6, Mar 2023
Punjab De Sher beat Telugu Warriors in the 9th match of Celebrity Cricket League 2023
The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 is Reloaded had a great match between Punjab De Sher Vs Telugu Warriors for the 9th Game of the Celebrity Cricket League 2023 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Punjab De Sher beat Telugu Warriors in a nail-biting finish to keep their hopes alive in CCL 2023. The match was amazing with some blitzing performances by players from both sides. The game was entertaining and a powerhouse of cricketing fun in an all-new format.
It is the first time in cricket history that a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format offers More Cricket, More Entertainment, and More Fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries (Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Mumbai Heroes and Punjab De Sher) competing for the CCL 2023 crown.
Match 9: Punjab De Sher Vs Telugu Warriors
Playing XI Punjab De Sher: Navraj Hans, Amith Bhalla, Dev Kharod , Binnu Dhillon(c), Babbal Rai, Rahul Jaittly, Balraj Syal, Anuj Khurana(wk), Suyyansh Rai, Mayur Mehta, Daksh Ajith, Rajiv Rishi, Karan Wahi, Hardy Sandhu
Playing XI: Telugu Warriors: Akhil Akkineni(c), Sudheer Babu, Nikhil, Raghu, Samrat, Ashwin Babu, Sachiin Joshi, Prince, Ayyappa Sharma(wk), Thaman, Roshan, Simha, Vishwa, Khayyum
Toss: Telugu Warriors won the toss and decided to bat
Both teams were represented by star players from Telugu and Punjabi film industries. They had some leading actresses and influencers cheering the respective teams, adding to the Glamour.
Highlights:
1st Innings: Telugu Warriors: Telugu Warriors scored 98 Runs for 4 wickets in their allotted 10 Overs
Thaman top scored with unbeaten 37 Runs off 18 balls followed by a rapid-fire 28 by Akhil Akkineni. Punjab De Sher’s Suyyansh Rai took 3 wickets for 8 Runs in the allotted quota of 2 Overs and stem the flow of runs helping to contain Telugu Warriors below 100.
In reply:
1st Innings Punjab De Sher: Punjab De Sher scored 101 Runs for 2 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs securing the lead of 3 Runs. Babbal Rai top scored with an attacking knock of 62 Runs off 32 balls followed by well-made 18 runs by Binnu Dhillon.
In the 2nd Innings
2nd Innings Telugu Warriors: Telugu Warriors scored 112 Runs for 5 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs setting a target of 110 to win for Punjab De Sher. Ashwin Babu top scored with a blitzing knock of 32 Runs in 15 balls followed by 27 runs from 14 balls by Captain Akhil Akkineni.
In reply: Requiring 110 Runs to win
2nd Innings Punjab De Sher: Punjab De Sher achieved the target in a nail-biting finish in the last over of their innings. Mayur Mehta powered the run chase scoring 70 runs off 32 balls.
Result: Winners: Punjab De Sher beat Telugu Warriors by 6 wickets.
The league has Parle as the Title Sponsor for CCL 2023 and A23 – a skill-based gaming platform- as this season’s Presenting Sponsor.
According to Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League, “We are delighted to bring back the Reimagined, Refreshed, and Reloaded edition of Celebrity Cricket League 2023. This season offers More Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun for the visitors with the new format of a T20 with 2 innings of 10 overs per team. We are excited at the response to the first 8 games, and especially thank the people of Bengaluru for an overwhelming response to CCL 2023 and look forward to more excitement in the rest of the games.”
Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is leading Mumbai Heroes, Punjab De Sher captain is actor Sonu Sood, Bhojpuri Dabanggs has actor Manoj Tiwari as their captain, actor Jisshu Sengupta is leading Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers will be led by actor Kiccha Sudeep, Telugu Warriors is headed by actor Akhil Akkineni, Kerala Strikers has actor Kunchacko Boban as their captain and actor Aarya is captain of Chennai Rhinos.
The matches will be telecasted live and exclusively across the ZEE TV network on 6 different channels.
All 19 Games of CCL are to be telecasted on Zee Anmol Cinema, 4 League Matches of the home team, and 2 Semis + 1 Final in their respective Regional language Commentary. Matches of Mumbai Heroes will be telecasted on & Pictures Hindi, PTC Punjab will telecast matches of Punjab De Sher, Zee Cinemalu, Zee Thirai, Zee Pichar, Zee Biskope, Zee Bangla will telecast matches of Telugu Warriors, Chennai Rhinos, Karnataka Bulldozers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Bengal Tigers and matches of Kerala Strikers will be telecasted on Flowers TV.
CCL 2023 is all set to thrill cricket and movie fans alike in its new season – Reimagined, Refreshing, and Reloaded!
Fasten your seatbelts for more Fun!!
To plan your next 3 weekends refer to the match schedule enclosed herewith.
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6, Mar 2023
Karnataka Bulldozers beat Chennai Rhinos in a nail-biting encounter in the 10th match of Celebrity Cricket League 2023
The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 is Reloaded witnessed an exciting encounter between Chennai Rhinos Vs Karnataka Bulldozers. Karnataka Bulldozers won the nail-biting match by 6 wickets. The match was amazing with some blitzing performances by players from both sides. The game was entertaining and a powerhouse of cricketing fun in an all-new format.
Match 10: Chennai Rhinos Vs Karnataka Bulldozers
Playing XI Chennai Rhinos: Aarya(c), Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth, Shantanu, Prithvi, Ashok Selvan, Mirchi Shiva, Bharath, Ramana(wk), Adhav Kannadhasan, N Dasarathi, Sharan, Kalai Arasan, Balasaravanan
Playing XI: Karnataka Bulldozers: Pradeep Bogadi(c), Rajeev Hanu, Kiccha Sudeep(wk), Ganesh, Krishna, Suneel Rao, Jayram Karthik, Karan Arryaan, Arjun Yogi, Petrol Prasanna, Arun Bachchan, Prathap Narayan, Chandhan Kumar, Trivikram
Toss: Karnataka Bulldozers won the toss and elected to field.
Highlights:
1st Innings Chennai Rhinos: Chennai Rhinos scored 85 Runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs. Vikranth top scored with 26 runs followed by a rapid 22 off 17 balls by Vishnu Vishal.
In reply:
1st Innings Karnataka Bulldozers: Karnataka Bulldozers scored 109 Runs for no wickets in the allotted 10 Overs securing the lead of 24 Runs. The Opening Pair of Krishna remained unbeaten on 62 runs off 33 balls with his partner Pradeep Bogati remaining unbeaten on 46 runs off 27 balls. The opening pair has put Karnataka in the driver’s seat to win this match and become table toppers.
In the 2nd Innings
2nd Innings Chennai Rhinos: Chennai Rhinos bounced back in the game with a superlative batting performance and scored 125 Runs for 5 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs setting a target of 102 for victory for Karnataka Bulldozer. Vishnu Vishal top scored with 32 runs off 19 balls along with valuable contributions of 20+ runs each from Ramana, and Prithvi along with a closing flourish by Vikranth getting 21 runs off 7 balls to help Chennai Rhinos set a challenging target for Karnataka Bulldozers.
KarnatakaBulldozers Require 102 Runs to win
2nd Innings Karnataka Bulldozers: Chasing the target of 102 runs Karnataka Bulldozers scored 104 runs for 4 wickets in 8.1 overs and beat Chennai Rhinos by 6 wickets. The chase was controlled by a blitzing unbeaten knock of 57 runs off 18 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes by Arun Bachchan. Jayram Karthik’s patient knock of 34 runs of 23 balls set up the run chase beautifully for Karnataka Bulldozers.
Result: Winners: Karnataka Bulldozers beat Chennai Rhinos by 6 wickets.
The league has Parle as the Title Sponsor for CCL 2023 and A23 – a skill-based gaming platform- as this season’s Presenting Sponsor.
According to Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League, “We are delighted to bring back the Reimagined, Refreshed, and Reloaded edition of Celebrity Cricket League 2023 to Bengaluru. This season offers More Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun for the visitors with the new format of a T20 with 2 innings of 10 overs per team. We are excited at the response to the first 9 games and look forward to more excitement in the rest of the games. Tomorrow the action moves to Thiruvananthapuram.”
Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is leading Mumbai Heroes, Punjab De Sher captain is actor Sonu Sood, Bhojpuri Dabanggs has actor Manoj Tiwari as their captain, actor Jisshu Sengupta is leading Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers will be led by actor Kiccha Sudeep, Telugu Warriors is headed by actor Akhil Akkineni, Kerala Strikers has actor Kunchacko Boban as their captain and actor Aarya is captain of Chennai Rhinos.
It is the first time in cricket history that a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format offers More Cricket, More Entertainment, and More Fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries (Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Mumbai Heroes and Punjab De Sher) competing for the CCL 2023 crown.
The matches will be telecasted live and exclusively across the ZEE TV network on 6 different channels.
All 19 Games of CCL are to be telecasted on Zee Anmol Cinema, 4 League Matches of the home team, and 2 Semis + 1 Final in their respective Regional language Commentary. Matches of Mumbai Heroes will be telecasted on & Pictures Hindi, PTC Punjab will telecast matches of Punjab De Sher, Zee Cinemalu, Zee Thirai, Zee Pichar, Zee Biskope, Zee Bangla will telecast matches of Telugu Warriors, Chennai Rhinos, Karnataka Bulldozers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Bengal Tigers and matches of Kerala Strikers will be telecasted on Flowers TV.
CCL 2023 is all set to thrill cricket and movie fans alike in its new season – Reimagined, Refreshing, and Reloaded!
Fasten your seatbelts for more Fun!!
To plan your next 3 weekends refer to the match schedule enclosed herewith.
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6, Mar 2023
Celebrate a tropical Easter at Vakkaru Maldives with ‘Five Days in Wonderland’ programme
Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, 6 March 2023 – Vakkaru Maldives invites guests to embrace the tropical magic of the Maldives with the “Five Days in Wonderland” Easter programme from 6-10 April 2023. Inspired by the renowned classic tales and in conjunction with the resort’s fifth anniversary, this five-day action-packed extravaganza promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience for guests of all ages as the island is transformed into a world of wonderland.
From themed gastronomic feasts to unique wellness and fitness rituals to egg hunts and creative crafts workshops for little ones, this is the place to be this Easter. Director of Culinary, Daabaz Driss and his team have created a range of culinary and wine journeys to tempt your palate, including a sumptuous Lobster & Champagne Dinner. Wellness seekers can use the opportunity to rejuvenate with a range of new therapies from returning wellness and fitness expert Domingos Folgado and resident yogi Anna Tsoy, plus workshops by Siddhalepa Ayurveda.
The young ones will be kept busy with creative art workshops at Parrotfish and Coconut Club, family Olympics, and more. Other sporty activities include padel tennis, volleyball, plus Tipsarevic Luxury Tennis tournament, football matches and the family kayak race.
The main highlight of the celebrations is the Easter Gala Dinner on Saturday, 8 April, at Isoletta Beach. The sumptuous international buffet with live stations will take guests on an epic culinary journey while Aura band and DJ Mira provide a soundtrack for them to dance under the stars. On Easter Sunday, 9 April, the Easter Bunny will make his appearance, followed by an exciting Easter Egg Hunt on the beach.
Book your Easter/Spring getaway at Vakkaru Maldives with our special “Blissful Escape” offer on vakkarumaldives.com and get exclusive benefits.
- – Reserve a minimum of 6 nights and save up to 40% on your accommodation with daily breakfast and complimentary daily dinner at our globally-inspired restaurants.
- – 50% discount on roundtrip transfers for up to two adults – Complimentary stay and meals for up to two children below 12 years
Additional ‘Book Direct’ benefits - – Resort Credit of $100 per Villa or $200 per Residence per stay – 10% discount on any individual Ayurvedic treatment
- – Complimentary non-motorised activities by Splash
- – Yoga & Wellness sessions (selected days as per weekly schedule)
For reservations and general information, please visit vakkarumaldives.com or contact reservations@vakkarumaldives.com. For real-time updates, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/vakkarumaldives, Instagram @vakkarumaldives and Twitter @vakkarumaldives
-Maldives is a timeless sanctuary recently named the Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort in the World
Travel Awards. An awe-inspiring 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport takes you
to this secluded reef island, shaded by coconut palms and blessed with calming ocean views and
powder-soft white-sand beaches.
6, Mar 2023
Holi Mahotsav 2023 organized by Marwari Sanskriti Manch and JITO
Mumbai,6th March, 2023: Post the release Holi, a celebration of the triumph of good over evil is one of India’s most fun-filled festivals celebrating happiness and togetherness. On this occasion, Marwari Sanskriti Manch and Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), a socio-cultural organization of Greater Kolkata organized a celebration of the legendary festival in absolutely new colours at the Central Park Mela Ground (Saltlake) today which was attended by: Sri. Sujit Bose, Minister of State for Fire; Sri. Sabyasachi Dutta, Chairperson of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation and many other eminent personalities.
People enjoyed the grand “HOLI MAHOTSAV 2023” which featured the Dhap – Dhamaal performance by Bawalia group and Maharaas – Flower Holi by renowned artists of Vrindavan were the special attractions of this event. The mouth watering delicious food along with Thandaai and Jharia Dal Pakodi gave a true feel to this festival of Colours! The event witnessed a footfall of more than 5000 people soaked in the hues of Holi with high festive spirits.
Speaking to the media, Sri. Niranjan Agarwal, President of Marwari Sanskriti Manch said, “While maintaining the traditional form of Holi, the main aim of the Manch was to connect people of modern thinking with it. This time also its hallmark was seen. Dhap Dhamaal by Bawalia group, Maharaas and Flower Holi gave full on entertainment to the music lovers of Kolkata. Everyone got drenched in the colors of Holi with varied traditions of merriment this year.”
On this occasion, Sri. Vinod Dugar, JATF Chairman said, “Conservation and promotion of Rajasthani culture is our priority. The kind of programs being carried forward by this platform to preserve and promote Rajasthani culture is commendable and exemplary, that’s why JITO is a part of such events.”
On this Occasion, Marwari Sanskriti Manch Chairman, Sri. Lalit Kr. Prahladka and Secretary, Sri. Ashish Mittal said, “Holi is not only a festival of colors but also of beautiful songs and emotions. Underlining the diversity of the culture, Holi is a festival that gives the message of keeping everyone drenched with Raag-Rang-Raas, that is why Marwari Sanskriti Manch gives priority to entertaining events liked by people of all ages.”
Speaking to the media, JITO Kolkata Chapter’s Chairman, Sri. Bhaven Kamdar and Treasurer, Sri. Sumit Kothari said, “We are elated with enthusiasm especially among the Jain youth for organizing Holi and believe that only healthy song-music-dance will act as a bridge between generations. The classical melodiousness and essence of Indian music is unique. It is our responsibility to take cultural consciousness to the new generation that is why Marwari Sanskriti Manch and JITO have come together for this fun-filled celebration.”
6, Mar 2023
Vi Introduces New Postpaid Rs 401 Plan with One Year of Sun NXT Premium HD Subscription
Bangalore, 6th March 2023: Longing to watch some of the best regional content but don’t want to spend those extra bucks? India’s leading telecom service provider, Vi has partnered with Sun NXT, the most comprehensive content provider in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada languages. The partnership offers Vi Postpaid customers Sun NXT’s premium HD subscription with dual screen access (mobile & TV) at no extra cost, for a period of one year.
Vi users can enjoy their favourite Movies, TV Shows and Music Videos in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada anytime, anywhere on their mobile phone or on their TV set, with the new Rs. 401 postpaid plan. In addition, Vi users can also access Sun Marathi and Bangla TV shows. From latest blockbusters like Raangi, Laatti Charge, DSP, Mahaveeryar, Thiruchitrambalam, Abbara, Annaatthe, Beast, Doctor to Popular TV shows like Ethir Neechal, Sundari, Premas Rang Yave, Vontari Gulabi, Kaliveedu, Kanalpoovu, Radhika and more on Music Videos, Live TV and other TV shows.
According to Avneesh Khosla – Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited, “Digitally savvy users consuming content on the go, seek choice, freedom, and flexibility. Our collaboration with Sun NXT not only further strengthens our content portfolio but also provides postpaid users access to the most exhaustive bouquet of Movies, TV Shows, and Music videos in their preferred language, at their fingertips. We will continue to cater to the bourgeoning demand for high-quality regional content, through partnerships with the best in category players.”
The annual Sun NXT membership can be activated through Vi App. Users on the new 401 plan can activate their Sun NXT membership in three easy steps:
· Download the Vi app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
· Go to the plan benefit section and claim their Sun NXT membership
· Register on the Sun NXT app with their Vi postpaid number
6, Mar 2023
No Smoking Day: 8th March 2023 The Importance of Smoking Cessation
Dr V Keshavan Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderaguda.
Smoking of tobacco is one of the most important preventable causes of deaths worldwide, with 1 smoking associated death occurring every 6 seconds that results in around 6 million deaths annually. It has been estimated every cigarette smoked by an individual, causes a reduction of life span by 11 minutes and that on average, tobacco users lose 15 years of life. More than 75% of these deaths occur in middle- and low-income countries. It is important to note that nearly 10% of these deaths occur among non- smokers, due to the harmful effects of passive smoking. There are enormous annual global economic costs involved, totalling more than USD 1 trillion (directly due to health care costs and indirectly, due to loss of productivity).
India is the 3rd largest tobacco producer and has the 2nd largest number of tobacco users in the world. In India, there are over 1.3 million tobacco related deaths annually. Nearly 25% of all deaths due to cardiovascular causes and over 75% of all deaths due to respiratory causes are smoking related. Indian data reveals a high incidence of oral cancer, which exceeds even the incidence of lung cancer, such that nearly 50% of all cases of oral cancer globally are detected in India every year. Smoking also increases the risk of Tuberculosis by two- fold.
Apart from the adverse health effects of tobacco use, there are also adverse environmental effects. It has been estimated that over 84 megatons of green house gases are generated globally. Also, more than 600 million trees are chopped down every year by the tobacco industry.
The second Wednesday of March every year has been designated as “No Smoking Day”. This year, it is on the 8th of March. The main objectives are two-fold: to raise awareness among people of the harmful effects of smoking and to encourage people to quit smoking.
As this is such a vitally important public health issue globally, The World Health Organization (WHO), in 1988 passed a resolution to observe the 31st of May every year as “World No Tobacco Day”.
As per Indian data (GATS- 2) published in 2017, there were nearly 100 million active smokers in India. The prevalence of smoking ranged from 3.8% in Maharashtra to 34.4% in Mizoram.
The prevalence of smoking was 11.9% in rural areas when compared to 8.3% in urban areas.
Nearly 33% of the active smokers had started smoking before the age of 18.
Tobacco usage during adolescence and early adulthood has profound public health implications. Adolescent tobacco usage leads to “accelerated dependency” within a short period after first exposure. Tobacco usage among youth has been recognized as one of the behaviours that defy social norms.
Quitting smoking is one of the most important actions people can take to improve and safeguard their health. This is true regardless of the age or the duration that they have been smoking. This can reduce the risk of premature death and also reduce the risk for many adverse health conditions like cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer. Quitting smoking is the single best way to protect family members, coworkers and friends from the risks associated with passive smoking.
There are various pharmacological and non- pharmacological methods for smoking cessation.
The pharmacological methods include nicotine replacement therapy and prescription medications like varenicline and bupropion. Nicotine replacement therapy may include nicotine patches, gums and lozenges or nicotine in the form of a nasal spray or inhaler.
Non- pharmacological methods include counselling through smoking cessation clinics or by telephone helplines and by behavioural therapy.
Vaping (the use of electronic cigarettes) has generated a lot of interest recently as a replacement for traditional cigarettes. However, it has not been found to be safer or more effective than nicotine replacement therapy in helping people to quit smoking. Electronic cigarettes also contain nicotine, and can cause addiction like regular cigarettes. Long term use of electronic cigarettes can significantly damage the blood vessels in the body, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Data from GATS- 2 indicates that over 90% of individuals were aware that smoking causes serious illness and that passive smoking was also harmful to health.
Over 50% of active smokers had an interest in quitting smoking and nearly 40% of active smokers had made an attempt to quit smoking. In the latter group, over 70% of individuals attempted to quit smoking without assistance of any formal method of smoking cessation.
The Government of India launched the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in 2007 to raise awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and to help people to quit smoking. Various public health measures that have been adopted to tackle this issue include strict laws against smoking in public places, ban on direct and indirect advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco related products and encouragement to farmers growing tobacco, to shift to alternate crops. It is also mandatory to have pictorial and text warning labels on the covers of tobacco products.
It is heartening to note that as a response to all these measures, between 2009 and 2016, there has been significant progress in reduction of prevalence of tobacco use as per data from
GATS-2. However, it is important to note that while efforts to quit tobacco use have increased, the proportion of those who quit successfully still continues to be low. There is need for sustained efforts at all levels and coordination between various sectors to further reduce tobacco use.
Any tobacco user willing to quit usage can join the “m-cessation programme” of The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). A missed call can be given on 011-22901701 for registration. E-registration can also be done on http://www.nhp.gov.in/quit-tobacco.
An exclusive email ID quittobacco@gov.in has also been set up for promotion of this programme.
In order to quit smoking, the most important thing is to have a firm resolve. Indeed, it is difficult to stop smoking, as nicotine in cigarettes is very addictive. Patience and will power are necessary to quit the habit.
“Where there is a will, there is a way”
Dr V Keshavan
Senior Consultant Pulmonologist,
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderaguda.
6, Mar 2023
UAE’s business conglomerate Marjan Group, evinces interest in MAK’s sustainable wooden project, ahead of ‘COP28’ meeting at UAE!
Hyderabad, March 6th, 2023: Marjan Group, UAE, a leading business conglomerate of UAE and a mega real estate company, evinced keen interest in the eco-friendly and sustainable Canadian Wood construction. Mr. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO, Marjan group and the master-developer and architect of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah; accompanied by Mr. Harshendra Goyal, Regional Sales Director, Marjan group and Mr. Georgios Karaiskos Business Development Manager, Marjan group, visited the sustainable Canadian Wood Project in MAK BTR at Hyderabad; to understand the novel and pioneering initiative of MAK Projects.
Marjan Group is known for its thriving lifestyle destination and flagship project the Al Marjan Island, which was developed under the visionary guidance of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The visit of the UAE delegation to MAK Projects has great significance. UAE is the host for the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), to be held from November 30th, 2023 to December 12th, 2023. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared the year 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability.”
UAE as a nation takes the averse climatic changes in the world very seriously. As host of COP28, UAE is committed to fulfilling the role of the global convener and will continue to support action and innovation in the field of sustainability. An eco-friendly project in climatic conditions akin to us is of immense interest to replicate in our country. The expertise of MAK Projects in sustainable wooden housing is impressive and the construction is aesthetically appealing, therefore we see a great opportunity to collaborate, says Mr. Abdulla Al Abdouli.
The delegation led by Mr. Abdulla had an extensive discussion with H.E Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, the Promoter and Managing Director of MAK Projects P Ltd., to gain comprehensive conversance of this unique wood construction in tropical climatic conditions, closer to the climate prevalent in UAE. The sustainable wood project in BTR Greens is a joint venture of MAK Projects P. Ltd., and Forestry Innovations Investment (FII) India, an enterprise of Government of British Columbia, Canada.
The sustainable wooden housing model project, MAK Projects is developing at MAK BTR, Hyderabad, has been garnering much attention and interest in the construction industry, the word has spread beyond borders. Its immensely heartening that the acknowledged leader in construction domain, Marjan group, is appreciating our niche expertise in a sustainable wooden housing, says H.E Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan.
At the lunch hosted in honour of His Excellency Aaref Ali Muhammad Al-Taboor Al-Nuaimi-Consul General of the United Arab Emirates, Hyderabad, guests including Mr. Abdulla Al Abdouli; Mr. Harshendra Goyal; Mr. Georgios Karaiskos; Mr. Ritesh Kumar, Assistant Director, Business Development, Canadian Wood; Mir Osman Ali Khan, Director, Business Development, MAK Projects P Ltd., Amina Mehmood Khan, Director MAK Sustainable Developers P Ltd. and Anupam Kapoor, Vice President, MAK Sustainable Developers., among others attended.
6, Mar 2023
PropsAMC by Square Yards raises INR 100 Cr+ for its maiden fractional asset in record 3 months.
New Delhi 6th March, 2023: PropsAMC, the asset management services and data intelligence arm of Square Yards, said it has raised INR 100 Cr+ AUM for its first Grade A commercial project in Hyderabad in a record time of three months. The project is Square Yards’ maiden venture into the fractional product category, with an average investment participation of INR 40 lakhs from a pool of over 250 investors totalling to 100,000+ square feet.
“We are excited by the response we have received in just three months since the launch of our fractional investment platform last year. This INR 100 Cr+ AUM milestone is testament to the unbridled faith reposed by investors on our platform and will play a significant role in establishing ourselves as a trusted investment partner for both clients and developers. Our prime focus is to help investors earn lucrative returns through rental income and capital appreciation of the property. We plan to reach AUM of INR 1000 Cr within the next six months by building a gamut of assets across tier 1 cities, while focusing on properties that offer better periodic yields and exit returns,” said Tanuj Shori, Founder and CEO, Square Yards.
The Hyderabad commercial property will provide investors with 8% gross returns on their investment and a targeted XIRR of 14-15%, post fees and pre-tax. Amid the digital transformation of the commercial real estate sector, investing in commercial assets through fractional ownership is slowly becoming the next big thing for people looking to build stable wealth. It has opened the commercial real estate market for middle-class investors who want to enjoy high-yielding assets alongside HNIs.
“The fractional ownership market in India is at a very nascent stage and have 4-5 players collectively today, having approx. INR 1200Cr asset under management (AUM). Presently most players are only investing in commercial yielding asset. We see this market growing at 10x within 3 years with an average return of 14-15% XIRR (post fees, pre-tax) and would also start fractional offering in industrial assets, schools, student housing, hospitals, land etc. beyond just commercial assets,” said Anand Moorthy, CBO, Asset Management Services and Data Intelligence, Square Yards.
With the help of real estate tech platforms like PropsAMC, it has become easier for investors to identify, buy, track and scale fractional property investments without any fuss. Furthermore, investing in CRE via fractional ownership meets all criteria of returns, has the safety of capital preservation, and can generate steady monthly or quarterly cash flows.
The fractional ownership market in India is pegged to become a big investment vehicle in the coming years, with the market now valued at $5 billion and expanding. Demand for CRE and office leasing has grown significantly in the past couple of years in India as MNCs are dropping anchor in tier 1 cities to become a part of India’s growth story. With the CRE market estimated to grow by 16%, fractional investing will play a stellar role in substantial infusion of capital in several upcoming commercial projects and in the same breath earn handsome returns for investors.
6, Mar 2023
ICUNR (Indian Council for UN Relations) Celebrated International Women’s Day with a Panel Discussion and Awards Ceremony,
6th March 2023, New Delhi : Leher Sethi (Secretary – ICUNR & Founder – Something Creative) & Neeraj Kumar (Founder – Le Magnifique Group) hosted an afternoon to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, 3rd March 2023 at Le Meridien, New Delhi in the presence of Chief Guest, Hon’ble Minister, Raaj Kumar Anand, GNCTD (Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi) and Guests of Honour, Dr. Arun Gupta (President – Delhi Medical Council), Seema Gupta (Chairperson – Delhi Social Welfare Development Board) and the Ambassador of Nepal, H.E. Dr. Shankar P. Sharma.
The panelists Dr. Arun Gupta, Dr. Deepika Krishna, Manoj K. Chandra, Sarvesh Mishra and Yogita Bhayana discussed “Women and the Mental Health Crisis Understanding the crisis in context of the Indian Society”, moderated by Sarvapriya Sangwan, YouTube Head, India – BBC. The need for a collective effort from civil society and government agencies in recognizing mental health needs of women, while dispelling the stigma associated with seeking help was discussed in the context of both rural and urban Indian society.
The event was commemorated in the presence of UN delegates, Embassy Heads, Select Diplomats and guests. International Women’s Day was celebrated by awarding women achievers from different genres for their exceptional contribution in their respective fields.
The event was organized in partnership with Aryan Infraheight Developers. The Associate Partners were Cancer Healer Center & Immunosciences. The event was supported by Le Meridien Hotel, that hosted the event. The awardees were gifted products by Pink Knots and The Woman’s Company.
The guests were welcomed with a note by Leher Sethi and the UN General Secreatry General’s address by Mr. K.L. Malhotra, which was followed by the panel discussion and awards ceremony. The evening witnessed some power packed acceptance speeches along with encouraging and inspiring words from the Chief Guest, Mr. Raaj Kumar Anand, who spoke about the role of his grandmother in shaping his life and encouraging him to come out of poverty with sheer determination and hard work.
Aruna Abhey Oswal was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution towards Women and Child Development, Philanthropy, and Social Work. The other awardees of the ICUNR International Women’s Day Awards were:
1. Aartika Bhayana for Sports
2. Aditi Swain for Fashion Design
3. Alka Kapur for Philanthropy and Education
4. Anushree Mahajan for Education & Skill Training
5. Aparna Challu for Social Entrepreneurship
6. Devika Jeet for Tourism
7. Isheeta Ganguly for Music
8. Minakshi Goil for Social Activism
9. Mona Munjal for Brand & Marketing Strategy
10. Monica Sharma for Hospitality
11. Peggy Bhohi for Corporate Relations
12. Rachna Kalra for Environment Activism
13. Rashme Oberoi for Writing
14. Shreepriya Bindal for Social Work
15. Sonali Chaudhari for Art
On this occasion, Mrs. Leher Sethi, Secretary – ICUNR said, “We need to keep talking about the need for equality while celebrating the accomplishments of the amazing and empowered women all around us, because while it is important to celebrate the distance we have covered, it is also important to remind ourselves of how far we still need to go.”
Mr Neeraj Kumar of Le Magnifique Group said, “Women are the strongest and most beautiful souls on earth, juggling their responsibilities immaculately at home and at work. Here’s wishing all a very Happy Women’s Day 2023!”
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6, Mar 2023
Ahmedabad Defenders win thriller against Bengaluru Torpedoes to clinch trophy
Kochi, March 6th, 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders clinched the trophy in the second season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 with a 15-7, 15-10, 18-20, 13-15, 15-10 win over the Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Regional Sports Centre, Kochi on Sunday. Angamuthu was named the player of the match for his dominating show.
LM Manoj and Nandhagopal combined early on to put blocks on Bengaluru’s attacks. As Ibin and Pankaj got involved in attacks, the Torpedoes showed they are there to fight. But with incessant attacks from Angamuthu, the Defenders maintained their composure. As skipper Muthusamy Appavu began setting up Danial and Manoj, Ahmedabad drew block errors from the Torpedoes and picked up a hefty lead.
With service pressure building, the Torpedoes struggled to run their attacking plays from the middle. Ahmedabad’s in-form defence tackled well with Bengaluru’s attack, while Angamuthu and Santhosh dismantled the Torpedoes’ momentum.
Just when it looked like Ahmedabad will run with the game, Sethu’s magic from the service line brought Bengaluru back into the business. Danial almost ended the show with his powerful spikes. But Bengaluru held themselves on, drawing errors from Ahmedabad.
Abalooch tried to use his height to bully Santhosh, but the dual block line of Santhosh and Manoj kept making crucial blocks for Ahmedabad. But with a block on Mujeeb and a magical super-serve, the Torpedoes truly brought the contest back to level pegging and pushed the match to the fifth set.
The battle between the middle Danial and Jishnu raged on in the final set. A clever block from Abalooch brought Bengaluru back into the see-saw battle. Angamuthu’s spikes kept testing the Torpedoes’ defence. A soft super-serve from Santhosh ended the contest and the Defenders closed out the final set to clinch the trophy.
