श्रेया फाउंडेशन ने मुम्बई के फाइव स्टार होटल नोवोटेल में आयोजित शानदार पुरुस्कार समारोह में समाज के विभिन्न क्षेत्रो में कार्य करने वाले लोगों को ‘श्रेया भारत अवार्ड 2023″ से सम्मानित किया। इस अवसर पर फाउंडेशन के अध्यक्ष श्री हेमंत के. राय का जन्मदिन भी शानदार केक काटकर मनाया गया। यहां चीफ गेस्ट के रूप में परदेस की हिरोइन महिमा चौधरी और ग़दर 2 के खलनायक मनीष वाधवा उपस्थित रहे, जिन्हें यह सम्मान भी दिया गया और उनके हाथों कई लोगों को सम्मानित किया गया।

श्रेया फाउंडेशन के चेयरमैन हेमंत कुमार राय ने बताया कि “श्रेया भारत अवार्ड” विभिन्न क्षेत्रों जैसे कला एवं संस्कृति, खेलकूद, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, बिजनेस, फिल्म, कृषि में उत्कृष्ट कार्य करने वाले लोगों को सम्मानित कर खुशी हो रही है। इन महानुभावों ने विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में अपनी सफलता के नए आयाम छुए हैं।

श्रेया फाउंडेशन का मुख्य उद्देश्य समाज के लोगों को उनकी योग्यता के अनुसार सम्मानित करना है जिससे कि समाज के लोगों को एक नई दिशा मिल सके और भारत दुनिया में विकास के पथ पर निरंतर अग्रसर हो सके। आज समाज को ऐसे महानुभावों की जरूरत है जिससे कि हमारा युवा वर्ग प्रेरित हो और समाज को एक अच्छी एवं नई दिशा में ले जाए।

इस अवसर पर महिमा चौधरी, मनीष वाधवा (अभिनेता), अर्जुन फिरोज खान (अभिनेता), नईम सिद्दीकी (फिल्म निर्माता एवं समाज सेवक), शब्बीर शेख, सिकंदर खान (अभिनेता), गीतकार पंछी जालौनवी, शहबाज खान (अभिनेता), अमन संधू (अभिनेत्री पंजाब), आयशा खान (अभिनेत्री तमिल), मोहम्मद  सलीम मुल्लावर (अभिनेता तेलुगू ),  अनीस बारूदवाले (निर्देशक), अविनाश वाधवन (अभिनेता),  नीलोफर गिसावत (अभिनेत्री), जीशान मोईन (अभिनेता), रितेश ललन (निर्माता गुजरात) सहित कई हस्तियों को इस ट्रॉफी से नवाजा गया।

इस अवसर पर फाउंडेशन के अध्यक्ष श्री हेमंत के. राय ने बताया कि हमारा संस्थान निरंतर सांस्कृतिक, सामाजिक एवं शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रम कर लोगों को सम्मानित करता आ रहा है जिससे कि समाज में एकता रहे।

संस्था के मीडिया  प्रबंधक वामिक खान ने बताया कि हम लोग बहुत जल्दी भारत के विभिन्न राज्यों में श्रेया भारत अवार्ड से लोगों को सम्मानित करेंगे जिससे कि समाज के युवा वर्ग को प्रोत्साहन मिलेगा।

बता दें कि राष्ट्रगान से इस कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत हुई, इसके बाद श्रेया एंथम सुनाया गया जिसे पंछी जालौनवी ने लिखा है। श्रेया भारत अवार्ड 2023 में डांस परफॉर्मेंस से गणपति बप्पा की वंदना प्रस्तुत की गई।

अध्यक्ष हेमंत के. राय ने कहा कि हमारी कंपनी से काफी लोग रोजगार से जुड़ गए हैं। दहेज प्रताड़ित महिलाओं की सहायता के लिए श्रेया फाउंडेशन खड़ा रहता है। गरीब कन्याओं के विवाह के लिए फाउंडेशन सोने, पैसे देती है। गरीब बच्चे को पढ़ने में मदद करती है। अब तक श्रेया फाउंडेशन द्वारा 100 से अधिक कन्याओं की शादी हो चुकी है, 1000 लोगों को रोजगार दिया है, बहुत से लोगों को कार बाइक गिफ्ट दिया गया है, इलाज के लिए बहुत से लोगों की मदद की गई है।

उन्होंने आगे कहा कि श्रेया भारत अवार्ड हर तीन माह में होगा अर्थात एक साल में 4 बार यह सम्मान लोगों को मिलेगा। हम जल्द एक फ़िल्म शुरू करंगे जिसमे 60 प्रतिशत कलाकार यूपी के हैं।

यहाँ बॉलीवुड का डांस परफॉर्मेंस भी पेश किया गया।

ऎक्ट्रेस महिमा चौधरी ने श्रेया फाउंडेशन की इस पहल की प्रशंसा की और कहा कि वह भी यूपी से हैं तो शायद मेरे लिए भी हेमन्त जी की फ़िल्म में कोई रोल निकल आए। वह लोगों को गाड़ियां और पैसे बांट रहे हैं, मुझे भी गाड़ी और सोने का हार मिल जाए। मैं हेमंत राय और उनकी पूरी टीम को बधाई देती हूं।

इस अवसर पर अपकमिंग फ़िल्म धाक का पोस्टर भी लांच किया गया। जिसे अनीस बारुदवाले ने डायरेक्ट किया है और इसमे मोहम्मद सलीम मुल्लावर ने मुख्य भूमिका निभाई है।

इस मौके पर कम्पनी के चेयरमैन हेमन्त के. राय का बर्थडे शानदार केक काटकर मनाया गया।

वृद्धाश्रम गोल्डन नेस्ट को श्रेया फाउंडेशन की ओर से 5 लाख रुपए का डोनेशन दिया गया।

साथ ही यहां श्रेया एंटरटेनमेंट एंड प्रोडक्शन के बैनर तले बन रही फिल्म “लालच प्यार एक धोखा” का पोस्टर भी लांच किया गया।

प्रोमोशन और पब्लिसिटी की जिम्मेदारी फार्च्यून लाइफलाइन मीडिया एंड एंटरटेनमेंट के शब्बीर शेख द्वारा निभाई गई।

चेयरमैन हेमंत के. राय का बर्थडे मनाया गया, फ़िल्म “धाक” और “लालच” का पोस्टर लॉन्च

Crypto  DeFi Decentralized Finance Ecosystems is Getting A Boost On Social Media.

The Economic Times on dated 22 Aug. 2023 released an article about Digital assets and mainstream adoption: Changing paradigm of personal finance.

Synopsis:

Moreover, the concept of financial literacy has gained prominence, urging people to take charge of their economic well-being. As a result, the personal finance industry like DeFi Decentralised Finance systems has witnessed a revolution, placing a stronger emphasis on convenience, transparency, and user-centric solutions to cater to the demands of today’s lenders and borrowers.

The inception of digital assets traces its origins to 1998, marked by Nick Szabo’s visionary concept of ‘bit gold’ – a decentralized digital asset. Cut to 2023, cryptos are the most well-known digital assets with more than 20,000 of them in circulation.

What Is Decentralized Finance ( DeFi) and How Does It Work?

Decentralized finance ( DeFi) is an emerging model for organizing and enabling cryptocurrency-based transactions, exchanges and financial services. DeFi‘s core premise is that there is no centralized authority to dictate or control operations.

Decentralised Finance uses the blockchain technology that cryptocurrencies use. A blockchain is a distributed and secured database or ledger. Applications called dApps are used to handle transactions and run the blockchain.

Uses of  DeFi :

Peer-to-peer (P2P) financial transactions are one of the core premises behind  DeFi. A  P2P DeFi transaction is where two parties agree to exchange cryptocurrency for goods or services without a third party involved.8

In  DeFi, P2P can meet an individual’s loan needs, and an algorithm would match peers that agree on the lender’s terms, and a loan is issued. Payments from P2P are made via a decentralized application, or  dApps, and follow the same process in the blockchain.

The dApps MetaMask the leading self-custodial wallet app which have 1cr + users, listed some of the best DeFi Dapps across the most popular ecosystems including Decentralized Lending and borrowing Finance dApps. Like Aave, Compound Finance on Ethereum Blockchain and venture Crypto Crowd Finance  on BNB Blockchain and also Curve, DeFi Server, MakerDAO CDP, Nexus Mutual, PoolTogther, Pickle Finance, Token Sets, Yearn, Zapper, Zerion, pTokens etc. on Ethereum Blockchain.

Moreover, the concept of financial literacy has gained prominence, urging people to take charge of their economic well-being. As a result, the personal finance industry has witnessed a revolution, placing a stronger emphasis on convenience, transparency, and user-centric solutions to cater to the demands of today’s investors.

Increasing crypto investments over the years
Between 2018 and 2020, the worldwide user base of crypto experienced a substantial growth of almost 190%, and this growth trend accelerated even further in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Crypto Assets Defi Decentralised Finance Ecosystem Is Getting A Boost On Social Media

London: Sandeep Marwah, the founder of Noida Film City and President of Marwah Studios, has been honored once again at the House of Commons, British Parliament, for his outstanding contributions to the media and entertainment industry. Marwah, who is a nine-time world record holder, received the award and medal from Baroness Sandip Verma, a member of the House of Lords, Councillor Sunil Chopra, the Mayor of Southwark, and Virendra Sharma, a Member of Parliament House of Commons British Parliament, in recognition of his valuable contribution to the nation-building.

The event was attended by a distinguished audience from 18 different countries, who came together to celebrate Marwah’s exceptional achievements. Virendra Sharma and Pandit Suresh Mishra of Sanskriti Yuva Sansthan spoke about Marwah’s noteworthy contributions to the media and entertainment industry. In his address, Marwah emphasized the importance of the media and entertainment industry in shaping a nation and promoting cultural exchange between countries. 

Marwah’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the media and entertainment industry, creating opportunities for aspiring professionals, and promoting Indian culture globally. His vision has led to the success of Marwah Studios, which has become a hub for media and entertainment-related activities. 

This honor is not only a recognition of Marwah’s achievements but also a proud moment for the entire media and entertainment industry in India. It showcases the vibrancy and diversity of India’s entertainment industry, which has contributed significantly to the nation’s growth and development.

Marwah’s contributions to the media and entertainment industry have been recognized internationally, and this award is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment. His exemplary leadership and vision have inspired many young professionals, and his work has left a significant impact on the industry. Congratulations to Sandeep Marwah on this well-deserved honor, and we wish him all the success in his future endeavours.

Sandeep Marwah Honoured With Bharat Gaurav Award At British Parliament

Over 700,000 people officially signed up globally and more than 100 Indian businesses took part.

2^nd February 2023 — Veganuary, the global organisation encouraging people to try vegan in January and beyond, has again broken all previous records and welcomed more participants than ever before. 706,695 people officially signed-up from nearly every country in the world. Only Vatican City and North Korea (where the internet is banned) are missing from the official list of participants for 2023. India broke its last year’s record with more than 90,000 sign ups this year.

The campaign’s social media presence also continues to grow around the world with #Veganuary now having more than 1.9 million posts on Instagram and over 300 million people engaging with Veganuary’s international social media channels in January 2023. The movement’s popularity in India has been driven partly through the 10 Indian Ambassadors and supporters from the fields of movies, professional sports, fitness, mountaineering and professional chefs.

Corporate participation has also seen a surge in 2023, with the number of Indian businesses taking part in Veganuary doubling from the previous year. Major national brands, retailers, and restaurants, including BigBasket, Nature’s Basket, Swiggy Instamart, Baskin Robbins, Wingreens World, and many more joined Veganuary by introducing new products, promotions, and special menu items, while creating specialized marketing campaigns for plant-based products.

Mohit Khattar, CEO, Graviss Foods Pvt Ltd. Said “Baskin Robbins has always aimed to give its consumers the very best in indulgence. For its Vegan consumers, this includes the option to enjoy plant based and dairy free (vegan) versions of popular Baskin Robbins flavours! Veganism is becoming popular day by day and Baskin Robbins is excited to celebrate with its vegan consumers through participation in Veganuary.”

Amrut Mehta, Director of Little Italy said “I am proud to partner with Veganuary this year, as I believe this platform will inspire people to try vegan to protect the planet and improve human health. Indians are finally ready for veganism, and technological advancements have eased the introduction of new products. At Little Italy, being a vegetarian brand the next step for us was to have a vegan menu and now that it’s finally being well-accepted in India that’s great news for everyone. Making the pizza feel cheesier with vegan cheese or making pasta creamier using a plant-based alternative was a challenge. However, we saw the fruits of labour when even our non-vegan customers began adopting and loving the vegan menu.”

To enable people to take part in the campaign in ways that suit their lifestyle in an ever-changing world, Veganuary launched two new platforms for public participation this year – a 31-day YouTube series providing helpful tips and advice, and the weekly Veganuary Podcast featuring celebrity chefs, actors, and vegan influencers.

Reflecting on the success of the 2023 campaign, Veganuary’s India head Prashanth Vishwanath says: “Indians are clearly convinced about the multiple advantages of a vegan diet, and have given it a shot in record numbers. Veganuary understands the science of behaviour change, and its fun, engaging approach has helped people explore plant-based foods. We have been successful in creating a favourable ecosystem for anyone trying vegan by partnering with businesses, workplaces, and influencers to raise awareness and make vegan foods more accessible”

First launched in the UK in January 2014, Veganuary has been increasing its global reach for several years; opening offices in the US, Germany and Chile in 2019; Argentina and Brazil in 2020; and India in 2021. Official Veganuary campaigns also take place in Italy, France, Switzerland, South Africa, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico in collaboration with local organizations. Veganuary’s five-year strategy envisions the campaign expanding into ten more countries by 2027.

About Veganuary  
Veganuary is a non-profit organization that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. It was founded in the UK in 2014 and since then nearly 2.5 million people have taken the 31-day plant-based pledge from almost every country in the world. With campaign hubs now in Germany, USA, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, India and the UK, Veganuary has truly become a global phenomenon. This New Year’s revolution has also been embraced by businesses, with hundreds of companies taking part in Veganuary this year, launching more than 1,540 new vegan products and menu items.

Veganuary is free to join, and people can sign-up at veganuary.com to receive our Celebrity eCookbook, the Official Veganuary Starter Kit, and 31 daily emails packed with nutritional info, delicious recipes, meal plans, and helpful advice.

A Record Number Of People Worldwide Participate In Veganuary 2023

From: 26th December 2022 to 1st January 2023

Padmasana – The Perpetual Perception

Solo show of Paintings

By Contemporary artist Alpa Palkhiwala

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7 pm.

Contact: 92650 20945, 98795 68993

A solo art exhibition showcasing the thematic work of a contemporary artist from Ahmedabad, Alpa Palkhiwala is showing in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 from 26th December, 2022 to 1st January, 2023 between 11 am. To 7 pm.

This show was inaugurated on 26th December 2022 by Mr. Rishiraj Shetty(Director Aura Art Pvt Ltd.), Jeenendra Bhandari(Partner MGB, Vice Chairman, JITO JIIF), Bharat Shah(President MDMA) in the presence of  Gayatri Mehta(Eminent Artist), Mr. Jayesh Labdhi(MDMA), Mr. Sachin Shah, Mr. Rajan Parikh(Secretary MDMA)

Alpa Palkhiwala completed a course in fine arts and Bachelor of Arts with history. She had some experience as a graphic designer in a few leading firms and gained good essence of relevant ingredients and techniques. Then she started her art journey and had her 1st show of artwork in 2006. Her subsequent solo shows were held in 2012, 2015 and 2022 and she  had participated in several group art shows held in Mumbai, Bhopal, Noida, Kolkata and Chicago  – USA  etc.  Her works in renowned art galleries in these exhibitions received good public response and appreciations from the present art world. Her works are in proud collection of several art collectors in India and abroad.

Her present series has been inspired  by spiritual art by pairing and amalgamation of artistic mind, body and breath that renders energy and peace to the creator of the artwork. She has  illuminated  this energy in the artwork with layer work and earthy colours. She has created and presented the Transcendental Universe series in dark hues of black and grey colours created on raw canvas with acrylic colours, ink and charcoal to achieve the finish like that of  an  etching print. Which was created by hand. It is marvellous and mesmerising in its own way. She has complimented the elements of Indian mythology with Padmasana and studied Jain Manuscript while creating this  series.  She got invaluable guidance about thematic peculiarities and techniques from Mr. Vrindavan Solanki – a well known/ renowned artist of the past era. She has adorned the Padmasana Series with Kundalini Chakra, Siddhachal, Samovasarana, the insights of enlightenment, bliss of solitude, vibrations of Dhyan, The Silent explosion  to Om to Nirvana and many more visual motifs. All these expressions of meditative calmness and the  ensuing innate cosmic energy within oneself which can be experienced with practice, exaltation and awakening  of the self-realisation a prominent place in her works. She has also created and presented the Conquer yourself Series with an emphasis on simple lines, forms, space, unstructured shapes and apt colours along  with  the earthy colours via their artistic/ aesthetic tonal rhythm and harmony in the relevant perspectives of visual arts.

PADMASANA – The Perpetual Perception Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Alpa Palkhiwala In Jehangir Art Gallery