KORUM Mall organises massive Summer Boot Camp to woo kids and parents this Summer

MUMBAI, 13 MAY, 2023 (TGN): The excitement this summer is catching up higher than the heat. This holiday, treat your children to the largest indoor air-conditioned boot camp organised at KORUM Mall. Kids can try a variety of sports, including zip line, sky cycling and wall climbing. Additionally, KORUM is also hosting exciting LIVE workshops for kids.

So here’s a shout-out to all the parents to visit KORUM with their little champs for limitless entertainment and adventure.

Tune in to the beats of excitement and fun-filled adventure activities at the mall.  Ditch the gadgets this summer and experience real-life thrill. 

From 01.00 pm to 08.00 pm, you and your family can eat, shop, and celebrate summer creating unforgettable memories.

Age: Ideal for children between the ages of 4 - 14 years

Where: KORUM Mall, Eastern Express Highway, Samata Nagar, Thane West, Thane

Date: 13th May 2023 onwards

How to participate: Shop at KORUM for Rs. 500/- at select stores and register at the counter for a FREE entry.

NEP follows Rabindranath’s philosophy on imparting education in mother tongue: Shri Amit Shah

MUMBAI, 12 MAY, 2023 (TGN): A true disciple of Rabindranath Tagore and a firm believer of Gurudev’s philosophy that emphasizes education in one’s mother tongue, Home Minister Amit Shah said the National Education Policy (NEP) has been modelled on that philosophy of Tagore essentially to help ignite a child’s capacity of thinking & researching and explore her inner self.  

“Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore always laid great emphasis on education in one’s mother tongue. A child’s capacity for thinking and research is severely restricted if he/she cannot speak in his/her mother tongue. The New Education Policy, formulated under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has taken inspiration from the thoughts of Gurudev and given thrust on education in the mother tongue,” Shah said.

A voracious reader of Rabindranath’s immortal creations, the Home Minister said Gurudev’s idea of using the mother’s tongue for imparting education is exemplary across the world. Gurudev believed that glorifying foreign education and universities should not be the goal of our education system. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore put forth this new idea of education as opposed to education by rote learning.

"In Santiniketan, Tagore amalgamated the ancient Indian knowledge system with modern learning techniques. Tagore gave maximum impetus to learning in the mother tongue. He knew one could not explore his inner self without the use of his mother tongue. In the National Education Policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greatly inspired by these aspects and incorporated them into the NEP," Shah said. 

Shah said the formation of Santiniketan with the Nobel Prize money was no less revolutionary in those days. Tagore introduced the spirit of India to the world. His continuous efforts were to break barriers and to make young students free from mugging up lessons, to light the lamp of knowledge inside one's spirit. 

 “Not the education system introduced by the Britishers and certainly not the parrot-learning methods, Kaviguru introduced an education system that could ensure the infinite evolution of human potential through Santiniketan. This is a legacy we all should cherish and feel proud of before the world. In a way, Gurudev introduced India's soul to the entire world,” he said. 

Shah said he was amazed to learn how, despite being a son of a Zamindar family of Bengal, Rabindranath could express the thoughts of ideas of common people of this earth so eloquently.

Paying rich tribute to Rabindranath, Shah said Kaviguru was a global personality in true sense and contributed not just to art in India, but across various disciplines globally.

The educational experiments conducted in Santiniketan are exemplary for educationists across the globe and showcase a new vision of education for the entire world. He said that all the people associated with the field of education in India should take responsibility to strengthen the experiment of Santiniketan and put emphasis on it globally. Shah said that the university should act as an active medium for the exchange of ideas. 

Shah said that Gurudev's thoughts continue to guide our nation even today. Gurudev's free thought for politics, social life, art and patriotism is unlike the kind of narrow-mindedness that we see in politics now. Shah said that Gurudev's thoughts are equally relevant and inspirational even today and his thoughts are the wealth for India and the whole world.Ends

Mirae Asset’s NBFC in pact with investment platform FundsIndia to lend against securities to investors

MUMBAI, 10 MAY, 2023 (TGN): Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) has inked a pact with FundsIndia to provide loan against securities on the FundsIndia platform through an entirely digital process. 

This credit facility is available on FundsIndia investor platform and soon will be released on their partner platform as well. FundsIndia partners will also be able to offer the product to their investors digitally via the FundsIndia partner platform.   

As part of the deal, investors will be able to pledge their mutual fund units of different asset management companies (AMCs) with both CAMS and KFintech – the Registrar & Transfer Agents (RTA) to avail loan against mutual funds. Customers can also pledge shares from a large list of approved shares held in Demat account with NSDL only. 

The investors will get the option of creating an overdraft facility against their mutual funds and shares on the FundsIndia portal at 9% p.a. and with a fixed processing fee of Rs 999 plus taxes that will help them manage their liquidity without redeeming their investments.

“We have so far onboarded 400 plus mutual fund distributors as our channel partners and the business from them has grown significantly in the last quarter. Now with FundsIndia making available our product on their website and mobile app, we will be able to reach out to a large number of investors that they cater to, and I am confident that a large number of investors will take advantage and avail loan against mutual funds/ shares to take care of their short term money requirement. Currently, 30% of our clients are sourced by channel partners. I expect this number to go up significantly with partners like Fundsindia coming on board.” said Krishna Kanhaiya, Chief Executive Officer, Mirae Asset Financial Services.

Excited with the collaboration Mr. Girirajan Murugan, CEO, FundsIndia said, “We are delighted to announce that we at FundsIndia have partnered with Mirae Asset Financial Services to provide our investors with greater access to credit against their securities. This partnership marks a momentous milestone for both firms and is sure to benefit thousands of investors across India.

Our collaboration will ensure that our investors can access credit facilities in a reliable and convenient manner. We are committed to providing a seamless and hassle-free digital experience to our customers and look forward to working together to make this a reality.

We are confident that our partnership with Mirae Asset’s NBFC arm will be a great success and are excited to provide our investors with a wider range of credit options. We believe this will open up new opportunities for investors and help them achieve their financial goals.

We thank Mirae Asset Financial Services for their trust in us and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration."

FundsIndia and Mirae Asset Financial Services leverage digital technologies to provide financial products to their customers. FundsIndia is India's friendliest online-only investment platform with 14+ years of excellence in enhancing the investment experience for users. Mirae Asset Financial Services launched on 1^st July 22 has onboarded over 400 mutual fund distributors across 50+ cities with the help of their digital partner module. Financial advisors have found loan against securities ideal where they can provide their investors with a solution to generate liquidity without having to redeem their investments. Both FundsIndia & Mirae Asset Financial Services teams are very optimistic that investors will find loan against securities very useful and expect the product to be accepted by a large number of investors.

 

About Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Established in 2020, Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with the Reserve Bank of India. MAFS is committed to serving modern-day consumers’ financial requirements in a fast, convenient & transparent manner. 

About FundsIndia.

FundsIndia is India’s first online-only investment platform which provide easy access to a wide range of investment products like mutual funds, corporate fixed deposits, stocks from the BSE, cash and F&O from NSE and much more in one convenient online location. One can also find the solution to their insurance requirements on MeraSuraksha, a dedicated insurance platform powered by Fundsindia. Built on robust technology, FundsIndia is India’s friendliest online-only investment platform with over Rs.10,000 crores investment by 25 lakhs+ investors in over 2,000 cities across India and 66+ countries with an AUM of over $1 Billion. The platform is registered with entities such as the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Credit Information Bureau Limited (CIBIL), and the Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL), and the Central Insurance Repository Limited (CIRL)

NUVOCO Vistas announces its financial results for Q4 FY23 & FY23

 

• Consolidated revenue improved 12% QoQ to ₹2,929 crores
• Consolidated cement sales volume improved 17% QoQ to 5.2 MnT
• Consolidated EBITDA improved 41% QoQ to ₹383 crores
• Consolidated Net debt declined by ₹751 crores to ₹4,414 crores from December 31,2022

Mumbai, May 10, 2023 (TGN): Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a leading building materials Company in India, announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2023. With over 23 MTPA of combined installed capacity, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. is the fifth largest cement group in India and amongst the leading cement players in East India.

Consolidated revenue from operations improved by 14% YoY to ₹10,586 for the year ended March 31, 2023. Consolidated cement sales volume improved 5% YoY to 18.8 MnT in FY23. PAT (Profit after tax) for FY23 stands at ₹16 crores.

 

The company stays committed to its sustainability initiatives by concentrating on raising the consumption of alternate fuel with an exit rate of 12% TSR (Thermal substitution rate) in FY23. With persistent emphasis on blended cement, Nuvoco has one of the highest cement to clinker ratios in the industry (at 1.82 in FY23). More than one-fifth of the company's power consumption comes from clean energy sources, enabling us to minimize our environmental impact and maximize stakeholder value.

 

Announcing the results of the quarter, Mr. Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director of Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. stated, “The macroeconomic indicators demonstrate a positive outlook for the sector as annual consumer inflation in India eased to 5.7% in March-23 and fuel prices have moderated from their recent highs. Manufacturing and investment activity is expected to increase in the economy due to the Government's emphasis on capital expenditure, better capacity utilization in manufacturing, double-digit credit growth and moderated commodity prices. With the Government's continued focus on developing infrastructure and rural housing, cement demand is expected to remain strong in FY24.”

 

He further added, “We have increased our market share for premium products to 36% on trade volumes in FY23 and this will continue to be a major thrust area for us. Our growth projects in the north, including Bhiwani's 1.2 MTPA cement capacity expansion and debottlenecking at Nimbol, are progressing well and will help us establish a stronger presence in the region. Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) indicates growth momentum, and we are actively ramping up pan-India plant operations. Our commitment to this business is demonstrated by the back-to-back commissioning of the Guwahati and Coimbatore plants”.

About Nuvoco Vistas

Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited (“Nuvoco”) is a cement manufacturing company with a vision to build a safer, smarter, and sustainable world. Nuvoco started its operations in 1999, and since then it has emerged as one of the major players in the building materials industry in India. Today, Nuvoco offers a diversified business portfolio under three business segments, namely, Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) and Modern Building Materials (MBM). Nuvoco is a leading cement player in India and the largest cement company in East India in terms of capacity, following the acquisition of Nu Vista Limited (formerly Emami Cement Limited), offering various brands of cement such as ‘Concreto’, ‘Duraguard’, ‘Nirmax’, ‘Double Bull’, and ‘Infracem’. The MBM product portfolio, under the ‘Zero M’ and ‘Instamix’ brands, comprises construction chemicals, wall putty and cover blocks. The RMX business has a comprehensive pan-India presence offering valueadded products under various brands such as ‘Concreto’, ‘Artiste’, ‘InstaMix’ and ‘X-Con’. Nuvoco is a proud contributor to landmark projects such as World One building at Mumbai, and the metro railway projects at Mumbai, Jaipur, and Noida. Through the NABL-accredited Construction Development and Innovation Centre (CDIC) based in Mumbai, Nuvoco identifies gaps in the marketplace and offers innovative products to meet the customer requirements. (www.nuvoco.com)

For more information, please contact the Company at investor.relations@nuvoco.com

NCPA to host Akram Khan's final full-length solo performance of XENOS

Celebrated choreographer Akram Khan's much-anticipated solo will mark his last performance as a dancer in a full-length production

MUMBAI, 9th MAY, 2023 (GPN): XENOS is an emphatic and expressive production that probes the untold tale of a colonial soldier in World War I. Akram Khan showcases a distinctive and thought-provoking stance on the often-overlooked plight of soldiers from the Indian subcontinent who fought for Britain in the war, through dance, music and stage design. The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is pleased to reveal that it will host Akram Khan's final performances of "XENOS," an award-winning dance theatre production by Akram Khan Company, on 24th and 25th June 2023 at the NCPA's Jamshed Bhabha Theatre in Mumbai.

XENOS reveals the beauty and horror of the human condition in its portrait of an Indian dancer whose body becomes an instrument of war. Along with dramaturg Ruth Little and acclaimed Canadian playwright Jordan Tannahill, Akram has teamed up with German designer Mirella Weingarten, award-winning lighting designer Michael Hulls, costume designer Kimie Nakano, and composer Vincenzo Lamagna. He will also associate with five international musicians: percussionist B C Manjunath, vocalist Aditya Prakash, bass player Nina Harries, violinist Fra Rustumji, and saxophonist Tamar Osborn.

Mr. Khushroo Suntook, Chairman, NCPA, says,"It is wonderful to have Mr. Akram Khan back at the NCPA, this time for his final performance as a dancer in a full-length piece. His choice of theme for this momentous occasion marks an important link between the First World War and South Asia, one that the young generation needs to be acquainted with. We congratulate Mr. Khan on his illustrious career in solo dance and look forward to seeing him continue his thought-provoking work in the world of dance."

Mr.Akram Khan, Director, Choreographer, Dancer, AKC says,  “XENOS is a work that I find to be in line with my personal journey as an artist.It was and still remains a reflection of how I feel about our world today. It is about our loss of humanity, and how, through past and present wars, we are yet again confronted by the burning question of what it is to be human. To conclude my final performances of XENOS in India has always felt an essential part of my own journey as an artist, that I hope will feel a poignant tribute to all of the Indian soldiers that fought a war that didn't belong to them. I am honoured to be marking this turning point in my career with the NCPA in Mumbai.”

Akram Khan is an internationally recognised and esteemed dancer and choreographer. In the last 22 years, he has developed a career that has contributed powerfully to the arts in the UK and abroad. His prominence has been built on the triumph of creative, admiringly accessible, and pertinent productions such as Gnosis, Jungle Book reimagined, Outwitting the Devil, XENOS, iTMOi (in the mind of Igor), Until the Lions, Kaash, DESH, Vertical Road, and zero degrees.

Akram Khan's masterful choreography, XENOS, promises to be a gripping and unforgettable experience. Hence, we invite all dance, theatre, and history lovers to join us for this exceptional event. It's an opportunity to witness an indeed remarkable and moving production.Ends

Mukhote Presents Group exhibition of Paintings, Pottery & Sculptures by 6 contemporary Artists from Ahmedabad to be held at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai From 9th to 15th May, 2023

MUMBAI, 8 MAY, 2023 (TGN): “Mukhote” a Group exhibitions of nationally renowned artists and painters from Ahmedabad is currently running at Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli. The exhibition will feature works by Neelu Patel (founder of Mukhoute Creative Art Foundation) as well as works by Dimple Taylor, Dilip Parmar, Shruti Soni, Bansu Shah-Sompura, Mahesh Watalia. The exhibition will be open for public from 9 to 15 May, 2023 at Nehru Center Worli from 11 am to 7 pm daily. Mukhote Creative Art Foundation is a non-profit organization working under G. J. Patel Charitable Trust owned by Ms. Kokilaben G. Patel based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The chief motive of this foundation is to encourage & promote contemporary as well as modern art and crafts and to preserve few lost arts and crafts of India.

*Banshu Shah Sompura*, a renowned sculptor artist who project her inner feeling in form of her art work. Her work highlights her love for nature & motherhood. She is the daughter of Lt. Nimishbhai Shah founder of Prathana Constructions who created landmark buildings in his era and sister of a renowned interior designer, art runs in her blood. Her in laws have decades of experience in creating marble temples and fine work on marble.

*Dilip Parmar*, an artist from Morbi (Gujrat), is a dedicated and wonderful artist. Born in the beautiful area of Valsad. He has been a natural lover of beauty. Presently, he lives in Morbi and spends a considerable time in making beautiful paintings. Dilip has completed diploma in fine Arts. His favourite theme is ‘Abstract Art’ and has mastered this art which can be seen in many of his paintings. Dilip in his journey as an artist has participated in many exhibitions held in different parts of the country. His painting named “Lenoprint” was selected at the national level art exhibition held at Nagpur. He has been an expect in making designs for ceramics. He enjoy good reputation, locally and regionally as an artist of “Abstract Art”

*Dimple Tailor* is a versatile artist with a specialization in oil painting, watercolor painting, Warli art, and pencil sketching. With a keen eye for details and a love for art. Dimpal’s works are a beautiful amalgamation of traditional and contemporary styles. Born in Valsad, Gujrat in 1980. Dimple discovered her passion for art at a young age. After completing her Diploma in Fine Arts from Govt. Polytechnic Surat, Dimpal continued to hone her skills in various publications and art blogs. In addition to creating art, Dimpal is a passionate teacher, conducting workshops and classes on Warli art, Oil and watercolor painting & sketching. Her dedication to teaching has helped aspiring artists develop their skills and unleash their creativity.

Mahesh Vataliya has 10 years experience in own art work in Pottery, Ceramic & Sculpture. He has 5 years experience at Platyplus Design Pvt. Ltd as a Ceramic Designer. He has 1.5 years experience at CEPT University as a Technician in Ceramic Workshop.

*Neelu Patel* – She is the founder of Mukhote Creative Art Foundation, Ahmedabad. She owns a diploma in Textile designing and did foundation course in Fine Arts. She is working in the art field since last 30 years. Her work is on “paper mache” bags her several awards and achievements. She is creative and do several art forms with the paper mache. Paper coils and sculptures with the same medium. She also has honorary Degree of Doctorate in “Paper Machie craft” and win State level Award for her craft from Govt. of Gujarat. She has several publications on her name which includes book on Paper Mache craft entitled “Techno Economic Letter” published by RTI, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. “Paper mache – the green craft” and “paper flutes – art of maker paper sing”, NIFT, Gandhinagar. She also conducts several workshops for paper mache crafts. She has vast experience in exhibiting her works in India & abroad.

*Shruti Soni* is an artist who brings more than just talent and grace to her craft – her work is immersive, captivating viewers with its unique reflection of her personality. With a strong inclination towards nature, her paintings demonstrate an unparalleled passion and distinctiveness, making every stroke a testament to her ardor for art. To her, art serves as another form of meditation. Shruti Soni born in a Hindu family in Ahmedabad. Shruti completed her graduation in B.Com, but her heart was always drawn towards the arts. This passion permeates all aspects of her life, as evidenced by her remarkable watercolors paintings, preferring watercolors for their depth and expressiveness. She skillfully blends color and water, allowing her to depict her life experiences on the canvas as fluidly as the medium itself.Ends

Lions International organises panel discussion on SDG

Organises second round table discussions on Corporate, Community and Sustainability and announces SDG Awards 

MUMBAI, MAY 5, 2023 (TGN): Lions International today organised a second round table discussion on the theme Corporate, Community and Sustainability - Agenda of today for a better tomorrow. The initiative will engage experts from varied fields to amplify the goals, identify possible roadblocks and strategise the way forward on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the global community at the 2015 UN Sustainable Development Summit.

 

Delivering the keynote address at the discussion held today in Mumbai, Shri Rahul Narwekar, Honourable Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly said, “Lions Club is fulfilling the aspirations and dreams of humans all over the world and I congratulate them on their several endeavours on making the world a better place. Lions Club works with governments around the world, and like Maharashtra and Indian governments I am sure all other governments must also be thankful. The main objective is to deal with sustainability and responsibility of corporates - it is a perfect breeding ground for ideas to help us create a better world. No walk of life can be kept away from the concept of sustainability. In the state assembly almost all sessions we have deliberations on various factors including floods, famines, farmer issues, natural calamities - the root cause lies in addressing issues of sustainability.”

Congratulating on conducting the deliberations on sustainability, special guest and honorary speaker, Smt. Harshita Narvekar, Social Worker and Corporator BMC, Mumbai said, “Good health, climate action, education are in line with the vision of our honourable Prime Minister. Sustainable cities and harmony with nature are my goals... Along with that focus on providing education, good health and well being, zero hunger are also my goals. Climate change issues require urgent attention. We have been promoting the Japanese method of plantation, the Miyawaki method of afforestation which is dense plantation. It helps in soil enrichment and prevents flooding. Climate change is the most significant threat being faced by the world. Mumbai will be hosting 3 working group committees under G20.Education, health and well-being and nourishment are my goals.”

 

A P Singh, International Third Vice President, Lions Clubs International, said, "For India to maintain its growth and emerge as a leading economic power, it must align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). With more than one-sixth of humanity calling it home, the sustainable development of Indians would mean fewer challenges and greater hope for the world as rightly pointed out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2015 UN Sustainable Development Summit. The need of the hour therefore is for the individuals, communities, organizations and businesses to step up and play a critical role in fostering sustainable development. By collaborating and working in tandem to address the issues we can create a more just and sustainable society that benefits all of us."

 

“Focussing on achieving the most effective targets first will help us improve our standings on the overall SDG score. The round table discussion will deliberate on the goals, roadblocks and the means to overcome them. The learnings and outcomes from the discussions will play a positive role in powering India to the next level and will have an impact on the world economy", Mr. Singh added.

 

“India as the world’s most populous nation can play a critical role in fostering sustainable development that benefits all of us by aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The Indian dispensation is well aware of the impact the sustainable development of India will have on the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2015 UN Sustainable Development Summit had rightly pointed out that India growing sustainably means fewer challenges and greater hope for the world. It is now for individuals, communities, organisations and businesses to grab the opportunity to work in tandem with the government to achieve sustainability goals for the benefit of humanity.”

 

“While equally important, not all sustainability targets are equal when it comes to achieving them. Some would be more achievable while others might deliver more impact when acted upon. We must therefore develop a strategy on how we intend to work on the targets before us. The round table discussion will deliberate on the goals, roadblocks and the means to overcome them. The learnings and outcomes from the discussions will play a positive role in powering India to the next level and will have an impact on the world economy,” said Mr. Singh.

The panel of experts at the round table discussion included Rajendra Pawar, Former Water Secretary, Maharashtra; Dr Pradeep Panigrahi, Head-Corporate Sustainability, Larsen & Toubro; Jitendra Ramgaokar, Field Director, Forest Department, Govt. of Maharashtra; Anjan Mukherjee, Founder, Taraltec Solutions; Ketan Deshpande, Founder Chairman, CEO, FUEL, and Pankaj Mehta, Past District Governor, Lions International.

 

The next round of discussions will be held in Bangalore and Delhi where a panel of experts from various walks of life will engage with the SDG goals and share their valuable views and opinions on how to best achieve the goals.

 

The Lions International has always believed in need-based work to support communities, foster greater understanding and encourage global peace. Last year the Club helped more than 495 million people worldwide through its humanitarian service. In India, the Lions Club operates eye hospitals, blood banks & dialysis centres, schools, vocational training centres and projects on protecting the environment. There are 80 lion districts at present in India and each district mobilises funds from donors and through contributions from Lions which are utilised in the various community and social development projects.

About the Lions International

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. More than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries and geographic areas around the globe. India has 250000 members in over 8500 clubs across the country. Since 1917, Lions have globally strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects, and we extend our service impact through the generous support of our Lions International Foundation. We are focused on supporting vision, the environment, childhood cancer, hunger, diabetes and other pressing humanitarian needs to help address some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. For more information about Lions International, visit https://www.lionsclubs.org