Vaishnavi challenges Baba Ramdev to do aerial yoga!

Vaishnavi Prajapati has been impressing everyone with one after the other phenomenal performances on Super Dancer Chapter 2. The 5-year has not only received praises from Bollywood stars Rekha and Raveena Tandon, but this time she also entertained Baba Ramdev with her magical dance steps. Baba Ramdev was so impressed with her dance that he commented that only dedication, focus and hard work can turn someone into such a talented performer. 

However, Vaishnavi not only received applauses from everyone including judges Shilpa Shetty, Anurag Basu and Geeta Kapur, but had also planned a challenge for Baba Ramdev. Post Vaishnavi’s extraordinary performance, Baba Ramdev also had to perform aerial yoga and he did not miss the opportunity to inspire everyone. People present on set were awestruck to see how Baba could also climb the rope. Baba Ramdev’s act not only inspired Vaishnavi but everyone to keep working hard to achieve greater success. 

Shilpa Shetty also joined Baba Ramdev and Vaishnavi on stage. She also walked on the rope. Stay tuned to Sony Entertainment Television to watch Vaishnavi’s magical performance and Baba Ramdev’s aerial act only on Super Dancer Chapter 2, every Saturday and Sunday at 8PM. 

BIG Magic Note - Ulka Gupta

Playing the role of a Goddess is challenging.

BIG Magic’s mythological show Shaktipeeth ke Bhairav has been engaging the audiences with its riveting concept that revolves around the 52 shaktipeeths around India. The show since its launch has been a visual treat for its viewers and has managed to build a strong fan base for the characters. However, what one doesn't know is that a lot goes behind in making Parvati's role as perfect as it should be. Played by talented actress and popular face of mythological series, Ulka Gupta, the character has been receiving immense appreciation from the viewers.

Speaking about portraying the role and how she preps up for it Ulka Gupta said, "Playing a goddess is a challenging task. Nothing is easy when you are playing a character which is as strong as goddess Parvati. Every minute detail has to be kept in mind and you can’t add your own element. Right from your body language to your dialogues everything has to be perfect. At the end of the day you want the viewers to be happy and it’s overwhelming to see that the audience have accepted me in the role of Parvati."

Vijay and Bulbul’s blooming love story

Star Bharat’s heart winning show Saam Daam Dand Bhed with all the political drama is now gearing up with the blooming love story of Vijay and Bulbul. Bhanu Uday and Aishwarya Khare play the roles of Vijay and Bulbul respectively. 

Bulbul and Vijay got married under adverse circumstances. Bulbul seems to be fond of Vijay, however, Vijay barley even maintains an eye contact with her. It will be interesting to see their new love, despite being opposite to each other and with the difference in their personalities, how they bond together to be a likeable couple on screen.

 Bhanu Uday in favour of Aishwarya Khare says, “I'm really enjoying playing the blossoming love story with Bulbul. It is really fascinating to play complete strangers getting to know each other and falling in Love. I really enjoy playing these scenes with Bulbul. She is a very fine actress and she has an innocence about her which is very rare and endearing. I’m glad to work with her.”

Watch Saam Daam Dand Bhed Monday to Saturday 9 p.m. on Star Bharat

Novozymes and Grundfos kick off collaboration for clean water

Chennai, December 5, 2017: Biology and pump technology are combined, when the two leading global players enter an open innovation collaboration to find new solutions to the worlds water challenges.

When you combine biotech with cutting-edge water technology, you might find new solutions to some of the most pressing global issues concerning water scarcity. Thereby, you can make a direct impact on the UNs Sustainable Development Goal 6, aiming at securing universal access to water and sanitation by 2030.

This is the scope, when the worlds leading expert in enzymes and microorganisms, Novozymes, and Grundfos, the global leader in advanced pump technologies, enter an open innovation collaboration.

The partnership takes place on HelloScience.io, an online universe launched by Novozymes in September 2017 where entrepreneurs, startups and others can connect with industry.

This is a great opportunity. Partnering with Grundfos opens new possibilities for Novozymes, the HelloScience platform and its users. Until now, we have been able to connect the startups and academics, who are part of this network, with our knowledge about enzymes and microorganisms, and allowing them to use samples in their work, but now we can also connect them with Grundfos expertise in water treatment, says Claus Crone Fuglsang, Senior Vice President, Research & Technology at Novozymes.

The two companies embark on their innovation voyage today. Four specific challenges will be posted online, allowing all in the HelloScience community to pitch their ideas on how to secure clean water for more people  and receive sparring, input and assistance from both Novozymes and Grundfos. The two companies seek solutions to remove polluting chemicals from water and improve cleaning of wastewater. That includes better filtering, less sludge, and recovery of phosphate, a precious nutrient, from wastewater.

This is an excellent chance to see what we can do in combination with Novozymes. Adding biotechnology to what we can do in for instance digital dosing might very well open brand-new possibilities for e.g. water treatment. And while we strengthen our connection with Novozymes, we also get an opportunity to review fresh takes on the water challenges from all over the world. We need new partnerships to solve these great challenges, and this is another step down that road, says Lars Enevoldsen, Group Vice President, Technology & Innovation at Grundfos. 

About Grundfos India:

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) a wholly owned subsidiary of Grundfos Holdings was established on March 13, 1998. Grundfos India is responsible for sales of Grundfos products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. Currently, Grundfos India has more than 350 employees and works with 200 distributors and dealers with 14 offices across India. Grundfos India provides energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for various applications  heating and hot water service systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, industrial applications, pressure boosting and liquid transfer, groundwater supply, domestic water supply, sewage and wastewater, dosing, chlorination systems, disinfection systems and pumps running on renewable energy. For more information, visit: http://www.grundfos.in/

Shreyas Talpade wants to share the TED Talks India Nayi Soch stage with Shahrukh Khan

“I WISH TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH SRK SOMEDAY,” SAYS SHREYAS TALPADE

Actor Shreyas Talpade expresses his wish to share the stage with King Khan sometime in his life. As Shah Rukh Khan is all set for his upcoming show TED Talks India Nayi Soch starting 10^th December, 7pm, he sends his best wishes to the actor.

With TED Talks India Nayi Soch coming for the first time in Hindi on television, Shreyas feels that no better than Shah Rukh Khan would have been the right fit to host the show. He says, “Shah Rukh is so good with the crowd that no one would have done justice to the show other than him. He’s a great guy and I wish to share the stage with him someday.”

Shreyas also shares that the idea of him getting married changed his life.

Now isn’t that cute?

Watch TED Talks India Nayi Soch starting 10^th December at 7pm only on STAR Plus

FOREVERMARK LAUNCHES AT ALANKAR JEWELLERS INPATNA

- Talentedfilm starHuma Qureshi graces the event-

Patna, 4th December 2017: Alankar Jewellers, a brand that hasset unmatched standards of quality and service have partnered with Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group of Companies, by launching the brand at their store in Patna.

While Forevermark encompasses the promise of beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced diamonds, Alankar Jewellers areleaders in the field of jewellery manufacturing and pioneers of innovative techniques. The synergy of these two brands has brought about an ideal collaboration by creating hallmark jewellery pieces.

Celebrating this partnership, was the talented film star, Huma Qureshiwho unveiled Alankar Jewellers’ exclusive collection crafted with beautiful Forevermark diamonds. Adorned by exquisite Forevermark jewellery, she said, “A Forevermark diamond is something that will be passed down from one generation to the next and will stand the test of time. Each Forevermark diamond has a unique identification number which is a testimony to its promise. Alankar Jewellersoffers the finest diamond experience to its customers.  It is truly an honour to be a part of this event as Forevermark and Alankar Jewellers join hands to showcase such a wide variety of gorgeous diamond jewellery.”

Highlighting the partnership, Manish Gupta, Director, Alankar Jewellerssaid, “Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are eligible to become Forevermark. We are delighted to partner with Forevermark as they have the most stringent process of selection which offers only the best quality of diamonds to its partners. Using these diamonds in our designs not only enhances the jewellery but also maintains increases our credibility with our customers.”

Highlighting the partnership Sachin Jain, President, Forevermark India said, “Forevermark is proud to be associated with Alankar Jewellers’, one of the leading jewellers in the state of Bihar. Forevermark only partners with authorised retailers such as Alankar Jewellers, who are not only leaders in their field, but also meet the brand’s stringent criteria of business, social and environmental integrity. Alankar Jewellersexquisite design and craftsmanship enhances the beauty of a Forevermark diamond and we look forward to a long-standing relationship with them.”

Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamonds. Each Forevermark diamond undergoes a journey of rigorous selection and bears a unique inscription at its heart which is an assurance that every Forevermark diamond is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are worthy of this inscription which is a promise that the diamond has been carefully selected to meet Forevermark’s standards of quality and integrity. Known for combining superior quality and exclusive designs to produce elegant masterpieces, Alankar Jewellerswill carry forward the promise of Forevermark.

please visit Forevermark.com.

Notes to Editors:

ABOUT FOREVERMARK 

Every Forevermark diamond undergoes a journey of rigorous selection. Our unique inscription is an assurance that every Forevermark diamond meets the exceptional standards of beauty, rarity and is responsibly sourced. 

FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS BEYOND the 4C’s 

Forevermark goes beyond the standard 4Cs to select diamonds that are genuine, natural and untreated. Forevermark diamonds are cut and polished by master craftsmen to reveal their ultimate beauty and natural brilliance.

FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS ARE RARE 

Less than one percent of the world’s diamonds are worthy of the Forevermark inscription. 

FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS ARE RESPONSIBLY SOURCED 

Each Forevermark diamond is responsibly sourced and embodies our principles of integrity, striving to create opportunities for women and our dedication to protection of the natural world. The inscription is an assurance of the physical integrity of our diamonds throughout their journey, as well as the conscientious integrity with which we run our business. 

FOREVERMARK INSCRIPTION & GRADING 

Each Forevermark diamond is inscribed with an icon and individual number as an assurance that it has met Forevermark’s standards of beauty and rarity and that it is responsibly sourced. The Forevermark inscription is placed on the table facet of a Forevermark diamond. Invisible to the naked eye, the inscription is 1/5000th of a human hair and can only be seen using a special Forevermark viewer available at Authorised Forevermark Jewellers. Authorised Forevermark Jewellers are able to supply a Forevermark Diamond Grading Report to their customers providing an accurate blueprint of the qualities - cut, colour, clarity and caratage - of each Forevermark diamond.  Forevermark is the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies and benefits from over 125 years of diamond expertise. Forevermark diamonds are carefully selected and come from sources committed to high standards; they are beautifully crafted by a select group of Diamantaires and exclusively available from select Authorised Forevermark Jewellers. For more information and to find your nearest Authorised Forevermark Jeweller go to www.forevermark.com.

About Alankar Jewellers

Alankar Jewellers has established a rock-solid reputation by setting unmatched standards of quality and service. We are leaders in the field of jewellery manufacturing and pioneers of innovative techniques. Established in the year 1949 by the visionaries, Late.SriBaijnath and Jai Nath Prasad, the Alankar group has been in the jewellery business for over the past five decades. Over the years we have very carefully nurtured. Our business to earn a reputation that recognizes “Alankar” as the finest and leading jewellers in the state of Bihar. The Alankar brand is renowned for the quality of its products and high standards of service. Our current business establishment under the name of Mr. Madan Prasad Gupta and his sons Manish Gupta and Mohinish Gupta, who are striving towards taking the business to greater heights.

A constant quest for customer satisfaction drives our passion for excellence. We have been certified by the Bureau of Indian standards to sell Hallmarked jewellery under the Hallmarking scheme launched by the Government of India. With nearly half a century of experience in creating traditional, modern and contemporary gold jewellery, we at Alankar jewellers have continuously strived to successfully keep alive legacy inherited through tradition and founded on the virtues of quality, ethics, and trust. Over the years, constant interaction with consumers all walks life has provided us with invaluable insight into our customers need thus equipping us with the knowledge and experience to serve our clients in a better manner.

Down Syndrome patient Devanshi Joshi wins NCPEDP-Mindtree Hellen Keller Award_Delhi Press Release

Employment of persons with intellectual disabilities need of the hour
Visit Gram Bharat in R.K. Puram, New Delhi, and you are greeted by a cheerful young lady.  Working as Store Assistant since 2013, Devanshi has created a special place in the hearts of her customers - her ‘fans’, who visit the store to meet her.
Devanshi has overcome challenges posed by Down Syndrome,  a genetic condition that leads to delayed physical growth and intellectual disability. 

Devanshi is a dream employee, responsible, reliable and respectful to customers and suppliers. Reflecting dignity of labour while helping her juniors learn new skills, and an eager learner herself, she remembers not just the product codes and prices but also the stock levels and reordering schedules.  As winner of the  NCPEDP-Mindtree Hellen Keller Award, Devanshi embodies the values of the award.
Javed Abidi, Honorary Director of NCPEDP, “  The awards are given to exceptional individuals and organisations who have established themselves as role models in furthering employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Devanshi’s success is important because India has not yet understood disability fully. For Indians disability has always meant only blind and wheelchair users. What about muscular dystrophy, leprosy, sickle cell anaemia, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome and dwarfism? When will India discover the neglected disabilties?”
Krishna Kumar Natarajan of Mindtree presided over the function. He said, "Mindtree is proud to support NCPEDP - given that all its work and its campaigns are aimed at creating an inclusive society for people with disabilities". He further added, "Cannot emphasise the importance of making websites accessible to make the digital ecosystem inclusive for persons with disabilities"
Also present were Saurabh Chandra, Jury Member & Trustee, NCPEDP, Krishnakumar Natarajan, Chairperson Mindtree Ltd & Suresh Jandial, ONGC.
This year, the NCPEDP- Mindtree Helen Keller Awards were given away in the following categories- 
CATEGORY A: ROLE MODEL DISABLED PERSONS
Disabled persons from within the disability sector and outside who have been active as ambassadors of the cause of employment for disabled people and are a positive role model for others.

1. Dr. Charudatta Jadhav - Head Accessibility COE, Tata Consultancy Services Limited
2. Devanshi Joshi - Store Assistant, Gram Bharat
3. Dr. Nirmita Narasimhan - Policy Director, Centre for Internet and Society
4. Pradip Sinha – Executive, Issue Retrieval Centre in IT Asset Management, Dell – EMC

CATEGORY B: ROLE MODEL SUPPORTERS OF INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Individuals from within the disability sector or outside who have contributed substantially to the cause of promoting employment opportunities for disabled people over an extended period of time.

1. SV Krishnan - CEO, Dialogue in the Dark - ACE Take 1
2. Swaminathan Subramanian - Manager, Payments and Operations, ANZ Bengaluru Service Centre
CATEGORY C: ROLE MODEL COMPANIES/NGOs/INSTITUTIONS
Organisations from the disability sector or outside who have shown their commitment towards promoting equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

1. BarrierBreak Solutions Private Limited
2. Hatti Food and Beverages Private Limited
3. The Lemon Tree Hotel Company
4. Vindhya e Infomedia Private Limited