #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata Campaign Urging Moms in India to Put Aside the Pressure of Having to Know-it-all

Yamaha debuts its revolutionary AVENTAGE RX-A 80 Series of AV Receivers with proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in India

An Egg a day will keep cardiovascular diseases away