Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific's Global Newswire, has introduced functionality for AI search, empowering brands and boosting PR visibility.

The AI search enabling tech, in combination with Media OutReach Newswire's guaranteed online news posting exclusively on real and authentic media, enhance SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) for AI search. This increases the visibility and reach of press releases distributed via Media OutReach Newswire.

Schema Markup Code is added to Media OutReach Newswire press releases posted online. This key piece of technology significantly enhances both SEO and GEO.

The code helps search engines index, find and list content in search results, while making AI models like LLMs discover, understand, surface and cite content in AI generated answers – increasing the visibility and reach of press releases.

LLMs and other AI models rely heavily on credible, and authoritative online sources, and among the top-ranked are authentic news media sites – sources with authority, content frequency, consistency and with strong E-E-A-T signals, signalling authenticity.

Media OutReach Newswire is the only global newswire that offers Guaranteed Online Posting exclusively on real, authentic news media sites.

Press releases with Schema Markup code, published verbatim on real online news media sites, are seen by LLMs as trusted information, enhancing both SEO and GEO. As a result, Media OutReach Newswire's press release distribution builds trust with journalists and audiences, while empowering SEO, GEO for AI search and LLM citations.

Jennifer Kok, Founder & CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, said: "As part of our continuous strive to redefine press release distribution, we are pleased to introduce this research-based technology, which, combined with our guaranteed online news postings, empowers both SEO, GEO for AI search, as well as LLM citations. I am proud of our strong focus on innovation and that we the only newswire that provides guaranteed online news posting exclusively and 100% on real, authentic news media."

Media OutReach Newswire continuously adopts and develops AI technology to further improve its Total Communications Solutions, helping PR professionals achieve success, with targeted distribution, direct journalist access, guaranteed visibility on real news media, data insights, ready-to-use reporting, and C-suite ready PR campaign intelligence showing ROI.

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific's first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to the media, and PR professionals at corporations, agencies and governments across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 as a champion of the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages next-generation technology to redefine press release distribution and reporting, with data insights and PR campaign intelligence, providing total communications solutions for PR professionals.

With a global network of 200,000 journalists and editors, 70,000+ media titles, 1,500 media partners, and more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire with guaranteed verbatim postings exclusively on real news sites. Press releases on authentic media are trusted by search engines and AI models, powering both SEO and AI search GEO, surfacing brands for LLM citations.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices across China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, the global press release distribution network spans Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, South and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

For more information about our services, solutions and network, please visit www.media-outreach.com.

After a two-decade accession process, Timor-Leste officially became the 11^th member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on 26 October 2025, during the 47^th ASEAN Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The expansion of press release distribution to the new ASEAN member state cements Media OutReach Newswire as the global newswire having local presence, knowledge, and expertise across Asia Pacific. This enables the newswire to build and expand its distribution network in response to any new developments in this dynamic region.

Media OutReach Newswire’s Timor-Leste press release distribution network includes all media in the country, including the nation’s top media outlets, such as Suara Timor Lorosa’e (STL), Timor Post, the Jornal Independente, and Tempo Timor to name a few.

Jennifer Kok, Founder & CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, said, "As a global newswire founded in APAC, we have expert knowledge of the media and needs of PR professionals here, and can respond to any changes in the region. When the news broke, our Media Research Team immediately sprang to work on building the press release distribution network in Timor-Leste. As the only global newswire founded and headquartered in APAC, Media OutReach Newswire is the expert on ASEAN, Southeast Asia, and Asia Pacific, catering to PR professionals in the region, with a comprehensive, targeted, and up-to-date press release distribution network. This is combined with a global network covering North America, Europe, South and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Our network of real journalists and guaranteed online news postings on authentic media power SEO, GEO, and AI citation – AI models have been proven to trust and cite press releases on real news sites, and we are committed to our clients’ press releases being published on real news media."

Media OutReach Newswire’s total communications solutions provide PR professionals direct access to real journalists, allowing them to secure earned write-ups and build media relations. Guaranteed and verbatim news postings on real and authoritative news sites – across Asia Pacific, North America, South and Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa – power SEO and GEO, surfacing brands in AI search results citations. The pioneering reporting, with ready-to-use multi-format auto-reports with data insights and PR campaign intelligence, allow PR professionals to demonstrate campaign performance and ROI to stakeholders.​

Jennifer added, "At Media OutReach Newswire we have worked steadfastly for over 16 years to build an unparalleled global network of real journalists and editors at trusted media, and KOLs. I am pleased to see Timor-Leste join the ASEAN community, and for us to be able to connect corporations and organisations with the country’s media and people."

The addition of press release distribution in Timor-Leste is testament to Media OutReach Newswire offering the most comprehensive press release distribution service across ASEAN and Asia Pacific, with the total communications solutions that PR professionals need. It further solidifies the company’s position as Asia Pacific’s global newswire – trusted by the journalists and the media – empowering brands, agencies and PR professionals in the age of AI.

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific's first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to the media, PR and communications professionals, corporations, and government bureaus, across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 as a champion of the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages next-generation technology to redefine press release distribution and reporting, with data insights and PR campaign intelligence, providing total communications solutions for PR professionals.

With a global network of 200,000 editors and journalists, 70,000+ media titles, from 1,500 media partners in more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire offering guaranteed verbatim postings on real news sites. Press releases on authentic media are trusted by AI models, powering SEO, GEO, and AI search results citations.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices across China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, the global press release distribution network spans Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, South and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

For more information about our services, solutions and network, please visit www.media-outreach.com.

At Paisabazaar's stores, trained experts would provide consumers with expert advice and curated recommendations on a wide range of financial aspects

At these stores, trained experts would provide consumers with expert advice, curated recommendations according to need and profile, and documentation assistance along with complete guidance on a range of financial aspects.

Santosh Agarwal, CEO of Paisabazaar, said, “For self-employed consumers and small business owners, access to credit and other financial products  has traditionally been challenging and complex. We, at Paisabazaar, are aiming to address this challenge through our phygital model to empower small businesses. This initiative is in line with our brand purpose - Har Sapna Hoga Sach - helping every Indian make smart financial decisions.”

The primary focus of these stores is on small business owners and shopkeepers, assisting them through every step related to their business and credit needs. Along with the FST and Udyam services, consumers can walk in and also explore various credit options, such as business loans, personal loans, home loans, etc., at these stores and get end-to-end assistance in choosing the right option for their credit requirements.

In addition to these services, consumers visiting Paisabazaar retail stores can check their free credit score and explore the best available loan and credit offers. Trained experts also assist them in understanding their credit profile, improving their credit health, and making better financial decisions.

Currently, Paisabazaar retail stores are operational in Gurugram (Jail Road), Noida (Sector 15) and New Delhi (Lajpat Nagar), where consumers can avail Udyam, Aadhaar and GST registration, along with expert assistance for GST filing.

The company plans to expand its retail presence to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where credit demand is growing rapidly. The number of these stores will be further increased as the initiative continues to deliver positive outcomes.

About Paisabazaar

Paisabazaar, a part of PB Fintech (listed since 2021), is India’s largest marketplace for consumer credit and free credit score. Over the last 11 years, Paisabazaar has earned the trust of over 55 million consumers. Paisabazaar has built 65+ partnerships withBanks, NBFCs, and fintechs to  offer a broad range of credit products. Paisabazaar is ISO (27001:2013) and PCI DSS certified organisation, with industry-best controls, to safeguard the best interest of consumers.

Doctor911 strengthens emergency response with the launch of its ALS ambulance at Oberoi Mall, Mumbai, led by Dr Narendra Vankar & Dr Bhavya Vankar

The Doctor911 ALS ambulance service ensures rapid medical assistance with a turnaround time of under 10 minutes, supported by Quantum’s emergency command system and its pan-India network of over 200 Occupational Health Centres (OHCs) across corporate, industrial, and retail environments.

India continues to face a significant gap in emergency ambulance availability compared to developed healthcare systems. Current estimates indicate that India operates 18,000–20,000 ambulances for a population of 1.4 billion, while the United States runs over 50,000 ambulances for just 330 million - highlighting the urgent need to expand India’s emergency-care capabilities at scale.

As part of its global strategy, Doctor911 is expanding into the UAE and exploring opportunities in the US, supported by MediLocker — Quantum’s secure, portable health-data layer that ensures a patient’s medical records travel with them. This allows Doctor911 to deliver seamless, informed care for employees, travellers, and NRI families across borders.

“Doctor911 is evolving into a global connected-care platform. With our expansion into the UAE and exploratory entry into the US, our aim is to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for Indians and NRIs wherever they are,” said Dr. Narendra Vankar, Founder & CEO, Quantum.

Quantum also continues to strengthen India’s workplace healthcare ecosystem — a pillar governed by the Factories Act, 1948, which mandates employers to safeguard the health, safety, and environment of workers. Corporate India increasingly recognises that “the cost of non-compliance is 10x the cost of compliance.”

To support this compliance-driven need, Quantum has built a cross-functional corporate health team, backed by standardised SOPs and smart digital software, converting traditional OHCs into smart clinics capable of delivering faster, more accurate, and data-backed care.

“For corporates, factories and large industrial operations, immediate medical readiness is critical. Through our OHC network, on-site medical teams and now ALS ambulances under Doctor911, we are elevating workforce health and emergency response. Our experienced corporate doctors also conduct all training, knowledge transfer and detailed slice-and-dice analysis of employee health data, offering deep insights into organisational wellbeing,” said Dr. Bhavya Vankar, Co-Founder & Director, Quantum.

Founded by Dr. Narendra Vankar and Dr. Bhavya Vankar, both MBBS, AFIH-qualified occupational health specialists, Quantum Corp today serves over 500 corporate groups across sectors. The company is distinguished by its direct medical service delivery model — delivering preventive, curative, and emergency care on-site at workplaces, supported by qualified doctors and trained medical teams.

Standing left to right, Sh. Subodh Tiwari, Dr. Shirley Telles, Sh. Suresh Prabhu, Hon'ble Sh. Ram Nath Kovind, Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Yogacharya Rambhau Khandwe

Celebrating Excellence in Yoga
The Swami Kuvalyananda Yoga Puruskar is presented annually to honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to yoga in the fields of practice, education, public leadership, and scientific research.

Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India, was honoured for his exemplary promotion of yoga through personal practice and public leadership. During his tenure, he encouraged wellness and yogic well-being in the judicial community by establishing spaces and opportunities for yoga practice. Kaivalyadhama recognizes him as a jurist and mindful leader who embodies the values of yoga.

Yogacharya Rambhau Khandwe, president of Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur, received the award for over six decades of selfless service in preserving and teaching Ashtanga Yoga in its pure form. His work has inspired thousands to adopt yoga as a disciplined and meaningful way of life at the grassroots level.

Dr. Shirley Telles, MBBS, MPhil, PhD (Neurophysiology), was celebrated for her pioneering contributions to scientific research in yoga therapy and neurophysiology. With more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, she has significantly advanced global understanding of breathing practices, meditation, and their clinical applications.

"The Swami Kuvalyananda Yoga Puruskar stands for dedication, integrity, and excellence in Yoga. This year's awardees embody these values, inspiring society to uphold Yoga as a way of living”, said Shri Subodh Tiwari, Hon. Secretary & CEO of Kaivalyadhama.

About Kaivalyadhama
Founded in 1924, Kaivalyadhama is dedicated to the scientific research, education, and therapeutic application of yoga. Under the visionary leadership of its founder Swami Kuvalayananda, the institution has consistently worked to bridge ancient yogic wisdom with modern scientific understanding.

The campaign unfolds through four bold ad films asking, “Who writes the news you read, hear, and breathe?”. Click on the links below to watch the ads

At a time when misinformation spreads faster than facts, and sensationalism often overshadows substance, The Hindu stands apart for its editorial integrity, where every word is reported, reviewed, and published by its journalists. The campaign captures this with quiet confidence.

Since 1878, The Hindu has stood for words that matter. Written by Journalists is a reminder that even after 147 years, fact-checking, thoughtful editing, and public accountability are not relics of the past but everyday practice.

LV Navaneeth, Chief Executive Officer of The Hindu Group said, “Our readers trust us to separate fact from noise. We are in an age where content is everywhere, but credibility is rare, being ‘Written by Journalists’ is not a campaign name but it’s our truth.”

Launched with ‘Find The Story’ print ad and subsequent ad films titled ‘Who writes the news you hear?’ and ‘Who writes the news you read?’ Talented and The Hindu’s assertive messaging for the campaign reiterates the newspaper’s accuracy over attention, depth over speed, and accountability over applause. Taking the message beyond print and digital, the campaign also features a series of bold one-liners displayed on OOH sites across the country. The campaign will also have quirky radio series.

PG Aditiya, Co-founder and CCO, Talented, said “When a publication doesn’t believe it has quality readers, it feels no pressure to hire quality writers. That’s not the case with The Hindu. Its readers are discerning, and the brand shows them respect across every format - newspaper, app, or podcast, by doubling down on what great journalism should read, sound, and feel like. Much like advertising, journalism is not just a profession, it’s a passion. And while many have tarnished it, The Hindu continues to protect it.”

Everyone has a platform. Few have a newsroom.

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Leadership That Inspires Anne Jakrajutatip’s Legacy of Power and Heart

Her leadership blends clarity of vision with compassion in action. From early setbacks to executive decision-making, she has focused on building bridges where others see barriers, keeping people and purpose at the center of progress.​

Inclusive Vision

Anne advances initiatives that expand participation, representation, and opportunity, aligning cultural influence with social good. Her philosophy holds that belief, access, and dignity are prerequisites to lasting change.​

• Champions gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion through advocacy and public platforms.

• Supports forums for education, confidence-building, and leadership development for women and underrepresented voices.

• Promotes national soft power through media, culture, and storytelling that elevate diverse talent

Leadership with Heart

Anne emphasizes that leadership balances steel with soul, listening deeply, acting decisively, and committing to human-centered outcomes. Reflecting on her journey, she notes: “During this time, my life changed drastically. I was now a mother, not just a woman with a business. I had built for myself and my children a home, a haven upon which to continue to build and grow, turn new dreams into realities.”​

Her work underscores how authenticity, empathy, and conviction can turn leadership into a lasting force for good, measured in sparked hope, widened access, and dignified representation.​

Forward Focus

Anne continues to champion inclusive growth, guide emerging leaders, and amplify stories that expand what is possible for the next generation. Her call to leaders is clear: pair courage with care, and use platforms to lift humanity toward a more radiant, equitable future.​

About Anne Jakrajutatip

Anne Jakrajutatip is a Thai entrepreneur, media executive, and philanthropist recognized for inclusive leadership and advocacy in gender equality. Her work spans content, culture, and community initiatives, advancing empowerment and representation across Asia and beyond.

The Rise of Neighbourhood Retail in Urban India

The idea is simple. People no longer want to drive an hour, hunt for parking, and spend half a day in a mall just to pick up groceries and catch a film. Post-pandemic habits have reinforced this. Shoppers prefer retail that sits closer to home, within a 10–15-minute drive. Knight Frank’s latest study highlights that dense micro-markets are now the primary drivers of retail growth.

These malls usually range between 50,000 and 200,000 sq ft with a high-quality supermarket at the centre, surrounded by a few F&B brands, salons, wellness clinics, a play zone or a small multiplex, plus essential services like banks and pharmacies. It’s enough to keep footfalls steady throughout the week. CBRE data shows retail leasing in India shot up nearly 50% in 2023, and a significant chunk was driven by new malls of this scale. According to a recent report by Cushman & Wakefield, retail leasing in high streets across Delhi-NCR jumped a massive 57% year-on-year in Q1 2025, accounting for 61% of the region’s total leasing activity. Gurugram led the way, followed by Noida and Delhi. Much of it was driven by neighbourhood malls.

Pankaj Jain, Founder and CMD, SPJ Group, says, “Neighbourhood malls are redefining the urban retail landscape by combining convenience with community. He notes that design and layout play an integral role in a retail project's success: "Developers are realising that the format must look and feel different from the boxy malls of the 2000s. Curated is the keyword. People don’t want 200 stores. They want a clean, walkable space where the mix of tenants feels right. With evolving lifestyles and a growing preference for hyperlocal experiences, we are seeing increasing fondness for these formats as they deliver both footfall consistency and a sense of belonging for residents. For developers, this is not just about building retail spaces, but about creating vibrant social hubs that enhance liveability. In our project design, we are particular in designing them for everyday use, but with enough character to become the go-to social spot. That’s how you build loyalty."

Arjun Gehlot, Director, Ambience Malls says "The ability to tailor tenant mix is another edge. As cities like Gurugram continue to evolve, malls here are shaping up as cultural and social hubs that define urban living. The city’s purchasing power now rivals that of Delhi, which makes it an attractive destination for both consumers and brands. This has created a natural pull for top international retailers who now see Indian malls as the most strategic entry point to connect with an aspirational and diverse consumer base. Global fashion and lifestyle names coexisting alongside national brands and even familiar neighbourhood favourites offer a holistic experience that feels both world-class and rooted in community.”

Mr Ishwin Singh Hora, Director, Reach Group says, “The rise of neighbourhood retail isn’t just about convenience — it’s about creating everyday destinations. Our focus has always been on open, easily accessible formats that blend lifestyle, leisure, and daily needs within the community fabric. These compact developments allow for faster construction and leasing cycles, a more relevant brand mix, and a stronger local connect. For us, it’s about making retail more human, more local, and more experiential.”

Nandini Taneja, CEO, Bhumika Enterprises says, “Developers like the economics too. These projects cost less to build, lease out faster, and feature a brand mix that’s better aligned with the needs of the neighbourhood. Add to that the ease of access and shorter construction and leasing turnaround, and you have a far more efficient and community-driven model. The future of urban retail is hyperlocal — we’re creating compact, curated spaces within residential catchments that don’t just enable commerce but also become vibrant community hubs where people meet, shop, and connect.”

Ajendra Singh, VP, Sales and Marketing, Spectrum@Metro, says, "For developers, the case is practical as much as it is strategic. Smaller malls don’t tie up capital for years, and leasing cycles are quicker. More importantly, they tap into a ready-made catchment of residents. Post-pandemic behaviour has made this model stronger. People want F&B and essential retail right next door. For us, it creates value on both sides, our housing projects get a retail anchor, while the mall itself finds tenants faster and delivers steady yields.”

Across India, from Bengaluru’s Whitefield to Mumbai’s suburbs, similar stories are playing out. But NCR’s density and township-led growth may make it the testing ground for the model. Analysts point out that as the region sprawls further outward, compact retail will be the backbone of these self-contained ecosystems.

So while the big malls will always have their place on the weekends, it’s the compact neighbourhood centre that is fast becoming the workhorse of urban retail. In NCR, especially, that shift is visible every time a new township opens, and almost immediately, a neighbourhood mall rises to complete it.

Avarna Jain and Samantha Ruth Prabhu

For its first RR Experience, Robb Report India curated a 12-hour experiential itinerary fit for royalty. From personalised guest services, a private candlelight performance by Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, to a tete-a-tete on Women and Entrepreneurship between RPSG Lifestyle Media Chairperson, Avarna Jain, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu—the day wrapped up against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Pichola with The Royal Soiree gala dinner celebrating the flavours of India, especially curated by The Leela Palace Udaipur for the evening.

As part of RR Experience, guests also got a chance to savour the warmth of The Leela hospitality, including a pre-plated Pan-Asian lunch at The Library Bar, an Oud zone, a Pichwai crafts corner and live performances by local artists—as a part of Robb Report India’s focus on curating special moments for every guest.   

Avarna Jain, Chairperson of RPSG Lifestyle Media, reflecting on the evening, said, “Luxury isn’t about excess all the time. It lies in the little detailing, creating moments and experiences that live with you forever. We wanted to curate just that. With The Royal Soiree, Robb Report India’s first #RRExperience, it was our endeavour to share a slice of experiential storytelling among guests who are also our readers and understand the DNA of Robb Report. I’m proud to see this community come together — people who value craftsmanship, culture, and conversation in equal measure. Robb Report India is not just about luxury; it’s about a way of life — thoughtful, inspired, and beautifully lived. Here’s to new journeys, shared passions, and the simple pleasure of excellence."

Anuraag Bhatnagar Chief Executive Officer at The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts said, “Luxury today is about crafting stories that linger, where every touchpoint evokes a sense of belonging and wonder. The Royal Soiree embodied this philosophy beautifully. Together with Robb Report India, we curated an experience that celebrated not just the grandeur of The Leela, but also the essence of India’s evolving luxury narrative that is rooted in culture, expressed through artistry, and delivered with warmth.”

About Robb Report India:

Robb Report India, a part of RPSG Lifestyle Media, is the definitive guide to the finest experiences, products, and services, offering readers a curated selection of craftsmanship, quality, and exclusivity across print, digital and offline.
 

Robb Report India Email: robbreportindia@rpsg.in

Website: www.robbreportindia.com

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts:

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s only institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality company. The Leela owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under, “The Leela” brand which was ranked as #1 among the world’s best hospitality brands in 2020 and 2021, and among the world’s top three hospitality brands in 2023 and 2024, by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Surveys. The company operates thirteen properties across key Indian business and leisure destinations, celebrating each hotel through its location, art, culture, and cuisine with bespoke services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. Promoted by private equity funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., The Leela is committed to providing guests luxury experiences with premier accommodation, exclusivity and personalized service, inspired by the ethos of Indian hospitality.

For more information, please visit www.theleela.com.

Actor Mr. Pramod Shetty (right) presented the award shield and certificate to Mr. Ramkumar Singaram, CEO of Catalyst PR (left)
 

The agency was honored with the "Chanakya Award" in the category of “Promising Image Building Agency of the Year,” recognizing its excellence in strategic communication and impactful brand-building initiatives.

Renowned film producer, director, and actor Mr. Pramod Shetty presented the award shield and certificate to Mr. Ramkumar Singaram, CEO of Catalyst PR, in the presence of distinguished communication professionals from across India.

In addition to this achievement, Catalyst PR also won the “Excellence Award in Internal Communication Campaign” at the same event. This award recognized the agency’s innovative, result-driven internal communication strategies.

The award was jointly presented by Mr. D. Prasad, Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India, Panaji Branch, Goa, and noted actress and singer Ms. Ester Valerie Noronha.

Speaking on the double win, Mr. Ramkumar Singaram, CEO of Catalyst PR, said, “We are truly honored to be recognized by PRCI on a national platform. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued customers and media professionals for their unwavering support over the last 29 years. These accolades inspire us to continue innovating and delivering impactful communication solutions for our clients.”

The PRCI Global Communication Conclave is widely regarded as one of the premier gatherings of communication professionals, corporate leaders, academicians, and media experts.

About Catalyst PR
Established 29 years ago, Catalyst PR is a leading PR agency in Tamil Nadu, with over 750 clients. The only ISO 9001:2015 certified PR agency in India, Catalyst PR specializes in corporate communications, media relations, and crisis management, winning over 10 national awards for excellence and innovation.

Media OutReach Newswire is the first global newswire to have a dedicated section on Yahoo Hong Kong
 

The partnership grants Media OutReach Newswire clients guaranteed news posting on Yahoo Hong Kong, which serves over 5 million monthly unique visitors and maintains one of Hong Kong's highest online news trust ratings at 68%, according to the 2025 Reuters Institute Digital News Report*.
 

With this news content partnership, Media OutReach Newswire provides public relations and communications professionals with guaranteed news release visibility across Hong Kong's digital media landscape, extending reach throughout the Greater Bay Area and broader Asia Pacific markets.
 

In the AI era, Media OutReach Newswire's guaranteed verbatim news postings on authoritative online news media across Asia Pacific, North America, UK and Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America give companies a clear advantage in AI Search, SEO, and GEO. The newswire guarantees news posting range from local and regional to global media such as AM730, Bastille Post, Infocast, Sina Hong Kong, DB Power, CNA, Malay Mail, The Sun Daily, Sinchew, Vietnam News, Vietnam Plus, Daum, Livedoor, AP, AFP, Yahoo, Marketwatch, Market Insider, Financial Times, Zawya, Arabian Post, and Slovenia Times.
 

"Content discovery patterns are shifting toward AI-powered search, making authoritative platform placement crucial for brand visibility," said Jennifer Kok, Founder & CEO of Media OutReach Newswire. "Verbatim postings empower PR professionals to deliver all key messages and optimise discoverability across traditional and emerging search technologies."
 

The Yahoo Hong Kong partnership complements Media OutReach Newswire's existing global distribution infrastructure, which encompasses 200,000 media contacts, 70,000 publication titles, and 1,500 media partnerships across 40+ languages. The network spans Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
 

Jennifer continued, "Media OutReach Newswire's verbatim news postings on authentic and credible news platforms drive AI systems to identify and amplify your content in search results - fundamental for establishing brand supremacy as AI-powered search revolutionises how audiences consume information. The verbatim approach grants communicators total narrative ownership and precise message consistency in building brand trust.”
 

The Yahoo Hong Kong partnership solidifies Media OutReach Newswire's position as the premier newswire choice for public relations professionals, communicators, media, and brands throughout Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and globally.
 

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About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific's first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to the media, PR and communications professionals, corporations, and government bureaus, across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 on a passion to champion the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages next-generation technology to redefine the field of press release distribution, and to build brand equity and trust for our clients, as a total communications provider.

With a curated network of 200,000 editors and journalists, 70,000+ media titles, from 1,500 media partners in more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire providing guaranteed verbatim news postings on authoritative media sites, powering SEO and GEO.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices across China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, the global press release distribution network spans Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, the US, Canada and Latin America, Europe and the UK, the Middle East and Gulf States, as well as Africa.

For more information about our services, solutions and network, please visit www.media-outreach.com.

BPCL’s MAK Lubricants celebrates mechanic community with nationwide radio campaign

Spanning across 116 cities over 30 days, the campaign will air more than 18,000 radio spots across 13 leading stations, delivering over 16 lakh seconds of airtime. MAK Lubricants’ brand ambassador, cricketing legend Rahul Dravid, will feature in specially created audio jingles in 13 languages. Additionally, innovative RJ mentions during popular radio segments such as time checks and traffic updates will further extend the outreach.

Mr. S. Kannan, Business Head (Lubes), BPCL said, “As Bharat Petroleum celebrates its 50th year of foundation, MAK Lubricants is proud to dedicate this campaign to the mechanic community, whose relentless efforts keep India moving. This unique integrated campaign not only expresses our gratitude but also strengthens our bond with them by acknowledging the crucial role they play in ensuring safe and smooth journeys for everyone.”

A key highlight of the campaign is its interactive approach with the mechanic community. Over 1,000 mechanics will share their experiences, tips, and insights through radio interviews, while RJs will travel to more than 200 transport hubs for live, on-air interactions.

In addition, over 5,000 mechanics will be invited to radio stations for meet-and-greet sessions, and more than 200 RJ reels will be created for social media cross-promotion, ensuring widespread visibility and participation. Complementing the on-air activities, below-the-line activations will further deepen connect and pride within the mechanic fraternity, making the campaign truly memorable.

With its multi-format outreach and community-driven approach, this campaign reinforces BPCL’s ethos of trust, reliability, and inclusivity, while honouring the contributions of mechanics across the nation.

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL)

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

About MAK Lubricants

MAK Lubricants, a flagship global brand of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), commands an enviable presence in the automobile and industrial lubricant sector in India, with a growing footprint in overseas markets. With 400+ grades, MAK Lubricants provides top-notch solutions for a wide spectrum of applications.

Jeep India’s "Trail of Faith" campaign, executed by Xperia Group enters Asia and India Book of Records on Ganesha Chaturthi 

Blending culture, faith and innovation all the way to Bappa, the "Trail of Faith" was a path-breaking campaign on Ganesh Chaturthi. The campaign was co-created and executed by Jeep India and Xperia Group through an integrated mix of social, on-ground, dealership, community and radio activations.

Jeep India's "Trail of Faith" Campaign is Executed by Xperia Group

Launched on 27th August, 2025, the campaign captured the imagination of devotees nationwide, receiving more than 110,000 wishes in the first week alone and making it 196847 wishes by the day of Visarjan. At the iconic Khetwadi Cha Raja, one of Mumbai’s most revered Ganpati pandals, the Wrangler became more than a vehicle, it stood as a messenger of faith. Devotees submitted their prayers digitally through QR code, Jeep® India’s website, dealerships, CRM outreach, and Jeep® communities. Each wish was then printed on a vinyl wrap adorning the Wrangler, turning it into a canvas of devotion.

On 6th September 2025, during Visarjan, the Wrangler adorned with lakhs of prayers from across the nation took on the role of Bappa’s vaahan. In a historic moment, the SUV pulled the Khetwadi Cha Raja idol for one kilometer, carrying the collective faith and devotion of people across India.

According to Mr Kumar Priyesh, Business Head & Director, Automotive Brands, Stellantis India said, "The starting point for Trail of Faith was a simple yet powerful insight: Ganesh Utsav is about collective prayers and shared celebrations. By digitising this sentiment and then giving it physical form on the Wrangler, we created an experience where devotees could see their faith move with Bappa himself. The overwhelming participation that followed has now been recognised as a world record—making this celebration of devotion a truly historic one.”

The record-breaking initiative was brought alive through a 360-degree engagement strategy that spanned digital, physical, and broadcast channels. From QR-enabled entries and dealership activations to CRM outreach, Jeep® communities, and nationwide amplification via social media and 92.5 Big FM (on-air, on-ground, and digital), the campaign ensured maximum visibility and inclusivity for devotees across India.

According to Mr. Saibal Gupta, Managing Director of Xperia Group, "Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is a symbol of wisdom, hope, prosperity, and good fortune. Modern day life throws multiple challenges, stress and unpredictability leaving people restless and hopeless. The rationale was to create a massive "Trail of Faith" campaign with Jeep for engaging devotees to come forward, participate, celebrate and deepen their faith in Lord Ganesha to make their wishes come true. The activation had an overwhelming response from the masses. The sheer enthusiasm of the crowd at the iconic Khetwadi Cha Raja Ganpati pandal was palpable and response to the campaign was unprecedented."

For more details, please visit: www.jeep-india.com.

About Stellantis

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

For more information, visit www.stellantis.com

About Jeep Brand

Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with capability, craftsmanship, and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep® brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep® Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep® line-up, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep® owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.

In India, the Jeep vehicle line-up consists of the Wrangler, Compass, Meridian, and Grand Cherokee. India is the first country for the Jeep brand outside of North America to make 4 models locally and for exports to other right-hand drive markets around the world. The Jeep brand is part of the portfolio offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. 

During the event students and caregivers shared moving stories of resilience followed by a panel discussion and closed-door round table further explored continuity of care, mental health, healthcare access, and technology-driven solutions for disability inclusion. The event featured an Experiential Corridor by TMF with innovations in education, assistive tech, livelihoods, and sports by organizations like Mitti Café, Nayi Disha, ASTHA and Umoya Sports etc.

The event also amplified the work of Project FaujiMitra, which focuses on livelihood opportunities for PwDs from the military fraternity, and The Ability Network (TAN). TAN is a collaborative ecosystem of credible partners across civil society and the private sector that provides verified information and affordable services for persons with disabilities and their caregivers.

The aim of ‘The Ability Dialogues 4.0 – Forces Perspective’ was to bridge the gap between Armed Forces welfare organisations and Civil Society in sharing the best practices and latest technologies which will mutually benefit the collective wellbeing and pave the way for a stronger and inclusive ecosystem for persons with disabilities and their families.

Ali Kassab, Chairman of Freedom IP Capital

“Empathy and vulnerability are the foundation of trust. When people feel heard, they’re empowered to innovate,” said Kassab. “At Freedom IP Capital, we believe trust, empathy, and transparency are not optional—they are essential.”

Building a High-Impact Culture of Excellence

Inside Freedom IP Capital, the organizational culture is as progressive as the technology it champions. Employees are empowered, recognized, and provided with tools to thrive. The company invests heavily in:

• Continuous upskilling and professional learning

• Employee recognition programs

• Access to world-class infrastructure and digital tools

“We reward initiative and ensure every voice is valued. That’s how we build a team capable of delivering on our mission,” Kassab emphasized. Even in times of disagreement, Freedom IP Capital fosters constructive dialogue and shared purpose, turning conflict into opportunities for growth.

Client-Focused, Future-Ready

The company’s success is tied to its client-centric innovation. From fintech solutions to blockchain and digital payments, Freedom IP Capital prioritizes listening to its clients before building solutions.

“Client feedback is our compass. The ability to adapt quickly is what delivers lasting impact,” Kassab noted. This relentless focus on value-driven service ensures that Freedom IP Capital continues to stay ahead in a rapidly changing global market.

Words of Wisdom for the Next Generation

Sharing advice for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating today’s opportunity-rich digital economy, Kassab said, “Stay committed to your vision. Be agile, not stubborn. Surround yourself with people who believe in your mission. Take risks—but make them informed. And above all, never stop learning.”

A Revolution in the Making

Ali Kassab is not just building a company—he is shaping a movement. Through visionary leadership, a fearless embrace of innovation, and an unwavering belief in human potential, Kassab is transforming Freedom IP Capital into a global leader at the intersection of fintech, blockchain, and AI.

“This is more than evolution. It’s a revolution in the making—and we are proud to be leading it from the front,” Kassab concluded.

About Freedom IP Capital

Freedom IP Capital is a Cyprus-based investment and innovation company specializing in fintech, blockchain, and AI solutions. With a strong focus on client-centric innovation, cutting-edge technology, and a people-first culture, Freedom IP Capital is driving the digital revolution and empowering businesses to thrive in the new economy.

Its twin signature office towers (G+34 and G+30 floors) come with Sky Deck on the 27th and 28th floors, offering panoramic views of the region. Adding to its appeal is a vibrant 8 lakh sq. ft.(approx.) high-street retail promenade with more than 100 outlets, a five-screen multiplex with 900 seating capacity, and zones dedicated to QSRs, High Energy bars, and experiential leisure.

One of Grandthum’s most distinctive highlight is its Yacht Garden, an open-air zone with an approx two-acre water body, landscaped sit-outs, and lush green promenade designed to elevate the visitor experience. The project also offers multi-level car parking, three-tier security, high-speed escalators, and uninterrupted power backup, ensuring convenience and comfort at every touchpoint.

Dr. Amish Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108, said, “Receiving the Part CC for Grandthum and offering possession to more than 1,300 customers is a proud achievement for us. From the very outset, our vision was to create a development that is not only limited to real estate but becomes a complete ecosystem for work, retail, and leisure. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, execution excellence, and our promise to deliver spaces that create long-term value for our customers.”

Mr. Sanchit Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108, added, “Securing Part CC further strengthens Grandthum’s position as one of NCR’s most prominent commercial developments, at a time when Noida–Greater Noida is witnessing strong interest from global businesses and MNCs. With world-class office infrastructure, a dynamic retail promenade, and lifestyle-driven offerings, Grandthum is well-placed to cater to the evolving needs of enterprises and communities alike. This is not just a regulatory milestone—it is the realization of our vision to establish a future-ready business and lifestyle hub for the region.”

With over 60 marquee national and international brands on board, Grandthum is cementing its position as a premier destination for shopping, recreation, and community experiences. The project is also IGBC Platinum Pre-Certified, underscoring Group 108’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible development.

With its prime location near the upcoming Jewar International Airport, excellent connectivity to Noida, Delhi, and Ghaziabad, and proximity to a large catchment of over a few lakh families, Grandthum is set to emerge as one of NCR’s most vibrant and future-ready commercial destinations.

BIG FM & Adani Group creative

The campaign made a significant impact with a nationwide content roadblock on its first leg, ensuring every BIG FM listener was introduced to Suraj Bhaiya’s story. Over 80 RJs produced 250+ content pieces across the network, reaching 2.91 crore listeners on radio. The impact was amplified digitally with 21 million+ impressions across BIG Live and the RJs’ social media platforms, sparking curiosity, driving emotional engagement and encouraging audiences to reflect on the role of clean energy in daily life.

Seamless on-ground execution created strong buzz as BIG FM and the Adani Group set a record with the world’s first dual city solar powered live radio broadcast, with studios in Delhi and Pune running entirely on solar energy without grid or diesel support. This pioneering step in sustainable broadcasting earned recognition from both the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records, setting a proud benchmark for the industry.

On social media, audiences engaged with practical tips, village stories and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, while on-ground activations across Delhi, Pune, Modhera, Indore and Lucknow brought the message alive through solar-powered Studio, music and pledge walls that turned awareness into action. These activations were further amplified with the Solar Rooftop Studio Shift in Modhera, Indore and Lucknow which highlighted inspiring stories of real solar beneficiaries alongside the engagements.

Sharing his thoughts, Sunil Kumaran, CEO, BIG FM, said, “The ‘Story of Suraj’ campaign is a testament to how creativity can drive a meaningful change. At BIG FM, we’ve always championed stories that resonate and this collaboration with Adani Group allowed us to deliver the message of sustainability in powerful new ways. From creating the world’s first dual-city solar-powered broadcast to earning recognition in the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records, the campaign set new benchmarks in purpose-driven innovation. These milestones prove that when purpose meets innovation, the impact can extend far beyond the airwaves.”

Taking the message to the grassroots, BIG FM went live from Modhera Gram Panchayat – India’s first fully solar-powered village, celebrating its complete transition to renewable energy and giving listeners a real glimpse of a clean-energy future. Moving seamlessly from the airwaves to social media and on-ground engagement, it became a movement that inspired participation, sparked conversations and left a blueprint for future purpose-led initiatives.

About BIG FM

BIG FM is a part of the Sapphire Media Limited that has presence across TV, OOH and digital, further adding to their expansion plans in the ever evolving, tech-driven digital content creation and broadcasting sector. BIG FM is one of India’s leading radio networks with 67 stations, reaches 1.9k towns, 1.2 lac villages and over 340 million Indians. In line with its vision to connect with evolving audience preferences, BIG FM recently underwent a comprehensive content refresh, unveiling an entirely revamped avatar. This transformation, underlined by four core pillars content, music, soundscape and technology positions BIG FM as a dynamic multimedia platform. With a reimagined brand song by the versatile Sushant Divgikar (aka Rani Ko-HE-Nur), BIG FM infuses vibrant energy and an upbeat tempo, perfectly capturing its philosophy of Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho. Through its various campaigns and IPs, the platform continues to uphold its position as a inspirer; and a catalyst for driving meaningful conversations. In the recent years, the network has taken a significant leap in the digital space by leveraging technology and AI-driven innovations to deliver personalized and immersive content experiences with initiatives such as Super Duper Dhamaka, BIG Dhun and BIG Bingo Cricket. Pioneers in impactful storytelling, BIG FM offers a diverse range of original shows, including Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho, Suhana Safar with Annu Kapoor, Yaadon Ka Idiot Box with Neelesh Misra, BIG Golden Voice, BIG Marathi Bioscope with Subodh Bhave, etc. Its occasion-based programming, CSR initiatives and innovative campaigns consistently resonate with audiences, earning accolades at prestigious industry platforms such as the ABBYs, E4M Golden Mikes, India Audio Summit & Awards, New York Festivals and ACEF Awards. Recently, BIG FM was awarded as the ‘Radio Station Of The Year’ at the ACEF Awards 2025.

Campus of Xavier's University School of Medicine Aruba

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global shortage of healthcare workers could reach 10 million by 2030, with developing nations facing the greatest impact. In the United States, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects a shortfall of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 2034, driven by population growth, an aging population, and a wave of physician retirements. Canada, known for its universal healthcare system, is experiencing increasing wait times and reduced access to primary and specialist care particularly in rural and northern regions. In India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, there is just one doctor for every 1,456 people,

significantly below the WHO’s recommended ratio of 1:1000. Millions in rural and semi-urban areas remain underserved, with minimal access to qualified healthcare providers.

Amid this global crisis, Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba (XUSOM) is rising to meet the challenge. Dedicated to producing compassionate, skilled, and well qualified physicians, Xavier provides a comprehensive, affordable, and accessible path to medical education actively helping to address the physician shortage worldwide.

"Physician shortages are not just statistics—they affect real people in urgent need of care," said Ravi Bhooplapur, President of XUSOM. "At Xavier, we are committed to preparing the next generation of physicians to meet these challenges head-on, wherever they practice. We believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of someone’s dream to become a physician. We’ve worked hard to design a program that delivers world-class medical education at an affordable price. Through transparent tuition, scholarships, and flexible payment plans, we’re making it possible for students from around the world to pursue a career in medicine without overwhelming debt.”

Xavier’s graduates are already making a difference. Alumni have matched into competitive residency programs in the U.S. and Canada and returned to serve communities. As medical leaders, they carry Xavier’s mission of compassion, competence, and global responsibility.

“Every student we train is a future lifeline for a community in need,” said Dr. Arun Dubey, Chief Academic Officer of XUSOM. “We’re not just educating doctors we’re shaping advocates, leaders, and healers who will serve where they’re most needed.”

Graduates of XUSOM go on to practice in the U.S., Canada and other regions where their expertise is desperately needed. As the demand for healthcare professionals surges, Xavier remains committed to nurturing future doctors who are not only clinically proficient but also compassionate, community-oriented, and globally aware.

For more information about admissions and programs please visit www.xusom.com.

Lineman Diwas will honour linemen and their vital contributions

Technological initiatives

Technological advancements like Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Field Force Automation (FFA) have significantly transformed the way linemen operate. ADMS offers real-time insights into network conditions, enabling faster fault detection and more accurate load management, reducing the response time for outages. FFA ensures seamless communication and coordination among field teams, allowing linemen to prioritize and resolve issues more efficiently. These technologies not only enhance productivity but also improve safety by minimizing exposure to high-risk situations.

Focus on safety

Discoms and power producers are making relentless efforts to enhance linemen’s safety and well-being. The measures include advanced training, awareness around health, and other protective measures. In this context, VR simulations and hands-on safety drills play a critical role in better preparedness, while regular health check-ups, psychological screening, and mental wellness programs support overall well-being of linemen. They are continuously briefed about the importance of Smart PPE like shock-resistant gloves, advanced harnesses, AI-enabled helmets, and arc suits in enhanced safety protocols. Discoms and Gencos also promote a robust safety culture through awareness campaigns, reward programs for compliance, and periodic safety audits, ensuring a safer and more secure working environment. Real time incident reporting, location tracking, and rapid medical response systems are some of the other practices that help strengthen emergency protocols.

In recognition of their dedication, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in collaboration with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), will organize a special event on March 4 to honor linemen and their vital contributions. The event will bring together power sector professionals from across the country and highlight the pivotal role these frontline warriors play in ensuring a seamless power supply.
 

This year’s event is set to be bigger. Discoms from across the country will participate, reaffirming their commitment to recognizing and honoring linemen. For the first time, the event will also acknowledge power generation companies (gencos) and power distribution companies (discoms) for their outstanding performance and adherence to safety protocols.

Gajanan Kale, CEO, Tata Power-DDL, said, “We salute the hard work and resilience of these unsung heroes. Over the years, this initiative has gained national significance, with more discoms and transcos joining in. These linemen restore power even in the harshest conditions, ensuring uninterrupted supply for millions.”
 

Several linemen will be felicitated for their exceptional service. Their meticulous efforts in ensuring safety and continuity in power supply underscore their vital role in the power sector. As a spokesperson from a discom noted, “Linemen are the backbone of power distribution. Their contributions are invaluable but often overlooked. This celebration is a long-overdue acknowledgment of their service to the nation.”

Beyond technological advancements, efforts to enhance linemen’s safety and well-being include advanced training, health initiatives, and protective measures. VR simulations and hands-on safety drills improve preparedness, while regular health check-ups, psychological screening, and mental wellness programs support overall well-being. Smart PPE like shock-resistant gloves, advanced harnesses, AI-enabled helmets, and arc suits enhance safety. Automated incident reporting, real-time location tracking, and rapid medical response systems strengthen emergency protocols. Discoms and gencos also promote a robust safety culture through awareness campaigns, reward programs for compliance, and periodic safety audits, ensuring a safer and more secure working environment.

ICCPL Founder Dushyant Sinha Named Marketing & Communication Professional of the Year at ET Business Leaders 2024
 

The award ceremony featured prominent dignitaries, including Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers & Health and Family Welfare, and Shri Rajendra Agrawal, former Member of Parliament and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kunal Kapoor, Bollywood actor, attended as the Guest of Honour, bringing additional prominence to the event.

Dushyant Sinha commented on the occasion, stating, “Receiving this award is both humbling and an affirmation of ICCPL’s commitment to delivering strategic and innovative communication solutions for our clients. This recognition motivates us to continue setting higher standards within the industry.”

About ICCPL

Founded in 2011, ICCPL has grown into a leading business conglomerate in Northern India, with successful expansions into sectors such as hospitality, real estate, digital marketing, and technology. This diversification has enabled ICCPL to establish a robust and multifaceted business presence, positioning it as a major player in the region.

ICCPL’s legacy in public relations remains formidable across all sectors, particularly in real estate. The company has worked with over 200 real estate clients and successfully marketed more than 1,200 projects across India, giving it one of the largest real estate PR portfolios in the industry. Known for its strategic expertise and innovative approach, ICCPL continues to deliver comprehensive services, including reputation management, corporate communications, branding, and strategic positioning.

New Executive Committee for PRSI-Chennai Chapter

The other newly elected committee members are Mr. Muthu Kumar Balu, Manager-Activations, Minmini, as Vice Chairman; Dr. N Raja, Assistant Professor, Sathyabama Deemed University, as Secretary; Dr. S.Shridevi, Assistant Professor, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, as treasurer; Mr. S. Sampath Kumar, Assistant Professor, Vels Deemed University, as Joint Secretary; Mr.V. Kalidoss, Former Sr. Manager-PR, SPIC, Mr. D. Om Prakash Narayan, Senior Public Relations Officer, Southern Railway and Mr. V. Ramesh Kumar, Founder Director, Srushti Communications, Ex-officio as Executive Committee Members.

The new officers were unanimously elected at the recent Annual General Meeting of the association. This new committee will hold the post for the next two years.

It is noteworthy that the PRSI organization has been functioning since 1958 with more than 3000 members in 23 cities across India.

“SpeakIn works with established and upcoming speakers, coaches and thought leaders aka. experts, from the world over. While speaking itself is a huge step forward towards personal brand building, we continuously felt the need for a complete PR engine to promote our network of over 18,000 experts. With over 30 years of exemplary experience with the government, local and international media, there is no other leader like Arun Anand to do this. Arun has been a seasoned and a credible partner to political, business, and academic leaders and has helped them position their expertise across media channels. It is our honor to have joined hands, and I am sure SpeakIn experts can reach farther and higher, and can gain stronger brand positioning as a result of this acquisition,” said Deepshikha Kumar, Founder - SpeakIn.

SpeakIn has been exceptional in finding the best of thought leaders globally. In addition to working with the tallest brand icons, SpeakIn continues to bring forward the best of new age experts, who can shine brighter with the right branding and PR. With Innovative Solutions’ robust strength and support, SpeakIn will not only find speaking opportunities for experts but will also help them establish brand credibility in their areas of expertise.

Our collective strength will lie in the continued credibility of building genuine personal brands for the larger impact for society and clients. Speaking on behalf of Innovative Solutions, Arun Anand said, “Innovative Solutions would be able to add value to the existing operations of SpeakIn by enhancing the brand value of both the company as well as its experts. This would help SpeakIn to build and consolidate a vertical on PR and Brand Relations and help introduce training modules for SpeakIn experts, especially on behalf of companies which are looking to build stronger brands for their CEOs and top leaders as thought leaders via great content, speaking and PR opportunities.”

Earlier this year, SpeakIn launched its SpeakIn Expert Marketing Program, which helps its experts sharpen their personal brand positioning and establish credibility in their respective areas of expertise. Currently, SpeakIn is working with several Fortune 500 companies to help their CEOs build stronger personal brands as thought leaders in their respective areas of expertise. With this partnership, this service will be scaled to impact CEOs and leaders across media channels.

The deal will be executed as an acquihire event, and the vertical integration will help SpeakIn serve its experts with marketing, PR and amplification services. “As we grow into multiple geographies, I think it is time to start focusing on how we can help experts reach wider audiences. We now have the supply side capacity to help experts grow further, so this acquisition has come at a perfect time,” said Deepshikha Kumar.

About Innovative Solutions
Innovative Solutions is a decade old public relations, content creation, and brand management company that has worked with some of the leading entities in the corporate, think tanks, public sector and non-governmental sector in India as well as overseas. In addition to public relations and brand management, it has delivered impressive results for clients in the field of public advocacy and crisis communication resulting in more than 90 percent retention rate of its clients. It has a strong network in the national media space of India cutting across all Indian languages, and provides end to end services in the field of public relations and brand management to its clients. 

About SpeakIn
SpeakIn is Asia's largest digital campus for 1:1 coaching and group speaker sessions. Helping professional learners solve their professional problems of leadership, motivation, diversity, sustainability and more, the sessions are delivered by a highly curated network of global CxOs, SMEs, Thought Leaders and Certified Coaches. Headquartered in Singapore, SpeakIn has served marquee clients like yourself, including Accenture, SAP, Shell, VISA and BCG. Over 1.5 million professionals in eight countries have learnt on the SpeakIn platform.

Suganthy Sundararaj, Regional Head, Public Relations receiving the award

Suganthy Sundararaj received the Award at the International Public Relations Festival underway at New Delhi. The Festival brings together seasoned professionals and young minds from the PR space to facilitate knowledge exchange. The Festival this year is being organized around the theme ‘G20: Showcasing Indian Values and The Emerging India to the World: Opportunities for Public Relations’.

Suganthy Sundararaj has successfully executed the PR mandate for Apollo Hospitals for over 40 years. During this period, she has driven key initiatives, built lasting relationships with the media, mentored budding PR professionals and won acclaim from across the industry.

In the world of entertainment, few marketing and PR campaigns have managed to captivate audiences and generate intrigue quite like FARREY's promotional strategy. This masterfully orchestrated campaign left fans, celebrities, and the media eagerly awaiting the big reveal.
 

Farrey Movie Poster
 

The campaign kicked off with a heartwarming gesture from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. He took to social media to share a childhood picture of Alizeh, along with a sweet message to mark her debut. This gesture not only showcased the support of a prominent figure but also piqued curiosity about what was in store.
 

What followed was a wave of cryptic posts from actors and celebrities across the entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and sports industries. As these A-listers all took to social media to post the FARREY image social media was set abuzz with fans and the media speculating the meaning behind this mysterious word. Was it a movie title, a web series, a brand or something else entirely?
 

Finally, when everyone was on the edge of their seats, Salman Khan dropped the teaser, revealing the intrigue behind Farrey! FARREY's incredible marketing and PR campaign was a textbook example of how to generate hype and intrigue around a project. From Salman Khan's heartfelt post to the cryptic messages that followed, every element was seamlessly executed. It showcased the power of strategic PR in the entertainment industry, leaving everyone eagerly awaiting Alizeh's debut.
 

But the wait is not over yet as we’re eagerly counting down to the big release. So mark you calendars for November 24th and join the classroom scandal.

Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, former Union Minister and Shri K.C. Tyagi, Ex M.P./Special Advisor and Chief Spokesperson, Janta Dal United will be the guest of honor at the inaugural ceremony. Dr. Vijay Pothukuchi, a known professional and Chairman at number of companies in India and abroad; will deliver the opening address. Diplomats from various countries, including the embassies of Austria, Egypt, Israel, Switzerland, and the Philippines are expected to participate.
 

On day one, during the Chanakya Award Ceremony professionals will be honored the notable being Dr. Sambit Patra, Chairman of ITDC; Shri Jual Oram, MP, and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence; and Prof. Dr. K Venugopal, Former VC, Bangalore University.
 

Under the theme "Building Trust in the Digital Age", the conclave will focus on the challenges of trust in our digital-centric era, including data breaches, privacy concerns, and more. The event will feature sessions and discussions on topics like the Ethical Implications of Digital Transformation, Reinventing Culture in a Digital Age, and Maintaining the Human Element in Public Relations. Additionally, the conclave will honor achievers with PRCI's signature "Chanakya" awards, induct individuals into the "PR Hall of Fame", and present the prestigious PRCI Excellence for Corporate Collaterals.
 

The 17th Global Communication Conclave will bring together industry leaders, communication experts, media veterans, PR specialists, event management professionals, and academic professionals to share insights, strategies, and best practices for succeeding in the digital age (list below).
 

Shri M.B. Jayaram, PRCI Chief Mentor and Chairman Emeritus, expressed excitement about the event, stating, "We have invited top-notch speakers and experts from around the world to participate in the 17th Global Communication Conclave. Over 250 corporate communication experts and high-end professionals will be attending this mega event. Our esteemed speakers will share their thoughts on building trust and transparency in the digital age, as well as discuss social media marketing and effective communication strategies."
 

Mr. S. S. Rao, Chairman of the Public Relations Society Delhi, emphasized the event's significance, saying, "The 17th Global Communication Conclave will facilitate insightful discussions engaging experts from around the world."

Galaxy of prominent experts from PR/Communication and veteran professionals will be speaking to share knowledge and current trends in the Communication arena. Faculties include, namely:
 

• Dr. Pavan Duggal, Chairman, International Commission on Cyber Security Law

• Ms. Anubhuti Yadav, Head of the Department of New Media and Course Director of Advertising and Public Relations, IIMC Delhi

• Ms Richa Jain Kalra, CEO, Achchi Khabar, News Anchor, Ex-NDTV

• Mr Bhaskar Majumdar, Head Marketing Communication CSR, and Digital- at EGI India and South Asia

• Dr Anubha Walia, Chairperson, Indian Society for Training and Development, Delhi Chapter  

• Dr. Lata Suresh, Head, Knowledge Resource Center, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

• Mr Samanyou Garg, Founder & CEO, Writesonic

• Dr Samir Kapur, Director, Adfactors PR

• Mr Rajeev Dubey, Head of Media, Dabur; Mr. Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE

• Ms Akanksha Jain, Head of PR and Communication, BharatPe

• Mr Sanjeev Handa, Head (CC), Maruti Suzuki

• Ms Riddhi Sharma, CEO, Thought in a Dot, Digital Content Strategist

• Mr Pritesh Chothani, Co-Founder & CEO, HiVoco Education & Learning

• Ms Feba Varghese, Chief Growth Officer, Skribe

• Ms Sweta Mohanty, Chairperson, Millennial Board, Adfactors PR

• Ms Indu Sharma, Senior GM (Corp Comm) Schneider Electric

• Ms Aakriti Bhargava, Co-founder, Wizikey

• Ms Jyotsana Dash Nanda, AVP, (Corp Comm) DS Group

• Sister B K Vidhatri (Brahmakumaris)

• Ms Priti Setia, Vice President, Frontier Technology Practice, Ad factors PR

• Mr Kanti Dey, Vice President, PR & Corporate Communications, MobiKwik

• Mr Yatin Naik, Business Head for Innovation and New Business, HT Media Ltd

• Mr Srijan Pal Singh, Chairman of Kalam Centre & Founder of Homi Lab

• Mr Vivek Atray, Ex-IAS and TEDx speaker

• Mr Jitender Bhargava, Former ED, Air India

• Mr Sudeep Purkayastha, Executive Vice President/Head (Corporate and Brand Communications) Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

• Ms Taru Bahl, Communication Consultant

• Mr B N Kumar, Independent Journalist

• Mr Rajesh Malhotra, IIS, Former Principal Director General, PIB

• Ms Anita Nayyar, COO Media & Communication at Patanjali Ayurved Ltd.

• Mr Vijay Lokapally, Former Deputy Editor, The Hindu - Sportstar

• Ms. Sweta Goswami, Assistant Editor, Money Control

• Mr Rajan Sehgal Co-Founder, Teleporters Travel Solution LLP & Plan Your Holiday

• Mr Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Group of Hotels

• Ms Natascha Shah, Editor, TLF Magazine         

• Mr. Abinash Manghani, CEO, ITC Welcom Heritage Hotels

• Ms. C Lekha, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Brand Reputation, INDIGO Airlines

About PRCI

Founded in 2004, the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is the premier body for PR professionals, led by Chairman Emeritus, Mr. M.B. Jayaram. With 58 chapters across the country, PRCI has successfully established global platforms such as the World Communicators Council (WCC) with chapters in the UAE, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (2 chapters), and Nepal. Plans are also underway to establish chapters in Bhutan, the USA, and Singapore. The dedicated youth wing of PRCI, the Young Communicators Club (YCC), has actively engaged mass communication students across India.

17th Global Communication Conclave to Focus on Building Trust in the Digital Age

With the theme "Building Trust in the Digital Age", the conclave aims to address the crucial issue of trust in an era dominated by digital communication and technological advancements. As data breaches and privacy concerns continue to plague businesses and individuals, establishing and maintaining trust has become more challenging than ever before.

The 17th Global Communication Conclave will bring together industry leaders, communication experts, media veterans, PR specialists, event management professionals, and academic professionals of global repute. The event will provide a platform for sharing insights, strategies, and best practices for building credibility, fostering strong relationships, and succeeding in the digital age.

"We have invited top-notch speakers and experts from around the world to participate in the 17th Global Communication Conclave," said Shri M.B. Jayaram, PRCI Chief Mentor & Chairman Emeritus. "Over 250 corporate communication experts and high-end professionals will be attending this mega event. Our esteemed speakers will share their thoughts on building trust and transparency in the digital age, as well as discuss social media marketing and effective communication strategies."

Laying thrust on the significance of the event, Mr. S S Rao, Chairman of Public Relations Society Delhi, said, "Building trust in the digital age is essential to foster a thriving and secure online environment. With increasing reliance on technology and digital interactions, trust has become a crucial factor in shaping organizational success and prospects of business across the industries. The 17th Global Communication Conclave will facilitate insightful discussions engaging experts from around the world."

In addition to the enlightening sessions and panel discussions, the conclave will also feature the presentation of PRCI's signature awards under the "Chanakya" series. The event will also witness the induction of achievers into the prestigious "PR Hall of Fame" and the presentation of the renowned PRCI Excellence for Corporate Collaterals.

Founded in 2004, the Public Relations Council of India is the premier body for PR professionals and is headed by Chairman Emeritus, Mr. M.B. Jayaram. With 58 chapters across the country, PRCI has successfully established global platforms such as the World Communicators' Council (WCC) with chapters in UAE, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (2 chapters), and Nepal. Plans are also underway to establish chapters in Bhutan, USA, and Singapore. The dedicated youth wing of PRCI, the Young Communicators Club (YCC), has actively engaged mass communication students across India.

For more information and registration details, please visit the official website of the 17th Global Communication Conclave. online.fliphtml5.com.

About Public Relations Council of India (PRCI)

The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is the premier body for PR professionals in India. Founded in 2004, PRCI aims to promote the highest standards of public relations and communication practices through various initiatives, including conferences, workshops, and awards. With 58 chapters across the country, PRCI has been at the forefront of fostering professional development and networking opportunities for PR practitioners.

Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (CC), Delhi Metro felicitates Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder & MD, PR Professionals on National PR Day

Sarvesh Tiwari was felicitated for his outstanding contributions to the PR industry. With over two decades of cross-vertical experience, Tiwari has spearheaded corporate communication for various brands like DLF, DMRC, IL&FS, among others. In 2011 he founded, PR Professionals (PRP) an integrated communications firm that now has 12 offices in India and six offices in offshore locations. PRP has been serving state Governments, central ministries, businesses, and brands in a wide variety of sectors, including the education sector, health & wellness, startups, multinational corporations, and UN organizations.

Sarvesh Tiwari said, “Anuj Dayal Sir is one of the most celebrated PR leaders of our country and I am extremely grateful for this felicitation. When I joined Delhi Metro in 2001, I had the luck of reporting to Anuj Dayal Sir who is an institution by himself. He helped me to learn the nuances of the profession. Since then, he has remained my mentor, and I am indebted to him for shaping me into the communication professional I am today. My eight-year stint with Delhi Metro was vital in building fundamentals of public relations- from media relations, stakeholder engagement, crisis management, building and nurturing relationships with co-workers, seniors, and journalists, and much more.”

The event aimed to provide a platform for industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of PR in the digital age. The theme of the event was "Digital Media & PR: Mastering New Age Challenges", and it saw the participation of some of the industry's best speakers. The event included the felicitation of veterans of the PR and media fraternity for their significant contributions to the PR and media industry.

Sarvesh Tiwari has been conferred with various awards like the International Leadership Award, Malaysia, the Social Youth Icon, Singapore, the Udhyog Ratna Award by the Institute of Economic Studies and the Times of India Icon award, the Best PR Professional Team in Asia award by the Japanese Bank of International Corporation, the Best PR Practitioner award by the Delhi Government and the Ministry of Transport, Award for Excellence in Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) and the Public Relations Excellence Award by LIVE INDIA. 

The National Public Relations Day celebrations were a grand success, and the event provided a great opportunity for industry professionals to come together, discuss the future of PR, and recognize the contributions of those who have made a significant impact in the industry.

Rahul Jain, Partner & Joint CEO at SGA PR
 

ProTeen is unique in its construct as it deploys the ‘power of collective’ by bringing a group of young entrepreneurs together to navigate their entrepreneurial journey. Backed by SGA PR’s philosophy of being an invested partner in the startup ecosystem, it offers a never before proposition for early-stage businesses.
 

Rahul Jain, Partner & Joint CEO at SGA PR said, “India is the third largest startup ecosystem, and on average at least 2 to 3 startups are founded every day. Most of the founders focus on developing the product and technology and often fail to communicate their story to the external ecosystem. We have seen many good business models close prematurely because they could not develop the right narrative for their products and services. After watching the ecosystem closely for a decade now, we believe that this gap needs to be addressed.”
 

Karan Verma, Co-founder & Director of FAAD Network said, "FAAD Network is committed to supporting the growth and success of our community of founders. We are thrilled to be the first to launch ProTeen along with SGA PR. ProTeen will democratize storytelling for every founder trying to contribute to the digital story of India.”
 

The leadership team at SGA PR has a combined experience of 100 years in building brands from pre-seed to unicorn. With the launch of ProTeen, SGA PR is poised to become the go-to communications consultancy for startups in India.
 

Earlier this year FAAD Network received the approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch a Rs. 300 crore category-I alternative investment fund (AIF).

SCoRe students at REPRISE 2022

The 10-month-long programme is built by India's PR industry experts and will provide students with extensive training in all aspects of public relations. The programme will cover topics such as media relations, crisis communication, digital PR, data analytics and more.

This is a unique opportunity for graduates to gain hands-on experience in the PR industry and to learn from the best in the business. Upon completion of the program, the top 20 students will be assured jobs in India's top PR firms.

The students will also get a chance to win a scholarship worth over Rs. 8 Lakh. In this 10-month programme, SCoRe grooms the students, makes them industry-ready in every aspect and provides 100% guaranteed placements in India’s top 10 PR firms. Students will get to network with industry leaders and attend India’s biggest PR event, PRAXIS and other PR events where they will get a chance to work in the organising team.

Talking on the same, Hemant Gaule, Dean at SCoRe says, “Public Relations as a profession is booming in the country and looking for smart and fresh talent. Gen Zs are in high demand in PR firms because of their ability to express ideas, and social awareness. SCoRe students get recruited in top PR firms because of the training they get and are trained by the best industry experts.”

The curriculum also includes a two-month paid internship with one of the best PR firms in India, masterclasses with corporate communications directors from well-known brands, and over three consultation visits. This programme is a testament to our dedication to preparing our students for successful careers in the industry.

We invite all eligible graduates to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our website for more information and to submit your application: scoreindia.org.

About SCoRe

The School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe) is a premier institute of Public Relations created by the Indian PR community. Founded in 2015, the institute is dedicated to uplifting talent in the Indian PR profession through education, training, and research. SCoRe’s 10-month PG Diploma in PR and Corporate Communications handpicks and trains youngsters from across the country to become powerful PR consultants.

SCoRe is a part of The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), and The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management (GA). SCoRe has partnered with Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, Berlin and London School of PR, Jakarta, to exchange knowledge, faculty, and students. SCoRe has become the first institute in South Asia to award a Post Graduate Diploma accredited by the Global Alliance.

L&T Financial Services (LTFS), one of the leading non-banking financial companies, has partnered with the Mumbai Press Club for the RedInk Awards 2022 to celebrate the spirit of good journalism that encompasses quality writing, fair play, and high ethical standards. With this partnership, L&T Financial Services has recognised journalists in the Business and Economy Awards category.
 

Justice B N Srikrishna, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India along with Dr. Rupa Rege Nitsure, Group Chief Economist, L&T Financial Services presenting the award to Ms. Sonali Shinde, Saam TV, winner of Business and Economy category (television/video) at the RedInk Awards, organised by Mumbai Press Club

Mr. Anu Abraham from Mathrubhumi has won the RedInk Award for print/online journalism, while Ms. Sonali Shinde from Saam TV has won the award for television/video journalism in the Business and Economy Award category. The awards were presented to the journalists by Dr. Rupa Rege Nitsure, Group Chief Economist, L&T Financial Services in the esteemed presence of Justice B N Srikrishna, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India.

On this occasion, Mr. Dinanath Dubhashi, Managing Director and CEO, L&T Finance Holdings said, “It gives me immense pleasure to partner with the Mumbai Press Club to honor journalists at the RedInk Awards. Journalism is the force behind progressive social change and these journalists, with their in-depth knowledge, sheer analysis, and grit, write articles that have a far-reaching impact among various stakeholders. I believe this profession reflects the values of discipline, integrity, ambition, and pride, which are also the values that drive the culture of L&T Financial Services. The way these values guide journalists in their journey of storytelling, in a similar way they have also helped us achieve leadership positions in our chosen ‘Right to Win’ businesses through which we aim to create value for our stakeholders. Our values form the backbone of our company and I am confident that these four values will surely help us achieve our Lakshya 2026 goals.”

The RedInk Awards stand as a reminder of the larger purpose of journalism and its responsibility to the civil society. More than 25 journalist achievers are awarded each year, for their contribution to the field of journalism. In its 11th year now, RedInk Awards have established itself as a brand in the news industry. This year, it received more than 1,600 applications from participants across Maharashtra. Veteran journalists including Mark Tully, Late Vinod Dua, T N Ninan, Dr. Prannoy Roy, N Ram, Late Vinod Mehta, and Mrinal Pandey are some of the past RedInk Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

The awards are a multi-layered contest of print/digital and video stories. First, eminent curators sift through hundreds of entries to shortlist the best ones. Thereafter, jurists with domain knowledge are set up for each category, who discuss and debate amongst themselves before deciding on the final winners.

The Redink Awards 2022 Business and Economy category was curated by Prosenjit Datta, Former Editor - of Business Today and Businessworld, while the jury comprised of Amit Tandon, Founder and MD, Institutional Investor Advisory Services India, P Shankar, Writer and Editor - Wharton School and Former Editor - ET and Somasekhar Sundaresan, Corporate Lawyer.

About L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH)

LTFH (www.ltfs.com), a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), offers a range of financial products and services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. LTFS is the brand name of L&T Finance Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has been rated AAA — the highest credit rating for NBFCs — by four leading rating agencies. It has also received leadership scores and ratings by global and national Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating providers for its sustainability performance. The Company was awarded FICCI’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award for “Women Empowerment” and “Maharashtra CSR Award” for its flagship Digital Sakhi project.

LTFH is focused on creating a top-class digitally enabled retail finance company as part of the Lakshya 2026 plan. The goal is to move the emphasis from product-focus to customer-focus and establish a robust retail portfolio with quality assets, thus creating a Fintech@scale while keeping ESG at the core.

SCoRe students at the consultancy visit

The total Fee of the programme is INR 1,95,000 plus GST, which can be paid in multiple instalments. The fee is designed such that the students can earn back their fee in less than a year, as the salaries of SCoRe’s graduating students start from ₹ 4.4 Lakhs Per Annum. The PG Diploma Offered by SCoRe is recognised by India’s leading PR industry body, The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), and accredited by The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management (GA). 

The course includes a two-month paid internship, practical training by PR industry experts, and 100% guaranteed placement.

Talking about the admission, Hemant Gaule, Dean of SCoRe says, “The PR Profession in India is booming and constantly looking for smart talent from Gen Z. PR firms routinely recruit from our institute because we give our students practical exposure to the PR world which is completely unique. SCoRe students get the opportunity to work on various PR Events, including PRAXIS - one of the world’s largest PR event where they get to learn from and network with Indian and Global Leaders of Communications. We ensure regular visits to various PR firms to help our students understand the life of a PR consultant. We also organise exclusive interactions with various corporate communications heads every week, so that they can get knowledge from their real-world experiences.”

SCoRe also provides scholarships worth over ₹8 Lakh to deserving students, and some of these scholarships come with job placement in PR firms. 

The selection process is entirely online and is divided into two stages. Those who clear, NCAT are invited for an online interview. Interested students can visit the institute’s website or reach out to them on their WhatsApp Helpline.

About SCoRe
The School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe) is a premier institute of Public Relations created by the Indian PR community. Founded in 2015, the institute is dedicated to uplifting talent in the Indian PR profession through education, training, and research. SCoRe’s 10-month PG Diploma in PR and Corporate Communications handpicks and trains youngsters from across the country to become powerful PR consultants.

SCoRe is a part of The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), and The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management (GA). SCoRe has partnered with Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, Berlin and London School of PR, Jakarta, to exchange knowledge, faculty, and students. SCoRe has become the first institute in South Asia to award a Post Graduate Diploma accredited by the Global Alliance.
 

For more information, please visit: scoreindia.org.

Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE

The ICCO Hall of Fame was established in 2003 to recognise people who have made exceptional progress in the internationalisation of the public relations industry, and who have combined cultural sensitivity with commercial acumen to create agencies that share global reach with local relevance.

Nitin Mantri, who was also the first ICCO President from Asia, said, “I am deeply humbled and honored to have joined this venerable group of achievers. I would like to thank ICCO for their support and generosity from the very beginning. This recognition gives me new impetus to promote purposeful, ethical, and inclusive communications around the world and foster hope, compassion and understanding in an increasingly polarised and complex world.”

Grzegorz Schepanski, ICCO President and CEO, Hill + Knowlton Poland, said, “The ICCO Hall of Fame is reserved for the most outstanding ambassadors of our profession, those who lead, who inspire and who make an impact. Our two new inductees for 2022 do all of those things and more. I thank Nitin Mantri for his tenure as ICCO President, his work on countless new projects and initiatives drives our organisation and industry forward. And I thank Nataliya for her unbelievable work bringing communicators together in the efforts to save lives in the war in Ukraine. Both of these professionals deserve to be recognised alongside the best of our industry.”

Nitin Mantri is one of the most prolific leaders in the world of communications. A powerful storyteller, he has partnered with the world’s most dynamic brands to tell human-centric stories and navigate transformation. Under his direction, Avian WE dedicatedly pursues its purpose: to use the gift of communication to move people to positive action - for clients and for the world.

Melissa Waggener Zorkin, Global CEO and Founder, WE Communications, “Avian WE is an integral part of WE Communications and Nitin, as its leader, has always believed in the power of communications to bring about positive community impact, equity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and this well-deserved recognition.” 

It's not just Avian WE that Nitin has steered to a higher purpose. As the past president of two umbrella organisations for communications agencies - Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) and ICCO, Nitin has devoted his professional life to ensure public relations is rightly valued and has relentlessly worked to change perceptions about the industry and ensure that it plays a transformational role on the world stage.

Mentoring young people in communications is one of Nitin’s top priorities. As a mentor on the Global PR Youth Board (GPRYB), Nitin fosters collaboration and creativity among young public relations professionals across the globe. Nitin also teaches and charts course syllabus at prominent mass communication colleges in India to increase awareness about the profession at the grass-root level. He is on advisory board of The School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe), an institute dedicated to the development of education and research in reputation management in India.

He is a regular contributor to prominent publications like ET Brand Equity, First Post, Businessworld and The Hindu, where he shares his perspective on leadership, ESG, ethics and purpose.

He is currently a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA)’s Global Advisory Board and Co-Chair of PRCA Asia Pacific and PRCA Ethics Council.

About ICCO

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is the voice of public relations consultancies around the world. The ICCO membership comprises 41 associations representing 81 countries across the globe: from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australasia, Europe, and, the Middle East. Collectively, these associations represent over 3,000 PR firms. ICCO’s annual awards program is globally recognized by PR trade associations representing 70 countries worldwide. Entries into the awards are judged by an elite panel of top international PR practitioners who will consider the excellence and effectiveness of PR work from across the world.

About Avian WE

Avian WE is a leading integrated communications agency in India and an integral part of WE Communications. The organisation has worked tirelessly to put the best minds in the communications industry in the best positions to help clients - connecting people and operations across India and ensuring that its work drives real business results and positive change. While public relations is our mainstay, Avian WE’s capabilities also include - Influence & Story Telling; Content, Social & Creative Strategies (through in-house brand - EXPD); Public Policy and Advocacy (Chase India); Purpose & Social Impact; Measurement & Analytics and Crisis Communication.

Rahul Mehta, CEO, Media Mantra

With over 22 years of agency and corporate experience, Mehta has served in senior leadership roles for over 15 years including as COO with Kaizzen, Sr. VP & General Manager with FleishmanHillard and Branch Head with Weber Shandwick. During his tenure, he contributed to strong business growth, winning mandates from reputed Indian and international firms. He is also a past winner of the Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific Leadership Award.

"Media Mantra is currently undergoing a very exciting phase of growth. This year, one of the key focus areas for us was to strengthen our leadership team by adding well-respected professionals like Rahul, who is a proven communications expert with strong expertise in executing innovative and integrated client campaigns. His vast experience and immense knowledge makes him a perfect fit for overseeing our India operations as part of the growing leadership team. He will provide strategic insights and drive impact and outcomes for our growing list of clients. While working closely with me, he will play a vital role in accelerating collective growth of the organization. As we inch closer to our 10th anniversary this August, Rahul's appointment is just the beginning of bigger and better things to come in future for the MM family," Udit Pathak, Founding Director of Media Mantra said.

"I am excited to join Media Mantra at this exciting juncture, where the agency has laid a strong foundation to enter the next phase of its strong growth journey. Media Mantra has a proven track record of executing award-winning campaigns for clients and I look forward to working alongside Udit to drive a culture of excellence for clients across existing and new service offerings, with a clear focus on delivering communication outcomes that have a measurable impact on business outcomes," Rahul Mehta, CEO, Media Mantra said.

A post-graduate in Advertising and Communications management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mehta brings strong expertise in corporate reputation management, brand reputation management, crisis management, social media influencer campaigns, internal communications, public affairs, senior executive training and brand marketing. His area of expertise transcends across diverse sectors such as consumer durables, FMCG, auto, B2B, BFSI, healthcare, aviation, travel & tourism, telecom, healthcare, and fashion and lifestyle.

About Media Mantra
Founded in 2012, Media Mantra is one of India's fastest-growing independent PR and integrated communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputation. Headquartered in Gurugram, the firm has expanded its offices to metro cities like Bangalore and Mumbai where its dedicated workforce bolster clients with confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Honored for its excellent media campaigns, cutting-edge communication solutions, and outstanding results, Media Mantra provides services that go beyond archaic PR strategies. It is noted for its premium services, considerable growth from the ground up, core principles, and independent setup - all of which stem from a burning desire to provide the best services to its ever-growing list of diverse clients.

ActiMedia PR and Digital Won IPRCCA's 'Fashion and Lifestyle Agency of The Year' Award

ActiMedia PR and Digital caters to a diverse set of clients across hospitality, e-commerce, travel and CSR but is known for its specialized client-consultation in the lifestyle, luxury and fashion categories. The agency also took home three gold, one silver and one bronze award for the exceptional strategy, planning and execution of various brand campaigns.

These are

1. Gold - Arts and Music - Bacardi NH7 Weekender

2. Gold - Esports and Gaming - NODWIN Gaming

3. Gold - CSR and Not-for-profit (Beyond Metro) - KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2021

4. Silver - Thought Leadership - De Beers Forevermark Diamonds

5. Bronze - CSR and Not-for-profit - KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2021

“We are delighted and honoured to receive these awards! We have specialised in fashion and lifestyle right from our inception over two-decades ago and have been blessed with some great clients who’ve repeatedly shown their faith in us over the years. A big ‘Thank You’ to our clients as well as to our super-passionate teams across India who make great things happen,” said Amitabh Saksena, Founder and Managing Director, ActiMedia PR and Digital.

This year’s IPRCCA awards received a staggering 550+ entries. The jury was chaired by B Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Blue Star, and Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor in Chief, BW Businessworld and exchange4media group and included prominent Heads of Corporate Communications of companies like Fortis Healthcare, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd., Tata Teleservices Limited, ICICI Bank, Frost & Sullivan, Jaguar Group, Biocon Group & Biocon Biologics, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), The Oberoi Group and PhonePe, to name a few.
 

Winners were selected on the basis of the challenge, clarity of insights and creativity, alignment between goals, strategy and execution as well as measurable results.

Surge in investment sees boost in India's realty sector

A Reuters poll conducted recently reflected a quick rise in house prices in the coming months as the nation recovers strongly. Homebuyers are constantly stepping ahead to invest in their dream homes owing to the factors like well-being, future security, comfort, and higher ROI. Additionally, pandemic-led trends such as the hybrid work model and homeschooling have increased demand for bigger customizations across locations including tier-2,3 cities. 

Mukul Bansal, Director, Motia Group says, "There has been a significant shift witnessed in attention to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, places offering huge potential with relatively affordable pricing as compared to metros. Tech-enabled smart homes, extra rooms, modern kitchenettes, safety features, dedicated study rooms, gym, balcony are now important features of the buyers’ checklist. Owing to ample options available, green environment, affordability, Chandigarh has emerged as one of the most preferred options amongst homebuyers."

Talking about residential real estate sector becoming the most preferred investment choice of buyers and investors, Santosh Agarwal, CFO & Executive Director, Alpha Corp says, "This sector carries huge benefits and opportunities such as stability, future security, assured returns etc, and is now attracting homebuyers who are planning for a secured future and hassle-free living. The opportunities for real estate development in tier II cities are huge. Today, these locations enjoy upgraded transport facilities, metro networks, as well as business and job opportunities. Additionally, affordability, infrastructure development, better loan rates, connectivity and rising business opportunities are also pushing the homebuyers towards these emerging locations. Going forward, investment in real estate assets in emerging locations will be highly rewarding for homebuyers and investors in these highly balanced markets, for a stable future."

With COVID fear withering away, companies have started to bring back their workforce to offices. According to an industry report, gross absorption in office space is expected to touch 45-47 million sq. ft. in 2022, a growth of about 13-14% from 2021. 

Abhishek Pandey, Vice President-Customer Engagement & Distribution, Viridian RED says, "The Grade A office space is witnessing healthy growth over the last couple of quarters. Leasing activity is set to increase with rising demand from tech firms, BFSI, manufacturing, startups, and boutique firms. Amidst rising prices, the companies are now changing their approach to flexible office spaces and the inclination is widely due to the benefits these spaces entail like shorter tenures, low capital investment, facility management, security, and low maintenance. Today, there is a strong entrepreneurship wave in the country, and infrastructure upgrades, technology advancements, and ease of doing business have positioned India as a global startup leader. This growth has led to a domino effect and the demand for flexible office spaces is on a monumental rise.”

The trend is widely reflected in industry reports and as per JLL, the current market share of flexible workspaces in total office space stands at 3 percent and this is expected to go up to 4.2 percent by 2023. 

The sudden attraction, experts say, is fuelled by rising disposable income, a shifting mindset towards concrete investments, and the increasing influx of high-net-worth individuals into the property space.

The opportunities in the Indian real estate sector are massive and NITI Aayog expects that the realty sector will reach a market size of USD 1 trillion by 2030 and will account for 13 percent of India’s GDP by 2025. 

Public Media Solution and F Sharp Investment deal
 

The core intention of Public Media Solution behind investing in F Sharp is to promote the sale of affordable musical instruments for passionate players and music enthusiasts. In the wake of the COVID crisis, retail businesses across the country suffered a major setback. By helping F Sharp fulfill its financial requirements, Public Media Solution aims at providing the country’s retail market much-needed leverage.
 

Mr. Ravinder Bharti, the Founder and CEO of Public Media Solution, believes that the seed funding initiative would encourage investors in the country to lend a helping hand to businesses with potential. He says, “Irrespective of the scale of operations, every business is a major contributor to the country’s economic growth and prosperity. I sincerely hope that our seed funding solutions help aspiring entrepreneurs obtain adequate financial help to thrive in the market and carve a niche for themselves.”
 

Mr. Kunal Pradeep Jadhav, the CEO of F Sharp, believes that the opportunity would help him improve the services provided to his customers. He says, “F Sharp was built with the intention to satiate the artistic hunger within youngsters without making any compromises. With the support of Public Media Solution, we look forward to providing our customers with our offerings at highly affordable prices.”
 

About Public Media Solution

Public Media Solution is a digital marketing and PR agency based on Pune, Maharashtra. Its portfolio of services includes public relations, content marketing, SEO, and more. It also offers seed funding solutions to new and growing businesses to help them find their feet in the market.

Parul Shukla honored Mission Shakti

Mrs. Parul Shukla is serving across India as a female entrepreneur with her brother Amit Bishnoi in the name of her company Swatcat Communication (PR and Content Placement). Parul Shukla who has been working for year in the field of Print and digital media, today a well-known name in this sector. Parul Shukla has established a different image in the field of Print and digital media in Meerut.

With a memento the Principal of the school, Mrs. Lata Sagar honored Mrs. Parul Shukla. Under the program ‘International Girl Child Day’ the students of Bhagirathi Arya Kanya Inter College and ask her Question. Excited to find successful women entrepreneurs in front of them, the students learned many important facts about Print and digital media from them.

Parul Shukla told the girls that what courses related to PR i.e. public relations can be done after the intermediate examination. In which new courses like MBA etc. Public relations have been attached. Which degree can they get further after doing these courses? Women entrepreneur Parul Shukla shared such important information with the girls.

On the occasion of International Girl Child Day, the students enthralled everyone by presenting beautiful poems. The program was completed under the supervision of Dr. Sneh Prabha. Smt. Swati Singh, Nodal Officer of Mission Shakti Bhagirathi Arya Kanya Inter College gave impetus to the program by conducting the stage. Entire Bhagirathi family contributed their all to make this program a success.

ICCPL won Fulcrum Awards 2021 in the category of Best Real Estate and Infrastructure Campaign for Housing.com 's 'Yahan Search Khatam Karo' campaign
 

The PR award was given for the campaign that ICCPL ran for its client Housing.com, a leading proptech company. The PR campaign was around ‘Yahan Search Khatam Karo’ TV and digital advertising campaign of Housing.com featuring Bollywood actors Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao.
 

The ad campaign showcased the brand as a single-stop solution for all housing needs - buying, selling, renting and moving in, and other property-related services. ICCPL divided the media campaign into three parts Pre-launch, Launch (News Platforms, A&M media, Financials), and Post-launch (Advertisement Campaign review, marketing plan, storyboard in leading A&M Media).
 

“We are delighted to get recognised for the hard work we put in to serve the interests of our clients. For Housing.com campaign, it was all about tactical moves and disseminating information at the right time to maximize the impact. We created interest and maintained the buzz from pre-launch to after launch for 45 days. ‘Yahan Search Khatam Karo’ secured 100+ media coverage in a span of 45 days in leading dailies and news platforms followed by post-launch interviews & ad reviews in leading publications,” said Dushyant Sinha, Founding Director, ICCPL.
 

Amit Arora, Head, Corporate Communications & PR, Housing.com, said, “We are delighted at the appreciation that we have got in the form of this award. The success of a campaign is a testimony to the efforts made by Housing.com's Marketing team that has created the campaign along with our Ad agency along with the efforts made by our PR team- ICCPL that has successfully executed the earned media campaign.”
 

ICCPL was started in 2011, and since then, they have made a strong name in sectors like Real Estate, education and automobile. The consulting firm now also is actively servicing clients in digital marketing and also creative designing. They have a strong presence in cities like Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Kolkata.

Rahul Kashyap
 

Kashyap, who is the Chief Operating Officer of PR Professionals, flagship of the PRP Group will be studying Agrarian Distress in India: Analysing the Role of Parliament and Media for his research. India Policy Foundation is India’s leading public policy research centre. The fellowship assumes special significance considering the current imbroglio over the farm laws enacted by Parliament. The research work is expected to be an important intervention in the Agri-related public policy discourse in the country.
 

“We have given the fellowship to Rahul Kashyap with a firm belief that he will clear several cobwebs in the policy landscape for the agriculture sector. We are certain it will be an incisive and insightful research work on such an issue so critical to the Indian society. We wish him all the best,” said Kuldeep Ratnoo, Director, India Policy Foundation.
 

On receiving the fellowship, Kashyap said, “I am delighted to receive it. It couldn’t have come at a more opportune time with the country refocusing on agriculture. We need to revisit how the policies are framed. The research will focus on factors affecting policy making in India and how public communication plays a role in it."
 

Congratulating Rahul Kashyap on this incredible achievement, Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder & Managing Director, PR Professionals, said, “It is a matter of great pride for our entire team. I extend my best wishes to Rahul Sir for bagging this prestigious fellowship."
 

Rahul Kashyap has over two decades of experience in journalism, public affairs and management consultancy. A Jawaharlal Nehru University alumnus in International Relations, he started his career with Press Trust of India and left as Principal correspondent to join TV Today. Thereafter, he was South Asia Editor & Head of Media for Greenpeace International. Before joining Smile Foundation as Country Manager - Communication, Kashyap was Director at StratSol, a think tank. He is currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at PRP Group of Companies. He has also served as governing body member of various colleges of University of Delhi, Delhi including Gargi College and Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women. He has contributed research papers for many books and is Special Invitee of the Researchers Association for Study on Korea (RASK).

Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR receiving the ‘Best PR Agency’ award from Actress Simran at the ‘Times Business Awards 2021’ event held recently at Chennai

The Times of India award is Catalyst PR’s first State Award. It has the distinction of being the only PR agency in Tamil Nadu to be the recipient of The Times of India’s ‘Best PR Agency’ award. The award was received by Mr. Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR from Actress Simran at the Times Business Awards 2021 event held recently at ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai.

The National Award from the PRCI - ‘Excellence in Digital Sales Channels’ of 11th PRCI Excellence Awards, marked a new milestone in Catalyst PR’s journey. It bagged the award for being very active in all social media platforms like FB, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.; for topping the list in domain ranking & google search; for getting featured regularly in social media content portals; for having been listed in more than 150 web directories; for having the highest number of five star rated client reviews in India and for having more than 25000 social media followers; the highest compared to any other PR agency in India. These awards have put its count at 9 National Awards and one State Award, totalling 10.

PRCI is the premier body of the PR industry in India with 41 chapters Pan-India. The 11th PRCI Excellence Awards drew participation from over 50+ Companies and it was highly competitive. Catalyst PR was chosen from among these and awarded at PRCI’s 15^th Global Communication Conclave event held recently at Panaji, Goa. The award event was a glittering ceremony and the awards were presented by Dr. Govind Goude, Hon'ble Minister for Arts & Culture, Goa in the presence of Shri MSD Bhatta Mishra, ED (HR), NTPC, Shri M B Jayaram, Chairman Emeritus & Chief Mentor, PRCI; Dr. T. Vinaykumar, National President, PRCI and others.

Being ecstatic about these recognitions, especially since they have come at a time when the company is celebrating its 25^th year anniversary, Mr. Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR said, “Awards always motivate us to strive further and innovate. We have always believed in going that extra mile to derive PR strategy that is out-of-the-box and delivers phenomenal results. When we work with a client, we spend time on researching their brand and their market and suggest appropriate PR solutions. We always set our benchmark high and have partnered in the growth of our clients. Our ability to quickly adapt to the changes in the market and provide cost-effective solutions is the key to our success.”

Catalyst PR, established in 1997 and India’s first 9001:2015 certified PR agency, is a fast-growing PR agency whose penchant for innovation has brought it not just accolades from its peers and clients but also awards. Headquartered at Chennai, with a wide network across India, it had handled many PR campaigns that have generated a great deal of positive publicity for clients. Its client list includes Retail, FMCG, Education, Hospitality, and Medicine to Corporate sectors.

It brings together many kinds of PR services under one roof, from drafting press releases, organising press meets and events, editorial services, advertorial services, media monitoring to crisis communication it offers them all. It has played a vital role in helping clients make the next leap in their growth.

Ravinder Bharti - Seed-funding and Digital Marketing

The firm started providing seed funding services once the country was hit with the pandemic to help passionate and visionary entrepreneurs set up their businesses. The decision was taken by Ravinder Bharti, the Founder and CEO of Public Media Solution, to boost the economy by leveraging the startup culture and ending the struggles of aspiring businessmen made worse by the COVID situation.

He says, “Interacting with a range of startups across the country made me realize the importance of having a sense of direction in order to establish a business, no matter how small it is. When it comes to seed funding, India has many independent financers and dedicated institutions that are ready to fund new ventures. However, the investors rarely provide the right guidance and a sense of direction to the new entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and carve their nice in the industry. Our seed funding services were designed to change this approach regarding seed funding in India.”

Now that the second wave of COVID is coming to an end, Mr. Bharti believes that aspiring entrepreneurs can get their dreams fulfilled by obtaining the required finances with the help of Public Media Solution.

Along with providing seed funding services, Public Media Solution has decided to offer additional help to budding entrepreneurs by assisting them with digital marketing. The company’s original forte being PR and digital marketing, Mr. Bharti believes that this blend of services would his clients with the best of both worlds.

He says, “We have decided to take our seed funding services a step further by helping our clients with digital marketing. As they enter the industry, new entrepreneurs are often confused when it comes to spreading their word in the most effective manner. In 2021, it is extremely important for a business to stand out from the clutter. Keeping this in mind, we will be providing a range of digital marketing services to our clients, including SEO, SMO, content writing services, online PR, and much more.”

With this initiative, Public Media Solution aims at boosting the startup culture in the country. The company believes that this would help them bring about a shift in the attitude of investors and aspiring entrepreneurs towards securing visionary business ideas and encouraging young entrepreneurs in following their dreams.

About Public Media Solution

Public Media Solution is a digital marketing and PR company based in Pune. The company provides services like search engine optimization, social media optimization, PPC advertising, online PR, and more to clients located across the globe.

Winners of Leadership Icon Awards - 2021

These Awards are going to be a small token of appreciation for the trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries to make an Honorable future of this society. It will motivate other great minds to strive towards aphelion.

The awards hold a very high credibility being solely based on merits, announced post meticulous selection process, research, online survey & opinions.

Leadership Icon Awards, one of the most prestigious awards, are an ode to the exemplary leadership & indomitable spirit of the winners, conceived and initiated by Brand Opus India - Best Brand Management Company In India.

The initiative was well supported by Success Magazine India - Magazine Partner, Untold Success Stories - Associate Partner.

The list of the awardees are

Winners of Leadership Icon Awards

1. Best Medical Cosmetologist in Odisha - Dr. Jagat - RupamClinic Acharya Vihar

2. Exemplary Contribution in Advanced Oral Healthcare & Pediatric Dentistry in Remote Gujarat - Dr. Arvind Dabhi

3. Outstanding Leadership in Large Scale Digital Learning & Designing - Ms. Smruti Sudarshan

4. Most Promising Professor Of Architecture And Design - Architect Mahesh Rameshwar Bangad

5. Young Woman Entrepreneur For Healthy Food Startup in Pune - Ms. Aarti Patil Founder & Managing Director, FoodfadKitchen

6. Most Promising Turnkey Interior Designers In Pune - Rudraa Interiors & PMC - Ar. Nilesh Deshpande

7. Most Creative Web Designing Company in North - iOTA Infotech Private Limited - Mr. Rahul Layal

8. Best Multidisciplinary Day - Boarding & Remedial Intervention Organization For Children With Special Needs - UDAI Working Together Works

9. Outstanding Social Entrepreneur For Contribution in Special Child Education & Rehabilitation - Ms.Tanu Rajput

10. Best Diamond Jewellery in Tamil Nadu - EFIF Diamond Jewellery

11. Best Emerging Tour & Events Management Company in Bhopal - Insopire Events And Tours Opc Pvt. Ltd. - Mohammad Arif 

12. Outstanding Entrepreneur For Excellence in Digital Marketing In Delhi - Kumud Kakkar, Founder & Managing Director, Roshaa Creative Agency

13. Pan India Road Transportation Services - PS Trans Solution

14. Best Assamese Cuisine Restaurant in Guwahati - Khorikaa Restaurant

15. Most Creative Film Director Cinematographer - Jay Bhansali

16. Most Promising Young Entrepreneur in Chennai - Lokesh Venkatesh - D. V. Poles Private Limited

17. Most Promising Entrepreneur in Patna - Mrs. Sweta Ojha

18. Best Young Mental Health and Social Activist - Ms. Anveeksha Tripathi Jain

19. Leading Turnkey Interior Designing Project Executers in Hyderabad - Mr. Arjun Kedia, MD (Ramnath Omkarmal Doors And Pannels)

About Brand Opus India

Brand Opus India has been established with a vision to empower the change makers, emerging startups, entrepreneurs and growing businesses to evolve as a well-known brand.

Website: www.brandopusindia.com.

 Design Icon Awards - 2021 Winners

The awards are an ode to the architects & designers who give life to the lifeless bricks & transform the houses, workplaces, towns, cities and the nation giving them a unique identity through their architectural excellence & wonderful aesthetic vision. The awards hold a very high credibility being solely based on merits, announced post meticulous selection process, research, online survey & opinions.

Design Icon Awards, one of India’s most prestigious awards, were conceived and initiated by Brand Opus India - Best Brand Management Company in India.

The initiative was well supported by Success Magazine India – Magazine Partner, Untold Success Stories – Associate Partner.

The list of the awardees are:

Winners Of Design Icon Awards - 2021:

1. Excellence in Facade Design - Vitthal Todkar & Associates - Vitthal Todkar (Principal Architect)

2. Most Promising Architects & Interior Designers in Bangalore - EcoMini Studio - Srikanth Venkatesh (Founder & Principal Architect)

3. Most Unique Functional Interior Designing in Guwahati - VAMA Interiors - ID. Shalini Dutta (Founder & Owner)

4. Best Contemporary Residential Architects & Designers in Surat - Foax Design Studio - ID. Paresh Harsora (Owner & Principal Interior Designer)

5. Most Innovative Interior Design Firm Of The Year - Design Your Nest - Mr. Shitiz Garg (Founder, Managing Director & Principal Architect)

6. Most Innovative Architects & Interior Designers in Bangalore - Vaastava Interiors - Ar. Vijayalaxmi Mathapati & Mr. Somanagowda P (Co-founders)

7. Best Bespoke Architects & Interior Designers in Pune - Studio Designovation Architects and Interior Designers - Ar. Shraddha Sadamate (Principal Architect)

8. Outstanding Excellence in Architecture & Designing in Srinagar - Ishrat Nowshehri Associates - Ar. Ishrat Nowshehri (Principal Architect)

9. Most Creative Multidisciplinary Architecture & Interior Designing Firm in Maharashtra - Ar. Yogesh & Kanchan Gupta (Archiiron Architects)

10. Best Turnkey Architects & Interior Designers in Tamil Nadu - Mr. Mohan KG, Principal Architect and MD - (Aurora Architects And Constructions)

11. India's Most Innovative Young Lifestyle Product Designers - Mr. Dhruva S. Paknikar - (Dominix Global Design Private Limited)

12. Most Splendid Commercial Interiors - Mr. Nishant Desai, Creative Director (Umesh Desai & Associates)

13. Most Promising Residential Interior Designers in Mumbai - Ar. Sukhada Gawankar, Principal Architect (StudioSGA)

14. Highly Recommended Interior Designers & Project Management Consultants in Hyderabad - Mr. Venkat Viresh J, Owner (Jagannadham Interior)

15. Best Budget Residential Interior Designers in Thane - Mr. Amit Jangid, Managing Director (Breathing Walls)

16. Most Creative Interiors Designers In Kolkata - Mr. Mandeep Manchanda, Proprietor (Dzine Forum)

17. Highly Recommended Modern Interior Designers in Pune - Mr. Sujan Kr. Mondal

18. Best Contemporary Architecture & Interior Designing in Madurai - Arch. Harish (Arsh Associates)

19. Best Exotic Architects & Designers in Chennai - Mr. Branesh Arvinth

20. Best Interior Design Practice in Maharashtra - Aditya Interiors

21. Most Promising Construction & Interior Designing Firm in Visakhapatnam - Insideout Builders - Mr. ChandraMouli Dooda (Entrepreneur & Interior Designer)

22. Best Interior Designing & Architectural Design Firm in Dwarka - Dwarika Design Engineering Enterprise - Mr. Ashwin H. Manani (Managing Director)

23. Best Creative Architects & Interior Designers in Kolhapur - Mr. Anand Kulkarni & Mr. Ashish Kulkarni, Principal Architects - (DESIGNEX Architects & Interior Designers)

24. Most Innovative Young Dynamic Architecture & Designing Firm - Ar. Ruturaj Paradkar, Principal Architect (Ruturaj Paradkar + Partners)

25. Young Innovative Architect & Interior Designer in India - Lakshmipriya Bogala (Dream Nest Interiors)

26.  Best Architecture Consulting Firm in Panipat - Ar. Bhupinder Singh (Vaastukala Foundation)

27. Leading Luxury Residential designer in South India - Deconcept Interiors

About Brand Opus India

Brand Opus India has been established with a vision to empower the change makers, emerging startups, entrepreneurs and growing businesses to evolve as a well-known brand.

Website: www.brandopusindia.com.

10 Years - Bubble Communication

There have been many noteworthy highlights in Bubble’s 10-year journey that have contributed to the huge success that the agency is today. Starting from a small office in Mumbai and 2 Clients – Classic Marble & ZZ Architects, today the Agency boasts of 3 offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad & Bangalore and presence in 27 cities; 100+ Clients, 500+ Events, 100+ Creative campaigns, PR Coverage worth 10+ Billion for numerous clients. Right from commencement, the Founders were clear, a set up was to created for complete communication needs under one roof. Starting from providing customised solutions to Viacom 18, YES Bank, Piramal Healthcare, UTV, Tata Housing and others in the form of workshops, Bubble also focused on verticals like Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Social Media & Influencer management becoming a one-stop-agency for all marketing communication needs.

Speaking on the same, Mr. Jasvinder Kataria, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Domestic Textiles, Grasim Industries shared, “Internationally several boutique agencies have been doing a great job for decades but back here in India, when we hired services from Bubble, the concept of a boutique agency was yet at a nascent stage. Generally, we tend to work with different agencies for different services but using a single umbrella agency has, reduced the multi people coordination that was required earlier and the entire communication too, gets streamlined.”

The agency has striven to do its best for its clients by harnessing modern methodologies from time to time and tailor-making strategies to suit the client’s precise requirement. “GALF is a trusted wellness brand for global corporates and communities. We needed brand managers and communication partners that were equally passionate about the cause and creating content for our products and services, in turn helping us share our ideas with a larger audience and I am truly ecstatic to say that we found that in Bubble. For us, it was never about selling but developing that trust factor with our customers. The number of corporate clients and consequently the subscribers, we have today, stands testimony to the success we have achieved so far,” said Mr. Amit Vasistha, Founder and CEO of corporate wellness aggregator GALF.

Be it Real Estate & allied businesses, FMCG, Banking & Finance. Education, Sports, Entertainment & Fashion or Individual Personalities, Bubble believes that marketing themselves is a prerequisite for each one. “I started my career as a Journalist followed by a marketing professional, so the objective of starting bubble was, to be able to offer solutions that I believe were right and yet unique. It seems like just yesterday, but the fact is, the journey has been marvellous, more so like a roller coaster and I really like to say a big thank you to all our Clients & our Employees. We celebrate our anniversary while the world is trying to recover from the pandemic that hit us last year, but I believe, change is the only constant and thus, we adapted our offerings too, to the changing times and shifted a great deal to digital from offline,” said Ms. Aarti Notiyal, Director, Bubble Communication.

The finest quality in a partner is adaptation and that is what bubble strongly believes in with changing times and trends. A stalwart in the Indian stone industry for 2 decades and now, Director, Marmo Classic, Dubai, Mr. Subodh Shah, says “Our association with Bubble goes way back, right from the inception of the agency. For us as well it was a new beginning – our engineered brand – Kalingastone was launched in India. They have come a long way and I wish them all the very best for their future endeavours.”

While delivering top-notch services, the agency also kept its commitment to ethical standards and doing its bit for the community. Bubble has partnered with several NGOs like HWARF, NGO Vishwas, Swar Aalap, Divya Prabha to contribute towards the betterment of the society. Dr. Aneel K Murarka from Ample Missiion says, “Being a Philanthropist, numerous of my initiatives need to be made aware to the common man by means of the media, in order to get the message across so that many more are motivated to join the movement. And having a partner with right strategy and empathy is a blessing; which we did find in bubble for several of our campaigns be it “Honouring Acid Attack Victims” or giving the due “Respect to Transgender Community.”

Mr. Tapan K Jena - CEO, SANVT Ceramik, says, “My journey with Bubble began with Sunnheart Ceramik and when I decided to venture out on my own with SANVT Ceramik - Bubble, without doubt was a preferred partner for our creative and PR needs. Be it Ahmedabad or Mumbai or any part of India, creating news for any Tile Brand has become their core expertise having worked with numerous tile companies in Morbi.”

Bubble constantly puts in effort, to remain connected with the community and initiated one such series on account of Women’s Day this March. Named ‘Atta Girl’ featured strong and independent women belonging to different fields of work, Acclaimed Violinist Kala Ramnath, Author Deepa Rajani, Activist Christine Swaminathan, Dr.Sunita Dube, Actors Hunar Hali & Gouri Tonnk amongst others.
 

The initiatives and campaigns have been time and again honoured by awards and accolades like ET Awards, MY FM Award, Kotak Community Service Award, and mention in Forbes amongst several others.

And as they say, a journey neither begins the instant we set out nor does it end at the destination, it is the process that is the genuine fun and needs to be thoroughly enjoyed! 

Brand Opus India - Health Icon Awards - 2021 Winner

These awards, as a hallmark of excellence are not only a defining moment for the winners, but also intend to inspire others towards bigger and better achievements.

These Awards are going to be a small token of appreciation for the individuals who are pushing the boundaries to make an Honorable future of this society. It will motivate other great minds to strive towards aphelion.

The awards are an ode to the indomitable spirit of the winners, conceived and initiated by Brand Opus India - Best Brand Management Company in India.

The initiative was well supported by Success Magazine India - Magazine Partner, Untold Success Stories - Associate Partner.

The list of the awardees are:

Winners of Health Icon Awards - 2021

Academic & Clinical Excellence in Ayurvedic Medicine - Dr. Rahulkumar Ramkrushna Kamde, BAMS, MD (Ay), PhD (Scholar) - KVTR Ayurved College, Boradi (Department of Prasuti Tantra & Streeroga); Best Counseling Psychologist in Krishna District, Vijayawada AP - Dr. (h.c) M. Anitha Jyothi (Psychologist Counselor) - Mind Care Counseling Centre, Krishna District, Vijayawada, AP; Most Promising Rising Consultant Oral Surgeon in Surat - Dr. Payal Mehta; Academic & Clinical Excellence in Healthcare Diagnostics - Dr. Hemangi Walke - Palekar; Most Distinguished Counsellor & Psychotherapist in Mumbai - Ms. Kiran Makhijani (Founder Psychologist) - Mind Mechanics Management; Outstanding Contribution in Healthcare & Medicine During Pandemic - Dr. Sumit Kumar Dubey (Head-International Inoculation Centre & Registrar Birth and Death Unit) - New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), New Delhi.

Best Dermatologist in Trichy Zone (Tamilnadu) - Dr. Raja A. Shareef MD (Senior Consultant) - Dr. Raja’s Skin Clinic; Outstanding Excellence in Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Surgery - Dr. S. Kumaravel (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon) - S.K Hospital; Best Advanced Dental & Laser Surgeon in Shahjahanpur - Dr. K P Saksena - Vardan Laser and Maxillofacial Dental Surgery Clinic; Outstanding Clinical & Academic Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Dr. Pankaj B. Nimbalkar, Superintendent, Nootan General Hospital, NMCRC, Visnagar; 2021 Health Icon for Outstanding Contribution & Excellence in Cardiology - Dr. GVP Rao, Sr. Consultant Cardiologist, Specialist in Interventional, Heart Failure, & Rehabilitation (Hridayam Heart Clinic - NMH Heart Care Center, Nashik, Maharashtra); Outstanding Teaching & Clinical Excellence in General Medicine - Dr. Samir Kumar Rama (MDxpert Clinic); Best Multispeciality Clinic in Chennai - JN Multispeciality Dental Clinic, Chennai.

Outstanding Contribution and Service Provider as Frontline Worker during COVID-19 pandemic in Chennai - Dr. C K Dilip Kumar, MDS, FICOI (USA), FADI (USA); Most Promising General Surgeon in Patna - Dr. Yasir Tajdar, Senior resident, IGIMS, Patna; Most Promising Obstetrics & Gynaecologist in Patna - Dr. Kaenat Zahra - MS Obstetrics & Gynaecologist - Senior resident - Imdad Medicare Research Institute (IMRI); Most Promising Anaesthesiologist & Consultant Intensivist in Mumbai - Dr. Ajinkya Bhosle; Health Icon Award For Contribution in Healthcare During Pandemic in India - Dr. Vaibhav R. Deogirkar; Fastest Growing Pharmaceutical Medicine Wholesale Suppliers & Exporters in India - Mr. Amar Desai; Most Distinguished And Renowned Oncologist - Dr. Nafees Ahmad Siddiqui; Most Influential Medical Scholar & Budding Doctor - Dr. Aakash Pratap Singh; Most Promising Gynaecologist in Noida - Dr. Karnika Tiwari; Health Icon For Excellence in Sports, Fitness And Health - Dr. Mohd. Asif Gandhi; Best Doctor Power Couple for Contributing to Society in Pandemic - Dr. Tejaswini Gat & Dr. Sukumar Gat

About Company

Brand Opus India is India's Best Brand Management Company. We Build Impactful Brands. Brand Opus India has been established with a vision to empower the doctors, healthcare startups, professionals in the healthcare sector & entrepreneurs who contribute to lay the foundation of a healthy & fit nation.

Winners of Global Icon Awards - 2021

These Awards are going to be a small token of appreciation for the individuals who are pushing the boundaries to make an Honorable future of this society. It will motivate other great minds to strive towards aphelion.

The awards are an ode to the indomitable spirit of the winners, conceived and initiated by Brand Opus India - Best Brand Management Company in India.

The initiative was well supported by Success Magazine India – Magazine Partner, Untold Success Stories – Associate Partner.

The list of the awardees are -

Winners Of Global Icon Awards- 2021

Best Quality Low Temperature Grinding Spices Brand - Aditya Food Product - Mr. Naresh Parihar (MD), Best Power Source Battery Brand of the Year- KnightroneTechnology - Mr. Amit Nagar (CEO), Best Road Safety & Traffic Awareness NGO - Mishika Educational And Social Welfare Society, Most Coveted Singer, Composer & Lyricist in Maharashtra - Dr. Vaibhavkumar Bhagwanrao Shinde, Best Emerging Youth Guitarist & Composer in Eastern India - Mr. Somak Sinha, Best Educationist & Career Counsellor in Kollam - Ms. Renju Joseph, Leading Turnkey Construction & Interior Design Consultants in Delhi - Mavi Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. - Mr. Harinder Jeet Singh Mavi (Director), Best Agriculture Infrastructure Consultant in South India - Shaaz Agriculture Solutions - Mr. A Syed Nadeem (Proprietor), Most Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur Providing Medical Facilities & Promoting Women Employment Through Social Service - Ms. Riddhi Jain (Co-founder) - Madad Foundation, Most Promising Dermatologist in Wardha - Dr. Rini Thukral, Youth Woman Icon in Fashion & Modelling - Ms. Sridevi Makka, Most Promising Interior Designers in New Delhi - Ritzy Route Pvt. Ltd.

Best Ophthalmologist in Andhra Pradesh - Professor Dr. M. Ramesh Chandra, India's Youngest Icon in Space Architecture - Ms. Aastha Kacha (Architectural Developer) - Mars Society of Canada, India's Young Innovative Researcher - Dr. Vikas Sharma, Best Child Welfare NGO in India Maurya Foundation - Vishal Maurya (Founder), Best Innovative Pedagogy Preschool in Uttar Pradesh - The Crayons School - Ms. Mousumi Sinha (Co-founder & Managing Director), Outstanding Contribution in Providing Quality Oral Health Care Services in Nagpur - Dr. Harshika Gupta (CEO & Practising Dentist) - Dr. Gupta's Denticare, India's Best Carbon Cleaning Machine Manufacturers - Hydro Tech Clean Energy Co. - Mr. Shubham Sharma (Founder), Most Innovative Coconut Beverages And Coconut Food Products Brand - COCOFIT - Mr. Sasi Kanth, Mr. Pavan Kumar & Mr. Suneel Kumar (Co-founders), Best Internet Service Provider in Madurai - MRKR Communications Private Limited - Shanmuga Priyan R.(Director), Most Promising Residential Interior Designer and Turnkey Executors in Bhopal - Kirti Shrivastava, Space Art.

Most Innovative Design & Exclusive Craftsmanship Diamond Jewellery Brand - DAMAK, Leading in Construction & Interior Designing services in North india - Mr. Anshuman Tripathy, Most Innovative Learning CBSE English Medium School in Pune - Gayatri School And Jr. College, Pune - Mrs. Kavita Bhongale Kadu Patil, Best One-Stop Pet Care Shop in Kerala - Spa My Pet - Mr. Satheesh CP, Best Emerging Online Education Platform - EduPax- by Brain Guru Education - Mr. Vinod Sonawane, Outstanding Educationist & Environmentalist in Rajasthan - Mr. Satya Prakash Mehra, Best International Accredited Vocational Training Institute For Aviation, Hospitality And Travel Industry - Global Multi Solutions - M Sharathi Kumaar (Founder), Most Trusted Social Service & Donation Platform Online - Rohit N Shetty, Best Emerging Talent in Modeling & Fashion Industry in Maharashtra - Mr. Hrishikesh Wadekar.

Most Promising Interior Designer in Guwahati - Nancy Jain, Youngest Woman Entrepreneur in Pre-Engineered Building Solutions in India. - Ms.Shruti Gat, Best Adventure Resort in Gujarat - Camp Dilly - Mr.Anuj Patel, Best Institute of Share Market for Trading & Investing Education - Pravin Mahadev Dhuri, Innovative Young Entrepreneur in Cyber Security - Mr.Avesh Pathan, India's Best Music Academy Authorised By Rockschool London (RSL) in Assam - Mihir Phukan's Cantabile Music Academy, Best Investment Bank and digital technology - SHDNL BANKASI LTD. - Mr. Swapnil Thakare, Most Talented Dance & Fitness Enthusiast & Entrepreneur - Kajal Sharma - Kimaya Dance and Fitness Academy, Young Educationist Of the Year - Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Best Startup Hand Holding Aggregator in Bangalore - Zeqon Consulting & Business Processors Pvt. Ltd. - Mr. Mukesh Kumar Jha, Most Promising Vedic Yoga & Spiritual Healer - Vedic Yoga & Spiritual Healer - Swami Amit Dev, Best Holistic Education Senior Secondary School in UP - Dayawati Modi Academy, Most Inspiring Principal in K12 Education - Dr. Ritu Dewan, Most Promising Young Entrepreneur & Social Worker in Mumbai - Chinu R. Kwatra, Most Promising Young Entrepreneur in Fashion Industry - Mr. Subrata Saha (Founder, Talenticaa).

Most Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur & Yoga Therapist Promoting Woman Health & Fitness - Dr. Kajal Parag Patani, Youngest Global Icon & Chefpreneur For Diabetes Friendly Food Startup in India - Harsh Kedia (A diabetic chef), Best Homeopathic Physician For Excellence in Treating Chronic & Lifestyle Disorders in Delhi/NCR - Dr Manpreet Kukreja - Homoeopathic & Lifestyle Clinic, Greater Noida, Experiential & Teaching Excellence in Hotel & Catering Management - H.M. Moyeenudin - Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (Pallavaram Chennai), Best staffing & HR solutions & Services in Salem and Erode - Mr. K. Karthick - Partner, Amuthan Agencies Manpower Service, Outstanding Woman Edupreneur for Quality School Education in Maharashtra - Rasika Panicker - Director, Rosary High School, Badlapur, Best Workplace Transformation Suite - NexAEI, Most Innovative Educationist For Exemplary Virtual Schooling - Harshita Saxena - Centre Owner/Manager/Principal, Little Orchids International Pre School, Best Educationist & Principal in School Education in Gurugram - Guneet Ohri - Principal, Suncity School - 37D, Distinguished Director Providing Quality PU Education in Bangalore - Dr. Prashanth Srinivasa Murthy, Excellence in HR Management & Building Positive Employee Relations in Corporate Sector - Sarika Ck, Most Progressive Supplier Of High Quality Poultry Products in North india - Mr. Naval Garg, Best Onestop Handcrafted Fashion & Lifestyle Products Online - Kalaashcharya (Anusha Jagannath)

About Brand Opus India

Brand Opus India is Best Brand Management Company in India. Brand Opus India has been established with a vision to empower the emerging startups, entrepreneurs and growing businesses to evolve as a well-known brand.

Website: www.brandopusindia.com

The elected members are: 

• President, PRCAI: Atul Sharma, MD - Ruder Finn India

• Vice President, PRCAI: Kunal Kishore Sinha, Co-founder - Value 360

• Secretary, PRCAI: Sunayna Malik, MD - India & Senior VP, APAC, Archetype

The elected regional chapter chairpersons are: 

• Chairperson North: Vineet Handa, Founder & CEO - Kaizzen PR Services

• Chairperson South: Prasad Karat, Associate VP - The PRactice

• Chairperson West: Girish Huria, Executive VP - Avian WE

• Chairperson East: Rakesh Ranjan, Founder & Director, Imagicaa Ventures

Two of the positions, Secretary, PRCAI and Chairperson South were elected unopposed.

  PRCAI Welcomes the New Executive Management Committee

Members followed an effective election process that was determined by PRCAI Secretariat in consultation with the independent election auditor to facilitate provision of voting virtually whilst maintaining confidentiality.

On behalf of the newly appointed Executive Committee, President, PRCAI, Atul Sharma said, “We would like to thank each of the members for placing their trust and confidence in us. We hope to continue with the momentum that PRCAI has built over the years, as we work towards bringing the PR fraternity closer.”

Founded in 2001, Public Relations Consultants Association of India is the Indian PR industry’s flagship trade association in public relations. Through its code of conduct, PRCAI promotes professional standards to create a more robust and prosperous PR industry in India and encourages its members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice. PRCAI is also the member of the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), the umbrella body for 41 PR associations and 3,000 agencies across the world. The PRCAI has a strong North, South, East and West regional network which provides cohesive and uniform support to its members.

Super Star E Awards 2020

The biggest gift that we could give them is recognition. To let them know that we acknowledge the efforts that they have been consistently putting in. In this endeavour, we put together 'Superstar E Awards 2020, saluting every real-life superhero'.

Along with the many things the pandemic has brought into our lives, it's also brought about resilience. The new normal is all about seamlessly flowing with change. Many iconic people have stepped on board to lift the spirits of our people.

We at Cirkle PR & Trend Loud Digital decided to put together a new normal award show during this lockdown. What started off as a small idea has turned into India's biggest digital awards. We unanimously believed that we must retain the grandeur of an awards ceremony to truly make this recognition count. We worked with a lot of young minds and brought that positivity to the surface.

'It's amazing to see people come together during hard times. I was humbled by what I witnessed. We received a great deal of support from celebrities. I've done many events in the past but I've not experienced this level of solidarity,' says Lisha, Managing Director Cirkle PR.

Speaking on the opportunity, Chidambaram Natesan, Trend Loud's CEO & Director expressed that there is a need for such awards, and it is an apt time to felicitate real-life unsung heroes who have spread positivity all through the challenging pandemic period. Glad we partnered and Co-Produced Super Star E Awards 2020.

Our Jury Members for Superstar E Awards are; Veteran Actor & Director Parthiban, Anchor Archana Chandhoke, Actress Vani Bhojan and Actor & RJ Vigneshkanth.

The state came together to nominate their favourite Social Media personalities whom they thought were deserving. Over 8000 nominations were registered into & 6 lakhs votes came in for the nominations picked by the public and the jury! The show shall have an overall 32 award categories.

Pulling this off was no easy feat. We had almost 150 people on our team like nominees, technicians, production, coordinators for formatting/organising participation via zoom calls etc. It was quite challenging to work within the new social format.

We made sure that safety and hygiene was paramount. Extreme care was taken during shoots. A shoot spanning 6 days and a small team on location managed to piece the whole event together. It was a rollercoaster but totally worth it.

Our Sponsor & Other Partners

Title Sponsor - Havells Super Speed 400 Ceiling Fan

Powered by - Nimyle Floor Cleaner, Indica Easy Shampoo Hair Colour & Havells MCB & RCCB

Associate Sponsor - Amrutanjan Roll On For Headaches On The Go & Chennai Race Bank Coaching Institute For Banking & Govt Jobs

Concept & Event proudly produced by Cirkle PR and Digi Cupid

Co-Producer & Digital Partner – Trendloud

With Possessions, the sector is looking upwards

First is the case of Gaurs Group that has given possession of 3,500 units in Gaur City Centre (Greater Noida West), Gaur 7th Avenue, Gaur 14th Avenue (Greater Noida West), Gaur 16th Park View (Yamuna Expressway), and Gaur Saundaryam (Greater Noida West) from lockdown till now. The company is also looking forward to offering another 5,000 units by the end of the financial year. Another prominent developer, Migsun Group has given possession of 1225 units in Migsun Ultimo (Greater Noida) and Migsun Roof (Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad); the group has also announced that in the next 45 days, it is targeting to deliver 3800 units in its various projects.

According to PropTiger data, around 28,745 ready-to-move-in (RTMI) units are available in Delhi NCR with 5,632 units in Gurugram and 23,113 units in Noida (including Greater Noida). These RTMI units are available for possession within 30-60 days and in some cases even before that.

Another prominent developer in Delhi NCR, Ajnara India Ltd. has given possession of approximately 1100 units in five projects - Le Garden (175) in Sector 16B Greater Noida, Ambrosia (290) in Sector 118 Noida, Homes (150) in Greater Noida West, Integrity (195) in Raj Nagar Extension Ghaziabad, and Panorama (300) in Yamuna Expressway. Gulshan Homz, a leading name in luxury dwellings, has applied for the Completion Certificate (CC) for approximately 750 units in its project, Gulshan Bellina at Noida Extension and it will offer possession as soon as CC is received. ABA Corp, another leading name in NCR realty, is handing out possessions of approximately 5-7 Luxury residential units per day. Since the lockdown, it has handed over residential units to more than 150 families and will be welcoming more than 200 more families in the next six months. The company will also deliver Cleo Gold (Sector 121) soon.

Bhutani Group, which is now a leading name in commercial realty, has announced that in a month they will deliver 14 lakh sq. ft. in commercial project Alphathum located in Sector 90 A, Noida. The group has recently launched Grandthum in Greater Noida West where construction is taking place as per the schedule. The group also plans to announce some significant investments in their ongoing projects.

Raheja Developers, which is a leading developer based in Gurugram since decades, gave possession of around 109 units across various projects including plots and flats in Gurugram. The company has been known for its strong delivery track record and intends to keep up with their reputation. Another Gurugran-based realty major Signature Global, which is a leading name in affordable housing, has given possessions of 25 units from March till now in Signature Global Sunrise - The Premium Floors in Sector 35, Karnal.

The deliveries are not just confined to major metros but also in prominent cities like Chandigarh. Sushma Group, a leading player from the region, has given 186 possessions post lockdown in Sushma Crescent (3), Joynest MOH1 (84), Sushma Grande Chandigarh (31) and Sushma Infinium (68). A State like Rajasthan, in addition to Punjab, is also becoming a realty hub. Bhumika Group, a leading name in the state, is developing a 1.8 million sq. ft. mixed-use project Urban Square in Udaipur to be delivered as per RERA commitment. It is one of the few projects where the construction is progressing in Udaipur. The government should address the issue of liquidity, which is being faced by the real estate sector. The funds announced last year should be utilized and approvals need to be given within a stipulated time.

Chandigarh-based GBP Group in the last three months after lockdown has sold 377 units, which corresponds to around Rs 250 crore of business. The units were in Athens (100 units) in Zirakpur, Camellia in Kharar (90), Techtown (30) in Mohali, Dera Bassi (45), Centrum (30O) in Zirakpur, Commercial on Nagla Road (57 units), Central Town (25 plots) in Zirakpur.

In FY 20-21, NCR-based developer, Sikka Group will deliver 1200 units in Karmic Greens (Sector 78, Noida), Kimaya Greens (Dehradun), Karnam Greens (Sector 143 B, Noida) and Kaamna Greens (Sector 143 A, Noida). MRG World, a growing name in affordable realty, has sold out three projects in Gurugram – The Meridian (755), Ultimus (720), and The Balcony (730). During the lockdown, the company sold the remaining 200 residential units in these three projects. The company has sold 200 shops in these three projects which constituted 75,000 to 1 lakh sq. ft. The company will deliver these in 2022 - The Balcony by March 2022, The Meridian and Ultimus by December 2022. MRG World will give possession to around 2500 customers by 2022. In 2021, MRG World is coming up with a project in 30-40 acre with approximately 6,000 flats in the affordable segment.

Now the need is for concerted efforts by developers and the government to ensure that the pace improves further. The government took multiple steps, but more is needed to ensure that the real estate sector does not face any problem.

The sector is relying on the prudence of the government, which in the past has worked to streamline it. Consecutive repo rate cuts, funds announcement by the RBI, etc, have helped the cause. However, the current pandemic situation calls for urgency to implement multiple measures to fuel demand, harmonize the discrepancies, & foster confidence. In this regard, the reduction in stamp duty in Maharashtra & MP, and the provision of single-window clearance in UP are reasonable steps.

There are ample types of mutual funds in the market and selecting the one that will suit your requirements and meet your needs is indeed a difficult task. It demands a lot of time and requires adequate product knowledge to choose one from the buffet of mutual funds available in the market.

For this purpose, DSIJ announces the launch of its power-packed product called ‘MF Power’, which will help you to choose the best fund, depending upon your requirements.

‘MF Power’ is a portfolio of mutual funds that invests across various asset classes. It is not just restricted to investing in equity but also, debt and gold, which would act as a cushion to the portfolio in difficult times. MF Power intends to equip investors with mutual fund advisory that would help them to tide market cycles over a 5-year subscription period.

DSIJ - MF Power

In MF Power, the fund selection is done based on our proprietary methodology. Asset allocation strategy adopted is dynamic in nature that depends upon the market dynamics and economic situation. MF Power acts as an enabler, which will aid you to take decisions based on the research-backed advice, rather than your emotions. In MF Power, annual review and rebalancing is also carried out to help investors to reduce risk.

Commenting on the new launch, Rajesh V Padode, Managing Director of DSIJ Pvt. Limited said, ”DSIJ in its 34 years journey, understands the pulse of the stock market very well. We now believe that Mutual Funds should also form a good component of one’s investments along with stocks. Hence, to ensure our readers/subscribers are guided with the best picks and fund folio construction, we have come out with this well-designed product called MF Power. We sincerely hope this product provides the much-needed alpha to our fellow investors."

About DSIJ

Starting off as a 12-page cyclostyled stapled booklet in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), the flagship product of the company, soon began to be looked upon as the gospel of stock market investing. At a time when quality financial and guidance was rare, the company (DSIJ) pioneered many ‘firsts’ to cater to the fast-growing investor base of India. Over the years, its primary publication and other products have helped investors to create and protect their wealth in the most meaningful manner, guiding both new investors as well as the experienced ones, not to forget the established traders, to choose the right stocks, avoid pitfalls and reap the benefits of high tides in the vast ocean of equity investments. It is this vast experience, study and toughening during all kinds of scams and markets’ ups and downs that gives DSIJ an unbiased balanced insight about the several unfolding events without getting swayed by temporary and misleading populous excitement.

 
To learn more about the company and services offered, please visit: www.dsij.in  

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