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~ A memorable day for the kids of Jidd Special school who visited Mumbai Maiden Cruise ship as part of a fun day planned by the Thane Municipal Corporation and Mumbai Maiden. ~ Wave of laughter and gaiety fill the air as kids accompanied by their guardians explore the ship anchored at Bandra - Worli Sealink.  November 30, 2019 :  Mumbai :   A group of kids accompanied by their guardians arrived onboard the Mumbai Maiden cruise ship, at the Bandra jetty today morning.  The kids from Jidd Special School run by the Thane Municipal Corporation were visiting the ship for a fun day trip onboard. Some apprehensive but awed by the sea looked around with wonder, holding the hands of their respective guardians, and slowly as they were lead around the various decks of the ship, they let their guard down - dancing, clapping, singing and making merry.  “It is an absolutely wonderful feeling to see the joy on the faces of these kids, the laughter and shout out ...

Mumbai, 30 th  November 2019:  On Thursday, 28 November, 2019,  Hon’ble President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind , and the  First Lady, Smt. Savita Kovind  visited  The Akshaya Patra Foundation  kitchen in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. They were accompanied by  Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh , and  Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh . At the Foundation’s premises, they were welcomed by  Shri. Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman – Akshaya Patra, Shri. Chanchalapathi Dasa, Vice-Chairman – Akshaya Patra,  and enthusiastic children from the Government schools in Bati, Gonda Atas, Maghera, Ramtal, Devi Atas, Bhartia, and Narayanpur. At the Foundation’s centralised kitchen, the Hon’ble President and other dignitaries were given a guided tour of the facility. Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa familiarized them with the kitchen equipment and processes involved. After the kitchen tour, he served mid-da...

Concludes Study For Women To Experience The Impact Of A Highly Focused Workout Session Mumbai, 30 th  November  2019: GOODWAYS FITNESS , a boutique fitness studio specializing in  scientific workouts without machine  directed for women, announced today that they have concluded their two-year extensive study on  One Direction Workout (ODW) , and will be launching an all-time high impact  ‘ODW training sessions’  for women starting 1st November 2019 at their fitness club in Krishna Nagar, Delhi. Of the studio’s recent success on its research and making the announcement for ODW workout modules,  Sankalp Shakti  – the husband-and-wife fitness trainers duo said, “The findings of our successful study has been one of our proudest moments in a decade of our fitness career. After much research and analysis, we’ve been able to design the first of its kind high-focused workout modules for women, that are not only meditative in nature ...

The evolution of REIT-linked investment options in India reflects the maturity of the office market   Ramesh Nair, CEO & Country Head – India, JLL The success of the first REIT by the Blackstone-Embassy JV has bolstered the confidence of other developers and investors to come up with similar listings Developers with a commercial asset portfolio can use this option to reduce their debt The growth of REIT listings in India will ensure more transparency The success of the first REIT in India, Embassy Office Parks, has created the possibility that around 100 mn sq ft office space could be listed under REIT in the short to medium term out of the total REIT-worthy assets of 302 mn sq ft.  The total REIT-worthy assets, which includes Embassy Office Park REIT, would translate to a potential investment of USD 38.6 billion. As per JLL Research, India’s top six cities, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, account ...

The only Indian organization to win the British Safety Council Sword of Honour 2019 in Process Safety. Mumbai, India, November 29, 2019:   Shapoorji Pallonji Oil & Gas Pvt Ltd (SP O&G) was commemorated with the  Sword of Honour Award in Process Safety, from the British Safety Council, UK on 22 nd  November 2019, in London. This pinnacle award in Process Safety from the British Safety Council, was conferred to the FPSO Armada Sterling and FPSO Armada Sterling II. The FPSOs are moored in the western Offshore Oil & Gas fields of India, are operating safely with 100% uptime and without LTI for over 11 concurrent years. Both FPSOs also received the Sword of Honour Award in Occupational Health Safety & Wellbeing in 2018. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I congratulate our team and the leadership for their colossal commitment to keeping their workplaces safe and healthy and minimising risks to the environment from the FPSOs’ day-to-day activities, cont...

Creating and sustaining awareness for Occupational Safety and Health in the industry South Asia’s largest trade show for Occupational Safety & Health industry by Informa Markets in India Mumbai, 28th November 2019: Informa Markets in India (formerly UBM India), India’s leading B2B event organiser, commenced its 8 th edition of OSH India today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The two day expo ( 28 th - 29 th November ) catering to the occupational safety and health industry brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on a single platform to discuss global best practices and seek solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the field of workplace safety and health. The inaugural ceremony of OSH India, 2019 took place in the presence of Key Dignitaries - Mr. Lalit Gabhane, Director General, National Safety Council, Mr. Santosh Warick, Chief Fire Officer & Fire Advisor, Gov...

• Unique bouquet of customer centric initiatives beneficial for the discerning customers • Various learning programs for skilled  manpower also a part of the initiatives benefiting the entire automobile industry Pune : Mercedes-Benz, India’s largest luxury carmaker, is celebrating its landmark 25-year presence in the country with a unique bouquet of customer centric initiatives for its discerning customers. As a part of 25-year celebration, Mercedes-Benz, today is unveiling eight customer service initiatives, outlined below, which will further elevate our customers’ ownership experience. Premier Express Prime –Customers can now rest easy that their car will be serviced and ready in just 3 hours, If it isn’t, consider it free. Starting in the month of December 2019, this service will travel to multiple cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad after a successful launch in the city of Bangalore. Fast Lane Body and Paint – guarantees customers that th...

Salutes the indomitable Human spirit Mumbai, November 27th, 2019: Dr Batra’s Homeopathy is known for its commitment to healing people and changing lives. With that goal in mind, through its foundation, Dr Batra’s salutes 6 real life heroes that have overcome debilitating disabilities to positively impact society at the 13th Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards presented by Bajaj Auto held on 27th November at ‘The Royal Opera House’ in Mumbai.  This year’s ‘Positive Health Heroes’ included individuals from all walks of life who have not only defied the odds that they faced due to their disability but also proved that #NothingIsImpossible’. Their inspirational stories not only struck an emotional chord with the jury but also captivated all those present, giving them a message that no matter what the circumstances, the human mind is capable of achieving extraordinary feats. Anmol Rodiguez : An acid attack survivor and rights activist, whose face was marred by an attack...

After creating Asia’s longest bar at their Kamala Mills outlet, Lord of The Drinks is raising their standards with the best-designed bar in Powai, Mumbai. The life-size hand sculptures in regal hues of gold, the upscale ambiance enhanced by eccentric embellishments are sure to arouse the shutterbug in everyone.  Their widespread menu boasts flavors from across the world that have been handpicked exclusively by Lord of the Drinks, while also creating a palate that has been uniquely put together for Mumbaikars.  The stunning outlet was warmly welcomed into the city last evening by Mumbai's crème de la crème which included the likes of Ali Quli Mirza, Zulfi Sayed, Shawar Ali and several others were spotted at the grandiose launch party. The guests were seen grooving to the upbeat music whilst feasting on the exquisite tapas at the party graciously hosted by Mr. Priyank Sukhija, MD & CEO, First Fiddle F&B Pvt. Ltd. & Mr. Akash Nanwani, Franchise Owner of...