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One of the first Indian actors to venture into the digital space, Vivek Oberoi hooked and impressed online viewers as Vikrant Dhawan in Indo-American series, Inside Edge. Soon after, the talented actor starred in the commercially successful, Vivegam in the role of a  Chief Strategist and had the critics raving about his acting chops. Last year, Vivek’s decade long contribution to philanthropy came to be noticed, while he affiliated with reputed companies, including those that are dedicated towards harnessing solar energy. With so much on his platter, Vivek recently tweeted, “Something new. Something exciting. Something you've gotta stay tuned for. More updates on my next project coming soon.” The versatile actor is definitely on to something, but has left no hint what it could be. 

January 20, 2018, Mumbai:      SVKM’s Mithibai College in collaboration with Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute organised a workshop on 20 th January 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Bhaidas Hall , Vile Parle (W) to help students beat examination stress through yoga.   The event was inaugurated by Shri. Dr. Vipin Sharma (I.A.S), Commissioner (Education) Maharashtra State and Shri. Subodh Tiwari, CEO Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute was the keynote speaker.  These resource persons tried to familiarize the students of Class 11 and 12 with the stimulating basics of Yoga. Around 1000 student participants from across the various streams attended the workshop. Members of college managing committee and Principal Dr. Rajpal Shripat Hande welcomed the guests and appreciated the resource persons for inspiring the young students. The students were introduced to basics of breathing and stretching asanas to help relieve stress. The students enthusiastic...

Family Planning Association of India kick starts ‘Let’s get girls back to school’ campaign aimed to mobilise low cost, affordable sanitary napkins for girls from underprivileged background Mumbai, January 16, 2018:   As thousands of running enthusiasts get ready for Asia’s biggest sporting event on January 21 – the Tata Mumbai Marathon - all eyes are on the biggest ever social initiative taken by India’s leading NGO to empower girls. Family Planning Association of India (FPA India),  India’s leading NGO in the field of sexual and reproductive rights, is participating in the Tata Mumbai Marathon with a unique campaign titled  ‘Let’s get girls back to school’ - aimed to mobilise low-cost, affordable sanitary napkins for young girls from underprivileged backgrounds. This is coupled with comprehensive sexuality education (including menstrual hygiene) for the girls.   The data of girls dropping out of schools in India is very disturbing. According to 2011 ce...

·           The largest Asia Pacific travel show was inaugurated by Shri. K J Alphons, Minister of State for Tourism (I/C), Government of India ·           The event will be witnessing 3 00 hosted buyers and more than 15,000 trade visitors ·           Host State Maharashtra has a powerful presence led by Shri. Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra ·           Close to 1200 sellers, 50 plus countries and 25 plus states represented at OTM 2018 Mumbai, 18 January, 2018:  OTM is the largest travel trade show in the entire Asia Pacific region. The three day event is being held at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai beginning from today. The event was inaugurated in the presence of the Chief Guest Shri. K J Alphons, Minister of State for Tourism (I/C), Government of I...

~          Mumbai students the only from Asia to record song for German Federal President’s Album ~           Win both Jury and User Votes in the contest among all 23 finalists ~          9 of the 10 students are girls Mumbai, January 18, 2018:  In a rare feat, students from EuroSchool Thane brought laurels to the nation for being the only Asian school to be selected to feature their song for a German album  EINE WELT – One World . Of the 10-member contingent, five were pre-teens and nine were girls. The contest, which received 400 global entries, was organized by Engagement Global in association with the German Federal President’s school development policy. EuroSchool Thane’s song `` Ich Bin Ich   - I am me`` –  has been selected in German contest “ Dein Song Fuer Eine Welt” - Your song for One World,  an initiative towa...

Mumbai, 14 th  January, 2018:  The 5 th  edition of BodyPower Mumbai Expo concluded in Mumbai on Jan 14, 2018 with thousands of visitors streaming in. The 3 day event saw a huge number of fitness enthusiasts keen to witness the show, listen to experts and participate in the contest. Bollywood stars like Karan Singh Grover and Kajal Agarwal had already made their appearance on the second day of the event whereas the event concluded by honouring the Exhibitors and Business Partners of BodyPower by the International Athletes like Kai Greene, Flex Wheeler, Tom Coleman, Josh Maley and Zac Aynsley. The annual BodyPower India Expo was held from Jan 12 - 14, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai. It was an opportunity for brands from all over the globe to showcase their expertise to the health and fitness conscious individuals. The 3 day Expo was power packed eventful as it got on stage, the mightiest faces from the world of Bodybuilding with some interesting workshops...

AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company and the makers of Dulux paints in India, unveiled  Heart Wood  today as the Colour of the Year for 2018. As a part of the 15 th  edition of AkzoNobel’s annual global study, ColourFutures TM , Farhan Akhtar,   brand ambassador of Dulux in India ,  unveiled the colour trend – ‘Heart Wood’. Developed by the company’s Global Aesthetic Center in collaboration with leading design and 11 international colour experts,  ColourFutures TM  2018 conveys comfort and ease in response to consumers wanting to nestle down more and create a "welcome home". Heart Wood- a subtle and warm tone of grown-up pink, draws inspiration from the tactile qualities of natural wood and leather. Make your home your haven Insights from extensive research into societal, economic and design trends reveal that we live in a world of unpredictability, with access to more information and choices than ever. Now is the time to...