Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Shalini Kapoor enters Prithvi Vallabh.



Shalini Kapoor has risen to fame for her phenomenal performances in several shows and as it seems there is no looking back for this talented actor. Shalini has joined the star cast of Sony Entertainment Television’s upcoming historical saga Prithvi Vallabh. The much-anticipated show has her playing one of the pivotal characters. Shalini will be seen essaying the role of Rajamata (mother of the king).



Shalini has already started shooting for the show and is extremely excited to be a part of the team. She believes that her role is different from all the others characters she has portrayed on the small screen before. She will be playing lead Ashish Sharma’s (Prithvi Vallabh) mother. Sources from the show’s team mention that Shalini fits the role to the T and has been receiving a lot of praises for her incredible performance on a daily basis on the set.



When contacted, Shalini confirms the story and says, “I am glad to be a part of such an amazing and engaging show. I am living the life of Rajamata through Prithvi Vallabh and enjoying every bit of it. I am sure people will like my character as much as they will love the show.”

Prithvi Vallabh is scheduled to go on air on Sony Entertainment Television in January 2018

Namik Paul dares to bare in Ek Deewaana Tha.



There is something exciting coming up for the viewers on Ek Deewaana Tha on Sony Entertainment Television!



According to the sources, Namik Paul who is portraying the role of Shiv, a spirit in the show will dare to bare for a special honeymoon sequence shot in Manali. What makes it more interesting is that the entire sequence has been shot at night in an icy cold temperature of the hill station. What’s more? The handsome lad will go shirtless and will be seen wearing bare minimum clothing! That is what we call a bold move!



Several interesting sequences will be shot in the coming days. The entire cast has already left for Manali and the shoot is in full swing. This sequence, in particular, will be an important part of the storyline and for the first time, the viewers will get to see the focus shifting to Namik’s character in the show.

Stay tuned in to upcoming honeymoon episodes of Ek Deewaana Tha, Monday-Friday at 10:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

New Year Quotes from Sony SAB artists.


Manav Gohil as King Krishnadevraya from Sony SAB’s Tenali Rama-
This New Year, I will be traveling to New Zealand for a vacation.  We have planned a road trip and are particularly excited about this road trip since it’s my daughter's first. My fondest memory of New Year's will be particularly the one which I celebrated in New York, on my honeymoon it was beautiful as it was snowing. I wish the year 2018 will be a year of advancement and dynamic growth. I want to work harder and fulfill all my duties a husband, father and a son. My New Year resolution would be Haste Raho and Hasate Raho.  In 2018 I want to continue what I am doing as an actor and I think I am doing a fantastic job.


Priyamvada Kant as Sharda from Sony SAB’s Tenali Rama-
Every New Year is special as 1st January is my birthday. This year I am shooting so will be celebrating New Year in Mumbai only. I have innumerable fond memories of my birthday! Friends have thrown surprises over the years. I have always had an awesome time. New Year coincides with my birthday so it’s always special. My resolution on the New Year will be Work harder, be happier, and be a better person than last year. We all should take up the resolution of Haste Raho and Haste Raho, staying happy is most important.Staying happy makes you healthier and wealthier so more laughter and love to all.



Vanshika Sharma as Sam from Sony SAB’s Aadat Se Majboor-
I don’t have any plans for New Year as such, I always like to bring in the New Year surrounded by family and friends. The warmest memory of New Year for me will be from my childhood all of us kids used to prepare act like a dance performance for the entertainment programme. My Resolution for the New Year will be to exercise every day. Each one of us needs to take the resolution of Haste Raho and Hasate Raho. There can never be enough laughter or smiles in the world.


Vipul Roy as Aditya from Sony SAB’s Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double-
This year’s New Year will be very special as my family will be joining me in Mumbai to celebrate it with me, that too after ages. My friends from different countries are also flying down to celebrate New Year in India so we will be having a gala time. The most memorable New Year will be last years when I celebrated the New Year in Vegas. This year my show Partners is keeping me busy but yes I am loving it. My 2018 resolution will be to control my craving for sweet.  The New Year is going to be a very exciting year. This year my show partners will give me the opportunity of making people laugh, I am so blessed to be in this profession.

Popular actress Mona Lisa’s hot item number in Nimki Mukhiya.



Star Bharat’s Nimki Mukhiya is gearing up with some excitement of Nimki’s grand and much awaited wedding. Bhumika Gurung aka Nimki is on the cloud nine. Makers of the show have left no stones unturned to make the entire wedding a grand one.
Adding on the wedding excitement, the popular actress Mona Lisa is going to make a presence on the show with a dance performance especially for the engagement of Nimki and Babbu Singh. She is known for her dance and thumkas and is a popular actress in the Tollywood industry. The show is based out of Bihar, and her presence on the show will connect best with the audience.


She will be seen dancing on the song ‘Aa re Pritam Pyare’. Mona Lisa says, “Though I was on the show only for a song, but my entire experience while shooting for it has been amazing. The entire cast is so energetic and warm welcoming. I really loved the entire set up especially my costume that was designed for the dance. Hope the audience enjoys my dance number.”

Watch Mona Lisa on Nimki Mukhiya, Monday to Saturday 8.30 p.m. on Star Bharat



Friday, December 22, 2017

Unique sheet of the Bey Bee keeps children safe from all infections.


A product of premium Indian child product “Bey Bee “

Bey Bee is a popular brand of the baby care product manufacturing company “Baby and Mom Retail Private Limited. There were acute shortage of standard product for safe caring of infants and children in the country. Good products favorable for tender skin of the children were not available in the market. Children are having more danger of the infection while Bey Bee products keep safe children from all these infections. Children require very safe, tender, comfortable and products which keep them safe from danger of the possible infections. But, after launching of premium Indian Bey Bee products this shortage has been fulfilled up to an extent. This company has manufactured such unique products which are not only look like toys but also save children from many dangers of the infection by giving them safe environment.

Manufacturers of the “Bey Bee “product said that “customers of the Bey Bee products always get satisfaction, it is our only biggest capital. In last two years those parents used Bey Bee products, expressed their satisfactions. Bey Bee sheet is among most favourite product of the Bee Bey. This is a product of better quality which is not only cost effective but also having good absorbing capacity. In this regard, one of the first tine parents said that their colours are very attractive for children which are not available in other brands. These are very delicate products which keeps child happy. It is very delicate and useful sheet for the infants. According to a parent these are better products which are being used by use since last two years.  One of the first time mothers declare it as a good product of value for money. While one working woman consider it as an excellent  Bey Bee sheet for her mother who is caring her child because child sleeps on it very comfortably  and not fell any wetness. Its size is so good that it covers complete bed. “

Manufacturers of the Bey Bee care products spent lots of time in nursery store and made detailed study of all the products before its launching. After that they found that there is a big difference between available Bey Bee products and other world standard products.  Bey Bee is not only manufacturing child products but also taking care of convenience of the parents. By valuating all these and seeing availability and excellent customer service, Baby and Mom Retail Private Limited started Bey Bee care products with Bey Bee brand name which get immense popularity within a short span.

To manufacture Bey Bee product is a honest work, a service for giving practical advice and is a social responsibility. After all it is a most exciting moment for any parent that is why before manufacturing a product for infant it is very essential to have a positive experience, complete information and easy availability. By keeping this essentiality Bey Bee products are made available through online and off line retail purchasing. Bey Bee products are now also easily available on Amazon, Shop clues. Snapdeal, EBay and other online stores.
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❤ Water frock and ultra absorbent: Beside water proof this is having 100% waterproofing capability with airflow technique. It keeps safe child from allergy, dust particles, bacteria, sweat, urine and other liquids. By using this children bed can be kept dry and children can be kept safe from the infections of wetness.
❤ Easy Care : It can easily wash by hand or in washing machine with warm water having temperature  between 30 to 60 degree Celsius. It is comfortable, delicate and silky. It is having capacity to absorb water more than 8 times of its actual weight.
❤Features:  This baby sheet made from skin friendly and heat free soft fabric is very light in weight which gives comfortable sleep to the child. Due to its water absorbing capacity and immediate drying property it can be used immediate after washing. Child not feels any heat under this sheet.
❤Versatile: it is a versatile product. This is not only use for sleeping of children but dippers of the children can be changed on it. By using this product, you can also keep safe your furniture.
❤Easy Care: Bey Bee sheet is favorable to skin of the child, heat free, helpful in taking clean breath, durable and 100% water absorbent. It keeps your costly mattress safe and not left any stain and not spill liquid here and there. It absorbs wetness and made child safe from the sweat.
❤Three layered: Bey Bee sheet is protective and a best absorbent and made up of three layered safety fabric which keeps bed sheet dry and provide more comfortable feeling to the child and his parents. Due to its tenderness it provides extraordinary softness to the tender skin of the child.
❤Composition : Bey Bee sheet absorbs liquid of different level very fast because its composition is such that it child is not feel wetness for a long time from its upper side. Therefore, usually there is no danger of skin infection. These are made up of 100 % organic materials.
❤Rexins :  Second part of the Bey Bee sheet is made of Rexin material and can be used as a dipper changing mat . This sheet is light weight and cay be carried anywhere. It can be washed as per your convenience and can be used again and again  for a long time.
❤For senior family members: As it is having matchless quality to absorb liquid spread over the bed, it can also be used for the senior members of the family. Its super thin and effective light contact is very pleasant which left very good feeling on the skin. It spread equally on the bed.
❤Full value for the money: Indeed, it is cost effective in every sense and pays full value for the money. It can be used again and again. Even after spreading lot of water it can be used by keeping your clothes completely dry and safe!
❤Useful for pets: It is not only useful for children and old aged members of the family it is equally useful for your dear pets (dogs and cats) too. It is infection free and can be spread anywhere. It is easy to wash. If your pet sleeps with you on your bed, you can also use this sheet on your bed to keep yourself and your pet from any kind of wetness.

Here are few reviews of the product by the customers.






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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Apollo Munich introduces WINSURE: a new category in health insurance by launching first-of-its-kind Health Wallet plan




Indore, December 16, 2017: In an endeavor to offer a unique winning proposition to its customers, Apollo Munich Health Insurance (AMHI) today introduced a new category ‘WINSURE’with its revolutionary WIN-WIN health insurance plan called ‘HEALTH WALLET’. This one-of-a-kind policy is set to redefine the health insurance category by addressing pertinent questions such as value for money, ease and great service. Health Wallet not only addresses the current needs of the customers by paying for their hospitalisation and OPD expenses that are usually not covered by health insurance policies, but also ensures affordability of continuing their policy in later years.




The disruptive and innovative Health Wallet plan comes with apath-breaking’RESERVE’ benefit. True to its name, this feature creates a reserve kitty for the customers that can be used for a variety of out-of-pocket expenses such as speech therapy, purchase of medicines, vaccinations, dental expenses, diagnostic tests, spectacles, contact lenses, medical devices like blood pressure and sugar monitors, oxymeters, prosthetics, consultations with medical practitioner, physiotherapist, dietician etc. That’s not all, it also allows the user with the flexibility of paying for ‘non-payable items’ thatare generally excluded from any health insurance. As a unique offering, it pays for other medicalexpenses that are not covered under any other medical insurance such as cosmetictreatment, Alzheimer’s etc.Last but not the least, customers can even use this reserve amount to fund for co-payment and deductible cost.

The most interesting part of the RESERVEbenefit is that it lets your money earn for you. Every year the unused reserve amount gets carried forward and earns a 6% bonus. This accumulated reserve kitty can in turn be used to pay upto 50% of the renewal premium, post 5 continuous renewals. It is unarguably a new milestone in health insurance industry that addresses the Indian savings and returns mindset and allows the customers to fund for their health insurance premium in the later years.

Speaking on this announcement, Suraj Mishra: CEO – South & Central Zone, Apollo Munich Health Insurance said,“With changing lifestyles, healthcare needs of Indians are changing at a rapid pace and with this, we believe it is imperative for the health insurance sector to redefine itself to cater to the evolving needs of customers. With respect to healthcare financing there are three major insights at hand and perhaps also the reason for low health insurance penetration. One - India ranks 183 out of 189 countries on account of out of pocket expenses, which means almost 70% of healthcare expenses incurred is out of pocket. Two - Indian customers are probably most judicious as they always look for great value for money and it has been imbibed in their minds to save money and plan for their future. Three – Post retirement people are worried about funding health insurance premiums. These pertinent concern areas of customers lead us to re-invent the industry. Today we are proud to be the pioneers in leading this change for our sector and introducing a new category WINSURE, along with a revolutionary product – “Health Wallet” which addresses all of the above concerns”.

“Health Wallet, a next-gen product has been designed to address various dilemmas people have while buying health insurance and caters to their complete healthcare financing needs. Health Wallet is set to create a new vocabulary under the premise of ‘WIN-WIN’ deal. It’s an absolute WIN when all your healthcare needs from OPD to hospitalisation to emergency are addressed by a single plan and also a WIN your money earns for your tomorrow. With this, we strongly believe that we will bring change in the communities at large through our distinctive offering and will continue our endeavour in making India a health confident nation.”

Additionally, at the event, Mr. Jacob introduced Bollywood celebrity, Farhan Akhtar as the brand ambassador of the Company. He is an eminent multi-facet personality, who has succeeded in various aspects of life from being an actor, writer, director, songwriter to a doting father and fitness enthusiast. Sharing his views on the association, Farhan Akhtar opined, “I have always believed that healthcare is not a privilege but a right. In a country where on one hand healthcare is becoming so sophisticated that people around the world come to India for treatment; on the other hand most Indians can’t afford these services. It saddens me to know that over 7 crore families in Indiaget pushed below poverty line every year while trying to tend to the healthcare needs of their loved one. Seeing what an unforeseen health episode can do to a family, I believe health insurance is a necessity for all as it not only enables access to quality healthcare but also protects the dreams of a family.I feel a sense of pride to be associated with the concept of health insuranceand more so with Apollo Munich for their passion and purpose of making India health confident.”
For customers who can take care of the first few lakhs of healthcare expenses either with their personal funds or corporate insurance policies, Health Wallet also comes with a deductible option. By opting for deductible, the customer chooses how much expense he/she will be able to take care of in case of a health emergency.

KEY FEATURES OF THE PRODUCT INCLUDE

Reserve Benefit – A unique benefit that continues to grow and earn for you, helps you secure your retirement. Reserve benefit has been designed to ensure that your money does not get wasted, that’s not all the amount is carried forward incase not used during policy period.The amount that is carried forward also earns a 6% bonus at the time of renewal. And the good news is, that you can pay upto50% of your renewal premium from the accrued Reserve benefit post 5 continuous renewals
Restore Benefit- This feature automatically restores the sum insured if a claim is made
Multiplier Benefit- If you’ve had a claim free year, your basic sum insured will be increased by 50% as no claim bonus. If you don’t claim even in the second year, your basic sum insured will be doubled as no claim bonus i.e 100% of the basic sum insured
In-patient treatment- If the insured is admitted in the hospitals for more than 24 hours for treatment, this policy will pay for medical expenses
Pre-hospitalisation - The medical expenses incurred before admitting to the hospital is called pre-hospitalisation. It will cover upto 60 days, prior to admission
Post-hospitalisation- The medical expenses incurred after discharge from the hospital is called post-hospitalisation. It will cover upto 90 days, after discharge from the hospital
Day care procedures - Covers in-patient treatment and daycare medical expenses incurred for emergency treatments for an illness or injury sustained or contracted outside of India which cannot be postponed until one returns to India, provided such treatment was medically necessary and certified as an emergency by a medical practitioner.
Organ Donor- For donor, the surgical/harvesting charges for the organ are paid through this benefit. Organ cost is not paid
Ayush Treatment - Medical Expenses incurred for in-patient treatment taken under Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha or Homeopathy upto 100% of in-patient sum insured
Domiciliary Treatment- Treatment in home is covered, provided if there is no bed available in the hospital or the person cannot be transferred to the hospital. It is not outpatient
Recovery Benefit- Under this, a lump sum payment of Rs. 10,000 is given where hospitalization exceeds 10 continuous days. This benefit is payable only once per illness/accident per policy year. This benefit is not applicable if optional deductible is chosen
Ambulance cover benefit- Expenses incurred on transportation of insured person to a hospital for treatment in case of an emergency, subject to Rs. 2000 per hospitalization
Worldwide Emergency care - Covers expense on treatment of illness or conditions first manifested during the Policy Period while travelling overseas upto a maximum of 20 L, provided Hospitalisation or Day Care Procedure was necessary and was done

ABOUT APOLLO MUNICH HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY

Apollo Munich offers innovative and award-winning health, personal accident and travel insurance plans, with state-of-the art infrastructure and uncomplicated services, delivered by engaged employees. It is a joint venture between the Apollo Hospitals Group, one of Asia’s largest healthcare group, and Munich Health, Munich Re’s health business segment, which offers global health insurance and reinsurance excellence.


Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 7 ready to rock Indore.




Celebrated playback singer Monali Thakur is all set to captivate the audience

Indore :Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged is back with yet another season of its sensational multi city musical tour. After completing six enrapturing seasons, Season 7 of the riveting musical experience continues to captivate the music lovers of the country. Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged is all set to entertain Indore, swaying the audience to the tunes of celebrated playback singer, Monali Thakur who will perform her popular hits, unplugged!
Perfection only needs a stage and with this thought, Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 7 is the perfect stage to feature India’s musical perfection. Having given the country some of the most magical musical renditions, Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged promises yet another mellifluous season. This season will witness a stellar line up of musical maestros like Vishal Bhardwaj, Papon,Shankar Mahadevan, Farhan Akhtar, Monali Thakur and Armaan and AmaalMallik.



Commenting on Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 7, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President (Marketing), Pernod Ricard India said “With each season Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged has taken perfection a notch higher in music and we are looking forward to yet another magnificent season. We are delighted to continue our long-standing association with MTV. This has been a successful and fruitful association for the brand and we hope to continue to enthral the Indian audience with a musical stage like no other. It is indeed a perfect stage for legendary musicians as this musical extravagance brings alive the brand’s philosophy of “Make it Perfect” in every way. Witness these accomplished musicians showcase their versatile repertoire only at Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged.”

Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged showcases India's biggest musical maestros performing their chart topping numbers that have rocked the nation in their purest form - with acoustic arrangement of music and a live studio performance without any post production. This season, audiences are in for a delight as some of the biggest musicians of today will be seen performing unplugged music. The tour kick started in Kolkata and after Indore, the musical celebration will travel to Mumbai, Gurgaon, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar.

FerzadPalia, Head, Youth, Music and English Entertainment, Viacom18 said, “Year on year we have been surpassing audience expectations and surprising ourselves with each new season of Unplugged. The latest season features a unique and beautiful confluence of soul- stirring vocals and interesting musical arrangements, doing away with anything that distracts from what is pure. This year as well, the audience will be privy to a great line up of artists who will be transforming some of their biggest musical numbers to the unimaginable in a more vulnerable and intimate setting. It’s going to be fascinating to see artists like Vishal Bharadwaj, Shankar Mahadevan, Farhan, Papon, Monali and others going unplugged and recreating songs that people love so much. Also, it’s extremely exciting for us to have Royal Stag Barrel Select back on board for the sixth consecutive season which just goes to show that good content will always be appreciated.”

Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 7in Indore willwitness an electrifying performance by Monali Thakur, the award-winning and celebrated playback singer.Born in a Bengali musical family, Monali Thakur is known for her soulful and soothing voice. Extremely thrilled to rock the stage and perform to some of her chart topping numbers like‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘MohMohKeDhaage, and ‘Zara Zara Touch Me’,Monaliis set to make it a night to remember.

Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged provides the artists with a platform to showcase their calibre, courage of experimentation and their dream of achieving musical perfection. The singer and his skills as a musical genius will come to the fore through the passion and intensity of his sensational music creations. Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 7 will capture the essence of the brand “Make it Perfect” as the artists endeavour to strike perfect chords of music amongst their fans.


About MTV
MTV, world’s premier youth brand, is a dynamic and a vibrant blend of music and pop culture. With a global reach of more than half-billion households, MTV is a cultural home to the millennial generation, music fans and artists. 32 MM fans following MTV across show pages on social media have made the brand #1 in social influence as well. MTV products are available across 35 unique categories with targeted brand licensing. MTV also has a buzzing MTV Live business with properties like MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Bollyland. Aiming to entertain, lead and collaborate with young people through its evocative communication and youth relevant shows like MTV Roadies, Coke Studio@MTV, MTV Unplugged, MTV Rock the Vote, MTV KaisiYehYaarian etc. For information about MTV in India, visit www.mtv.in.com.
About Royal Stag Barrel Select
Royal Stag Barrel Select is the premium offering of Royal stag for the discerning consumer who seeks an evolved taste. It is for the young, confident, progressive and inspiring individual who has tasted their first success, want to be seen as the one with discerning taste, evolving in their journey of life and standing out through perfection. The brand inspires individual who has a desire of magnifying his life in terms of refinement and the assurance of having arrived- making his life grander and richer. Royal Stag Barrel Select drives the brand proposition of “Make it Perfect “


Friday, December 15, 2017

American India Foundation (AIF) and Coca-Cola India launches ‘SMS Mission Recycling’ to Sensitize School Children on Waste Management and Recycling.



The program takes the success of SMS Mission 1000 to the next level by increasing the scope of positive impact to 11 lakh children in over 5000 schools

Coca-Cola India along with American India Foundation (AIF) today launched the SMS Mission Recycling with the aim to sensitize children from over 5000 schools on waste management after realizing a successful Support My School (SMS) Mission 1000 schools. The projectseeks to contribute towards the government’s cleanliness mission and will focus on proper collection and segregation of waste including Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).



The SMS Mission Recycling initiativeaims to promote better waste management practices through adoption of efficientcollection and segregation methods to facilitate recycling. Aligned to the Government’s Swachh Bharat, Swachh Vidyalaya (Clean India Clean Schools) Mission, the programme will also be looking to setup or facilitate waste management systems in communities as well as schools.In the first phase of the program, Coca-Cola India has partnered with the American India Foundation (AIF) to positively impact an estimated 11 lakh children in over 5000 government schools nationwide and over 1 lakh community members on the long-term benefits of proper solid waste management.

Nishant Pandey, CEO of American India Foundation said, “Building on our experience of driving awareness of sanitation & hygiene issues across schools in India, we believe that engaging students with waste management and recycling concepts will give them a deeper understanding of the huge role that sustainability plays in our future. We’re excited to partner with Coca-Cola on the Support My School – Mission Recycling campaign which aims to reach 5000 schools across 10 states in order to give children the chance to build a cleaner tomorrow and a sustainable future.”
T. Krishnakumar, President, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia,said, “We believe that sustainable development should be at the heart of everything that we do and we must collaborate with our partners to find and develop solutions for a sustainable future.We are now excited tolaunch SMS Mission Recycling in association with American India Foundation to createawareness amongschool children and communities on proper ways to implement waste segregation and recycling.Children are change agents for a better tomorrow.They have the influence to sensitize their communities and as the future of our country, they grow up aligned to such environmental causes.”

The first edition of Support My School had a positive impact on over 3.5lakh school children in more than 1000 schools across the country. During this journey, thousands of toilets, urinals and wash stations were revitalisedand hundreds of playgrounds were established in disadvantaged schools. Support My School addressed the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) needs and contributedmeaningfully to the government’s ‘Swachh Bharat’ drive, and the revitalized schools now serve as model schools in several districts.

Avijeet Kumar, Chief Operational Officer, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)—the first implementation partner of SMS Mission 1000 said,“Support My School is an innovative campaign aimed at transforming lives of thousands of children across the country and we are extremely proud to be associated with it. From educating children about rain water harvesting, to ensuring access to proper sanitation, the campaign has helped promoting positive environment in schools. Interventions such as these are important to address the broad socio-economic gap and educational inequalities in our country. The impact seen in 1000 schools through this campaign has been extremely satisfying.

Bhushan Tuladhar, Regional Technical Advisor, South Asia - ‎UN-HABITAT said,“Our congratulations to all partners and friends of the Support My School (SMS) campaign for achieving “SMS Mission 1000”. It is a remarkable that the campaign has reached over 4, 00,000 students across 1100 schools in the region. We look forward to support the next phase of the initiative – SMS Mission Recycling.”

Coca-Cola India is relentlessly working on creating a positive difference in the state of school education and the company has an unabated focus on sustainability.

About The Coca-Cola System in India
The Coca-Cola system comprising of Coca-Cola India Private Limited, a concentrate supply company along with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited and fifteen (15) franchise bottling partners of The Coca-Cola Company offer a range of healthy, safe, high quality, refreshing beverage options to consumers. From the year 1993, when The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta,  re-started its operations in India, the system has been refreshing consumers with its beverage products - Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up Charged, Fanta, Fanta Green Mango, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Maaza, VIO flavoured milk, Minute Maid range of juices, FUZE tea, Georgia and Georgia gold range of hot and cold tea and coffee options, Aquarius, Schweppes, Kinley and Bonaqua packaged drinking water and Kinley Club Soda. The Coca-Cola system through its strong network of over 2.6 million retail outlets, touches the lives of millions of consumers, at a rate of more than 500 servings per second. Its brands are some of the most loved and sold beverages in the country – Thums Up and Sprite – being the top two selling sparkling beverages.

The Coca-Cola India system provides direct employment to over 25,000 people and indirect employment to more than 150,000 people. The Coca-Cola system in India is contributing in its own small way to building sustainable communities through community initiatives like Support My School, VEER, Parivartan and Unnati and by reducing its own environmental footprint.

For further information on the company's India operations and its products, please visit: www.coca-colaindia.com and www.hindustancoca-cola.com ; follow us on twitter at twitter.com/CocaCola_Ind or on Facebook.

About American India Foundation (AIF)
The American India Foundation is committed to catalyzing social and economic change in India, and building a lasting bridge between the United States and India through high-impact interventions in education, livelihoods, public health, and leadership development. Working closely with local communities, AIF partners with NGOs to develop and test innovative solutions and with governments to create and scale sustainable impact. Founded in 2001 at the initiative of President Bill Clinton following a suggestion from Prime Minister Vajpayee, AIF has impacted the lives of 3.7 million of India’s poor. Learn more at www.AIF.org.



Thursday, December 14, 2017

Robot surprises Muskan Sharma on Super Dancer Chapter 2.

Robot surprises Muskan Sharma on Super Dancer Chapter 2

Recently Ramdev Baba graced the set of Sony Entertainment Television’s biggest kids reality dance show Super Dancer Chapter 2. After a stunning performance of ‘Robotic Girl’ Muskaan Sharma, a real life robot came to visit her on set. Muskaan who was visibly surprised was keen to know what was happening.




The robot performed some cool robotic steps and imitated Muskaan’s style of dancing. To Muskaan’s surprise when the person removed the mask, it was none other than her father who surprised her all the way from Indore. Muskan Sharma who did not get a chance to meet her father since five months was overwhelmed to meet her father and broke down in tears.



The team of Super Dancer Chapter 2 had decided to surprise her with her father’s visit on the set of the show. Hence, her father entered dressed as a robot and shook a leg with her on stage. Muskaan Sharma who finally got a chance to meet her father couldn’t control her emotions and became teary eyed.



Source on the set revealed,” The bond between the father and the daughter never breaks. Muskan Sharma became teary eyed to finally meet her father after five months later rocked the stage in robotic style.



Watch episodes of Super Dancer Chapter 2 every Saturday and Sunday, 8PM only on Sony Entertainment Television!







Vaishnavi challenges Baba Ramdev to do aerial yoga!

Vaishnavi challenges Baba Ramdev to do aerial yoga!




VaishnaviPrajapati has been impressing everyone with one after the other phenomenal performances on Super Dancer Chapter 2. The 5-year has not only received praises from Bollywood stars Rekha and RaveenaTandon, but this time she also entertained Baba Ramdev with her magical dance steps. Baba Ramdev was so impressed with her dance that he commented that only dedication, focus and hard work can turn someone into such a talented performer.



However, Vaishnavi not only received applauses from everyone including judges Shilpa Shetty, Anurag Basu and GeetaKapur, but had also planned a challenge for Baba Ramdev. Post Vaishnavi’s extraordinary performance, Baba Ramdev also had to perform aerial yoga and he did not miss the opportunity to inspire everyone. People present on set were awestruck to see how Baba could also climb the rope. Baba Ramdev’s act not only inspired Vaishnavi but everyone to keep working hard to achieve greater success.




Shilpa Shetty also joined Baba Ramdev and Vaishnavi on stage. She also walked on the rope. Stay tuned to Sony Entertainment Television to watch Vaishnavi’s magical performance and Baba Ramdev’s aerial act only on Super Dancer Chapter 2, every Saturday and Sunday at 8PM. 

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Down Syndrome patient Devanshi Joshi wins NCPEDP-Mindtree Hellen Keller Award.


Employment of persons with intellectual disabilities need of the hour
Visit Gram Bharat in R.K. Puram, New Delhi, and you are greeted by a cheerful young lady.  Working as Store Assistant since 2013, Devanshi has created a special place in the hearts of her customers - her ‘fans’, who visit the store to meet her.


Devanshi has overcome challenges posed by Down Syndrome,  a genetic condition that leads to delayed physical growth and intellectual disability.  
Devanshi is a dream employee, responsible, reliable and respectful to customers and suppliers. Reflecting dignity of labour while helping her juniors learn new skills, and an eager learner herself, she remembers not just the product codes and prices but also the stock levels and reordering schedules.  As winner of the  NCPEDP-Mindtree Hellen Keller Award, Devanshi embodies the values of the award. 
Javed Abidi, Honorary Director of NCPEDP, “  The awards are given to exceptional individuals and organisations who have established themselves as role models in furthering employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Devanshi’s success is important because India has not yet understood disability fully. For Indians disability has always meant only blind and wheelchair users. What about muscular dystrophy, leprosy, sickle cell anaemia, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome and dwarfism? When will India discover the neglected disabilties?”
Krishna Kumar Natarajan of Mindtree presided over the function. He said, "Mindtree is proud to support NCPEDP - given that all its work and its campaigns are aimed at creating an inclusive society for people with disabilities". He further added, "Cannot emphasise the importance of making websites accessible to make the digital ecosystem inclusive for persons with disabilities"
Also present were Saurabh Chandra, Jury Member & Trustee, NCPEDP, Krishnakumar Natarajan, Chairperson Mindtree Ltd & Suresh Jandial, ONGC.
This year, the NCPEDP- Mindtree Helen Keller Awards were given away in the following categories-  
CATEGORY A: ROLE MODEL DISABLED PERSONS 
Disabled persons from within the disability sector and outside who have been active as ambassadors of the cause of employment for disabled people and are a positive role model for others.

1. Dr. Charudatta Jadhav - Head Accessibility COE, Tata Consultancy Services Limited
2. Devanshi Joshi - Store Assistant, Gram Bharat
3. Dr. Nirmita Narasimhan - Policy Director, Centre for Internet and Society
4. Pradip Sinha – Executive, Issue Retrieval Centre in IT Asset Management, Dell – EMC

CATEGORY B: ROLE MODEL SUPPORTERS OF INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 
Individuals from within the disability sector or outside who have contributed substantially to the cause of promoting employment opportunities for disabled people over an extended period of time.

1. SV Krishnan - CEO, Dialogue in the Dark - ACE Take 1
2. Swaminathan Subramanian - Manager, Payments and Operations, ANZ Bengaluru Service Centre
CATEGORY C: ROLE MODEL COMPANIES/NGOs/INSTITUTIONS
Organisations from the disability sector or outside who have shown their commitment towards promoting equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 

1. BarrierBreak Solutions Private Limited
2. Hatti Food and Beverages Private Limited
3. The Lemon Tree Hotel Company

4. Vindhya e Infomedia Private Limited

FOREVERMARK LAUNCHES AT ALANKAR JEWELLERS IN PATNA.



- Talentedfilm starHuma Qureshi graces the event-
Patna, 4th December 2017: Alankar Jewellers, a brand that hasset unmatched standards of quality and service have partnered with Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group of Companies, by launching the brand at their store in Patna.
While Forevermark encompasses the promise of beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced diamonds, Alankar Jewellers areleaders in the field of jewellery manufacturing and pioneers of innovative techniques. The synergy of these two brands has brought about an ideal collaboration by creating hallmark jewellery pieces.
Celebrating this partnership, was the talented film star, Huma Qureshiwho unveiled Alankar Jewellers’ exclusive collection crafted with beautiful Forevermark diamonds. Adorned by exquisite Forevermark jewellery, she said, “A Forevermark diamond is something that will be passed down from one generation to the next and will stand the test of time. Each Forevermark diamond has a unique identification number which is a testimony to its promise. Alankar Jewellersoffers the finest diamond experience to its customers.  It is truly an honour to be a part of this event as Forevermark and Alankar Jewellers join hands to showcase such a wide variety of gorgeous diamond jewellery.”
Highlighting the partnership, Manish Gupta, Director, Alankar Jewellerssaid, “Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are eligible to become Forevermark. We are delighted to partner with Forevermark as they have the most stringent process of selection which offers only the best quality of diamonds to its partners. Using these diamonds in our designs not only enhances the jewellery but also maintains increases our credibility with our customers.”
Highlighting the partnership Sachin Jain, President, Forevermark India said, “Forevermark is proud to be associated with Alankar Jewellers’, one of the leading jewellers in the state of Bihar. Forevermark only partners with authorised retailers such as Alankar Jewellers, who are not only leaders in their field, but also meet the brand’s stringent criteria of business, social and environmental integrity. Alankar Jewellersexquisite design and craftsmanship enhances the beauty of a Forevermark diamond and we look forward to a long-standing relationship with them.”
Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamonds. Each Forevermark diamond undergoes a journey of rigorous selection and bears a unique inscription at its heart which is an assurance that every Forevermark diamond is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are worthy of this inscription which is a promise that the diamond has been carefully selected to meet Forevermark’s standards of quality and integrity. Known for combining superior quality and exclusive designs to produce elegant masterpieces, Alankar Jewellerswill carry forward the promise of Forevermark.

please visit Forevermark.com.

Notes to Editors:

ABOUT FOREVERMARK
Every Forevermark diamond undergoes a journey of rigorous selection. Our unique inscription is an assurance that every Forevermark diamond meets the exceptional standards of beauty, rarity and is responsibly sourced.




FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS BEYOND the 4C’s
Forevermark goes beyond the standard 4Cs to select diamonds that are genuine, natural and untreated. Forevermark diamonds are cut and polished by master craftsmen to reveal their ultimate beauty and natural brilliance.




FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS ARE RARE
Less than one percent of the world’s diamonds are worthy of the Forevermark inscription.

FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS ARE RESPONSIBLY SOURCED
Each Forevermark diamond is responsibly sourced and embodies our principles of integrity, striving to create opportunities for women and our dedication to protection of the natural world. The inscription is an assurance of the physical integrity of our diamonds throughout their journey, as well as the conscientious integrity with which we run our business.

FOREVERMARK INSCRIPTION & GRADING
Each Forevermark diamond is inscribed with an icon and individual number as an assurance that it has met Forevermark’s standards of beauty and rarity and that it is responsibly sourced. The Forevermark inscription is placed on the table facet of a Forevermark diamond. Invisible to the naked eye, the inscription is 1/5000th of a human hair and can only be seen using a special Forevermark viewer available at Authorised Forevermark Jewellers. Authorised Forevermark Jewellers are able to supply a Forevermark Diamond Grading Report to their customers providing an accurate blueprint of the qualities - cut, colour, clarity and caratage - of each Forevermark diamond.  Forevermark is the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies and benefits from over 125 years of diamond expertise. Forevermark diamonds are carefully selected and come from sources committed to high standards; they are beautifully crafted by a select group of Diamantaires and exclusively available from select Authorised Forevermark Jewellers. For more information and to find your nearest Authorised Forevermark Jeweller go to www.forevermark.com.

About Alankar Jewellers
Alankar Jewellers has established a rock-solid reputation by setting unmatched standards of quality and service. We are leaders in the field of jewellery manufacturing and pioneers of innovative techniques. Established in the year 1949 by the visionaries, Late.SriBaijnath and Jai Nath Prasad, the Alankar group has been in the jewellery business for over the past five decades. Over the years we have very carefully nurtured. Our business to earn a reputation that recognizes “Alankar” as the finest and leading jewellers in the state of Bihar. The Alankar brand is renowned for the quality of its products and high standards of service. Our current business establishment under the name of Mr. Madan Prasad Gupta and his sons Manish Gupta and Mohinish Gupta, who are striving towards taking the business to greater heights.
A constant quest for customer satisfaction drives our passion for excellence. We have been certified by the Bureau of Indian standards to sell Hallmarked jewellery under the Hallmarking scheme launched by the Government of India. With nearly half a century of experience in creating traditional, modern and contemporary gold jewellery, we at Alankar jewellers have continuously strived to successfully keep alive legacy inherited through tradition and founded on the virtues of quality, ethics, and trust. Over the years, constant interaction with consumers all walks life has provided us with invaluable insight into our customers need thus equipping us with the knowledge and experience to serve our clients in a better manner.


“I WISH TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH SRK SOMEDAY,” SAYS SHREYAS TALPADE.


hreyas Talpade expresses his wish to share the stage with King Khan sometime in his life. As Shah Rukh Khan is all set for his upcoming show TED Talks India Nayi Soch starting 10th December, 7pm, he sends his best wishes to the actor.



With TED Talks India Nayi Soch coming for the first time in Hindi on television, Shreyas feels that no better than Shah Rukh Khan would have been the right fit to host the show. He says, “Shah Rukh is so good with the crowd that no one would have done justice to the show other than him. He’s a great guy and I wish to share the stage with him someday.”

Shreyas also shares that the idea of him getting married changed his life.

Now isn’t that cute?

Watch TED Talks India Nayi Soch starting 10th December at 7pm only on STAR Plus

Novozymes and Grundfos kick off collaboration for clean water.


Novozymes and Grundfos kick off collaboration for clean water

Chennai, December 5, 2017: Biology and pump technology are combined, when the two leading global players enter an open innovation collaboration to find new solutions to the world’s water challenges.
When you combine biotech with cutting-edge water technology, you might find new solutions to some of the most pressing global issues concerning water scarcity. Thereby, you can make a direct impact on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6, aiming at securing universal access to water and sanitation by 2030.
This is the scope, when the world’s leading expert in enzymes and microorganisms, Novozymes, and Grundfos, the global leader in advanced pump technologies, enter an open innovation collaboration.
The partnership takes place on HelloScience.io, an online universe launched by Novozymes in September 2017 where entrepreneurs, startups and others can connect with industry.
“This is a great opportunity. Partnering with Grundfos opens new possibilities for Novozymes, the HelloScience platform and its users. Until now, we have been able to connect the startups and academics, who are part of this network, with our knowledge about enzymes and microorganisms, and allowing them to use samples in their work, but now we can also connect them with Grundfos’ expertise in water treatment,” says Claus Crone Fuglsang, Senior Vice President, Research & Technology at Novozymes.
The two companies embark on their innovation voyage today. Four specific challenges will be posted online, allowing all in the HelloScience community to pitch their ideas on how to secure clean water for more people – and receive sparring, input and assistance from both Novozymes and Grundfos. The two companies seek solutions to remove polluting chemicals from water and improve cleaning of wastewater. That includes better filtering, less sludge, and recovery of phosphate, a precious nutrient, from wastewater.
“This is an excellent chance to see what we can do in combination with Novozymes. Adding biotechnology to what we can do in for instance digital dosing might very well open brand-new possibilities for e.g. water treatment. And while we strengthen our connection with Novozymes, we also get an opportunity to review fresh takes on the water challenges from all over the world. We need new partnerships to solve these great challenges, and this is another step down that road,” says Lars Enevoldsen, Group Vice President, Technology & Innovation at Grundfos.


About Grundfos India:

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) a wholly owned subsidiary of Grundfos Holdings was established on March 13, 1998. Grundfos India is responsible for sales of Grundfos products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. Currently, Grundfos India has more than 350 employees and works with 200 distributors and dealers with 14 offices across India. Grundfos India provides energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for various applications – heating and hot water service systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, industrial applications, pressure boosting and liquid transfer, groundwater supply, domestic water supply, sewage and wastewater, dosing, chlorination systems, disinfection systems and pumps running on renewable energy. For more information, visit: http://www.grundfos.in/