Inauguration of Heartfulness International Sports
27, Feb 2023
Inauguration of Heartfulness International Sports Centre at the world’s largest meditation centre takes place

 

Mumbai / Hyderabad, 27 February 2023: Heartfulness in association with Ministry of Sports (Govt. of India), Khelo India, FIT India and Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy inaugurated a one-of-a-kind Heartfulness International Sports Centre at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the Heartfulness Headquarters that houses the world’s largest meditation centre. The state-of-the art international sports centre was inaugurated by Shri Shri Anurag Thakur – Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India; Shri Srinivas Goud – Hon’ble Minister of Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth services, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology of Telangana; Shri Pullela Gopichand – ace Indian Badminton Coach in the divine presence of Shri Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’ – Guide of Heartfulness Meditation Worldwide and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission. Sports enthusiasts and Heartfulness volunteers were also present at the event that followed soon after the much-talked about Green Kanha Run.

The idea of building the Heartfulness International Sports Centre is to promote a love for sports and fitness in a serene location at the world’s largest meditation centre leading to holistic wellness. The sports centre is a facility spanning 54,680 sq feet with the modern infrastructure that included 14 badminton courts, 3 squash courts, a 30-metre swimming pool and a gym. Badminton courts are surfaced with safe flooring materials like wood and rubber. HISC is a payable facility to everyone who wishes to train or utilize the sports centre. Coaches are available for the respective sports for those who wish to learn from experts. The facility is also open to those who wish to use it on a pay and play model with five years being the lower age limit for entry. It will also serve as the sports facility for The Heartfulness Learning Center located nearby with over 1000 students and Kanha Coaching Center.

Speaking on the inauguration Shri Anurag Thakur said, “I applaud Pujya Daaji’s vision to develop this Center at Kanha as a hub of Sporting Excellence which shall inspire future development of sporting talent for our nation. I also resonate deeply with him and believe sports to be a key integral dimension for cultivating Human Excellence. When imbued with the Heart (heartfulness), Sports offers a potent opportunity for individual, community, societal and national development. In Daajis’ words, when Sport is imbued with the Heart, it takes Sports and the Sportsperson to the next level of his /her growth and evolution. It offers a pathway for holistic development for our society– one that inspires nourishment of individual body, mind and soul and development of our consciousness. This leads automatically towards unfolding of an well integrated yogic lifestyle that epitomizes the concept of “Swasthya” outlined in our traditions.” He added, “Meditation is necessary for mental toughness to compete on the international level. Youth must be motivated by sports and prevented to stray away from the moral path. Only sports and meditation can help in channeling their energies. Govt and society have to play an important role in their fight against drugs. India has the solution to millions of problems – with this soft power of India can heal the world, can show the path to world. Daaji is helping millions of people across the world with greater mission.”

“Yoga is an Indian culture. The entire world is following yoga today. But how many of our Indians are following Yoga? Around the world doctors and scientists are also backing yoga. We have to begin from here. Daaji has brought about Kanha’s meditation center which is the largest in the world and many big officers and successful people have also joined in the movement to spread the message of yoga and meditation by Heartfulness. Shadnagar area is the highest place in India. It would be very hot in summer a few years ago. After Daaji came here, he brought about water harvesting and changed the landscape. Greenery has gone up by 12-13% when compared to the rest of the country. Groundwater has risen. We have been receiving good rainfall every year. Once nature is taken care off, diseases go down. We are propping up stadiums, but we need to also spread awareness among people which Daaji is doing beautifully. The Govt. too will support the initiatives in this direction,” said Shri Srinivas Goud.

Shri Pullela Gopichand said, “Today also happens to mark the inauguration of badminton facility, swimming pool, squash courts, being added sports to the ecosystem. It’s been a great place in the last few years, I have seen the transformation happen, today you see green forest in this place which was devoid of any planation. More importantly, I have seen transformation of hearts. Thank you Daaji for your wisdom, calm and quiet guidance, it means a lot to have me to be in your presence. For all us here, sport is something close to my heart. Both sports minister here is a testimony to not only spirituality but also sports at Kanha.”

Shri Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’ said, “We all know about looking after our physical health – we look after the body as best as we can. We educate ourselves on it. We discuss, contemplate, discuss to enrich our mind. What about the soul? How do we nourish our souls? It is through Dhyan and pranahuti. When pranahuti is transmitted, you feel it inside. When you do meditation regularly, it changes life inside out. In a religious place you only external change – tika, red bands on wrists, incense sticks, etc. These are only symbols. The purpose of incense sticks is symbolic of spreading love throughout the world. But unfortunately, we stick to the skeleton and miss the significance. Think about it. Think about bringing inner change. ‘Maybe the force be with you’.”

The inauguration was followed by prize distribution to the winners of the Green Kanha Run that took place the very morning at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The Green Kanha Run is Heartfulness’s first edition of marathon this year and saw a turnout of over 3000 participants across 2K, 5K, 10K and 21K run.

27, Feb 2023
Fortune celebrates National Protein Day with a campaign to spread awareness about protein rich Soya Chunks

Fortune celebrates National Protein Day with a campaign to spread awareness about protein rich Soya Chunks Vizag: 27 February 2023: Fortune, the No. 1 edible oil brand in the country is celebrating National Protein Day with Fortune Soya Chunks, one of the leading brands in the category in Texturized Soya Protein (TSP). TSP is also one of the most preferred substitutes for vegetables and meats.

Fortune Soya Chunks has launched a campaign, to mark the fourth edition of National Protein Day, which is centred on the theme, ‘Easy Access to Protein for All’. With the campaign, it aims to increase awareness about the numerous health benefits of protein-rich soya chunks which include nine essential amino acids that the body needs for good health and growth, low-fat content, vitamins, minerals, and fibre.

Soya Chunks are known to have more protein than milk (15X more protein than milk) and is made from Wenger machine technology which retains all-natural nutrition and make it super soaking in texture which absorbs all the masalas well, thus making it suitable for culinary exploration.

Talking about the National Protein Day initiative, Vineeth Viswambharan, Associate Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Adani Wilmar, said, “Fortune Soya Chunks consistently features among the top Soya brands and most perceived as a perfect replacement to meat or vegetables. However, many are not aware of its richness in protein and other nutritional benefits. National Protein Day is an apt occasion to further awareness about the significance of protein in our diet for our overall well-being.”

Fortune Soya Chunks are not only popular among housewives looking for healthy options for their family, but also among those who love to explore new recipes as well as those who are health-conscious or fitness enthusiasts and are keen on upping their daily protein intake. Soya Chunks are also essential for kids in their growing stage of 8-14 years age for their overall development. Protein-rich foods are beneficial for boosting muscle mass, managing weight, stabilizing blood sugar levels, healthy brain functioning, maintaining strong bones, and protecting heart health.

Fortune Soya Chunks is widely consumed in Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, UP, and Delhi.

27, Feb 2023
Women biking enthusiasts participated in TVS Eurogrip’s Brunch & Biking special edition

Women biking enthusiasts

Mumbai, 27th February 2023: With International Women’s Day round the corner, TVS Eurogrip Tyres organised a specially curated edition of its riding event Brunch & Biking for women riders of Mumbai today. The event celebrated womanhood, while also spreading awareness on women’s safety and equality.

Women biking enthusiasts from across the city participated in the ride. The event was flagged off by Aishwarya Pissay – a professional racer. The start point was Gandhi Maidan in Chembur.

Women from different age groups, riding various kinds of two-wheelers participated in the ride, the camaraderie and joy among them was a visible treat. The one-hour ride culminated at Kharghar Golf Course, Khargar, Navi Mumbai where the riders had several engagement activities including a session on safe riding practices.

Thanking all the women riders, P. Madhavan, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing, said, “For us, International Women’s Day is an important day to celebrate women and their achievements, more so the energy and enthusiasm of all riders. After eight successful events of TVS Eurogrip’s flagship community riding property – Brunch & Biking, the Women’s Day special edition is our tribute to today’s ambitious, adventurous, and progressive women.”

As a safe practice, a two-wheeler mechanic, ambulance / doctor on call, first aid kits and service support were made available during the event.

27, Feb 2023
Celebrated Numerologist Dr. J.C. Chaudhry participates in “Nakshatra 2023” being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

~ Dr. JC Chaudhry

February 27, 2023: Renowned Numerologist, Dr J.C. Chaudhry, Founder of Chaudhry Nummero, a reputed numerology firm was the Chief Guest at the inaugural event of Nakshatra 2023, which is being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from February 25-March 5, 2023.

Nakshatra 2023 seeks to promote ancient Astro wisdom such as numerology, astrology, palmistry and alternative therapies, as well as an eco-friendly lifestyle. Astrology, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy are just a few of the topics that will be covered in seminars and workshops at the prestigious exhibition, led by experts in the field of holistic sciences.

Numerology is the study of mystical correlations between numbers, letters, and patterns to better understand oneself, others, and how we interact with the world at large. It can also disclose one’s true desires and how to satisfy them.

Dr. Chaudhry has set up an International Numerology Forum bringing together numerologists from around the world under one umbrella. He has also instituted the International Numerology Day on November 18 every year in order to dedicate a special day to the science of numerology, a very unique, interesting, and predictive science.

During the event, Dr J.C. Chaudhry said, “It is an honor to be a part of Nakshatra 2023. We need to hold such events regularly to raise awareness about ancient predictive science and integrate it with modern sciences for a better life. I believe that through numerology, we can journey down undiscovered paths and produce vibration to deal with both positive and negative situations. I want more people to practice this old wisdom and dispel myths about the power of numbers in one’s life.”

A man of a factual and practical mindset, whose interest is founded in this occult science, Dr. Chaudhry has authored many acclaimed books including: Advanced Numerology, Practical Numerology, ABC of Vastu Shastra, Fundamentals of Vastu, You and Your Gems, Mudra- Healthy Life at Your Fingertips, Success – Few Steps Away, Rungs of Ladder, Nature – The Best Cure, Chakras, Meditation & Subconscious Mind.

Currently, Dr. Chaudhry provides Numerology solutions and services to eminent personalities in India and countries across the globe such as the UAE, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, Malaysia, UK, and Netherlands. His specialties include Business Numerology, Name correction, Newborn Numerology, Marriage Numerology, Lo Shu Grid Numerology, among others.

Celebrity Cricket League 2023
27, Feb 2023
Telugu Warriors beat Bengal Tigers in a thrilling 6th match of Celebrity Cricket League 2023 at Jaipur

The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 – Reloaded witnessed a close encounter between Bengal Tigers Vs Telugu Warriors with Telugu Warriors emerging winners in the 6th match of CCL 2023 at Jaipur. 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 5: Bengal Tigers Vs Telugu Warriors

Playing XI: Bengal Tigers : Jisshu U Sengupta(c), Yusuf Chishti, Jeetu Kamal, Indrasish Roy, Jammy Banerjee, Ratnadip Ghosh, Sandip Bhattacharya, Aditya Roy Banerjee, Saumen Banerjee, Rahul Mazumder, Sanjoy Mukherjee

Playing XI: Telugu Warriors: Akhil Akkineni(c), Sudheer Babu, Nikhil, Raghu, Samrat, Ashwin babu, Prince, Ayyappa Sharma, Nandakishore, Vishwa, Thaman

Toss: Telugu Warriors Win the Toss and elected to Bowl first.

Highlights:

1st Innings Bengal Tigers: Bengal Tigers scored 114 Runs for 6 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs

Jammy Banerjee top scored with 39 Runs followed by Sanjoy Mukherjee with 22 Runs. Prince took 3 wickets for 15 Runs in the allotted quota of 2 Overs.

In reply:

1st Innings Telugu Warriors: Telugu Warriors scored 126 Runs for 2 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs securing a lead of 12 runs. Captain Akhil Akkineni top scored with an unbeaten knock of 57 Runs along with an unbeaten 43 by Ashwin babu.

In the 2nd Innings

2nd Innings Bengal Tigers: Bengal Tigers scored 126 Runs for 3 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs top scored with an unbeaten setting a target of 115 to win for Telugu Warriors. Captain Jisshu U Sengupta (Jisshu) top scored with an attacking knock of unbeaten 83 runs with Yusuf Chishti chipping in with 20 runs.

In reply: Requiring 115 runs to win.

2nd Innings Telugu Warriors: Chasing 115 runs to win Telugu Warriors scored 117 for 2 wickets. Ashwin Babu led the chase scoring 62 runs along with captain Akhil Akkineni 42 runs saw Telugu Warriors to victory.

Result: Telugu Warriors beat Bengal Warriors by 8 wickets

Man of the Match: Ashwin Babu from Telugu Warriors for his great all-around performance in the match.

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 6 games 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.

27, Feb 2023
Hydrogen and green fuel will be India’s future fuel: Gadkari

Mumbai, February 27: Hydrogen is our future fuel and India’s future vehicles will run on hydrogen and green fuels, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said here today. Addressing the second Ideas of India Summit organised by the ABP Network, he said although he never spoke about India’s EV targets for the year 2030, in the coming years India will certainly shift to electric vehicles. “We import Rs. 16 lakh crore worth of fossil fuel every year but pretty soon our farmers will produce green fuel and green hydrogen,” he said adding that Lithium ion batteries will lead the shift from petrol and diesel driven cars.

Reiterating that Lithium ion battery costs will come down in the next year or so, the minister said that India will soon become a net exporter of Lithium and become a major global player.

Expressing satisfaction with the development of highways in the country, Gadkari said, “In the coming years, public transport will be revolutionized in the country and the new highways will bring down travel time between key cities drastically.”

The minister also expressed confidence that the NDA and BJP will form the government both at the Centre and in Maharashtra in the coming elections and said that the performance audit of the ministers was more important than financial audit. He said that the government had created positivity among people which will bring growth.

The minister however, said that his ministry and government had failed to curb the accident rate on Indian roads. “We wanted to reduce road accidents by 50 per cent by 2024 but we are not going to achieve it,” he said. For this, he said, human behaviour has to change as people were still not following rules of red lights, car seat belts or two wheeler helmets. He urged the society to introduce road safety education at the primary level to make Indians aware about this at a young age.

Gadkari also said that his target is to build 60 kms of roads every day and announced that new facilities like helipads and drone pads will be built on new toads for quick and emergency transport.

The ABP India Summit brought together the brightest brains from diverse sectors to address the question- where does India stand at this moment in history, with its burgeoning economy successfully tackling the energy divisions of yet another war in Europe, with a post-pandemic recalibrating world looking up to her as a global leader and a whole new generation of Indians impatient to lead across sectors? This year, the grand second edition of the ‘Ideas of India’ summit was woven around the theme of Naya India: Looking Inward, Reaching Out.

The second edition of ABP’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit is taking place at a time of extreme global churn where India has a critical role to play in the changing global dynamics. With the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections just a few months away, issues like geo-political tension, inflation, unemployment and digitization have become important points of discussion. The two-day event will put the spotlight on where India stands today amidst such turbulence. The two-day event will help people know more about these prevailing issues and disruptions through the lens of those dealing with them at the strategic and core levels.

27, Feb 2023
KFintech to invest into Fintech Products and Solutions to enter Account Aggregator Business

Hyderabad, February 27, 2023: KFin Technologies Limited (“KFin Technologies”), a leading provider of investor and issuer solutions, today announced its decision to invest in Fintech Products and Solutions India Private Limited (FPSIPL), a Technology Service Provider (TSP) having a wholly owned subsidiary, FinSec AA Solutions Private Limited, India’s first Account Aggregator, licensed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The partnership will help KFintech venture into TSP and AA business as it looks to diversify beyond its current offerings across asset classes in the financial services ecosystem.

MoneyOne, the brand of FPSIPL, is in the business of providing technology solutions for the BFSI sector. Their primary offering, as a TSP, is to provide a platform for enabling data sharing, data governance and analysis, and related solutions to the clientele in the BFSI domain. OneMoney, the brand of FPSIPL’s wholly owned subsidiary, is India’s first Account Aggregator (AA), with an NBFC AA license from the RBI. OneMoney is a leading player with over 45% market share in a competitive and emerging Account Aggregator domain.

After this investment, KFin Technologies will own 25.63% of the post-issue equity share capital of FPSIPL. KFintech can acquire additional equity share capital of FPSIPL, taking its aggregate shareholding in FPSIPL to 75.01%, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals.

Sreekanth Nadella. CEO of KFintech, photographed in Hyderabad.
Sreekanth Nadella. CEO of KFintech, photographed in Hyderabad.

On the occasion, Sreekanth Nadella, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KFin Technologies, said, “As a scaled multi-asset global solution provider for fund management, we are focusing on expanding our portfolio of products and solutions to foster the financialization of India’s economy. KFintech has an extensive reach of over 5000+ clients locally and globally being serviced through at-scale and innovative technology solutions. Combined with the proven capabilities of the market leader in Account Aggregation – OneMoney, we are excited at the prospect to deliver several best-in-class fintech solutions across the sectors of Lending, Asset & Wealth Management, administration & onboarding solutions amongst several others.”

Krishna Prasad Atluri, Founder and Chief Executing Officer, of FPSIPL, said, “This investment is highly synergistic and shall enable FPSIPL to leverage KFintech’s technological finesse to deliver world-class and agile TSP solutions, high-end data analytics, and best-in-class AA solutions and Open Banking solutions to the markets in India and abroad, especially to serve the underserved and unserved segments.”

This acquisition shall enable KFin Technologies to leverage its technology competence to deliver best-in-class TSP solutions to BFSI players and new-age start-ups and scale up AA value propositions beyond lending as a used case to wealth management for retail consumers.

Jaya Mehta a
27, Feb 2023
Celebrating Children and Indian Dance forms

By Ms. Jaya Mehta

The Children’s Pavilion hosted a special event to inaugurate the first day of the World Book Fair as internationally acclaimed Odissi dancer, Jaya Mehta, conducted a book reading for young children, from her book ‘Nritya Katha – Indian Dance stories for Children.’ Published by The National Book Trust of India, the book brings alive the rich culture of different states of India, through the journey of a child discovering various Indian dance forms.

In this special event, Jaya Mehta narrated the story ‘Odissi Odyssey’ from her book, unraveling the journey of Tarini, a young girl who falls in love with a talking sculpture and discovers her love for Odissi. After the book reading, the dancing sculptures of Odisha came alive with an exquisite Odissi dance performance, by young Odissi dancers from Odissi Kala Ashram dance school. Saanvi Mehra, Ananya Mehta, Anoushka Prasad, and Tishya Gupta presented ‘Chaya Jhatak,’ a dance representing the magic of Konark temple’s sculptures created by the legendary Odissi Guru Surendra Nath Jena.

The event created great interest in parents, children, educators, and culture lovers, as book lovers flocked to this multi-disciplinary event based on a unique book.

Design professional Mukta Wadhwa found the book to be a great amalgamation of world-class illustration, design, and a storybook that is a great way to discover India. She found the connections between the children’s Odissi dance performance, Konark temple sculptures, and stories from the book fascinating.

Play therapist, Manju Iyer, and her daughter Lavanya were thrilled to find a storybook about Indian dance forms that stirred children’s imaginations deeply. According to senior arts educator Deepali Bose, Children’s reaction to this book is fantastic and they immediately start reading! It is a must for all culturally inclined parents.

Coveted "Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
27, Feb 2023
Coveted “Lifetime Achievement Award 2023” conferred on OSL Founder Mahimananda Mishra

Kolkata 27th February 2023: Every state is blessed with businesspersons who rise beyond personal success and engage in welfare initiatives for the mass. Such personalities are found across industries and industrial-friendly Odisha gets Mahimananda Mishra who is today adored as a doyen of vibrant industrial activities in Odisha with a strong focus on innovation has led transformation in each of his businesses.

Veteran industrialist and Founder of Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) Shri Mahimananda Mishra was bestowed with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award 2023” for his exceptional contribution to the growth of the Shipping & Maritime Industry of India and Odisha state for over 4 decades.

The acclaimed award was presented by Shri Gopal Krishna, Former Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Govt of India during an event at the 8th Edition of East Coast Maritime Forum 2023 concurrent with Eastern Star Awards 2023 organised by Exim India Shipping Times on 24th February 2023 at The Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata.

The OSL Group once again was conferred with “Stevedores Company of the Year” for 2023.

Shri Chandan Mishra, Director, OSL Group and Team received the award on the occasion.

Many senior officials of OSL Group were present.

The event felicitated industry stalwarts who had transformed society, made outstanding contributions to improving the community, set benchmarks in entrepreneurship, and demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities. It was under his leadership that he pioneered Odisha’s first-ever riverine jetty at the prime port city of Paradeep which was a new dimension to the transport sector with the use of a multi-modal transport system.

Speaking on the recognition, Shri Mahimananda Mishra, Founder, of Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) Said, I wholeheartedly dedicate this award to all my Colleagues, staff, workers, and their family members. This award has been possible only for their hard work, dedication, devotion, and above all personal sacrifices for the sake of the Organisation.

Mahima Mishra, as he is fondly addressed across the state, is a first-generation entrepreneur with a golden heart.

The OSL Group is one of the largest corporate houses across the east coast of India.

It is well-renowned not only for its welfare measures, hospitality, and ensuring security for its employees but also for the poor and underprivileged people in Odisha.

Mahima Mishra’s lucid vision of being a first-generation entrepreneur led to the creation of a colossal industrial empire where his employees are treated as their own family members.

OSL is a major stevedoring & cargo handling company at the East Coast ports of India and currently handles more than 50 million tonnes of cargo in different sectors.

The core functional areas include stevedoring, project cargo handling, C&F activities, custom house agency & steamer agency, etc.

Besides, these OSLs have interests in mining, transportation, hospitality, dredging, and warehousing among others.

In its long servicing history, OSL Group has been handling cargo and providing end-to-end logistic solutions to the major corporates of India and abroad such as IFFCO, Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), TATA Steel Limited, Reliance, JSW, IMFA, Vedanta, NALCO, Jindal Stainless, and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, etc.

OSL Group has been receiving several awards for the last several years in different categories and fields which is recognition of OSL’s efficiency, potential, capabilities, and achievements.

Last year, OSL as the industrial behemoth was awarded as the “Best Logistic Company of the Year” and “Best Stevedores Company of the Year” in the 7th Edition of ‘East Coast Maritime Forum 2022’ held in Kolkata.

L-R Rashmi Sen COO The Phoenix Mills Ltd, Anuraag Srivastava CFO The Phoenix Mills Ltd. Himanshu Madanmohan Director Safal Construction PvtLtd
27, Feb 2023
The Phoenix Mills Limited and B Safal Group Announce Opening of Palladium, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, February 27, 2023: The Phoenix Mills Limited (PML), India’s leading developer and operator of retail-led mixed-use developments, and BSafal Group announce the launch of Palladium, Ahmedabad to public on 26th February 2023. Spread over 5 acres, Palladium Ahmedabad has a gross leasable area of over 750,000 sq. ft. and brings over 35 international luxury brands including Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, and Tumi for the first time to the vibrant city of Ahmedabad. Palladium Ahmedabad has been developed by the BSafal Group under its joint venture with PML.

At Palladium Ahmedabad, shoppers can expect to find a carefully curated mix of over 250 national and international brands, offering latest fashion trends as well as classic pieces that always remain in style. But what sets this mall apart is its commitment to creating a truly unique and unforgettable shopping experience for its visitors. Palladium Ahmedabad is designed to be a complete luxury destination that offers experiences that go beyond shopping. A wide range of hospitality and entertainment options, along with a luxury retail await to delight customers at Palladium Ahmedabad, making it the perfect destination for the entire family.

Consumption hub in the Heart of the City

Situated on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Palladium Ahmedabad is centrally located in the city and has excellent connectivity and reach. It has easy access to commercial areas, residential areas, and top hotels in the city and it is about 30 minutes away from Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT City). With its superior connectivity and wide range of offerings, Palladium Ahmedabad is well-positioned to attract shoppers from Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Vadodara, Mehsana, Anand, and other cities.

Speaking on this grand opening, Mr. Atul Ruia, Chairman, The Phoenix Mills Limited said, “Gujarat has always been an attractive landscape for us because of its cosmopolitan population and growing exposure to the luxury ecosystem. Palladium Ahmedabad is an artistic and architectural marvel, which is set to bring coveted luxury brands and a unique, immersive shopping experience to Ahmedabad. With Palladium Ahmedabad, which marks our entry into the state of Gujarat, we present a luxurious destination for the people of this remarkable city, and we continue to bring out our vision of creating unparalleled experiential retail destinations for customers across the country.”

A Magnificent Sight to Behold

One of the unique facets of Palladium Ahmedabad is the façade that transforms its appearance by changing its colour depending on the reflection of the sun, the viewing angle, and the time of the day. Made with a beautiful balance of an earthy color palette, the façade gives the illusion of movement and can be spotted from the highway itself. At night, the elevation is backlit and, along with the giant LED screen, adds to the overall appeal of the structure.

Spread over 5 floors, the mall itself is an architectural phenomenon and has been built specifically keeping the convenience of shoppers in mind. The stunning interiors of Palladium Ahmedabad are a realm of sophistication and luxury. From gleaming marble floors to opulent lighting, every detail has been carefully crafted to create an unforgettable shopping experience for patrons.

The mall is decorated with various art pieces by globally renowned artists of India. “The Apocalyptron” by Thukral and Tagra and “The woman” by Radha Patel which is dedicated to the strength and power of women are some of the art pieces that adorn the mall. There are many more such spectacular art pieces that can catch the eye of shoppers and engage them in the world of art.

Mr. Rajesh Brahmbhatt, Chairman, B Safal Group, said, “We believe that Ahmedabad is the perfect destination for a mall of such grandeur, and we are thrilled to partner with The Phoenix Mills Limited to bring Palladium to the vibrant city of Ahmedabad. Built to be a landmark for decades to come, Palladium Ahmedabad will usher in a new era of luxury shopping in the city.”

A shoppers’ paradise and an entertainment hub

Palladium Ahmedabad brings over 250 brands, including 35+ luxury labels like Coach, Diesel, Michael Kors, Dyson, Steve Madden, TUMI, and many more for the first time to the city. This mall has a fine mix of luxury, bridge to luxury, and boutique brands across fashion and accessories, fine jewelry, beauty, home décor, and other luxury goods.

Palladium Ahmedabad is also home to Fun City, Time Zone, and Hamleys Play where visitors can engage in a range of state-of-the-art arcade games and entertainment experiences in a bright, family-friendly space. Moviegoers have a superior cinema-watching experience in store for them, with 9 screens multiplex and immersive luxe screens at PVR Cinemas that provide an elevated edge to the other cinemas.

Spread over two floors, the Food and Beverage Zone at Palladium Ahmedabad has an exquisite and delectable spread to offer from remarkable restaurants like Foo, Cha, Jamie’s Pizzeria, and a lot more. The mall has over 50 dining options comprising fine dining restaurants, casual dining, QSR, cafes, and kiosks. The food and beverage options at Palladium Ahmedabad, which range from Indian and Chinese to Asian, Italian, Greek, and many more cuisines, cater to the diverse palates of customers, serving up something for everyone.

Rashmi Sen, COO, The Phoenix Mills Limited, said, “At Palladium Ahmedabad, we are introducing an elevated level of luxury for the people of Gujarat and setting new standards in the industry. With over 50 food and beverage outlets serving cuisines from all around the globe, and over 220 inline stores ready to provide world-class service to our patrons, Palladium Ahmedabad will lead the way in writing a new story on luxury shopping experiences in the city.”

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