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Union Bank of India signs MOU with National Housing Bank by Suman Gupta Mumbai 28 th September 2015: Union Bank of India, a leading Public Sector Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Housing Bank to launch “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)” as envisioned by the Government for Housing to All by 2022, the year when the Nation celebrates its 75 th Independence. In line with objectives of the schemes, the role of Union Bank of India as a Prime Lending Institution (PLI) will facilitate promotion of Affordable Housing for weaker section through Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) in coordination with National Housing Bank, one of the Central Nodal Agency, which will channelize upfront subsidy under the scheme by signing an MOU between the Bank & NHB. Under CLSS, Interest subsidy will be provided on home loans taken by eligible urban poor Economically Weaker section (EWS) and Low Income Group (LIG) seeking housing loans ...

Senco Gold & Diamonds Signs  Sports Icon Mr Sourav Ganguly As Their Brand Ambassador ·           To Have 100 Stores By 2016 ·           To Promote Bengal’s Jewellery Craftsmanship Across the Country ·           Aiming To Double The Turnover To Rs 2000 Crore by 2017 – 18 ·           To Manufacture 10,00,000 Jewellery Pieces Per Year 2016 - 17 ·           Diamond Jewellery Sales Will Be Given Special Focus ·           To Invest Rs 350 Crore By 2018 To Cater To The Expansion Plans       ·           Plans To Go For IPO By 2017 - 18 by Suman Gupta Mumbai, 29 th  September, 2015:   Senco Gold & Diamonds , one...

80% of Mumbai women with a  BMI over normal are at risk of heart disease:  Saffola life study 2015 ·          78% of Mumbai women are at risk of heart disease have increased belly fat by Suman Gupta 28 th September, Mumbai: In a unique initiative aimed at identifying risk factors associated with poor heart health among Indian women, the Saffolalife Study 2015 has revealed that more than 60 percent of urban India females in the age group of 30 to 45 years are at risk of being affected by cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). With 89% of women at risk of CVDs in Mumbai falling in the overweight/obese category, the results of the study has revealed some alarming statistics.                 Running in its fourth year, Saffola life study is India’s largest study on risk factors causing heart diseases. It addresses health and nutrition...

Modern parenting goes social with parentcircle.com       First-of-its-kind knowledge-sharing platform  that connects parents and experts      Visually-engaging multimedia content with  interactive social-sharing features      Aims to bring million+ parents to the platform  within the first 6 months      Firms up partnerships with  renowned experts and  schools Mumbai, September 24, 2015:  Parenting gets a new destination with the global launch of parentcircle.com. A one-stop web and mobile platform, ParentCircle brings together parents, educators and experts across fields to share and collaborate on various aspects related to parenting and child development. The platform helps parents make sense of the vast information out there on the web, with people they know and trust. ParentCircle was launched by former cricketer  V.V.S. Laxm...

BIMA’s 63 rd AGM focusing on  BIS Quality Order and Safeguard Duty by Suman Gupta Mumbai, 25 th September, 2015: The 63 rd  Annual General Meeting of BIMA (Bombay Iron Merchants’ Association) where the industry seniors discussed about successful removal of LBT, fight against BIS Quality Control Order and Safeguard duty; in addition to felicitating the key members. 63 rd  Annual General Meeting of BIMA (Bombay Iron Merchants’ Association) was graced by the presence of Shri Mohan Gurnani (President, FAM), Rajinder Miglani (Chairman,Uttam Galva), board members of DISMA Steel Chamber of India, BOBA, COMM customs and other industry dignitaries. Mr.Nilesh Parekh, President BIMA inaugurated the meeting and laying down the key indicators to highlight performance of the industry in the past year. He further outlined the achievements of current board and expressed gratitude for their support. He also celebrated the fact that the issue of LBT (Local Body ...

Modulnova launches  1 st showroom in India Mumbai : September 24, 2015: MODULNOVA, a premier décor brand from Italy has launched their first boutique store in Mumbai toady. The Modulnova collection has brought in India by Prahheelika Design Studios. The store is located at SitaramMilll Compound,Lower Parel East. Modulnova is specialised in kitchen, bath and living segments which offers innovative and green material for their product lines. Spread 1500 sq. ft, the Modulnova store is spacious and offers some of the most beautifully craftedcollection, truly making it a shoppers’ paradise! Announcing the launch Archhana Smart the creator, innovator and the leading mind behind the success of Prahheelika Design Studios (PDS)  said, ‘’we are glad to introduce Modulnova in India. We are happy that all the international brands are now considering India as the potential market and I am sure that Modulnovawill add value to the Indian market and the brand w...