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by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, June 28, 2019:   HGH India 2019, India’s largest trade-show in the home textiles, home décor, houseware and gifts category today revealed ‘Beyond Shapes’ - the latest trends forecast in home fashion and lifestyle at a press conference in Mumbai. The book designed exclusively for trade visitors and professionals showcases the latest trends and insights which will help the industry to cater to the needs of the consumer. The trends are forecasted by an experienced European design team based on their intense research and expertise in the India market.   The Trends Book was unveiled by Mr Arun Roongta, Managing Director, HGH India, Dr Geert Bottger, Director, HGH India and Dr Alokendra Banerjee, Chief Executive Officer - Retail, The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The Trends will also be showcased at HGH India 2019 to be held between 2-4 July, 2019 at Bombay Exhibition Center. The overarching theme for this year’s trends is “Beyond Shapes – Un

by Priya Jadhav Mumbai,June, 2019 : Processed iodized salt sold by premium brands in India contains carcinogenic and other harmful components such as cyanide at alarming levels, reveals a report by an US analytical laboratory. American West Analytical Laboratories, which conducted the test, reveals that  Tata Salt contains  cyanide levels at an alarming 1.85mg/kg. While the cyanide level in Sambhar Refined Salt is 4.71mg/kg, the level is 1.90 mg/kg in Tata Salt Lite. Shiv Shankar Gupta, Chairman of Godhum Grains & Farm Product took the initiative to get the test done on numerous Indian salt brand. Mr. Gupta, a 91 year old veteran, who is also known as father of India’s gemstone industry,  has been on a mission to rid salt of harmful substances. He has been spearheading a campaign to expose corrupt practices by the salt industry in the production and marketing of salt and provide healthy variant of salt to people. “ Leading companies in the edible salt manufacturing i

by Priya jadhav The Central Bank and government have taken meaningful measures to alleviate the stress in the real estate sector by executing three successive repo rate cuts and rationalising the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Now is the time to look further and focus on more specific issues. Following are a series of expectations from the first Union Budget of the Modi government’s second stint at the Centre: ·    ‘Industry status’ to real estate With the transformation in the way business is conducted under the reformative Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) regime, it is time to recognise the role of the real estate sector as a full-fledged industry. Real estate is one of the major contributors to the economy, as it supports innumerable ancillary industries and provides employment to millions, directly and indirectly. Growth in real estate has a multiplier effect on the economy. Availing industry status would enable developers to raise funds at lo

With the introductory range of Chutneys & Pickles,   Spice Secrets   will focus on traditional recipes that are passed down generations by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, June 2019:  Celebrated household name,  Society Tea,  announces expansion into a new category with the launch of  Spice Secrets . The new brand will focus on  Chutneys and Pickles  (to begin with) in delightful flavors that encompass a variety of palate spectrums. Society Tea’s latest product offering is all set to take consumers down memory lane whilst they relish the unique and appetizing piquancy. The Chutneys & Pickles market is growing rapidly and with changing lifestyles, there is an emerging need for organized players to fill-in this gap. This expansion is in line with this need, while recreating the magical taste of grandmother’s secret recipes for its new-age consumers. Both the product lines bring together an array of gustatory bliss, keeping in mind the flavor preferences of their consumers. The

by Priya Jadhav June 2019 - CaratLane - A Tanishq Partnership, India's leading omni-channel jeweller has launched its 4th store in Kolkata, taking the store count to 8 in the Eastern region of India  and 61 across the country . Since its inception, CaratLane has revolutionised how Indian women buy and wear fine jewellery, by making modern, beautiful designs accessible to all. Situated at City Center 1, Salt Lake, a prominent residential area in Kolkata, this outpost of CaratLane is designed to bring in a seamless jewellery buying experience. Speaking on the occasion, MithunSacheti, Founder & CEO of CaratLane said, “Kolkata is a crucial market for us and we have had a high demand to launch more stores here. This store is likely to appeal to the families residing in the area and hence is designed keeping their needs in mind. We are looking forward to welcoming the Salt Lake residents to a whole new experience that will help them discover precious jewellery, like never

by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, June 27, 2019 : Fetal Medicine in India achieved a new milestone with a successful surgery to save a preterm baby who suffered from life-threatening lung abnormality- Pulmonary Sequestration. A 36- year old woman with 27-weeks of pregnancy was admitted at the Fetal Medicine Department of Surya Hospitals after having diagnosed with serious fetal complications. A multidisciplinary team of experts swung into action and performed one of the most complicated procedures to save a newborn who is now responding well to the treatment. Experts are monitoring his health closely for the last six months. Detailed fetal ultrasound evaluation revealed generalized swelling around the fetus with severe fluid accumulation around the left lung. The condition was severe enough to displace the heart to the right side of the chest. The fetal lung abnormality was diagnosed as extralobar pulmonary sequestration (PS) which is a mass of non-functional lung tissue separate from t

by Priya Jadhav Hema Foundation is a philanthropic unit of social activities of 'Ram Ratna Group'. It is an innovative effort towards providing children with cultured and ethical education in their sensitive age. The main objective of the Foundation- "To make parents aware of the moral responsibility towards parents, society and nation, through which they can become aware and responsive citizens." For the same purpose, the Hema Foundation was inaugurated by Swami Sri Govindadev Giriji Karakamal on June 25, 2016. Established in memory of Mrs. Hema Kabra, the Hema Foundation, dedicated to the establishment of Indian culture and human values ​​at the global scene, this institution established in memory of the values ​​of moral values ​​and humanity for the last four years, to revive human values ​​and Indian culture. -Trying simplicity and harmony in the values. Padma Shri Rameswarlal Kabra, Dr. Sanjay Malpani (National President - Geeta Family), Dr. Smt. C

Two doctor teams performed kidney swap on multiple patient-donors for 16 hours by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, June, 2019 : Doctors at BR Life Kalinga Hospital successfully conducted a unique case of Kidney Swap Transplant recently. The patients were operated simultaneously for 16 hours by a team of doctors at B R Life Kalinga. The patients are doing well and are recovering satisfactorily.  Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is known to affect approximately 1 million people in India every year  “In India, diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes resulting in 40–60% cases of Chronic Kidney Disease. With increasing incidence of CKD, the number of patients undergoing dialysis in India is also increasing by 10 – 15% every year. Once a person has developed kidney failure the only options are lifelong dialysis or kidney transplant. This can be avoided with timely intervention and by managing health conditions that cause kidney damage, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, extreme str

by Priya Jadhav New Delhi, June, 2019:  G-Shock, the popular watch brand from Casio, has unveiled a television commercial that takes its #ChallengeTheLimits campaign forward. Featuring the recently appointed Brand Ambassador Tiger Shroff, the commercial highlights the challenging spirit of the actor and his journey to becoming a successful star and youth icon. The television commercial finds the actor speaking about his personal journey, from being known as celebrity child to carving a niche for himself in the world of films, art, entertainment and glamour. His dance moves to fitness regime has been compared with the best in the Bollywood industry, yet it is his ‘challenging spirit’ that motivates him to take up experimental roles and constantly inspire him to deliver better than his best. Kulbhushan Seth, Vice President, Casio India  said,  “With the latest television commercial, we have brought our ‘Challenge The Limits’ campaign alive by showcasing the personal story of ou

by Priya Jadhav In an effort to ramp up Indian outbound tourists visiting Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Tourism in collaboration with SriLankan Airlines, The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) and inbound tour operators has introduced attractive packages, specifically targeting India, the number one source market, to revive the industry that had a temporary setback due to the recent incident. The package offered includes discounted airfare, accommodation, transport and more, ranging from 30 % to 60%. This package is unique to India and can be availed across Sri Lankan Airlines’ network covering 12 cities in India with 123 weekly flights. Ms. Chamari Rodrigo – Consul General, Sri Lanka along with the   Sri Lankan delegation headed by Hon. John Amaratunga, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs attended the event.  Hon Minister of Tourism spoke of the restored security environment in Sri Lanka and assured the audience that the incident will not reoccur aga