ABP Majha Hosts Second Edition of Majha Maha Katta Conclave

Mumbai, 10th May 2023: ABP Majha, one of Maharashtra’s leading news channels, hosted the second edition of its popular conclave, ‘Majha Maha Katta’. The event was held at The St. Regis in Mumbai to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Majha Katta on 5th May, 2023.

Majha Maha Katta 2023 featured interviews with some of India’s most distinguished figures, covering broad range of topics including the guests’ life experiences, career trajectories, achievements, challenges and their perspectives on various issues. Hosted by Rajiv Khandekar, Executive Vice President, ABP News, and ABP Majha, the event was a resounding success, drawing a diverse and engaged audience.

The second edition of Majha Maha Katta boasted an impressive line-up of notable guests, including Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and his son, Shrikant Shinde, MLA. Also in attendance were Raj Thackeray, Chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and his mother Madhuvanti Thackeray, prominent politician and social activist Narayan Rane, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Narayan Rane and his sons – MLA Nitesh Rane and Nilesh Rane, National Secretary of BJP Pankaja Munde, and her sisters Dr. Pritam Munde and Yashashri Munde. Prakash Ambedkar, President, Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh, his son and author Sujat Ambedkar, MP Sanjay Raut and his brother MLA Sunil Raut, also graced the event.

In a riveting conversation, Actor & Singer Ayushmann Khurrana, Film Director Rohit Shetty, Actor Kangana Ranaut, Singer & Composer Shankar Mahadevan, and his son Film Composer Siddharth Mahadevan, Former Indian Cricketer Sandeep Patil, Actor Chirag Patil, Director Chandrakant Kulkarni, and Writer Prashant Dalvi shared their insights on the film industry and glimpses of their respective journeys.

Majha Maha Katta’s success was a testament to its popularity and impact on the audience. The event has the ability to give the audience an intimate look into the lives and experiences of the people being interviewed, and its hard-hitting content resonates with viewers, creating a deep connection between the show and its audience. ABP Majha continues to set the benchmark for quality journalism in Maharashtra and the country, and this event is a testament to its commitment to providing insightful and thought-provoking content to its viewers.

ABP Majha will air five special episodes of Majha Maha Katta every Saturday at 9:00 PM (Original) and every Sunday at 9:00 AM (Repeat) till 4th June 2023.

Majha Maha Katta was presented by Quick Heal, RCC, Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers and Aaryans Group of Companies. It was Co-Powered by Wild Stone, Dear Government Lottery, Sudhir Mandke Lighthouse Guhagar, Chitale Flavoured Milk and Green Harvest. The event was partnered by Jeep Meridian. The Tea Partner was Sapat Tea, Print Partner was Loksatta and Digital Partner was ABP Live.

Nibav Home Lifts Launches its Fourth Manufacturing Facility in Chennai

Bengaluru, May 10th, 2023: Embarking on its journey to become a billion-dollar company by the end of December 2024, NIBAV Home Lifts, India’s largest home lift brand, today announced the expansion of its India-made home lift manufacturing operations. The company has announced the launch of its fourth manufacturing facility, spread across 50,000 Sq.Ft. and located in Akkarai on ECR – Chennai, which will accommodate new state-of-the-art home elevator production equipment with the world’s most advanced technology. The additional manufacturing capacity will allow NIBAV to increase the supply of its Indian-made European standard home lifts to 14 foreign countries, while India continues to be a primary market.

NIBAV Home Lifts also announced its ongoing recruitment plans of adding over 4,500 employees by the end of December 2023, taking the total headcount to 6000. While expanding the company’s ECO network (Experience Centre and Office) in India and worldwide will drive most of this recruitment, the newly opened high-tech corporate office, four manufacturing facilities, and 2 R&D centers in Chennai will also be further strengthened with the addition of the industry’s best talent pool.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Vimal R. Babu, CEO and Founder of NIBAV Home Lifts said, “Right from its inception in December 2019, NIBAV Home Lifts has seen strong business growth. While we have grown from the sales value of Rs. 150 crores in 2021 to Rs. 400 crores in 2022, we have already crossed the product sales milestone of 1000 lifts in Q1 of this calendar year 2023. Our international expansion started in the year 2022, is proof that we can deliver exactly what homeowners need when it comes to in-home mobility solutions, and we are confident that the new manufacturing unit will accelerate the company’s growth in the global home lift segment too. With the demand for in-home mobility solutions increasing worldwide and the growing preference for Indian-made products, we are aiming to emerge as the number one home lift-selling brand in the world by December 2024 and mark our entry into a billion-dollar revenue club in a more meaningful manner.”

Commenting on the recruitment plans, he added, “We have been witnessing a great customer demand for NIBAV’s home elevators not just in India but from countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and elsewhere. To cater to this demand, we have already strengthened our core HR team and are now in the process of on-boarding a global staffing firm to welcome over 4500 industry-best minds joining the NIBAV family. With over 6000 NIBAVians by the end of the current calendar year 2023, we will further establish our market leadership in countries with the largest number of older adults and stay committed to enhancing the in-home mobility experiences for homeowners by providing the world’s best and safest Indian-made home lifts.”

As part of these two announcements at a press conference, NIBAV Home Lifts also unveiled its latest home elevator product – SERIES 3 MAX. The SERIES 3 MAX lift is the world’s largest in-home lift product that covers G+3 with a capacity of 240 KG and is designed with enhanced safety features, improved energy efficiency, and a sleek, modern design. With this new product, NIBAV Home Lifts is setting a new standard of excellence in the industry, and customers can look forward to a superior user experience.

Engineered to European standards, NIBAV has been installing pneumatic in-home elevators that transformed the quality of life in every home – allowing homeowners to embrace the sustainable eco-friendly home lift, safely enter and exit for those using a wheelchair or walking frame, those wishing to travel with loved ones, affected by a reduction in mobility, recovery from a medical procedure, retirement, disability or suffering with severe asthma. Nibav’s patented home elevators use less power than conventional hydraulic systems and with industry-leading features such as Zero Civil Work, Self-Supporting Structure, Grease Less Technology, and Wheelchair Compatibility.

EaseMyTrip opens its first franchise store in Patna

Mumbai, 08 May 2023: EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online tech travel platforms, has today launched its first offline retail store in Patna, Bihar. This is a strategic move aligned with the company’s expansion plans and objective of tapping customers who prefer ‘meet and greet’kind of an experience.

As the brand is keen to spread its footprints and scale its operations, the new office has been launched in the prime location of Maharaja Kameshwar Complex on Frazer Road in Patna. The store interior is made keeping in mind the latest designs including brand colours to have a solid customer’s brand recall. The store will offer marque services like flight and hotel bookings, purchasing bus, train and group fare tickets, and availing holiday, cruise and charter packages. The add-on services of visa application and related formalities will also be offered by EaseMyTrip’s Patna store.

Speaking on the same, Mr. RikantPittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “We are happy to officially launch our first store in Patna as we intend to establish a strong pan India presence through our franchise model. This is one of the significant steps in long-term objective of expandingfootprintsin the Indian market.”

Early this year, the company announced establishing offline retail stores under their flagship franchise business in India. The store launch in Patna is a part of this strategy and will help the company provide the customers an opportunity to have an in-store retail experience.

DLF Club5 in Gurugram hosts a ‘by kids – for kids’ theatrical evening to support underprivileged children suffering from cancer

Gurugram: The DLF Club5 was abuzz with excitement as the theatrical production, “Play It Right,” brought the age-old tradition of storytelling to life. This satirical play portrayed a comedic outlook on the world of adults through the eyes of teenagers. Co-directed by Aditya Singh and Vaanya Ohri, the play was based on the book “Play it Right” written by Vanessa Ohri. Aditya and Vaanya are senior students of The Shri Ram School, Moulsari branch and, with Play It Right, they are combining their love and passion for theatre with a desire to support underprivileged children battling with cancer.

The funds raised for the event were directly donated to CanKids KidsCan, the National Society for change for childhood cancer in India. The evening witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of art and culture lovers enjoying the play and supporting the cause. With more than 200 registrations, the initial goal of 5 lakhs was easily met and donated to the cancer treatment organization. The fundraiser is still active for another 20 days and the children hope to raise an even greater amount. The talented cast of pre-teens and teens of age group 7-17 years from various schools in Delhi and Gurugram enthralled the audience by delivering a captivating performance and immersive storytelling.

The young directors Aditya Singh and Vaanya Ohri said, “We are thrilled with the success of ‘Play it Right’ and the overwhelming support we received from the community. It has been very gratifying to be associated with this very meaningful cause especially since the event raised not only financial support but also awareness about the treatment of childhood cancer and encouraged more people to make a difference.”

The event was a memorable evening of entertainment, showcasing the power of art to bring people together for a good cause and was an excellent representation of the art of storytelling and a beautiful reminder of the power of theatre to entertain, educate and inspire.

127th Mahzooz draws crown 9th GUARANTEED weekly millionaire

8 May 2023, Dubai, UAE: In its 127th edition, Mahzooz, the UAE’s favorite weekly draw with the biggest and most frequent pay-outs, was crowned the ninth GUARANTEED winner of AED 1,000,000, as part of its recently launched prizes and saw 1,159 participants take home AED 1,487,750 in prize money.

While the top prize of AED 20,000,000 went unclaimed this week, 27 participants matched four out of the following five numbers 23, 32, 35, 37, 49 and shared the second prize of AED 200,000, earning AED 7,407.40 each. 1,131 other winners matched three out of five numbers and received AED 250 each.

As part of Mahzooz’s revamped prize structure, where one lucky participant becomes a guaranteed millionaire every week, the 127th draw awarded Shahabaz from India, holding the raffle ID number 33929708, the guaranteed raffle prize of AED 1,000,000.

While the new prizes have become bolder and better, the rules of participation remain the same and will now be exclusively offered through the Saturday Mahzooz draw, held live at 9.00pm. For only AED 35, participants can purchase a bottle of Mahzooz water, and enter the weekly draw consisting of the Grand Draw, for a chance to win the new top prize of AED 20,000,000 and the new weekly Raffle Draw, which will grant AED 1,000,000 every week to a GUARANTEED millionaire-to-be.

Mahzooz means ‘lucky’ in Arabic and is the UAE’s favourite draw that offers participants a life-changing opportunity to win millions every week. Mahzooz is dedicated to making people’s dreams come true and giving back to the community.

Doodle Kabra Transforms Lives through the Art of Doodling

Doodling, an age-old form of human expression, has captivated minds for centuries. Whether etched on a humble napkin or intricately sketched within the pages of a sketchbook, doodling offers a medium for us to convey our thoughts, emotions, and experiences creatively and profoundly. Embracing this art form as a way of life is Atul Kabra, the visionary behind Doodle Kabra.

At the onset of the pandemic, like many of us, Atul found himself confined to his home, yearning for meaningful ways to fill the passing hours. Instead of surrendering to the temptations of binge-watching television or endlessly scrolling through social media feeds, Atul resolved to channel his creativity into a productive endeavour. Armed with a pen, he embarked on a journey of doodling.

Initially, it was simply a pastime, an avenue for personal amusement. However, as Atul continued to breathe life into his creations, he discovered that his doodles were far more than mere lines and shapes on paper—they were narratives. They conveyed tales of people’s lives, chronicled their experiences, encapsulated their passions, and illuminated their dreams.

Thus, Doodle Kabra came into existence. Atul began sharing his doodles on social media platforms, and before long, a wave of admiration ensued. People marvelled at how a seemingly unassuming sketch could capture the very essence of their lives, evoking sentiments in such an extraordinary and profound manner.

Celebrities and influential figures were among the first to be enraptured by Atul’s doodles, commissioning him to create artistic interpretations that mirrored their journeys. From the esteemed Chief Justice of Telangana to renowned actors such as Rana Daggubati and Allu Arjun, Atul’s work has managed to touch the hearts and souls of individuals from all walks of life.

However, Atul’s mission extends beyond the creation of exquisite artwork. His ultimate goal is to inspire individuals to recount their own stories through the power of doodling. Consequently, he has taken his passion to schools, where he imparts the skill of self-expression through doodling to students.

For Atul, doodling is not merely a hobby; it is a way of life. It serves as a medium to forge connections with others, comprehend their experiences, and share their narratives with the world.

If you seek an extraordinary and profound means of capturing your life story, look no further than Doodle Kabra. Atul’s artistic genius and unwavering dedication to storytelling ensure that your doodle will transcend its role as a mere drawing and become a poignant reflection of your very essence.

As Atul aptly remarks, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” With Doodle Kabra, you hold the power to wield the pen, illuminate your own story, inspire others, and create a lasting legacy that will be cherished for generations to come.