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Daaji’s Holy Tirthankaras Presents Jain Wisdom Through the Lens of Heartfulness

Mumbai, 14 July 2025: Holy Tirthankaras: In the Light of Heartfulness, the latest bestseller by Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, presents the lives of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras. Co-authored with Shri B. Rathinasabapathy, the book weaves together historical accounts, meditative practice, and reflections for contemporary spiritual seekers. It highlights the continued relevance of the Tirthankaras’ values today, while also drawing attention to their connection with nature and the environment.

Each chapter traces the story of a Tirthankara and the tree under which they attained Kaivalya, or liberation. But the book does not stop at narration. It reflects on the qualities these sages lived, like non-violence, truthfulness, detachment, mental and emotional regulation, and how the same values can be practised now through methods like meditation in the presence of yogic Transmission (Pranahuti), and rejuvenative cleaning. These are part of the Heartfulness approach followed by millions around the world.

Daaji writes that, “The immense austerities [the Tirthankars] undertook without any aid… make us appreciate the help we receive from the yogic Transmission or Pranahuti in Heartfulness practices.” This contrast between then and now shows how approaches to inner development have changed over time.

The book also revisits the roots of Raja Yoga. Rishabh Nath, the first Tirthankara, is introduced as the originator of Raja Yoga who introduced Pranahuti to humanity in that ancient bygone era. Daaji also notes that Shri Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur, also known as Babuji… talks of a sage who lived seventy-two generations before Raja Dashratha… who discovered Raja Yoga. However, he does not mention the name of that sage. Daaji has taken the bold step of revealing the sage’s name in his latest book, as Rishabh Nath, connecting Heartfulness to the most ancient spiritual lineage of our civilisation.

The connection with trees in the book goes beyond nature worship. Trees are described as retaining spiritual charge far longer than human beings. The Tirthankaras’ choice to meditate under trees is not a coincidence, attributed to peace or being under the shade. It is a very conscious decision to receive continuous support of spiritual energy required for their inner work. Their presence under these trees is presented as part of a natural environment that could absorb, reflect, and sustain the stillness and ongoing spiritual evolution.

Throughout the book, Daaji emphasises practical change and reminds readers that transformation requires effort. He speaks directly to younger readers, encouraging self-discipline, simplicity, and introspection. The Ten Guidelines for Heartful Living are included as practices to help cultivate a life oriented toward self-transformation, personal growth, and character formation.

Holy Tirthankaras is more than a history book or religious commentary. It uses the lives of the Tirthankaras as a reference point to ask: What kind of person are we becoming? What are we doing with our attention, energy, and life?

The League of Legends: Bobby Deol Becomes J. Hampstead’s Brand Face

Mumbai, Jul 14, 2025: Renowned fashion brand J. Hampstead has announced Bobby Deol as its new brand ambassador, marking an exciting new chapter in its storied journey. Bobby, fondly called ‘Lord Bobby’ by his fans, embodies the brand’s values of timeless elegance, refined craftsmanship, and modern sophistication.

With a rich heritage, it is one of India’s most trusted luxury menswear brands, offering premium suiting and shirting fabrics and ready-made garments that blend European finesse with Indian precision.

Talking about the association, Bobby Deol says, “I’m honoured to represent J. Hampstead, a brand that exemplifies classic style and lasting quality. Its attention to detail and legacy of excellence align perfectly with my own fashion values.”

Avnish Poddar, Director, J. Hampstead, adds, “Bobby’s distinctive style and appeal make him an ideal ambassador for the brand. His association brings fresh energy and strengthens our connection with today’s aspirational, fashion-conscious consumers.”

This collaboration celebrates a powerful union that promises to redefine the future of luxury menswear and elevate what it means to belong to a different league.

Mindsprint and Planview forge strategic partnership to transform digital value chains with integrated project and portfolio management

India, 14^th July 2025—Mindsprint, a technology firm offering purpose-built AI-led solutions to modernize enterprise operations, today announced a partnership with Planview, the leading platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD). The partnership is designed to help enterprises streamline their digital value chains to unlock measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and innovation across their organizations, accelerating business value.

The partnership addresses critical enterprise challenges, including disconnected tools, siloed decision-making, and inefficient workflows that prevent organizations from delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals. By combining Planview’s robust technology platform with Mindsprint’s proven implementation and consulting expertise, the alliance enables enterprises to build more connected, data-driven, and agile project and portfolio management ecosystems.

The collaboration reflects both companies’ shared vision that project and portfolio management (PPM) must evolve beyond an isolated function into an integrated discipline that drives strategic decision-making, enables cross-functional collaboration, and maximizes enterprise-wide return on investment.

“We’re excited to partner with Planview to help businesses move past fragmented approaches and embrace a more intelligent, integrated way of managing their project portfolios,” said Suresh Sundararajan, CEO of Mindsprint. “This is not just a tactical collaboration, it’s a long-term strategic partnership. Together, we’re creating a unified platform that brings speed, visibility, and control to the heart of enterprise operations. As organizations evolve, we see this partnership emerging as an enabler of transformation and driving continuous value.”

“Mindsprint’s depth of expertise and customer-first approach make them an ideal partner as we expand the reach and impact of Planview’s solutions,” said Vishal Dhawan, MD & President (APAC) at Planview. “As the undisputed leader in enterprise portfolio management, Planview empowers organizations at every maturity level to connect strategy to delivery, accelerate transformation, and drive measurable business outcomes. Mindsprint’s ability to tailor our solutions to complex enterprise environments ensures that customers realize immediate ROI, achieve strategic alignment, and see tangible impact right from the start.”

Mindsprint brings a holistic suite of services that complement Planview’s core offerings, including implementation, data analytics, system integration, reporting, and ongoing optimization. The partnership delivers real-time performance visibility, enhanced market responsiveness, and empowers teams with tools and insights for faster, better decision-making.

Central to the offering is a robust platform experience that unifies data, processes, and teams, providing organizations with a single source of truth for all project and portfolio activities. Seamless integrations with enterprise tools like Jira, SAP, and Excel ensure cross-departmental connectivity without disrupting existing workflows.

The partnership focuses on removing organizational silos, aligning strategy to execution, and empowering teams at every level. From improving resource allocation to boosting reporting accuracy and governance, the alliance is designed to deliver tangible, lasting value that redefines project and portfolio success in modern enterprises.

Škoda Auto hits a 300 in India

Noida, July 14, 2025 – Škoda Auto is revving to newer highs as it celebrates its 25-year legacy in India, and 130 years globally. Earlier this month, the brand achieved its highest half-yearly sales ever in H1 2025. In yet another achievement, the company has now crossed 300 customer touchpoints, catering to customers across 172 cities in India. Providing an unmatched customer experience is central to Škoda Auto’s India growth strategy. The rapid network expansion reflects this, along with the strong momentum the brand is building across India.

 Commenting on the achievement, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “Our growing network makes our product range more accessible to customers, while enabling smarter, faster service with consistent quality, across the country. With a strong emphasis on ‘growing together and getting closer to customers’, a large part of our expansion has been undertaken with Škoda Auto’s long-term dealer partners in India, while also bringing new partners with a proven track record of customer centricity into the fold. This expansion is a step forward in strengthening Škoda Auto’s legacy in India and delivering on our promise of safety, value, and a truly rewarding ownership experience.”

 Continuing from the Kylaq

The Kylaq is a key driver of Škoda Auto’s growth in India as it targets new customers in new markets that are now being catered to with the brand’s network expansion. Combined with the Kushaq and Kodiaq, Škoda Auto India now has an SUV For Everyone. The Slavia continues Škoda Auto’s sedan legacy in India with a global icon soon to be introduced in the country. The growing network perfectly complements Skoda Auto’s product strategy in India.

The path towards growth

Škoda Auto India’s growth strategy is to go deeper in Tier 1 markets and expand further in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. In line with this strategy, in the past nine months, the brand has entered over 30 new cities, all in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, in addition to continued expansion in existing Tier 1 cities. Furthermore, 86% of the expansion in this period has been in Tier 2 and 3 geographies, and 75% of the 300 touchpoints directly cater to customers in these cities. This provides them with easier access to sales and service support, reduces travel time to the nearest dealership or service facility, and brings consistent quality closer to customers.

Owning a Škoda

The company’s endeavour to be closer to its customers by expanding its network and increasing its touchpoints is further defined by a slew of warranty, maintenance, and Road Side Assistance packages that ensure customers are provided a quality ownership and maintenance experience with a Škoda. In addition to this, Škoda Auto India offers the Škoda Supercare maintenance package as complimentary with every Škoda car for a period of one year. With this, a Škoda owner’s first expense for routine service is only at the end of the second year of ownership or 30,000kms, whichever is earlier.