Month: April 2023

WHISTLING WOODS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTES PRADEEP GUHA SCHOLARSHIP FOR MERITORIOUS STUDENTS

Since its inception, Whistling Woods International (WWI) has been on an unremitting mission for the betterment of the society by contributing towards recognising and nurturing talented students through various initiative, which includes conferring scholarships to meritorious students. Staying true to this tradition, WWI has announced a new scholarship in honour of Mr. Pradeep Guha, one of India's most respected media personalities. He was also the Founding Director and a member of the Academic Advisory Body of WWI. The scholarship aims to recognise and commemorate students who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in the field of media and entertainment.

The scholarship was instituted in the presence of Mr. Subhash Ghai, Meghna Ghai Puri, Rahul Puri, Paulomi Dhawan and the family of Mr. Pradeep Guha. The first recipient of this prestigious scholarship is Brinda Maniar, a student from the Dept. of Media & Communication pursuing the MBA in Media & Entertainment programme.

“Pradeep Guha was a true visionary and an inspiration to many in the media and entertainment industry,” said Subhash Ghai, Founder & Chairman of WWI. “He had a long-standing relationship with Whistling Woods International and his support to the institute was immense. We want to pay our tribute to him by instituting a scholarship in his name that would help nurture and support the next generation of media professionals.”

“We believe that education is the foundation for success in any industry, and we are committed to providing opportunities for talented and deserving students to pursue their dreams and passion,” said Meghna Ghai Puri, President, WWI. “The WWI-Pradeep Guha Scholarship is a testament of our commitment to providing world-class education and support to our students.”

WWI is committed towards enabling the students to become industry-ready professionals, while helping them achieve their goals in the media and entertainment industry. The WWI-Pradeep Guha Scholarship is a significant step towards this, and the institute looks forward to welcoming talented and deserving students. 

GoodDot becomes India’s First Vegan Brand to get its Sattvik Vegan Certificate


Sattvik Certification Mark is one the most prominent marks used widely to assure 100% Pure vegetarian/vegan/jain Products. As one of the leaders in Vegetarian/Vegan/Jain Certification Worldwide, where a consumer can expect 100% purity and can purchase a wide variety of goods and services that satisfy their taste and lifestyle while remaining consistent with their choices of being a Vegetarian, Vegan & Jain. This modifies the new development of Sattvik Verified products and services worldwide and especially for our Indian consumers in India and abroad. As regulatory compliance for Vegan Standard Development SCI has exclusively “Sattvik Verified” GoodDot Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., which has its base of providing ‘Plant-based Meat Products” emphasizing that all the products have been processed in compliance with Sattvik Management Standards ensuring 100% Vegan processing of the products.

The certificate was handed to Abhishek Sinha CEO / Co-Founder GoodDot by Mr. Abhishek Biswas, Founder & Secretary General of Sattvik Council of India.

“It’s a pleasure to associate with a brand like GoodDot Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., where the objective is to increase the natural and safe use of plant-based products and set a benchmark by terminating the processes harming nature. Sattvik Verification is important for the Vegan-friendly products & packaging that are being produced in compliance with Sattvik Parameters to gain trust & confidence in the Vegan Oriented Market. Our vision is to cover all the upcoming organizations focusing on Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Food & Lifestyle in upcoming years so that Sattvik Verified food & lifestyle can reach each & every location in India & abroad and provide quality assurance to consumers all over.”, said Mr Biswas.

GoodDot Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. has been part of the Indian Sattvik Culture by providing tasty, healthy & plant-based meat products which are to fulfil the need for protein in the diet of desired consumers. At GoodDot, their core focus has always been to bring in the technology that will make their products safer and environment friendly.

“From curries to stir-fries to wraps, GoodDot plant-based meat products replace traditional meat in any recipe. GoodDot offers you plant-based meat in India & a more compassionate way to eat. We practice Ahimsa or non-violence with our fellow humans; now, we can extend this compassion to animals. Enjoy our tasty & healthy plant-based meat products with your friends and family.” A great emphasis on the environmental impact of processing and packaging, which is leading to various initiatives by GoodDot to

provide premium quality Plant-based meat products, and also helps in ‘Vegan-Friendly Environment’ credentials. At GoodDot, we believe that the main reason why most people eat meat is its taste. If a product could be created that not only tasted like meat but was an ethical, healthier, and environmentally sustainable alternative to animal meat, people would happily make the switch.”

We will expand to different countries across the globe this year. We are in USA, South Africa, Canada, Singapore, Dubai, Oman, and Nepal. We would like to deepen our footprint in these countries while simultaneously exploring new countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK., said Mr. Sinha – www.gooddot.in

By achieving the Sattvik Vegan Label Mark, gives a symbol of quality that can be used on Vegan Food Products that meet safety standards and pure quality of the food products. Sattvik Verification provides transparent assurance that products do not contain any hidden non-vegan, non-vegetarian and harmful substances.

CREDAI National Partners with Indian Green Building Council: Pledges to Construct 4000 Green Projects by 2030

– Collaboration announced at CREDAI Investiture Ceremony: Mr Boman Irani takes his position as CREDAI (National) President for 2023-2025

– Mr Domnic Romell begins new era as CREDAI MCHI President; MMR Realty body announces ‘Smarter Dharma’ as it’s Sustainability Partner

India’s leading Real Estate Body, Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) today announced a nation-wide partnership with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), on the landmark occasion of CREDAI’s investiture ceremony which witnessed Mr. Boman Irani becoming the new president of CREDAI National for the term 2023-25. CREDAI MCHI, too, announced a change in leadership with Mr Domnic Romell becoming the President for the realty body in Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Under the association with IGBC, CREDAI pledges to build over 1000 Certified Green Projects in the next 2 years across India, and 4000 projects by 2030, through adoption of IGBC Green & Net Zero building ratings. This will mean an addition of over 4,00,000 housing units in the green development category across the country. These projects will be certified by IGBC and will usher in a new era of green development, inspiring thousands of real estate developers as CREDAI spearheads a nation-wide Green Building movement.

CREDAI’s partnership with IGBC, known for setting industry standards for sustainable development across India, will allow the necessary know-how and strengthen capabilities of CREDAI developers to ‘Build Better’. As an extension to meeting CREDAI’s goal of reducing carbon footprint by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, this will provide an impetus towards charting a roadmap for the same and aligns CREDAI to our country’s vision of reaching Net Zero by 2070.

On the occasion Mr Boman Irani also launched the National Vision of G.R.O.W.T.H: Integrating CREDAI National and all its chapters in a unified mission to facilitate:

G: Green Construction

R: Reform

O: Opportunity to Build a New India

W: Women Empowerment

T: Transparency

H: Housing for All

CREDAI MCHI has also partnered with leading real estate sustainability consultant ‘Smarter Dharma’ as it’s Sustainability Partner for Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Earmarking Sustainable Development, CREDAI National President Mr Boman Irani, shares his thoughts “It is an absolute honour to be chosen to serve as president of CREDAI. This gives us an opportunity to build on the extraordinary work done and milestones achieved by my accomplished predecessors. Indian Real Estate stands at a cusp of a revolution, and we at CREDAI are extremely focussed to facilitate growth for all stakeholders involved. We intend to continue to work closely with the Government to ensure a more conducive eco-system that enables sustainable growth, providing complete transparency and enhancing governance standards for our homebuyers and ancillary industries. We understand the responsibility we bear as a distinguished industry body, and we hope to guide our members into a new era of inclusive and sustainable growth. To achieve the same, we have collaborated with IGBC for achieving our motto ‘Better Buildings, Building Better’, that will go a long way in enabling developers to build sustainably. We intend to build on strong platforms to supplement inclusive, holistic growth within the Indian Real Estate fraternity.”

CREDAI MCHI President Mr Domnic Romell, comments “The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) remains one of the most valuable property markets in the country, contributing majorly to the state and national economy. CREDAI-MCHI will continue to work towards good governance, rejuvenating housing policies, optimizing zero carbon practices in MMR. CREDAI MCHI has scaled newer heights under able leadership in the past, and it gives me immense joy to take this legacy forward amidst an exciting time for the industry, as infrastructural and real estate growth comes to the fore. We are entering into a new era with focused work towards increasing prominence of sustainability in the MMR real estate.”

CREDAI National Past President, Mr Harsh Vardhan Patodia, opines “Over the past 24 years, CREDAI has successfully established its position as a leading industry body, and we are extremely optimistic and convinced in Boman’s vision to take not just CREDAI but also the Indian Real Estate industry to greater heights, characterized by sustainability and transparency.”

Ashish Dandekar, Ackermans & van Haaren, and Funds Advised by Convergent Finance LLP Enter Cooperation Agreement to Become Co-promoters of Camlin Fine Sciences Limited



Ashish Dandekar, funds advised by Convergent Finance LLP, and Belgium-based Ackermans & van Haaren (‘Co-promoters’), have entered into a cooperation agreement to become co-promoters of Camlin Fine Sciences Limited (‘CFS’), a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Mumbai, India, listed on the Bombay Stock exchange, with global operations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.

 

Under the above-mentioned cooperation agreement, the co-promoter investors will join Ashish, CFS’ current promoter, to support the company. Ashish will continue to drive CFS’ strategy and will leverage the expertise of Ackermans & van Haaren (‘AvH’) and Convergent to help further its position as a global provider of diverse specialty chemicals.

 

The cooperation agreement is subject to certain conditions precedent, including the completion of an open offer to be undertaken in accordance with applicable SEBI regulations. This open offer is expected to close during the quarter ending September 2023.

 

AvH, who entered into the cooperation agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary Anfima NV, was founded in 1876 and is a prominent independent and diversified group with a market capitalization of over $5 billion. Convergent is an investment management and advisory partnership set up by Harsha Raghavan in 2018. AvH and Convergent will support CFS and Ashish through their global networks and industrial expertise, and with matters relating to corporate governance and capital allocation.

 

Ashish has been CFS’ promoter since its inception, and the company has benefited immensely from his significant experience in the specialty chemicals industry. Through his guidance, CFS is now a vertically-integrated company, engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, commercializing, and marketing of products that find applications in industries such as foods and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, agro-chemicals, animal feed, pet food, bio-diesel, etc.

 

CFS serves customers globally, including in markets such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North and Latin America. Some of the company’s key products include shelf life solutions (antioxidants used in food preservation), performance chemicals (specialty chemicals sold for specific industrial applications) and vanillin (the taste and aroma behind the ‘vanilla’ flavor).

 

Ashish welcomed the cooperation agreement and stated, “I am delighted that funds advised by Convergent and AvH have agreed to join and support me as CFS’ co-promoters. Their decision to do so is a vote of confidence for the company’s strategy, and I look forward to working with their respective teams to help CFS strengthen its position as a diversified, global supplier of specialty chemicals.”

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Vadilal launches Summer 2023 campaign with music video Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah

Well-known Hip Hop dance group Kings United unveils the song and performs on it for the first time ever!

Vadilal Enterprises, the leading ice cream brand in the country, has embarked on its Summer 2023 campaign with an upbeat, trendy and relatable music video, Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah.

The vibrant music video,  Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah, is core to Vadilal’s popular campaign, Dil Bole Waah Vadilal, which revolves around the concept of how people spontaneously appreciate and applaud, saying ‘Waah’, after tasting something delicious and especially, Vadilal ice creams. This idea works as the driving force behind the brand’s new campaign.

The music video describes how with only one bite of Vadilal’s delicious ice cream, a family’s mundane, everyday life transcends into the surreal Waahdiland – a play on Vadilal – in the blink of an eye. All the protagonists of the video – grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, two daughters, son and their pet dog – are transported into the dream-like Waahdiland.

Most viewers will readily recognise the grandfather as the beloved VadiBro Naresh Gosain. Even the father is played by the household favourite Rajesh Kumar, popularly known as Rosesh Sarabhai. The intent has been to show actors with familiar faces, known, loved, and relatable by all.

Vadilal’s President – Branding Aakanksha Devanshu Gandhi said, “Vadilal has a brand legacy and is yet super young. We are a trendsetter with an innovative streak.  The song, Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah, is so unbelievably Vadilal that  your heart will automatically say Waah Vadilal!”. Ms. Gandhi represents the third generation of the Vadilal family.

This snappy song is composed by Kabir, popularly known as OAFF, an upcoming composer from Bollywood, famous for his compositions in the movie Gehraiyaan and the  reel music Tu Kahaan.

Once a listener hears the song, they will find themselves humming it for days on end. Every Indian will surely have Waah Vadilal on their lips by the end of this campaign.

At today’s event, the song was revealed by the Mumbai-based dance group, Kings United, who are NBC’s World of Dance winners and 3rd prize winners at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship.

Vadilal’s campaign will entail a complete and integrated media mix with multiple innovations. For example, Vadilal will organise online challenges, where youngsters and young-at-heart individuals will be invited to shoot video reels of themselves dancing to Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah. Digital will play a huge role as the same song will be uploaded on the best of social media apps. OOH media, radio, TV advertising and Press will also play a critical role.

CHOSEN Store to Launch its App on Tamil New Year


Available on Android and iOS, Many offers and benefits for app users

Chennai based CHOSEN, the store renowned for its high performance cosmeceutical and nutraceutical products, has announced the launch of its mobile app on the eve of Tamil New Year. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android platforms. With this app, customers can expect a range of offers and exciting benefits to maximize their joy of shopping.

 

CHOSEN now available on iOS and Android

 

“CHOSEN, as a brand has been widely recognized for its unique product offerings, and the launch of the mobile app is expected to take its services to a new level. The app will be available on both iOS and Android, making it easily accessible to a wider range of customers,” said Ms. Punitha Vijayakrishnan, Head of Marketing Operations, CHOSEN.
 

“With the launch of the CHOSEN store mobile app, customers will be able to enjoy exclusive discounts, pre-launch product samples, and bonus loyalty points at the time of signing up. This move is aimed at providing shoppers with a seamless shopping experience, making it more convenient for them to access the latest and the best deals at the store,” Punitha added.
 

The app has undergone successful trial runs on Android in March and recently on iOS too, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free shopping experience for customers. The app is designed to cater to the needs of discerning shoppers, making it easy for them to browse through a wide range of products and place their orders from the comfort of their homes.
 

The launch of the CHOSEN store mobile app on Tamil New Year marks a significant milestone for the brand. It is expected to attract more customers to the store while also enhancing their shopping experience. With the app, customers can stay up-to-date with the latest product offerings, exclusive discounts, and other exciting deals. It is a move that reflects the brand's commitment to providing its customers with the best possible shopping experience.
 

One can also log into www.chosenstore.in to avail of many benefits and offers.


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Combining Fitness and Environmentalism: ISOPURE(R) partners with Fit India Ambassador Ripudaman Bevli

~ ISOPURE® and Ripudaman to create a sustainable fitness revolution in India through plogging

MUMBAI, India, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ISOPURE®, one of the world's leading low-carb protein supplements from Glanbia with a focus on purity, has announced a partnership with Ripudaman Bevli in India. Ripudaman is a leading environmentalist and social activist who is renowned throughout India for his efforts to curb littering and for popularising the notion of 'Plogging'. He was recognized by the government as the 'Plogging Ambassador of India', and he is also a representative of the FIT India Movement.

Plogging is the practice of picking up litter while jogging, hiking, or walking. It adds variations to body movements by including bending, squatting, and stretching, which help in burning extra calories. This workout not only helps in keeping the environment clean but also promotes a healthy lifestyle. More than 2 million people plog daily in over 100 countries, and Ripudaman has played a significant role in revolutionizing plogging in India.

ISOPURE®'s partnership with Ripudaman aims to promote the message of a cleaner environment and a healthier lifestyle in India. Ripudaman's extensive experience and expertise in the field of environmentalism and fitness make him an ideal partner for ISOPURE®. The company's Zero-In On Pure initiative, which emphasizes the importance of purity in all aspects of life, aligns perfectly with Ripudaman's mission to stay fit and keep the environment clean.

On the association, Ripudaman Bevli said, “I am excited to partner with ISOPURE®, a brand that shares my passion for a cleaner and fitter world. Few years ago, we started by combining fitness and cleanliness to create the country's first eco-fitness movement. With this partnership, we aim to inspire and motivate every Indian to embrace walking, jogging, running and lead a sustainable lifestyle. Together in this with a vision to make a Litter Free India and world.”

Through this partnership, ISOPURE® and Ripudaman will work together to promote the practice of plogging and its benefits to the Indian population.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Satyavrat Pendharkar, Vice President of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Ripudaman Bevli, a trailblazer in the field of environmentalism and fitness. We believe that our shared vision of a cleaner and fitter world will be brought to life through this partnership. With Bevli's expertise and our commitment to the same, we hope to inspire people across India to take up plogging and contribute to a cleaner environment while staying fit and healthy.“

They will also focus on raising awareness about the importance of a clean environment and the need for sustainable living. The partnership aims to inspire more people to adopt the practice of plogging as a regular part of their fitness routine and as a means to contribute to a cleaner environment.

Link of the Campaign film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9q4j4Lpfk

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Indicus Paints Launches New ‘Heatseal’ Heat Reflective Coating that Makes Buildings Cooler and Energy Efficient


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Coating reflects solar radiation back into the atmosphere and thus makes buildings cooler by up to 10°c – thus improving comfort for occupants during hot weather

 

Indicus Paints, from the house of VNC Group, a leading player in industrial products in South India, has launched Indicus Heatseal Advanced, its latest heat reflective waterproof coating solution that reflects heat better and thus makes buildings more cool and energy-efficient. 

 

Indicus Paints Launches New ‘Heatseal’ Heat Reflective Coating

 

Indicus is the first brand in India to come out with a product exclusively focused on heat reflection. While Indicus Heatseal was launched a year ago, the new Indicus Heatseal Advanced is the next generation coating with advanced waterproofing properties. The coating instantly reflects solar radiation back into the atmosphere and makes the building cooler by up to 10°C. This significantly improves the comfort for occupants during hot weather and reduces the power consumption on account of running fans and air-conditioners. 

 

The launch of Indicus Heatseal Advanced also witnessed the release of a light-hearted TV campaign focusing on heat reflection. The TVC aims at making this technology familiar to a wider audience, and showcasing the heat reflective coating technology in a simple and humorous manner.

 

Commenting about Indicus Heatseal Advanced, Mr. B. Gokul, Partner, VNC Group, said, “Air conditioning can account for up to 70% of the residential energy consumption in a largely tropical country like India. In this context, our heat reflective coating can be a game-changer for homeowners, as it can significantly bring down the indoor temperature and thus, the energy cost. Heatseal is an emerging technology, and we worked hard to develop this environment-friendly product. It is the need-of-the-hour solution with soaring summer temperatures, looming air conditioning costs and its environmental impact.” 

 

Heatseal has specially added microspheres that are tiny gas-filled thermoplastic bubbles. They form voids in the coatings that reduce thermal conductivity into the building and also make the coating elastic. It allows the coating to expand and contract along with the structure, which stops water leakage through the cracks. The product can provide superior protection against both hot sun and monsoon rains, making it a coating solution that delivers benefits in all seasons.

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Pulse & Cisco Collaboration Enables New ICM Manufacturing Facility in India

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, India, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pulse Electronics is proud to announce the successful deployment of a new manufacturing facility in Tiruchirappalli, India, that will produce Integrated Connector Modules (ICMs) for Cisco Systems, Inc., one of its major customers.

The facility is Pulse's first in India to be capable of producing ICMs and is the result of a collaborative and innovative relationship with Cisco's supply chain and engineering teams that spanned several years and enabled the successful construction, qualification and training required to bring the new manufacturing facility online.

ICMs are a critical component in switching, routing and computing products and platforms.

William Malherbe, EVP and Magnetics Business Group Head said: “Cisco is a key customer for Pulse and the YAGEO Group and we are proud of this collaborative project and its successful launch.”

About Pulse:

Pulse, a member of the YAGEO Group (2327, TAI), was founded in 1956 and is a leader in technology, design and manufacturing of power and signal magnetics, current sensing, antennas, and connectors.  Pulse products can be found in a wide range of applications including electric vehicles, 5G mobile network systems, smart grids, wearables. Lighting, cell phones, datacenters, wireless charging, industrial automation equipment and security.

CONTACT: prod_info_network_americas@yageo.com

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Trehan Iris Leases Over 60,000 sq. ft in its Commercial Project in Gurugram


Trehan Iris, one of the veteran players in the Indian real estate sector continues to grow strong with the leasing activity in its project Iris Tech Park in Gurugram. The company has leased out over 60,000 sq. ft. of office space in the last Qtr. of FY 22-23 to six new companies. 
 

Iris Tech Park 


Located at Sohna Road, Gurugram, Iris Tech Park is a landmark and emerged as a hub for businesses of all kinds. The iconic project already houses various real estate, research, IT, accounting, and banking companies. 
 
Trehan Iris has signed up with new occupiers like Internshala, TATA AIG General Insurance Company, Expertlancing Research Services LLP, Qbit Labs, CloudTechner, and WKT Logistics. With these, Trehan Iris has eminent clients associated with them e.g. SBI, Honda Motorcycle, and Scooters Pvt. Ltd., Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd., NSK Bearing India Pvt. Ltd., Prometric Testing Pvt. Ltd., Hear.com (Soundrise Hearing Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), Data Bridge Market Research, Stago India Pvt. Ltd. Solveda Software India Pvt. Ltd., Goolean Technologies Pvt. Ltd. AIG Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Applicate IT Solutions, Mayekawa India Pvt. Ltd., Prospecta Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Oodles Technologies, etc.
 
Mr. Abhishek Trehan, Executive Director, Trehan Iris, said, “We have been receiving healthy traction across companies and brands showing interest in Iris Tech Park. We are glad to have new brands associated with us as boasting top-of-the-line infrastructure, enhanced services, and modern amenities, the office spaces are designed to cater to the needs of modern businesses and new-age working professionals. Offering everything that businesses need to stay connected and thrive, Iris Tech Park, is mindfully designed and emerging as an iconic business destination amongst corporates and MNCs.”

Iris Tech Park is spread across five acres of land in Sector 48 Gurugram, close to Sohna Road, the city's central commercial hub. The 10-story project has 400 car parking spots across three basements as well as 75 visitor parking spaces. It also has four passenger elevators and one service elevator. Strategically located, the project is easily accessible to NH 8, the Golf course extension, the HUDA City Centre, and the SPR. Besides, it is easily accessible via the 6-lane NH-8 express highway and is 15 minutes’ drive away from the airport.

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