Ahimsa Festival closes by touching many lives

Mumbai, 12 November 2017:  The second edition of The Ahimsa Festival came to a culmination at Khar Education Society in the city. The Ahimsa Festival is the first event across India, and perhaps the world, to be based on ahimsa or compassion. The festival ran for 18 days and created awareness about the power of compassion and inspired people towards making lifestyle changes towards health and animal cruelty-free choices.

Convener of the event Dr. Rupa Shah who–is part of the six-member Ahimsa Parmo Dharma Group (APDG)–and has co-founded the annual Ahimsa Festival series stated, “The basic meaning of the word ‘ahimsa’ is–Do no injury, cause no harm. Ahimsa means non-violence, or to put it in a positive way–Compassion. Ahimsa is a universal concept that applies to all living beings, including all animals. All living beings have the spark of the divine spiritual energy; therefore, to hurt another being is to hurt oneself. The primary aspect of ahimsa is towards oneself–in particular towards one’s health. With the super-success that we enjoyed this year, we are all set to work harder for making it bigger and better next year.” The Ahimsa festival incorporates this principle into the festival that features a series of events that highlight the same value.

Monica Chopra, Curator of Fashion Show & Founder Of Eco Trunk said, “Being a fashion designer, one understands the excitement of a beautiful look put together but what's the point if it comes from pain and unhappiness? We, at The Eco Trunk, feel very passionately about animal rights and the environment and have put together a show highlighting organic, cruelty-free, sustainable materials that glide just as beautifully over the body. Makeup that we will use is cruelty-free and vegan that looks just as sparkling.” Monica featured organic and sustainable clothing range like organic cotton and hemp (daily wear, gowns, and traditional/ethnic wear); many of the famous models who showcased the designs were vegans. The make-up was done with brands that are free from animal products/ animal testing. The bags and wallets, featured in the show were upcycled and made from tyre tubes, and the luxurious ones made from cork materials. The Jewelry too was upcycled from a sari and made by the slum women in Mumbai.

The closing day had talks on raw food, spirituality, and live vegan cooking demos by chefs throughout the day. Prominent names like C.A. & Author Atul Shah, Vegan Restaurateur Harsish Shetty, Vegan Traveller Shivya Nath, etc. Sunanda Parthasarthy the daughter and disciple of Swami Parthasarathy enthralled people with her talk on how spirituality is not a retirement plan and compassion is at the core of every religion. At the closing ceremony, there were more than 20 pop-up food stalls, organic stalls, farmer’s market and a huge display of cruelty-free lifestyle products. There was a live music show by Flying Carpet Entertainment.

The show-stopper for the fashion show Ms. Pooja Bimrah Miss World Heritage 2015 & Miss Supermodel 2017 India said; “This is a unique fashion show that showcased products that are not only beautiful on the outside but also are made with processes and materials that have not caused trouble to any soul. They have not used materials like wool, leather, and cosmetics which are tested on animals. I really feel that there should be an increasing awareness about this and everyone should only use cruelty-free products.”

The festival which was inaugurated by Amruta Devendra Fadnavis and Dr. Will Tuttle - author of the international best-seller ‘The World Peace Diet’ along with Dr. Nandita Shah founder of Sharan and the recipient of the prestigious Nari Shakti Award 2016 the highest award for women in India; saw more than 100 satellite events taking place across the city ranging from film workshops, talks, webinars and seminars to treks with Kuntal Joisher – the first vegan to conquer Mount Everest, a run, and cyclothon, and potlucks–to spark curiosity and awareness about Ahimsa, Veganism and compassionate lifestyle across the city. The festival has touched the lives of more than twenty thousand people across the city. 

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Designer Sonalika Pradhan All Set To Bring Revolution In Fashion Industry

Sonalika Pradhan is all set to bring tide in the fashion industry by her unique Generation Next collection in Designer Q.

 

 

Ace Fashion Designer Sonalika Pradhan is all set to redefined the new age trend of Indo western collection by showcasing her Generation Next collection in Designer Q on 11tn November 2017.

Delighting to the eyes, the collection bestows the metallic shades embossed with the fusion vision of dresses and gowns that reflects sensibility infusing the traditional ethnic embroidery of India. This unique innovation is inspired by the Science fiction, the way computers & artificial intelligence are shaping our lives and even more so often next-gen keeping in the mind of trend merging with rooted traditional culture. This unique theme which is going to be present for the first time will surely add life to the contemporary Indo western outfits by adding sensuous appeal to every lady’s natural beauty. Designed with artificial leather and thick cotton, this generation next collection promises a grandiose, descendant and high on style collection for today’s chicks.

 

According to Sonalika Pradhan, Fashion Designer- With the blend of modern technology, the collection has been designed keeping comfort on the priority list. Taking care of every minutest aesthetics this Exclusive Generation Next Collection promises to create an effortless style which and would be the wonderful space in one’s closet.

 

 

Vivek Oberoi winner all the way

Vivek Oberoi wins Best Actor in Web Series at Indian Television Academy Awards 2017!

Riding high on the success of his debut Tamil film Vivegam opposite South superstar Ajith Kumar released in August this year, Vivek Oberoi was highly praised for his menacing act of Vikrant Dhawan in the web series, Inside Edge.


Vivek’s impactful portrayal of an intimidating character in his debut web series Inside Edge has won him Best Actor award in the web series category at the recently held Indian Television Academy awards 2017.


Never shy to experiment with roles, the actor recently dazzled the audiences with Amazon India’s first fictional series that revolves around the big money, scandals and glamour in the cricket world. The cricket drama showcased the actor in a never-seen-before avatar, looking suave as ever, in extravagant suits with a menacing smile to his character of a mastermind.

Vivek says, “I don’t think the kind of things I have done in the web series I would’ve been able to do in films. I’m grateful to the makers of Inside Edge for their faith in me and the audience for appreciating my work. I’m also grateful to the Indian Television Academy for their recognition and bestowing upon the honour.”

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Dentistry--With Dr Sandesh Mayekar

The Past journey…….

The ‘Father of Aesthetic Dentistry’ in India, Dr. Sandesh Mayekar celebrated his 35 Years into dental practice marking his growth not only as a dentist but also a visionary, creating smiles wherever he goes.

The Present with Dr Mayekar

Dr Sandesh Mayekar, proudly launched the marathi translation of his national best selling book “More than a Mouthful” Adventures of a Dentsit”. The book in marathi is called “Eka Celebrity Dentist chi Battishi”  and is for everyone who wishes to read something a little different than the usual fictional stories. A very entertaining yet factual read including real life incidences and concerns in the everyday life of a dentist is portrayed here with utmost simplicity.

The Future envisioned

Dental implants have become a positive option for patients wanting to enhance their smile. If done right, it can brighten one’s smile and bring it to life like nothing else ever could. Dr. Mayekar , being a visionary to provide the best to patients shared his views on the future of Dentistry  by introducing a state of the art implant centre in Mumbai where the implantologists can do dental implants using the best of equipment entrusted by Dr. Mayekar and at the same time take advice from a panel of specialists to ensure that their patients receive the best care.

The event was hosted by none other than Dr Sandesh Mayekar along with his wife Mrs Swati Mayekar and his 2 beautiful daughters Shivani and Saloni on the 1^st of November 2017 at the Taj Lands End Bandra, Mumbai.

The celebration started off with an introduction of the man himself, Dr. Sandesh Mayekar with a pictographic representation of his journey that led to his success following which was a heart whelming speech by Shri Babasaheb Purandare. The stage was also honoured by Shri Raj Thackeray, Shreemati Amruta Fadnavis, Shreemati  Pankaja Munde, Padmashri Adv. Mr Ujjwal Nikam,  Mr. Ritesh Deshmukh and Mrs. Madhu Chopra (Padmashri Priyanka Chopra’s mother), who expressed their  experiences with Dr. Mayekar as their dentist and friend in a hearty and witty manner that made the audience applaud and laugh at the same time. The book launch was officially inaugurated by Shri Babasaheb Purandare along with the honorary in a cake cutting ceremony

. The event was also graced by a lot of celebrities especially Mr. Irfan Pathan, Mr. Tushar Kapoor, Ms. Sonali Kulkarni, Mr. Anu Mallik, Mr. Raj Kumar Rao, Mr. Kunal Kapoor, Mr. Satish Manshinde, Mr. Vijay Patil and many others. Lastly, Mrs Swati Mayekar stole the show with a wonderful vote of thanks addressing each and every one present and surprised the guests with some creative takeaways. The Guests then dispersed for a gala dinner thereon.

The grand gala event celebrating Dr Sandesh Mayekar’s 35 Years into dentistry and Launch of his book was thus a huge success in every way as the event not only brought together politicians, Bollywood celebrities, lawyers, dentists, media, businessmen, musicians under one big platform to interact at ease with one another at the same time understand the new technologies in dentistry what he wishes to implement in the near future.

Sagarika Ghatge launches the new Inc.5 store in Mumbai

Actress Sagarika Ghatge inaugurated the flagship store of Inc. 5, one of the leading footwear brands in the country. Sagarika Ghatge flaunted her Inc. 5 footwear as she walked around the mall for the launch. The newly engaged actress delightfully talked about why she chose to associate with the brand for her pre wedding shopping!

When Sagarika was asked about what she looks for while purchasing a footwear she said, “Having travelled the world, I have a fondness for footwear which look chic yet comfortable, elegant yet contemporary.  I prefer to shop for something that goes well with all outfits and occasions.  At Inc. 5, I end up buying more than I plan because of its enticing designs!”

The store being a unique destination, offers footwear for all occasions. The store is spread across 2000 square feet in a plush ambience which gives the customers a complete luxurious shopping experience.

The Wedding Junction, a luxurious Wedding Expo has Shraddha Kapoor as its face

The Wedding Junction show marks its first edition on January 20th and 21st 2018, at Mumbai’s one of the most luxurious Hotel-Sofitel, BKC. The two-day grand event will showcase the biggest names of the Indian Wedding Industry and will showcase the very best and latest trends in saying “I Do”. 

The Wedding Junction Show will bring together - for the first time in India - those that share a passion for style and luxury and the most unique and desired collection of everything that is required to plan a bespoke and luxurious wedding. After all, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We have converted 18000 Sqft into a wedding wonderland with the finest and the best wedding suppliers for the upcoming wedding season. More than 20 categories of the top wedding professionals will be gathered in a 2-day grand celebration of the latest trends and newest ideas in walking down the aisle. Wedding related products and service professionals such as Fashion designers, Jewelers, Wedding Planners, Wedding photographers, Wedding destinations, Tourism boards, invitations, hotels, caterers will offer their services to the to-be- weds visiting the event.

Designed to be fun, inspiring, and with that special touch of glamour, The  Wedding Junction Show will feature beautiful bridal fashion shows and live seminars and workshops throughout the day which will be beneficial for someone who is getting married.

Whether your heart is set on a traditional wedding, or you’re a bride or groom seeking a unique and contemporary affair, The Wedding Junction Show has the best of the best, delivering a unique and glamorous experience, with an abundance of ideas to help you plan your perfect day!

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The first ever MTV India Music Summit witnesses a grand inauguration in Jaipur

The Pink City saw the largest gathering of musicians in India, with over 100 well known artistes coming together to launch the first ever MTV India Music Summit. Day One of the Summit witnessed a grand inauguration with the legendary Pandit Jasraj who was in Concert & Conversation with celebrated lyricist Prasoon Joshi. Pandit Jasraj offered a soulful tribute to the eminent classical vocalist, Girija Devi, who was to open the Summit and share the stage with him for the very first time. Panditji’s beautiful ode to the Queen of Thumri was a truly poignant moment and an unforgettable first session for the Summit.

 The Summit’s first concert was a large format open air extravaganza produced by Leslie Lewis, featuring greats like Hariharan and Kaushiki Chakraborty (vocalists), Ustad Shujaat Khan (sitar), George Brooks (saxophone), Amit Chaubey (tabla), and Ajay Prassanna (flute). The grand inaugural day got even grander with Papon adding his quirky style to the evening, followed by jazz on the poolside lawns with silken-voiced Vasundhara Vee & her quartet and a night of mesmerizing thumris by the incomparable Kaushiki Chakraborty.