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July 2024: The Heritage Project, an NGO seeded by the RPG Foundation, organised "Koli Fork-Lores," a unique cooking contest that celebrated the rich culinary traditions of the Koli community within the city. This event, which took place at Dadar’s IHM Catering College on July 25, is part of the broader "Chefs of Koliwada” initiative, which aims to revive and preserve the cultural heritage of the Koli community. The contest brought together 11 Women-led Self-Help Groups from Worli and Versova Koliwada. Each team is comprised of three talented women. These participants showcased their culinary skills by preparing traditional Koli dishes that reflect their rich cultural heritage. The women cooked up some amazing delicacies, such as Koliwada Special Prawns Mango Gravy, Khajura Fish Fry, Stuffed Pomfret Fry, Ghosala-valbhaji, Samudri Methibhaji, and more. Among the 11 groups, the competition was won by the group, named, Aai Jivadani. The judging panel featured distingui...

To mark Disability Pride Month, Godrej Industries Group, a leading Indian conglomerate, released a short documentary, "Access/Ability, ”. The film explores the transformative power of inclusivity through the lens of the Godrej Industries Group’s efforts to improve disability inclusion and accessibility at the Group’s workplaces. The corporate landscape for individuals with disabilities is improving, but challenges persist. Persons with disabilities (PwDs) not only face barriers in recruitment and unconscious biases but also face challenges in workplace accessibility. However, progressive corporations are increasingly recognizing the value of accessibility and implementing strategies to address these issues - redesigning workspaces for universal accessibility, providing specialized training and mentorship programs, and fostering a culture of inclusivity. Parmesh Shahani, Head of Godrej DEi Lab, stated, "With ‘Access/Ability,’ we aim to demonstrate that true inclusivity go...

Suraksha Diagnostic Limited , the largest full-service and integrated diagnostic chain headquartered in east India, in terms of operating income as of Fiscal 2023 as per a CRISIL Report, has filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator SEBI to float an initial public offering (IPO).   According to the draft red herring prospectus , the Initial Public Offering of the Kolkata headquartered company consists of an Offer for Sale of up to 19,189,330 Equity Shares by the Selling Shareholders.   The OFS comprises of up to 10,660,737 Equity Shares by the Investor Selling Shareholder - OrbiMed Asia II Mauritius Limited; up to 2,132,148 Equity Shares each by the Promoter Selling Shareholders - Dr. Somnath Chatterjee, Ritu Mittal and Satish Kumar Verma , and the Individual Selling Shareholders, Munna Lal Kejriwal and Santosh Kumar Kejriwal offering up to 799,556 Equity Shares and up to 1,332,593 Equity Shares, respectively.   The ob...

  Invesco Mutual Fund announced the launch of its new fund Invesco India Manufacturing Fund , (an open - ended equity scheme following manufacturing theme). Invesco India Manufacturing Fund seeks to generate capital appreciation and will invest 80% - 100% in equity & equity related instruments of companies following the manufacturing theme. This fund is designed to capitalize on the tremendous growth potential within India's manufacturing sector and will invest across market capitalisation with an aim to have a well-diversified portfolio of 50 - 60 stocks. The fund will be benchmarked to Nifty India Manufacturing TRI and will be managed by the fund managers, Mr. Amit Ganatra and Mr. Dhimant Kothari. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Amit Ganatra, Head of Equities & Fund Manager, Invesco Mutual Fund said, “The manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by robust domestic demand, global supply chain realignments, stable inflation and interes...

Recently, Godrej Industries Group and the group companies including Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), successfully culminated the celebrations of Pride Month. However, for a company which over the years has taken multiple initiatives to advance LGBTQIA+ and other kinds of inclusion, the celebrations don’t stop here. In today’s ever-evolving corporate landscape, the pursuit of workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion has become a priority for organizations around the world. The journey from policy to practice in this endeavour is both transformative and challenging, but it’s one that we are committed to wholeheartedly. For GCPL’s two new upcoming Greenfields plants in Tamil Nadu (Thiruporur Taluk) and Madhya Pradesh (Malanpur), the company’s plan is to employ 50% of women for these facilities along with 5% of employees from LGBTQ and people with disability (PWD) communities.   The existing manufacturing unit at Malanpur in Madhya Pradesh already have 20% women repre...

Chennai: McDonald’s India (West & South), owned and operated by Westlife Foodworld has added a bold new twist to its classic burgers with the launch of the ‘ Flavours of India ’theme. The company has reimagined its iconic McAloo Tikki, McChicken, and McVeggie burgers with a new flavour inspired by seven different chilies sourced from various geographies of the country. These limited time range of burgers, are now themed as Flavours of India McAloo Tikki Burger, Flavours of India McVeggie Burger and Flavours of India McChicken Burger – making them the Truly Indian Burgers.   The new flavour features a fiery blend of Bhavnagrichilli (Gujarat), Jwala chilli (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh), Kolhapuri chilli (Maharashtra), Guntur chilli (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), Byadgi chilli (Karnataka & Goa), Kanthari Chilli (Kerala), and Laungi chilli (Tamil Nadu).   Arvind R.P., Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s India (W&S) said, “At McDonald's India, we are...

  Chennai : Meesho, India’s only true e-commerce marketplace, has launched its campaign called ‘Shopping ki Power’ today, in an effort to encourage e-commerce adoption in India. The campaign aims to empower first time shoppers to utilise platform features and enhance their shopping experience.  The tagline ‘ Shopping ki power lo apne haath mein’ urges shoppers to embrace the power of making informed and smart purchases. Created and conceptualised by DDB Mudra and the creative team at Meesho, the campaign uses an educational approach. It skillfully addresses two key factors that impact consumer confidence in online shopping. By highlighting the use of genuine customer images and reviews, it aims to empower shoppers to make well-informed decisions and select products that align with their expectations, thereby enhancing their overall shopping experience. Additionally, it educates users about Meesho’s ‘easy return and refunds’ policy, ensuring that shopping on Meesho remains a ...

At the recently organized Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association conference in New Delhi, Godrej Agrovet’s (GAVL) Oil Palm Plantation business (OPP) said that now is the time to further enhance collaboration between the state governments and industry to uplift oil palm farmers in the country. Speaking at the conference, Sougata Niyogi,CEO, Oil Palm Business, Godrej Agrovet Limited said , “There are lot of misconceptions surrounding oil palm. From health to impact on income of farmers, from the crop consuming more water to it leading to deforestation, it is upon us an industry to collectively address these apprehensions.” “Since the launch of National Mission of Edible Oil – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) in 2019-20, we have come a long way. However, in order to achieve the vision 3 Million Metric Tonne of Crude Palm Oil by 2030, we need to enhance the collaboration between the state governments and industry. It is only then we will achieve the set targets and enable oil palm farmers prospe...

This Prime Day, small businesses are launching 3200+ new products on Amazon.in across categories like home and kitchen, fashion and grooming, jewellery , handmade products, and many more. Brands like Behoma, Dream of Glory, Orika Spices and others will be showcasing their unique products on Amazon.in and reaching customers across different parts of the country. Tens of thousands of small businesses will be participating in one of the most awaited shopping events on Amazon.in offering lakhs of Prime-enabled products to customers across India.   “Amazon Prime Day is one of the most anticipated shopping events in India, helping us deliver unparalleled value to our sellers and customers. We are thrilled to bring it back to India for the 8 th consecutive year, celebrating the craft, creativity, product innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of our sellers, especially small and medium businesses. During the two days of the event, sellers will not only get a massive boost in the visibil...

HMSI believes that Safety of every individual is a topmost priority. To ensure that awareness on road safety reaches lakhs of citizens, it frequently conducts Road Safety Awareness Campaigns across various regions of the country. One such campaign was recently held in the town of Chengalpattu which left a lasting impact on the participants. On the grounds of St. Columba’s Higher Secondary School and Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Secondary School, HMSI achieved one of its milestones where it saw an active participation of more than 2500 school students and staff members . The road safety campaign featured interactive activities such as safety riding theory session, danger prediction training, road safety quiz, helmet awareness, and Riding Trainer session that kept the participants engaged throughout the campaign. HMSI strongly believes that children are the future of this society and their awareness of road safety at an early stage can contribute to making the roads a...

Citing the key findings of a report that highlights the status and role of legal action and prosecution in ending child marriages in India, Indian Community Welfare Organisation – ICWO working in Salem & Chennai of Tamilnadu said that prosecution is the key to ending child marriage by 2030 The report titled ‘Towards Justice: Ending Child Marriage’ is prepared by the India Child Protection research team. Indian Community Welfare Organisation – ICWO and India Child Protection are both coalition partners of Child Marriage Free India and have together been working across the country to end child marriage by 2030. As per the National Family Health – V data, Salem & Chennai registered a [Percentage] percent of child marriage while the national average stands at 23.3 percent. The NGO further appealed to the government to ensure that perpetrators of this crime are punished so that the fear of law acts as a deterrent against child marriage.   The report reveals the urgency requi...

C onsumerism is rapidly evolving; leading to the need for innovation in supply chain strategies and practices and, automation technology is the enabler everyone is looking at to deliver challenging milestones. Godrej Storage Solutions, a market leader in storage systems growing at 15% CAGR, whose 50% revenue is from consumer driven industries like Retail/ E-com/ FMCG/ F&B and consumer durables is recognizing this and proactively aligning to these expectations by creating cutting edge solutions for end-to-end warehousing processes starting from receiving goods to dispatch.The business has madesignificant investments in capacity expansion and capability building to service ever changing and growing needs of its customers. The business has invested in human capital for solutioning and execution, technologies, manufacturing capacity and relevant integrating systems through an ecosystem of partners. The objective is to deliver higher returns for their customers by enhancing operational ...

Amazon India has returned with its much-awaited Prime Day on July 20 & 21, 2024. Prime customers have a range of choices to begin their smart home journey with Alexa. Alexa offers convenience and ease in streamlining everyday tasks and enhances the homes of customers. Prime Day 2024 is set to offer up to 55% off on Echo smart speakers with Alexa, Fire TV stick, and Alexa smart home combos, including smart plugs and bulbs.  If you’re wondering how to get started on your smart home, here are tips and Prime Day offers you need to know about:   Make your everyday entertainment smarter Alexa can transform your home into an entertainment hub. With an Echo smart speaker with Alexa, or any Alexa-enabled device, you can use simple voice commands to elevate your experience. Ask Alexa to play your favourite songs, adjust the volume, schedule your favourite playlists, and so on, - all completely hands-free! Additionally, with a Fire TV Stick, you can use the Alexa voice remote...