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Ministry of Culture names Niladri Kumar among Sangeet Natak

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by Priya Jadhav Academi Puraskar winners for the year 2023 The Maverick Musician is receiving the award for his contribution in the field of Creative & Experimental Music Mumbai, 28th February 2024: Indian music icon and sitar maestro Niladri Kumar has been named among winners of Sangeet Natak Academi Puraskar for the year 2023, by the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar. This is the highest national recognition given to stalwarts in the field of performing arts. Niladri Kumar had earlier won Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Academi in 2007. “I am very grateful to Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi for honouring my journey in music, and I sincerely seek blessings for the path I yet have to travel. My greatest reward is to witness my music touch the hearts of listeners from all over the world, across all these years,” says Niladri Kumar. Born to sitar maestro, Kartick Kumar, a disciple of Ravi Shankar and Sangeet Natak Akademi Pu

Tadoba Festival: Uniting Communities for Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism

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by Priya Jadhav Mumbai,  February, 2024: The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra's oldest National Park created in 1955, and home to 93 Tigers, has today announced the inaugural Tadoba Festival, a three-day celebration to promote wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism and local heritage in Maharashtra. This is the only National Park which has 93 tigers. The Prime Minister's heartfelt message, advocating for the conservation and sustainable development of Tadoba Reserve will be shared to inaugurate the event, scheduled to take place from March 1-3, 2024. The festival will take place across various venues in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, offering an enriching experience for the attendees. " The Tadoba Festival represents our collective effort to mobilize stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and ignite a passion for safeguarding our natural heritage ," said the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Through collaborative endeavours spanning various sectors, we

UNICEF India and Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrate Radio Excellence for Child Rights

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by Priya Jadhav Renowned Bollywood actor and UNICEF India National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana presented the Radio4Child Awards to 22 radio professionals from across the country.  MUMBAI, 27 February 2024 – The fifth edition of the UNICEF India Radio4Child Awards held today, honoured the outstanding contributions of 22 radio professionals from All India Radio, private FM stations and community radio for their exemplary work in creating awareness on routine immunization, climate change child protection issues. The 2024 awards were presented by renowned Bollywood actor and UNICEF India National Ambassador, Ayushmann Khurrana, highlighting three themes that impact children’s rights.  Addressing the award winners and radio professionals, Ayushmann Khurrana shared how his career started as an RJ and added, “I’m deeply invested in the child rights, the Awards champion today. Rights that help children survive, thrive and develop in a safe environment, enabling them to be and to do their bes

“Ecamex – 2024” Expo to create Awareness on Electrical Safety ends on 29th February, 2024. at Bombay Exhibition Centre

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by Priya Jadhav On the occasion of the centenary year of the Electrical Contractors Association of Maharashtra (ECAM), a grand exhibition “ECAMEX – 2024” has been organized to create awareness among consumers about electrical safety. This exhibition is available to customers. 27, 28 & 29 February, 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Center (NESCO), Hall no. 2, Goregaon (East), Mumbai from 10 am to 6 pm for free. The exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday. It will be held on February 27, 2024 at 10 am and on this occasion officials of manufacturing companies such as Palicab, RR Cable, Greatwhite and many organizations, power distribution and power related organizations will be present. The main objective of the exhibition “Ecamex – 2024” is electrical safety. This exhibition has been organized keeping in mind the objective of making India free from electrical accidents, creating awareness about safety to avoid electrical accidents. Renowned manufacturers and distributors in the field of electr

IndiaPost Tech Logistics Conclave Showcases Innovation and Collaboration with major E - commerce Tech Integrators in India

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by Priya Jadhav   Under the guidance of Shri. Kishan Kumar Sharma, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Postal Circle proudly hosted the IndiaPost Tech Logistics Conclave, a pioneering event that brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements in logistics technology. The representatives of the following organizations participated in the conclave ; i Think Logistic, Shipyaaari, Shipdelight, Shiprocket, go Glocal , Cloud hands, Anorolox Corp., Ezipe, Neena Sales LLp, Blue Toleri, log exchange, MOS Log Connect, Shipkar Express, Zencommerce, MOS Technology, Global Shipping,VJ Express Cargo, MAIDC, ebag, ESCL, Shipyaari Tech Branch, easy pack, Space GSAD. The conclave served as a platform for insightful discussions, knowledge exchange and collaboration aimed at shaping the future of logistics in Maharashtra and beyond. Shri Amitabh Singh, Postmaster General Mails and Business Development, welcomed esteemed guests and participants fr

Godrej Appliances rides on design innovation- launches wood-finish, nature-inspired ACs & Refrigerators

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by Priya Jadhav  Brand aims to grow its premium segment contribution from 45% to 55% and boost summer growth to 20% with a robust product portfolio   Elevates consumer experience through collaboration with Krsnaa Mehta of India Circus for curated accessories & home design guide Mumbai,  February 2024: Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce, flagship company of the Godrej Group, has launched Eon Vogue, a new series of nature-inspired wood-finish home appliances . The range, comprising advanced Refrigerators and Air Conditioners, offers a unique blend of aesthetics and technology that complements contemporary Indian home décor and lifts it many notches. According to a survey of Indian households conducted by the brand, over 70% of respondents said they would like to see more options of appliances that suit their home décor better. More than half said they want everything to be well-matched in their homes. Speaking about the new launch, Kamal Nandi, Business Head an

Bhoomi Pujan Marks Commencement of Notan House

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by Priya Jadhav Mumbai – Notan House, located on Vaikunthlal Mehta Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, promises to redefine the landscape of business environments in Mumbai. The auspicious Bhoomi Pujan ceremony took place on Monday, February 19, 2024, marking a momentous occasion for Mumbai-Notan House, the pinnacle of luxury and sophistication in commercial real estate. Several esteemed guests gathered at the site to witness and participate in this auspicious occasion. The event commenced with traditional rituals conducted by the priests, invoking blessings for the success and prosperity of Notan House. With its cutting-edge features and amenities, Notan House, designed by renowned architect Seema Puri, is poised to surpass expectations for commercial spaces. From high-speed elevators to cutting-edge security systems, Notan House will have everything you need for a seamless and secure business experience. A grand entrance lobby and meticulously crafted office spaces will reflect a sense of exclu

Shopsy’s Valentine’s Day Store Offers Specially Curated Gifts for Your Loved Ones

  by Priya Jadhav ● Compared to last year, the demand for Valentine gift sets has already seen a 5X growth followed by greeting cards at 3.6X, and deodorants at 2.4X Shopsy recently launched a dedicated virtual store for Valentine’s Day to make shopping for this Valentine’s Day effortless and budget friendly. In an effort to enhance the shopping experience and make it easy for customers to buy gifts for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day, the dedicated store on the platform has thoughtfully curated products that ease the pressure of finding the right gift. The store has received a great response from customers who want to make the occasion special for their loved ones. Based on the insights gathered from the search trends which included searches like ‘Gift for girlfriend/boyfriend’ and ‘Valentine gifts’ and the analysis of the product categories high in demand last year, Shopsy has thoughtfully assembled products in this store. With Shopsy’s Valentine’s Day store, the romantics ca

Swiggy announces the 8th edition of the Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) with unmatched delights and savings

  by Priya Jadhav With delightful offers across 7000+ restaurants in 34 cities, GIRF 2024 is slated to be bigger and better this year Users can avail Flat 50% off on dining bills; Additional 15% savings with HDFC Bank Credit Cards National, 8th February 2024: Swiggy, India's leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of the highly anticipated Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF), starting from 7th February to 31st March 2024. This year, GIRF promises to be the biggest yet, offering unbeatable discounts and offers at over 7000+ participating restaurants in 34 cities across India, making it an unmissable celebration for food lovers nationwide.  To offer food enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the best of restaurants, Swiggy Dineout has partnered with popular restaurants including Punjab Grill, Cafe Delhi Heights, Chili’s, Jamies’ Pizzeria, Roxie, Barbeque Nation, One8 Commune, Irish House, Hard Rock Cafe, among others. Widening the choice for diners, GI

FUJIFILM India Launches Flagship Three A3 Colour and Two Monochrome Multifunction Printers in India at PAMEX 2024

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by Priya Jadhav   Versatile media handling capabilities with speed ranging from 35-55 page per minute support all enterprises increase work efficiency   Mumbai, 6 February 2024 : FUJIFILM India today launches five new models of A3 colour (Apeos C3570 / C4570 / C5570) and monochrome (Apeos 4570 / 5570) multifunction printers at PAMEX 1 2024 in Mumbai. Sales of the five products will begin on February 6. These five multifunction printers under the “Apeos series” focus on addressing diverse printing requirements with their high speed and excellent print output capabilities. They fulfil various customer printing requirements such as the paper size of SRA3, the paper weight of 52-300 gsm and banner printing of up to 320 x 1200mm. Furthermore, to support remote workstyles in the large enterprises and corporates, the products allow seamless integration promoting cloud connectivity and operational efficiency regardless of time and location. Users can print from anywhere with Universal Print 2

Diversey India Unveils Growth Plans for the Country

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  by Priya Jadhav   Diversey ,   A   Solenis   Company,   Reveals   Expansion Strategies   for   India's   Water   Treatment and Hygiene Sectors   Mumbai India – February 5, 2024 :   Diversey , a  Solenis Company, announced its growth plans for India's water treatment and hygiene sectors during a press meeting with their global and regional management teams. As a leader in water and wastewater management, as well as cleaning   and   hygiene   solutions,   the   company   unveiled   an ambitious   growth   plan   and   vision   for India's water treatment and hygiene sectors, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation and sustainability in driving this growth.   Following the merger of  S olenis  and  Diversey  in 2023, the company is now a more diversified company with significantly increased scale, broader global reach and the ability to offer a ‘one- stop shop’ suite of solutions that meet customer demand and address water management, cleaning   and   hygiene   issues on

Karnataka Tourism to Unveils Spectacular Roadshow in Mumbai to Showcase State's Tourism Marvels

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by Priya Jadhav  Mumbai : Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka in association with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, Jungle Lodges and Resorts, and a group of stakeholders from Karnataka are set to dazzle the city of dreams, Mumbai, as it orchestrates a grand Roadshow aimed at highlighting the diverse and enchanting tourism offerings of the state. This event will serve as a unique platform for travel agents, tour operators, and media representatives to immerse themselves in the allure of Karnataka's rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and unparalleled travel experiences. Taking place on 7th February 2024 at The Orchid Hotel Mumbai, Vile Parle at 06:00 pm, the Roadshow is designed to create a dynamic forum for Karnataka Tourism to connect with key players in the travel industry. Travel agents and tour operators from Mumbai will have the exclusive opportunity to delve into Karnataka's wealth of attractions, spanning ancient historical wonders

54th Pension Adalat to be held on 19th March 2024

by Priya Jadhav   The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai will be holding the  5 4th  Postal Pension Adalat for pensioners/family pensioners of Postal Department on  19th March  202 4   at  1 5 .00  Hrs , in the Office of Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai -400 001. Grievances regarding pensionary benefits pertaining to those who retired/died while in service from Department of Posts,   Pensioners of Postal Department ,  Maharashtra and Goa States, which have not been settled within 3 months, will  only  be   entertained in the Postal Pension Adalat. Cases involving purely legal points  i.e.  succession, Notional pension, TBOP/MACP Promotion, stepping up of pay and disciplinary cases involving policy matters  and cases pending for review of DPC  will not be considered in Pension Adalat .  Pensioner should forward their grievance individually (not in bulk  or on  behalf of others)  in triplicate the proforma attached to Accounts Officer ,  Pension Adal