ET राइज़िंग इंडियन टाइटल से सम्मानित अनुषा श्रीनिवासन अय्यर को मिला परफ़ेक्ट अचीवर्स अवॉर्ड्स 2019

लेखिका, निर्देशिका, मीडिया स्ट्रैटिजिस्ट, TEDx स्पीकर, लाइफ़ कोच, सोशल आंत्रप्योनोर, जेंडर-पशु-पर्यावरण कार्यकर्ता अनुषा श्रीनिवासन को हाल ही में परफ़ेक्ट अचीवर्स अवॉर्ड्स 2019 से सम्मानित किया गया । इस पुरस्कार की ख़ासियत है कि इसकी पहचान बड़ी-बड़ी उपलब्धियां हासिल करनेवाली महिलाओं को सम्मानित करना और महिला शक्तिकरण को बढ़ावा देना है।


दो ख़ूबसूरत बच्चों की सिंगल मदर अनुषा बेहद मेहनती हैं, जिनका मानना‌ है कि लोगों की मदद करना ही असल जीवन है। वो 70 कुत्ते और बिल्लियों की भी मां हैं, जिनका लालन-पोषण वो एक अर्से से अपने ही घर में बख़ूबी करती आ रही हैं। अपने पसंदीदा जानवरों के इस आश्रय को उन्होंने पावसिटिव (Pawsitive) फ़ार्म सैंकचुरी  रखा है। वे मदद के लिए लाये जानेवाले हर जानवर की मदद करने‌ के लिए हमेशा ही तत्पर रहतीं हैं और उन्हें रोज़ाना ऐसे कई फ़ोन कॉल्स भी आते हैं। ऐसे में अनुषा का इरादा पावसिटिव को जानवरों के ऐसे आश्रय में तब्दील करना है, जहां सभी तरह के हर ज़रूरतमंद, बीमार, बुज़ुर्ग, उम्रदराज़, बेसहारा जानवर को प्रश्रय मिल सके। इनमें गधों, घोड़ों आदि तमाम तरह के जानवरों का शुमार होगा।

ग़ौरतलब है कि उनकी पहली शॉर्ट फ़िल्म सारे सपने हैं अपने समीक्षकों द्वारा ख़ूब सराही गयी थी और इसे तक़रीबन 80 फ़िल्म महोत्सवों में प्रदर्शित किया गया था। इतना ही नहीं, इस फ़िल्म को दुनियाभर के 18 प्रतिष्ठित फ़िल्म‌ महोत्सवों में पुरस्कृत भी किया गया।

अनुषा वेलिंकर्स स्कूल ऑफ़ मैनेजमेंट, नैशनल कॉलेज में बतौर लेक्चरर भी पढ़ाती हैं और नियमित रूप से विभिन्न शैक्षणिक संस्थानों के पैनल की सदस्य के रूप में भी कार्यरत रहती हैं। वो इच्छुक छात्रों को नैतिक किस्म की पत्रकारिता और प्रभावी मीडिया रिलेशन्स के गुर सिखाने‌ के लिए एक संस्था भी चलाती हैं।

उल्लेखनीय है कि परफ़ेक्ट अचीवर्स अवॉर्ड्स 2019 पुरस्कार कार्यक्रम का आयोजन मुम्बई के अंधेरी स्थित कंट्री क्लब में किया गया था, जहां इस पैजेंट में देशभर से आए 15 फ़ाइनलिस्ट्स ने हिस्सा लिया। इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन गुरुभाई ठक्कर, ख़ुशी गुरुभाई और डॉ. गीत एस. ठक्कर की ओर से किया गया था।  जिन अन्य हस्तियों को इस पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया, उनमें अलीशा पंवार, एंजेला क्रिसलिन्जकी, अशिया काज़ी, चाहत खन्ना, मोहित मल्होत्रा, करण शर्मा, दिलीप सेन, वैष्णवी मैक्डोनल्ड, सोनालिका प्रधान, विश्वजीत प्रधान, श्रुष्ति माहेश्वरी, सोनाली गुप्ता, संगीता कपूर, फ़िरोज़ ख़ान, पारस मदान, हिमांशु शुक्ला, ज्योति तोमर, भक्ति राठौड़, जीत सोनी,‌अमिता चोकसी, गोल्डन गाएज़ के तौर पर मशहूर संजय वाघचोरे-संजय गुजर, प्रीति सोनी, सुपर वुमन ग्रुप किरण गोलानी और विधायिका डॉ. भक्ति लावेकर का शुमार रहा।

Kavyanjali :Marathi Poetry Festival,. Ashok Naigaonkar given lifetime award..

Ashok Naigaonkar given lifetime award

MUMBAI: Veteran litterateur and poet Ashok Naigaonkar has been conferred with the coveted

Lifetime achievement award instituted by Pasbaan-e-Adab, at an evening that celebrated Mirza Ghalib, the legendary Urdu and Persian poet.

At the 4th edition of Kavyanjali, a Marathi poetry festival, several leading poets like Vaibhav joshi , Sameer Samant , Sripad Joshi , Kishore Kadam , Ashwini shende , Ravindra Rakhe , who enthralled the audiences.

The Ghazal rendition by Gayatre Sapre was an icing on the cake.

The Kavuanjali event coincided with Meeraas: The Heritage, an event that celebrated Mirza Ghalib, on 25 December at Nehru Centre at Worli in Mumbai.

In fact, 2019 marks the 150th death anniversary of Mirza Ghalib. 

The lifetime chievement award given to Ashok Naigaonkar for his contribution to Marathi Literature and poetry.

Pasbaan e Adab is an initiative of IPS officer Quaisar Khalid.

Ghalib, born Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan (27 December 1797 – 15 February 1869), was a 

prominent Urdu and Persian poet during the last years of the Mughal Empire. 

He used his pen-names of Ghalib and Asad. His honorific was Dabir-ul-Mulk, Najm-ud-Daula. 

During his lifetime, the already declining Mughal empire was eclipsed and displaced by the Colonial British Raj and finally deposed following the defeat of the Indian rebellion of 1857, are some of the events that he described through his work.

"Ghalib is a pillar of India's poetry. His works are of greater relevance today," said Khalid.According to Khalid, the festival featured the ‘ Ink Band’ ( India's first poetry band ) led by famous Bollywood lyricist Irshad Kamil and his colleagues. "Besides, we celebrated legendry Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib on his 150th death anniversary. Famous ghazals of Ghalib, originally composed, rendered by famous singer Tauseef Akthar," he added.

Over the last one decade we have organized more than 50 events promoting Indian languages, Literature, arts, dance, music, and other literary forms. We organize Mushaira, Kavi Sammelan, Dastaangoi (traditional story narration sessions), events for upcoming writers, women authors, debates, discussions, symposia, art exhibitions, semi classical singing and dance performances, memorial services for literary legends etc in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Lucknow, Rai Bareily and others cities. Our events are attended by large numbers of audience from different countries and towns as well as from different fields, like education, industry, film, social service, business, bureaucracy etc. We also have major attendance by women and youth.

               Bollywood Lyricist Irshad kamil introduced Indias first poetry band to august audience who were full of praises to the performance and music played. Top corporate leaders attended the event.

HDFC , Central bank of india , LIC , IDBI , Indian oil once again proved their support to cultural event .Tausif akhtar brought memories of Jagjit Singh back on stage.

The compostions of Mirza Galib took the crowd to next level.

A true tribute to a legend was made by Pasbaan e Adab , gathering of people from all section of society at one stage has made the theme of Harmony thru literature come alive at Nehru centre said IPS Quaiser Khalid.

Youngest Mr. India Lakshya Chaudhary gears up to enter films, considers Sonu Sood his mentor

Model Lakshya Chaudhary has already created waves in the world of fashion with his ramp walks for all the big designers in the industry. However, he is not just someone who has a ramp walks to his credit. 19-year-old Lakshya Chaudhary also holds the title of the youngest Mr. India in the history of the coveted pageant, after being crowned as India's official representative in the Mr Grand International Pageant

Besides holding the rank of being the youngest Mr. India, Lakshya has also walked the ramp for designers such as Sanjana Jon, Kirti Rathore, Dhruv Hingal, Jai Mishra. The multi – talented model has also walked the ramp for Mohanlal and Sons. Lakshay has been a part of various fashion events such as Asian Designer Week 2018, Indian Fashion Week 2019 and Pool at Delhi Times Fashion Week 2019.

Finishing his English Hons. From Delhi’s Ramjas College, Lakshya has his heart set on achieving his dreams.  The talented actor has bagged a film alongside actor Sonu Sood and is already planning on taking acting classes to master the art.


Talking about his journey, Lakshya says, “I love what I do and fashion is my calling. I am glad that I could prove myself at the important junctures in my journey. Yes, being the youngest Mr. India has got me the kind experience in terms of how the industry works, but I am eager to know more and achieve more.”

While he is tight lipped about his films, the young achiever is learning the tricks of the trade from actor Sonu Sood and has bagged his first film in the southern film agency.

“It’s great to start a career from the South, like Sonu sir had done. He helped me get my first Tamil film, which I will start soon.  He is very kind and often tells me how I should focus on building a career in films. His journey is exemplary to me. He is someone who never had a Godfather in Bollywood but still made it on his own. He also made sports and fitness a big deal in India. He is not just popular in Bollywood but in Punjab cinema and south films. That makes him so inspirational ,” says Lakshya.

Pasbaan e Adab Trust, that is an initiative of senior IPS officer Quaiser Khalid, would be hosting Meeraas: The Heritage An event of soulful Urdu poetry & Music on 25 December 2019 at Nehru Centre at Worli in Mumbai.

MUMBAI, Who's who in the field of arts, culture, poetry and literature will converge in
Mumbai to pay rich tributes to Mirza Ghalib, the legendary Urdu and Persian poet.
Pasbaan e Adab Trust, that is an initiative of senior IPS officer Quaiser Khalid, would be
hosting Meeraas: The Heritage An event of soulful Urdu poetry & Music on 25
December 2019 at Nehru Centre at Worli in Mumbai.
Ghalib, born Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan (27 December 1797 – 15 February 1869), was a
prominent Urdu and Persian poet during the last years of the Mughal Empire.
He used his pen-names of Ghalib and Asad. His honorific was Dabir-ul-Mulk, Najm-ud-Daula.
During his lifetime, the already declining Mughal empire was eclipsed and displaced by the
Colonial British Raj and finally deposed following the defeat of the Indian rebellion of 1857,
are some of the events that he described through his work.
" The poetry of Mirza Ghalib is powerful narrative of human life , its love and longings ,
its dream are realities and hence eternally relevant ," said IPS Quaiser Khalid.
According to him, the festival will feature the ‘ Ink Band’ ( India's first poetry band ) led by
famous Bollywood lyricist Irshad Kamil and his colleagues. "Besides, we will celebrate works
of legendry Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib on his 150th death anniversary. Famous ghazals of
Ghalib, originally composed, will be rendered by famous singer Tauseef Akthar," said DIG
Quaiser Khalid.
Over the last one decade we have organized more than 50 events promoting Indian languages,
literature, arts, dance, music, and other literary forms.
" We organize Mushaira, Kavi Sammelan, Dastaangoi (traditional story narration sessions),
events for upcoming writers, women authors, debates, discussions, symposia, art exhibitions,
semi classical singing and dance performances, memorial services for literary legends etc in
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Lucknow, Rai Bareily and others cities. Our events
are attended by large numbers of audience from different countries and towns as well as from
different fields, like education, industry, film, social service, business, bureaucracy etc. We
also have major attendance by women and youth, " a spokesperson of the trust said.
To revive the tradition of quality Marathi poetry, aimed at the integration of the new
generation with the heritage of our language and literature, Kavyanjali will simultaneously
feature the best of the contemporary generation of Marathi poets like Ashok Naigaovkar,
Ashwini shende , Guru Thakur, Kishore Kadam , Sameer Samant, Sripad Joshi , Vaibhav Joshi ,
Ravindra Rakhe and many more.
“ Kavyanjali encapsulates the best of current Marathi Poetry , its comprehensive
reflection , thought process and styles," says IG Quaiser Khalid

Ana Singh pays tribute to Christ with her Christian Vintage Collection

Two-time National Award-winning Ana Singh brings to India, The Christian Vintage Art Collection, with Ubaidh Shah, curated by Sussanne Khan, presented by The Charcoal Project

She is one of the most revered creative talents of tinsel town with a repertoire of over 1101 films as costume designer. Two-time National Award-winner and Guinness Book record holder for maximum films, Ana Singh is also known for her 1,70,000 outfits designed depicting the states of India for the Common Wealth Games opening and closing ceremony among others. That’s not all! She also did a wardrobe for Michael Jackson during his Mumbai show.

But few know that the designer has a special bonding with Jesus Christ since her birth on December 25, Christmas. Hence, as an extension of Ana Singh's artistic persona and her tribute to Christ, the designer brings to India, the Christian Vintage Art collection by Ana Singh Art & Design Collective and Ubaidh Shah, curated by Sussanne Khan, presented by The Charcoal Project.

Says Ana, “I was born on Christmas, have a Catholic name and am brought up in Bandra. Christian art has always been a part of me. My mother’s dad was a colonel doctor in the British army so mom had lived in British India for a very long time. The influence always rubs off,” avers Ana Singh, adding that her mother could hear nothing but carols when she was born, the day being Christmas, “As I started my creative journey and went to the J.J. School of Arts. Christian art is something I always identified with. As I have travelled through the world I looked at all the churches and all the other beautiful things and I just love the art and the whole projection of it.”

The Christian Vintage Art Collection objects d’art are one-of-a-kind, offering a wide range of interpretations of bejewelled Christian art in expressive Byzantine/Venetian/ Italian influenced vintage art pieces. Ranging from designer jackets to show pieces, to huge black, white and colourful hand-painted beds, to interior design pieces, Ana Singh’s works are also priced in such a way that there's something for everybody to buy actually.

“The jewellery begins at Rs 6000 while the artefacts sourced from various parts of the world and crafted into objects d’art with a heritage value transcending generation, are priced from Rs 40,000-Rs 1,50,000. It is simply a project from my heart, an extension of myself,” avers Anna.

Collaborating with Anna is young Ubaidh Shah who has enabled Anna to source artefacts from around the world. “Ubaid Shah has a very good eye for finding beautiful things. He has sourced some art and artefacts and vintage textiles that I took inspiration from and created an eclectic line of  jewellery, furniture and jackets. He is a great asset in making the collection complete.”

Adds Ubaidh Shah, “Ana Singh is more than an inspiration. She is an institution and there is so much to learn. The way she gave the finish to the old artefacts with her magical fingers in the most breathtaking modern way is something only she can do.”

Adds Sussanne Khan whose The Charcoal Project presents the collection, “I am so happy to introduce the Christian Vintage collection by my multifaceted, amazingly talented sister from another mother,” she enthuses.

The duo plan to keep the collection going adding newer works of art. Yours to visit the Charcoal Project, Andheri, Mumbai from Dec 15 onwards (10am-7pm), and be blessed by the divine Christian Art Collection by Ana Singh.

BHUSHAN KUMAR MAKES T-SERIES SHINE GLOBALLY

T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar named on  the Bloomberg Businessweek's Bloomberg 50 List 2019


Celebrated Bollywood producer and T-series head honcho Bhushan Kumar has several reasons to celebrate this year. After delivering a run of consecutive successful films like De De Pyaar De, Bharat, Kabir Singh, Batla House, Saaho and Marjaavaan and supporting smaller but content based subjects like Section 375, Why Cheat India and Khandaani Shafakhana, Bhushan is on a career high. He has not only catapulted himself into the big league in the last decade as a hands on producer but is also reigning at the top currently, working with the who's who of Bollywood.



But there are even more reasons to celebrate now. The annual list of Bloomberg 50 innovators of the year has been announced and Bhushan has been named for TSeries’s achievements in digital domain primarily being the largest YouTube channel on the planet and his contribution to Indian cinema at large. Whether it's the films or bringing great music to the forefront, T-Series has spearheaded a solo movement in the industry that has also helped put Bollywood on the global map. T-Series, recently was also announced as the most subscribed and watched channel globally, beating all the other international bigwigs and channels. According to trade analysts, T-Series also owns roughly 70% of Bollywood's music industry !



"Bhushan Kumar is delighted with the achievement and shares, "I feel extremely happy and honoured to be part of this coveted list. It makes me even happier that as a team, T-Series is making rapid strides at making Indian entertainment available and reach out to the global audience. It also gives me immense pleasure and pride to be mentioned as one of the most influential leaders in the business. There's more to come and I hope we continue to strive and achieve even greater heights in the coming years. These accolades are the result of sheer hard work and dedication of my entire digital, music & marketing team".



An unranked list, the Bloomberg 50 represents the most influential leaders in business, entertainment, finance, politics, and science and technology whose accomplishments defined 2019.It is the annual list of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have changed the global business landscape in measurable ways over the past year. The had been published online and will appear in a special issue of Bloomberg Businessweek, on newsstands on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The coveted list also features pop diva Rihanna, JACINDA ARDERN

▶ PRIME MINISTER, NEW ZEALAND,
JEFF ZUCKER
▶ CHAIRMAN, WARNER MEDIA NEWS & SPORTS, AND PRESIDENT, CNN,
EKREM IMAMOGLU
▶ MAYOR, ISTANBUL
DAVID MARCUS
▶ CO-CREATOR OF LIBRA, FACEBOOK INC.,
ANN SARNOFF
▶ CEO, WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.
SABINE WEYAND
▶ DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR TRADE, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
EMMA WALMSLEY
▶ CEO, GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC
KEVIN FEIGE
▶ PRESIDENT, MARVEL STUDIOS LLC,
DOUG MCMILLON
▶ CEO, WALMART INC
KEVIN MAYER
▶ CHAIRMAN, DISNEY DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION,
HONG KONG PROTESTERS
METTE FREDERIKSEN
▶ PRIME MINISTER, DENMARK
KYLIE JENNER
▶ CEO, KYLIE COSMETICS LLC, and host of other noteworthy global personalities in the field of business, sports & Art.

See the full Bloomberg 50 list here: bloomberg.com/bloomberg50



An even bigger slate of films await Bhushan and T-Series in the coming year. There's the Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji, Varun Dhawan's big budget dance film Street Dancer 3D, Taapsee Pannu's woman centric drama Thappad, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan with the hit making machine Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Anurag Basu's multi-starrer, the commercial hit Satyamev Jayate's second installment, Bhuj, Durgavati and several others to name a few. A trade insider says, "Bhushan is clearly at the top of his game. He has a minimum of 15 releases lined up next year itself. Expect the number to go even further with a few other big announcements that are being planned in the pipeline for now. It's an interesting blend of commerce and content happening at T-Series right now."

Sophie Choudry's new range of 'Koffitox' is a sureshot delight for all the coffee lovers!

Originally a London girl and a graduate from the London School of Economics, singer, actor and former VJ Sophie Choudry has definitely carved a niche for herself in B-town with being an absolute all rounder in a host of diverse fields!

From producing some hit favourite music singles, to creating some of the hottest red carpet looks in town, to hosting and singing at some of the biggest events and gigs worldover and turning entrepreneur with her own line of detox tea Fittox last year, it is safe to say that Sophie has donned the versatile all rounder tag amazingly well!

After having embraced the entrepreneur, lifestyle and fitness space with her new celeb fitness based 'Work It Up', as well as having won the 'Fit & Fab' award of the year, and her healthy range of detox teas, Sophie and her Fittox family have now come up with something unique for all the coffee lovers out there! A new range of 'Koffitox' which is going to be a sureshot hit for all the coffee addicts!

A coffee lover herself, Sophie is quite excited about this new range of detox coffee which she is eagerly awaiting to share with everybody! Speaking about 'Koffitox', Sophie shares,"Team Fittox is thrilled to announce something for all the coffee lovers out there! The success of Fittox has been incredible but coffee lovers felt left out. For one year we have been developing our new product.Koffitox is your daily coffee fix power packed with natural fat burners, antioxidants and de-stressing herbs which we make in small batches using only the choicest, freshest and the most premium ingredients."

"Koffitox is the only scientifically developed coffee in India which combines the magical abilities of coffee, dry ginger and cinnamon to start your fitness routine and weight loss journey. The best part is that not only does it taste great but it’s in dip dip bags making it so convenient!! Here’s to coffee making  you look and feel great.. the joy of coffee and detox all in one cup."