27, Nov 2023
PHDCCI launches nation-wide education campaign “Project Vidyasagar” from Bihar
Patna: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in partnership with Parakh NCERT; SCERT Bihar and Union Ministry of Education’s Vidyanjali scheme started a 12-state campaign called Project Vidyasagar from Patna on November 23.
The two-day workshop had twin objectives – creating awareness among school teachers about learning competencies at different levels and creating awareness about Vidyanjali. Present in the inaugural session were the CEO of Parakh, NCERT Prof Indrani Bhaduri; Joint Director, SCERT Bihar, Dr Rashmi Prabha; senior officials of Vidyanjali scheme; Mr Kumod Kumar, Co-Chairman, PHDCCI Bihar chapter, who also chairs Chandragupta Institute of Management Patna and Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI, Ms. Shalini S Sharma.
Speaking in the inaugural session, Prof Bhaduri said that NEP 2020 brings into focus wide-ranging assessment reforms that are based on competency-based learning, moving away from rote learning. This, she said, was the first education policy of the 21st century and it aimed at addressing the many growing developmental imperatives of our country.
Dr Prabha shared with the teachers how it was important to work hand in hand with private bodies which were an equally important part of the education eco-system, as government institutions. Focusing on Vidyanjali, she exorted teachers to make use of opportunities available in the private sector to improve the quality of their schools.
A detailed presentation on Vidyanjali was made by experts at the project management unit of the scheme in Delhi. They shared with the participants that this scheme aimed at strengthening the school education system and boosting learning outcomes by leveraging the expertise and resources of people from local communities. Volunteers could sign up through the Vidyanjali portal and select a school of their choice, they explained to participating teachers.
Ms. Sharma gave the background of Project Vidyasagar and how it was conceptualized to supplement the government’s initiatives in education. She reaffirmed the support of PHDCCI in achieving the objectives of Parakh as well as Vidyanjali.
Mr Kumar welcomed the initiative of the PHDCCI Delhi team in education and offered his support in strengthening the work of the Chamber in education in Bihar, specially in higher education.
Prof Vijayan K, Department of Teacher Education, NCERT, addressed the technical sessions at the workshop and took the participants through the latest developments in pedagogy in line with NEP 2020.
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- By Rabindra
27, Nov 2023
If anyone tells you, no, you can’t do it, reply, yes, I will and stop if you can, says a 31 years Cerebral Palsy man Sumit Agarwal
Hyderabad, November 27, 2023…..Rejected by 30 schools, Sumit Agarwal teaches the world how to live with Cerebral Palsy, be successful in business and create wealth.
Born with Cerebral Palsy, an Astrologer told his parents that Sumit would not survive beyond 33 years of age. “Now I am 31, but Astrologer is no more, ” he said to a hall full of attendees of the Legacy Building Live program organised on Sunday evening at the Park, Somajiguda by Fortune Academy.
Sumit was in the city at the invitation of Fortune Academy. He was talking to people who gathered to learn how to be financially successful
People told me that I walked differently, talked differently and looked differently. And nobody wanted to be a friend to me. So, I don’t have any friends. Everybody told me that I didn’t belong there. Now I not only survived, did an MBA, topped the country, started my own business and now I give jobs to others.
I have two million LinkedIn Inn followers. I helped 500 people with disabilities get jobs. I am on the board of several Fortune 500 companies as part of their diversity and inclusivity plans, he declared amidst the thunderous applause.
I have had four surgeries and 70% of my movement is restricted. So reduced mobility, muscle spasms and slower speech are some of the inevitable obstacles I still face here.
If anyone says no, you can’t do it, I tell them yes, I can do it. I also reply and tell them to try and stop me if they can.
Right parenting saved my life, he added.
Giving her opening remarks, Dr Mani Pavitra, who runs 9 successful businesses besides being a Dentist, said the goal of Fortune Academy is to create an army of people who are financially successful. She gave attendees her financial prudence. She told her audience to find comfort in discomfort.
Her husband Pradeep Yarlagadda, Investor, Trainer and Co-founder of Fortune Academy gave 5 stages to Fortune. He spoke about how to improve financial well-being. Though most of us are good at jobs but very bad at money management.
The event saw many people sharing their financial success stories. Many were recognised with awards for their remarkable transformation and achievements.
27, Nov 2023
Odia Samaj Tripura celebrates Karthik Purnima Boita Bhasani 2023
Tripura, Nov 27: On the auspicious day of Karthik Purnima, the members of Odia Samaja Tripura and Prabasi Odisha celebrated Boita Bhasani 2023. All the family members have joined the boat sailing ritual and prayer. Karthik Purnima is one of the major festivals of Odisha that is celebrated in the month of Karthik (November). Boat sailing is an ancient festival and ritual that has been observed for many years for the well-being of the traders of Odisha who used to sail to various countries across the globe to trade their goods.
All the family members worshiped the boats and performed rituals like Boita Bandana. All the members and kids prayed to Lord Jagannath for peace and prosperity. All Odia people living in Tripura joined the festival celebration and greeted everyone.
27, Nov 2023
NMIMS Bengaluru Hosts an Interactive and Youthful Y20 Talk on ‘Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance’
Bengaluru, 27th November 2023: SVKM’s NMIMS Bengaluru hosted an insightful Y20 Talk on the topic ‘Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance’ featuring Ms. Surabhi Hodigere. The transformative session was hosted in association with INDGenius and Y20 India.
The guest speaker at the enriching session, Ms. Surabhi Hodigere, is a prominent public policy specialist on technology policy and is currently a top research fellow at the prestigious Aapti Institute in Bangalore. The eminent speaker has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (Honors) from the acclaimed Christ University and a Master’s in Public Policy from the globally renowned Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. She is a well-known advocate of responsible use of technology in improving public service delivery and public administration. Ms. Surabhi has vast experience working as a civic-technology entrepreneur and is also a recipient of the noteworthy LAMP fellowship.
Established by students, alumni, and professors from premier educational institutions across India, INDGenius is a platform for youth, scholars, and young academicians across premiere private universities, eminent institutes, and top boarding schools in India and aims to act as a network for students offering holistic growth of an individual with a development-oriented outlook.
Meanwhile, Y20 is the official engagement platform of the G20 and comprises prominent young leaders and changemakers from the G20 countries. The platform is aimed at encouraging dialogue and knowledge exchange among top youth leaders of India and across the world over the challenges facing our generation and for them to collectively strive to make a positive impact on the world. Together, the top youth forums hosted the session as part of their ‘Project I-Leads’, an effort to envision India’s leadership at G20 with a global perspective.
At the enthralling Y20 session, Ms. Surabhi touched upon a range of important topics, from her experiences in politics to her return from the United States with a desire to serve the country. She spoke about India’s leadership at the G20 and the massive success of the G20 Summit held in New Delhi earlier this year. The guest spoke extensively about the importance of social entrepreneurship and appealed to the young audience to take the lead in bringing social change. During her interaction with the young attendees at the session, she stressed the need for reading.
The Y20 Talk at NMIMS Bengaluru was an enriching experience for keen students, who were provided with an exclusive opportunity to network with professionals and explore new ideas and perspectives, helping them broaden their horizons. Expressing her thoughts at the insightful session, Ms. Surabhi Hodigere said, “In order to bring about social change, the youth of today will have to play a transformative role and take important responsibilities in governance and drive public policy.”
Appreciating the initiative taken up by INDGenius and Y20 India and thanking Ms. Surabhi for her gracing the occasion, Dr. Narayani Ramachandran, Deputy Director, NMIMS Bengaluru, said, “We welcome the initiative taken up by INDGenius and Y20 India to empower the youth and students of India with interactive and insightful programs like the Y20 Talk. Additionally, we would like to thank Ms. Surabhi for gracing our campus and providing her rich insights to our students.”
25, Nov 2023
A Successful Road Safety Awareness Campaign by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India at Thane (Maharashtra)
Thane, 25th November: HMSI considers the safety of every individual as its priority. It has leveraged its expertise significantly to ensure every ride is safe. To enhance its people-centric approach, HMSI recently held one of its road safety awareness campaigns in the city of Thane leaving a lasting impact on the participants. In the grounds of Saraswati Vidyalaya High School and Junior College of Science, HMSI achieved one of its milestones where it saw an active participation of more than 2500 school students and staff members. The innovative activities such as slogan writing, poster-making contest, road safety quiz, and article writing competitions kept the participants engaged throughout the campaign leaving a lasting impact on the participants.
HMSI strongly believes that children are the future of this society and their awareness of road safety at an early stage can contribute to making the roads accident-free. It frequently conducts road safety awareness programs that are interactive and engaging, catering to a wide range of age groups, from children to youth, and are conducted in schools, colleges, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
For 22 years, in the state of Maharashtra, HMSI has imparted education to over 3.7 lakhs adults and children, focusing on promoting responsible road usage and cultivating safe riding habits.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s CSR Commitment towards Road Safety:
In the year 2021, Honda globally made a vision statement for the year 2050 where it will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles. In India, HMSI is working in line with this vision and the Government of India’s direction of reducing fatalities to half by 2030.
One critical aspect of achieving this goal is inculcating a positive mindset towards road safety in our children by the year 2030 and continuing to educate them thereafter. Road safety education at schools and Colleges is not only to create awareness but to inculcate a safety culture in young minds and turn them to be safety ambassador. It empowers future generations to become responsible and significantly contribute to a safer society.
HMSI wants to be a company that Society wants to exist and is strongly focusing on Road safety awareness to all sections of society with unique ideas catering to each segment from school kids to Corporations and society at large.
HMSI’s set of skilled safety instructors conducts daily programs at our 10 adopted traffic training parks (TTP) across India and 6 Safety Driving Education Centers (SDEC) to make road safety education accessible to every part of society, and the initiative has already reached over 5.7 million Indians. HMSI’s National Road Safety Awareness program made learning fun yet scientific through:
Scientifically Devised Learning Module: Honda’s skilled instructors set the foundation with theory sessions on road signs & markings, driver’s duties on the road, riding gear & posture explanation, and safe riding etiquettes.
1. Practical Learning: A special training activity on Honda’s virtual riding simulator was executed for all to experience over 100 possible dangers on the road before actual riding.
2. Interactive Session: Participants were given danger prediction training known as Kiken Yosoku Training (KYT) which helps in enhancing rider/driver’s sensitivity to danger and ensures safe driving behaviour on roads.
3. Existing Drivers Honing Riding Skills: Students & school staff members who are already existing riders tested & honed their riding skills through slow riding activities and riding on narrow planks.
25, Nov 2023
Streaming allows every story to find its own audience – Sushant Sreeram
GOA—November 25, 2023— Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, participated in an insightful OTT roundtable session on ‘What’s the secret ingredient that gives Indian content its global appeal?’ at Film Bazaar at the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. Sushant Sreeram, country director, Prime Video, India joined the conversation that was moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO at Dharma Cornerstone (DCA). The panel also featured Shri Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Managing Director, NFDC, as one of the co-panelists, along with other eminent leaders from the industry.
“I believe we are very close to having that definitive breakout hit internationally because the signs are all there when you see your stories travel so brilliantly,” shared Sushant Sreeram, country director, of Prime Video, India, talking about when India will have its own breakout moment on the international stage. He also spoke about the need for authentic local storytelling; these are stories that resonate with local audiences and then become breakout hits across the country with audiences outside the country eventually discovering and loving these rooted narratives, giving examples of Pushpa: The Rise and Kantara. He underscored that 50% viewership of Prime Video’s local language content comes from outside the home states, while 25% audience of Indian titles comes from outside India.
Continuing in the vein he said, “I think our storytelling has gotten incredibly rich. We have creators, studios, and talent imagining a world of great storytelling, and with streaming providing the reach for every story to find its own audience, we are already breaking out internationally.” He cited examples of Prime Video’s Original series like Farzi, Jubilee, and Made in Heaven that were loved not just within the country but also outside. While Farzi was streamed by viewers in 170 countries and territories just over the launch weekend and entered the top 10 trending titles lists on Prime Video in multiple countries beyond India, including the U.S., UK, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, Made in Heaven in its launch weekend it entered the top 10 trending titles lists on Prime Video in over 20 countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Jubilee has been on a winning spree at every award show, including the Best Series award at the International Film Festival of Melbourne.
Responding to a question on independent, low-budget, or experimental filmmakers not finding a home for their films, Shri Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Managing Director, NFDC, elaborated that just a few years ago, when streaming services did not exist, an independent filmmaker would have found it tough to go to an exhibitor and even conceptualize distributing their films. However, he added, streaming services have enabled such films and filmmakers finding a home for their films on OTT.
Elucidating further on this point, he added that streaming services have helped content producers dream big, even if they have smaller budgets, something that they were unable to do in the pre-streaming era. He highlighted that from the government’s perspective, the sector is doing fairly well and getting investments into India.
Responding to the question of whether streaming is becoming the domain of big-budget star vehicles exclusively, Sushant cited Prime Video’s content slate released in 2023, emphasizing the diversity of titles and talent, from Farzi and Jee Karda to Happy Family Conditions Apply to docuseries like Cinema Marte Dum Tak, Dancing on The Grave, among others, emphasizing that the diversity made for interesting storytelling. He added, “Many of the shows that we have launched this year and over the past 7 years have been with new upcoming creators. We have over 100 projects in various stages of production and development. While we will continue to bring back the successful franchises – Mirzapur, The Family Man, Pataal Lok, our conscious effort has been to ensure that we also continue to work with new and upcoming creators.” He also spoke about streaming not only providing access to content, or expanding the linguistic palette for customers, but it also acting as a window into many cultures.
While discussing the impact of the Direct-to-Streaming (DTS) model on the overall creative ecosystem, as well as on the customers Sushant said, “Our approach has been pretty straightforward, if it is a good story that we think we ought to bring to customers, in 240+ countries and territories, we find a way to make it work. DTS is a part of our repertoire of being able to bring stories to customers”. He elaborated how Prime Video has not just pioneered the DTS model, but also produces Original movies like Maja Ma, Ammu, and the upcoming Ae Watan Mere Watan, and co-productions like Ram Setu, Neeyat, the upcoming Yodha as well, which premiere first in theatres before coming on the service. “We actually started off with the DTS approach in India during the pandemic and in over 3-4 years, we have had over 60 DTS releases,” he added, “I believe that direct-to-streaming has been a win-win for customers globally, as well as for the creators to be able to think untethered of the distribution.”
Making a point on the longevity of streaming content, Sushant said, “It’s an incredibly diverse landscape of entertainment. There is no one language, genre, or one type of customer. We had that epic realization very early on. Our programming across 10 languages, across a very diverse state of genres, for very different customer types, keeps us rooted in the reality.” Giving an example of the longevity of a show, he spoke of Mirzapur, Pataal Lok, The Family Man, and Made in Heaven. He said, “If you look back to 2018-19, Mirzapur was this show that nobody had heard of. Now we get to call it a culture-defining show, but back then it was just a story well told. I think if we back the right creators and honest storytelling, then the shows go on to become these large culture-defining moments. Today, 6 of 10 shows on IMDb’s list of highest-rated Indian streaming shows are from Prime Video.”
Prime Video’s participation at IFFI is a testament of the pivotal role the video streaming sector is playing in enabling the growth of India’s creative economy and acting as a robust platform to showcase Indian stories, talent, and creators in the global arena.
Over the years, IFFI has established itself as a melting pot of myriad rich cultures and cinematic excellence, as it brings the world’s most outstanding films and shows, as well as stellar creators, talent, and storytellers together under one roof. As one of Asia’s oldest film festivals, it celebrates the rich cinematic excellence, creativity, and innovation that embodies the rich and vast entertainment ecosystem within India and from around the world.
25, Nov 2023
NAREDCO Maharashtra Calls for Reduction of Premiums on Housing and Re-pricing of Affordable Housing
Mumbai, 25th November 2023: NAREDCO Maharashtra has called for a reduction in premium for affordable and other categories of housing in the State. Mr. Sandeep Runwal, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra urged Mr. Atul Save, Minister of Housing, Government of Maharashtra during the inauguration of the HOMETHON Property Expo 2023 in Mumbai. Mr Runwal claimed that the move would boost the Government’s ambitious ‘Housing for All’ program with a focus on providing affordable housing to home buyers. He also emphasized upon NAREDCO’s commitment to making home ownership accessible to a wider segment of the population.
Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, of NAREDCO, addressed the pressing issues in the housing sector during the event. He affirmed NAREDCO’s commitment to recommending measures that make affordable housing more attractive. “Housing in Mumbai needs an impetus in structural policy skewed towards expediting the slum-free Mumbai movement and making it affordable for homebuyers. NAREDCO will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve these goals,” he asserted.
Dr. Hiranandani further said, “We are pleased with the Central Government’s commitment to affordable housing, as seen in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. However, the challenges remain, especially in the Mumbai region where there is a cap of Rs 45 Lakh for housing. Unfortunately, with the ready reckoner rate by the Maharashtra Government and the market rates which are there, the minimum prices work out to more than Rs. 45 Lakh. The affordable housing segment needs to be re-priced. Hence, we request the State Government and the State Housing Ministry should consider increasing the cap.”
Meanwhile, NAREDCO Maharashtra, under the dynamic leadership of Sandeep Runwal, President of NAREDCO Maharashtra, is proud to announce the grand success of the second edition of HOMETHON Property Expo 2023. Building on the success of last year, HOMETHON has grown exponentially, becoming the largest property expo in India to date.
HOMETHON 2023 witnessed a remarkable increase in participation, with over 130 Pavilions showcasing more than 700 projects. This year’s event featured an impressive lineup of over 15 banking institutions, providing invaluable assistance to homebuyers in securing home loans and financial guidance. The event has become a beacon for those seeking exceptional home-purchasing options and opportunities.
Mr Sandeep Runwal, President of NAREDCO Maharashtra, expressed his enthusiasm about the event’s growth, stating, “HOMETHON has evolved into an unparalleled platform for the real estate industry. We are delighted to have more participants, pavilions, and projects on display this year, making it a one-stop destination for homebuyers and industry professionals alike.”
NAREDCO’s HOMETHON Property Expo 2023 has not only surpassed its previous success but has set new benchmarks for the real estate industry. As the largest property expo in India, it stands as a testament to NAREDCO’s dedication to fostering growth and innovation in the housing sector.
Ace Bollywood actor and the brand ambassador of HOMETHON Property Expo, Riteish Deshmukh called HOMETHON 2023 as the biggest home-buying expo in the country and hoped the homebuyers to avail maximum benefit out of the Exhibition.
25, Nov 2023
West Zone Inter University Women’s Chess Tournament Hosted by HSNC University Concludes
The much-awaited West Zone Inter University Women’s Chess Tournament by the Association of Indian Universities- AIU (Inter-University Sports Board of India) concluded today at the pristine Worli campus of HSNC University, Mumbai with RTMNU (Nagpur) Chess Team lifting the Winners’ Trophy. A magnificent and sensational battle of some intense grinding finally came to an end on 24th November 2023. The tournament featured some illustrious players along with some very promising talents.
The valedictory ceremony of the tournament was graced by Dr Hemlata K. Bagla, Vice Chancellor, HSNC University; Dr Bhagwan Balani, Registrar, HSNC University; Dr Tejashree Shanbhag, Principal, K.C. College, Mr RK Sharma, AIU Observer; Mr Praful Zaveri, Tournament Director; Mr Sandesh Nagarnaik, Chief Arbiter; Ms Jayshree Dangche, Deputy Chief Arbiter.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Hemlata K. Bagla said that sports are very important for holistic grooming and Chess inculcates a lot of virtues in players such as confidence, leadership skills, decision-making, and a healthy competitive spirit. Dr Bagla congratulated the winners and asked those who lost to not get disheartened. She highlighted that though the pawn is the smallest of pieces, it can still emerge as one of the most powerful ones. Life is like chess, take it one step at a time, one move at a time. She expressed her fervent hope to see the players who participated in this tournament, playing in international tournaments in the years to come.
Presenting a summary of the Tournament, Mr Bhalchandra Savardekar, I/C Sports Director, HSNC University thanked the AIU for entrusting the responsibility of hosting the “West Zone Inter University Women’s Chess Tournament” at HSNC University from 21st -24th November 2023. He informed that the chess tournament was played in accordance with FIDE rules and 7 rounds were conducted with the assistance of officials. He revealed that over 150 participants (and their support staff) from 50 Universities across the West Zone participated in the tournament.
Avril David (University of Mumbai); Aakanksha Hagawane (Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune); Mrudul Dehankar (RTMNU, Nagpur); Mandakini Mishra (RDVV, Jabalpur, MP); Pooja Sain (Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner) and Pallavi Kadam (SRTM University, Nanded) were awarded special medals for winning 100% of the matches they played in the tournament.
Mr R.K. Sharma, AIU Observer, praised Dr Hemlata K Bagla and HSNC University for extensively promoting Chess and other sports in the country. He shared that India leads the world with the highest number of rated Chess players. He encouraged and motivated players to keep practicing hard since participation in tournaments is more important than winning or losing. He shared that 4 top Universities from each of the 4 Zones will be going for the AIU-conducted All India level Zonal Tournament at Jaipur and he was hopeful that the top4 West Zone Universities maintain their ranks and continue to be successful at Jaipur too.
In his vote of thanks, Dr Bhagwan Balani thanked players, managers, coaches, officials, arbiters, volunteers, and the organizing committee for making the event a resounding success. He stressed that Sports is a great practical education; a player admits the mistakes he commits in the field, learns from them, and is strong enough to overcome his weaknesses. He called upon the students to take up Sports as a career, recreation, and entertainment and advised them that winning and losing is part of the game; but what is more important is how much heart and soul is poured in while striving for success.
The 7-round Tournament was played as per the Swiss league system, wherein all the teams played all rounds without any knockout. The winning team was declared after the last round by amassing the scores gathered in different rounds by the concerned team members. More than 69 FIDE-rated players participated in the tournament. Over 10 Arbiters were roped in to ensure fair playing.
25, Nov 2023
Kolkata to raise a toast to Asia’s largest sports and fitness `Kumbh’ through FITEXPO INDIA 2023
Kolkata, 25 November 2023: Kolkata is gearing up to host one of Asia’s largest sports, fitness, and wellness trade Expo through FITEXPO INDIA 2023 (December 1 to 3) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.
“FITEXPO INDIA is more like a `Kumbh mela’ for sports, fitness, and wellness and connects with the growing base of sports lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and wellness practitioners while providing a 360-degree view of these rapidly expanding sectors where health, wealth, and commerce go hand in hand under the same roof with overarching commercial benefits in the long run. The Indian sports, fitness, and wellness sector, under Khelo India and Fit India, is now five times bigger,” said Mr Gagan Sachdev, founder-director of THE FITEXPO INDIA and Vice-President, of Calcutta Sports Dealers Association (CSDA).
This mega EXPO spread over a sprawling three lac square feet, will draw over 5000 fitness experts and sports personalities from all over India. The event, being held in the sports-crazy `City of Joy’ in association with SPORTEXPO, is a one-of-its-kind event that is expected to garner huge footfalls, especially the crowd of young enthusiasts along with business-to-business (B2B) as well as business-to-commercial (B2C) clients.
“Our two years of effort and passion will culminate in FITEXPO INDIA 2023 which will engage the entire fitness and sporting community of West Bengal, including the sports development authorities, Sports Authority of India and The Bengal Olympic Association. We feel proud to present this event in which more than 10,000 people will participate during the three-day FITEXPO INDIA 2023,” said Mr Sachdev.
More than a hundred different kinds of events related to fitness, bodybuilding, powerlifting, kettlebell, weight lifting, CrossFit, arm wrestling, dance fitness, Zumba, yoga, and so on. FITEXPO INDIA 2023 will have thirty-two formats of martial arts, mixed martial arts, and combat sports. Other than popular games like cricket and football, there would be throw ball, dodge ball, rugby, skating, and cycling; indoor games like badminton, table tennis, carrom, chess, archery, and dart tournaments also, and many other activities.
“It’s not just a show; it’s a celebration of wellness. Bringing fitness icons from all kinds of genres under one roof makes it a wholesome experience, and I’m thrilled to be part of this vibrant community, where health and happiness dance hand in hand,” said personal trainer and Zumba presenter, Natalie Pote Shaw.
With a Corporate Business Lounge facilitating B2B activities and the FitPitch (the theme-based flagship fundraising and trade exchange) event would encourage growth, collaboration, and investment for start-ups and innovators.
“At The FITEXPO INDIA 2023, we’re not just lifting weights, we are lifting the standard for fitness. Our gym is proud to be part of this groundbreaking event, where health meets innovation, and we redefine what it means to elevate your fitness journey,” said Rashmi Sachdev, owner of Karma Fitness Studio.
“This Expo will not only nurture the spirit of sportsmanship and inculcate competitive behaviour but also help identify and honour talents from different fields of sports; encourage brand endorsements as more and more corporates come forward to recognise and endorse sporting talent. One of the biggest gains from the EXPO would be direct and indirect investment flowing into Bengal in the rapidly expanding sports and fitness sector. This includes sports goods and services, fitness gears, fitness software, and a wide array of training, coaching, and skill-development services,” said Mr Abhay Mishra, Principal Advisor, FITEXPO INDIA 2023.
A large number of associations and bodies related to sports, fitness, calisthenics, wellness, sporting infrastructure, and software, along with students from various schools of Kolkata will be participating in live events at the FITEXPO INDIA 2023. The event has been curated to match the standards of similar International events.
24, Nov 2023
SOS Children’s Villages India observes Child Safety Week
New Delhi, 24 November 2022: SOS Children’s Villages India, a leading non-profit organization, dedicated to childcare and child development, observed Child Safety and Child Rights Week from 14th to 20th November, reaching over 43000 children through its 40+ programme locations across India.
Child Rights Week, celebrated every year, begins with National Children’s Day on 14th November and concludes on International Children’s Day on 20th November. This year, at SOS Children’s Villages India, the objective of this week was to raise awareness about the importance of child safety and child rights while empowering children to exercise their rights.
During this week, SOS Children’s Villages India organized activities and events for children and young adults in its programmes. Based on the international theme for Children’s Day “For Every Child, Every Right” there were different activities, including workshops on child safety, storytelling sessions, art competitions, nukkad natak, and sports events. The children and stakeholders were made aware of child rights, emphasizing that child rights are universal, inherent, unconditional, inalienable, and indivisible.
Sumanta Kar, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages India, stated, “Child safety and child rights are central to our work at SOS Children’s Villages India. Every child has the right to a safe and nurturing environment and the freedom to live life to the fullest. This year’s Child Safety Week, true to its theme “For Every Child, Every Right”, primarily focussed on sensitising children while empowering them enough to identify, comprehend and voice out their opinions. We are committed to working collaboratively with children, families, communities and the government to create a better world for our children to thrive in.”
This week provided different platforms for meaningful discussions, collective action, collaboration of stakeholders, and the sharing of best practices on child rights and child safety. The participants, including children, youth, and adult stakeholders pledged to work together to ensure the protection and well-being of children.
