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Souvik Ghosh joins SkillArbitrage as Vice President – Business Analyst

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 23: Souvik Ghosh’s story starts simply and becomes remarkable on the way. He was a Techie who started off quite conventionally, with a good high, paying job in a decent organization.  He has worked with major players in IT across the globe, like iBility, BATs and Wallenius Wilhelmsen (Nissan US), translating user requirements to enterprise-level products.

However, the lack of work-life balance, a common phenomenon in the IT industry, was taking its toll on his quality of life. The pressure was too high, and the reward was not high enough. This prompted Ghosh to choose a less common path and set up shop on the popular freelancing platform, Upwork.

Ghosh remembers that it was not smooth sailing all the way. There were fallouts and some challenges in both getting the work and retaining it at first. But he believes that freelancing and landing well-paying international clients on Upwork is possible for anybody with single-minded determination and the willingness to work really hard in the initial days. Ghosh had both, and soon, he was earning millions through his Upwork gigs.

As SkillArbitrage is all about opening new horizons of remote international opportunities for Indian professionals, Ghosh was a natural fit for the SkillArbitrage Tech Team. Being one of the leading edtech companies, a major pillar in SkillArbitrage’s success is its ever-innovative tech team.

Not only the tech team, which is building unique technology that enables Skill Arbitrage learners to develop their skills faster and build powerful track records and credibility as global professionals, but future learners, especially in the tech industry, will benefit a great deal from Ghosh’s mentorship.

According to SkillArbitrage CEO Ramanuj Mukherjee, “The Company’s vision matches perfectly with Souvik’s aim. We intend to support people who choose unconventional paths to success, and he is somebody who can lead by example.”

About SkillArbitrage

SkillArbitrage trains young professionals from India and other developing countries to get international remote jobs, remote internships and freelance work from startups & SMEs in the US, UK, Canada, UAE and other advanced economies so that they can earn in dollars no matter where they live.

With more businesses around the world getting comfortable with remote workers and realising that they can access a much better talent pool at a fraction of the cost by hiring remotely across borders, it has become increasingly important to help Indian youth to identify, prepare, for and pitch for these cross-border career opportunities.

SkillArbitrage courses and placement support have been especially popular with housewives and mothers of young children, professionals looking for side gigs and extra income, digital natives looking to escape office cubicles & those living in smaller cities who cannot move to large metros to find jobs as they now do not have to restrict themselves to a small local job market anymore.

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Banglore (Karnataka) [India], March 23: Bevu Bella literally means neem leaves and jaggery and is a preparation made on the occasion of the auspicious Kannada new year. Pavithra Halkatti, Businesswoman, Lawyer, Educationist & Philanthropist, share her recipe for the occasion. “The ingredients used in Bevu Bella Ugadi symbolise different emotions/experiences – happiness, anger, sadness, fear, disgust, and surprise. Having this Ugadi Pachadi on New Year’s day signifies that we should accept all emotions and experience tranquillity.”

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

– 1 tbsp Neem Flowers

– 4 tbsp Jaggery

– 3 Green chillies

– 1-2 Raw Mangoes, chopped

– Tamarind juice as per taste

– Water as required

– Salt to taste

– Coconut, grated or finely chopped (optional)

 METHOD

– Take a large bowl with chopped raw mangoes and green chillies.

– Add Neem Flowers and grated Coconut.

– Now add Salt, Jaggery, and Tamarind juice and mix all ingredients well with the required quantity of water.

– Add grated/ chopped Coconut and mix well.

– The Bevu Bella Ugadi is ready to serve.

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Guwahati: A multi-tier security has been deployed at Dibrugarh Central Jail where seven members of Waris Punjab De has been lodged. Talking to reporters Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu said that security was beefed up at the Dibrugarh Central Jail after four associates of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh were flown in to Dibrugarh from Punjab.

Four Khalistani members namely Daljeet Kalsi, Basant Singh, Gurmeet Singh Bhukhanwala and Bhagwant Singh Pradhan Mantri were brought to the high-security Dibrugarh Central Jail on March 19 while three more members Harjit Singh, Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal and Gurinder Pal Singh were shifted to the Dibrugarh jail on March 21.

“Seven members of Waris Punjab De are lodged in Dibrugarh jail. A three-tier security has been put into place in the Dibrugarh Central Jail so that there is no security lapse,” the Deputy Commissioner said.

Sources said many more members are likely to be brought to Dibrugarh jail. Meanwhile, Punjab Police have launched a massive manhunt against the ‘Waris Punjab De’ group members in the state and so far over 150 arrest were done and many of them were detained.

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Guwahati: In a major boost to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative of the Government, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wdnesday spoke about a major policy initiative by the ministry to launch ‘Green Tug Transition Programme’ (GTTP) in a programme in New Delhi.

The programme will start with ‘Green Hybrid Tugs’, which will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems, and subsequently adopting non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen), the Minister informed.

The Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal also inaugurated India’s first Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) here today. The centre is the result of a collaboration between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India and the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

With the NCoEGPS acting as the Nodal entity for the industry, the plan is afoot to make India as the ‘Global hub for building Green Ships’ by 2030. The Ministry has set a target for the initial Green Tugs to start working in all major ports by 2025.

At least, 50% of all the Tugs are likely to be converted into Green Tugs by 2030, which will considerably reduce emission, as the country move towards achieving sustainable development. With these initiatives, the centre is aimed at playing a crucial role towards achievement of UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14) to sustainably manage and protect marine & coastal ecosystems from pollution, conservation & sustainable use of ocean based resources.

 The centre will engage in developing the regulatory framework and alternative technology adoption roadmap for green shipping in India. The centre – housed within the TERI complex in Gurugram – will work towards meeting the obligations under the Paris Agreement.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said, “As India took the presidency of G20, it gives me immense pleasure to announce these initiatives as a major endeavour of the government towards a cleaner, greener environment. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, we have been working towards strengthening our efforts towards building self reliance in Green Ship Building as well as installation of green solutions in all possible areas under the Ministry’s purview. We hope to become the global hub of Green Ship Building by 2030 as we witness tremendous business potential and yet remain completely dedicated towards building a greener world.”

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Guwahati: Dibrugarh is all set to host the G20 events for the first time, and delegates at around 103 are coming to the tea city of India for the mega event, which will be held on March 24.

Around, 103 delegates from G20 members, guest countries, and International Organizations, and invited participants from the scientific community will deliberate on the ways towards building a sustainable and circular bio-economy at the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference.

Dr. S Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the G20 RIIG Chair, will lead the conference proceedings. The G20 RIIG Conference is coordinated by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology,  Government of India. About 103 delegates and invitees are expected to participate in the conference.

The event will bring together key actors, comprising national authorities and experts from the G20 members responsible for planning, setting up new, and managing existing programs on the subject.

 The focus areas will include challenges and opportunities in agriculture, de-carbonization of industry, and bio-energy and bioresource management.

 The conference will also see deliberations on national and regional programs and country experiences, regulatory environment and public/private sector collaboration, role of Research, Development & Innovation in creating new, resource-efficient, sustainable, and more circular bio-based technologies, products and services, and cooperation between G20 members on specific thematic areas.

This interactive event will further promote active engagement between all key stakeholders, including the 3Ps (people, policies and places), and lead towards an inclusive policy-making approach providing a conceptual framework to mainstream circular bio-economy models across different sectors.

Collaborations and partnerships among G20 members and stakeholders will strengthen the global efforts toward building a circular bio-economy.

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Adhyyan School Hosts Successful Four-Day Scout & Guide Camp

New Delhi (India), March 22: The Adhyyan School, a leading CBSE school in Meerut, has added another feather to its cap by successfully hosting a four-day Scout and Guide camp in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Bharat Scout Guide Association. It was a moment of great pride for the school as a government organization organized a camp on its premises for the first time.

The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 500 students, making it a huge success. The camp was organized in two phases to accommodate a large number of students. The camp director, Mr. Somendra Tomar ji (District Coordinator), provided training on how to tackle adverse situations and stay safe.

The school’s principal lauded the excellent performance of the students in the Scouts and Guides camp and emphasized the importance of discipline, helping others, being pure in thoughts and actions, and fulfilling duties with devotion.

The students themselves made beautiful tents, learned how to cook food without fire, and experienced great adventures during the camp. They also received training on the rules, objectives, and importance of being responsible citizens of the country.

The Adhyyan School’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and community service was on full display during the Scout and Guide camp. It demonstrated the school’s vision of developing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically sound but also socially and emotionally responsible.

As the best CBSE school in Meerut, The Adhyyan School believes in providing students with diverse opportunities to explore their interests and talents. The Scout and Guide camp was just one such initiative aimed at promoting adventure, leadership, and team-building skills among students.

At the end of the program, all the participants were awarded certificates, making it a memorable and fulfilling experience for everyone involved. With such initiatives, The Adhyyan School continues to set the benchmark for excellence in education and the holistic development of students.

For more information, visit – https://theadhyyan.edu.in

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New Delhi (India), March 22: Gourmet meat brand that delivers exceptional service in channelizing quality fresh mutton! Characteristically, mutton has flavour & aroma; most of the time, the mutton purchased from the modern trade is pale, unappetizing slabs of meat crammed into Styrofoam and plastic wrap.

Started in 2016, Transitioned from production services to market catalyst, extending to modern trade supplies from 2019; and in 2020, established retail outlet; currently serving retail customers across Bangalore. There is huge unmet demand for Fresh Lamb & Chevon in India, especially in cities like Bangalore; we have grown organically and immensely through customer referrals.

Muzammil Shaik – the Founder, is a Bio-Tech Engineer holding a PG in Meat Sciences and also a member of “The Association of Meat Scientists & Technologists” & “The Indian Society for Sheep & Goat Production & Utilization”; he has a lot to talk about the brand “FarmSmart” and Fresh Meat.

Sayeed ur Rahman – the Co-Founder, comes from sales acumen and has 25+ years of extensive expertise in western countries & also has been associated with the livestock trade for 5 years.

Our journey commenced over 10 years ago, while we have seen the entire value chain in the agricultural space for small ruminants, wherein we have worked in the fields with the shepherds, advising them on scientific management and veterinary practices, selection of breeds and have advised multiple clients in setting up and running sheep and goat farming enterprise.  As a natural progression, we moved on to being a market catalyst as the majority of the produce gets consumed for meat purposes. We acted as a catalyst to provide quality mutton to the market, i.e. we consciously chose to supply to the organized sector.

In the past years, our annual revenue (year-to-year) stood at Rs 4cr, including retail & institutional sales – B2B, B2C & HoReCa. Apart from meat, we have been able to successfully aggregate and deliver about 500 ltrs of goat milk per week for institutional supplies, and goat milk is a niche product by itself.

Butchery is one of the world’s oldest professions, with traditions and practices dating back to the first humans to ever use tools. Of course, modern commercial slaughter and butchering are radically different from the first hunters and their stone knives. In fact, the sheer volume of meat required to supply supermarkets has led to the wide usage of practices that reduce the overall quality. A supermarket butcher has likely never met the person who slaughters their meat, let alone the animal.

But we at “FarmSmart®” is a traditional style modern store, aiming to work closely with our suppliers, ensuring animals receive humane and ethical treatment– sourced locally and organically through our networks whenever possible. At FarmSmart, our journey starts from animals, while with most of the brands, the journey is from the carcass. We have the shortest value chain in terms of procurement processing and consumption, and we create a better value proposition for farmers as well as consumers.

At FarmSmart, there are a lot of processes involved in pre & post-slaughter, which is why our meat quality is consistently fresh & flavoursome every day at every delivery. At FarmSmart, we have been successful in standardizing the product as “lamb & chevon”. Over the years, with tremendous efforts and hard work, we have been able to create a very strong product presence which is accepted and appreciated by all segments of consumers.

Chicken, Fish & Mutton are the 3 standard products sold across the trade cycle. While chicken and fish are almost organized due to the inherent simplicity in their trade, it’s not the case with Mutton. Mutton, as a product, is very complicated! For instance: Firstly, we have Sheep & Goats. Then breed, creed, size of the carcass etc., and the quality differs at each and every parameter listed above. Hence, this criterion for meeting quality mandates that we use the best of our expertise to standardize the product before getting it for sale. This is the key differentiator that has made us successful as we are today.

Currently, the value lies in the last mile, i.e., in the retail segment, and we want to capitalize on the hard work, the in-depth knowledge acquired from fields to the last point of sale & mainly consumer preference in this segment, the first mover advantage, our learning’s in the consumer space to grow and create value for ourselves and our investors. It takes time for others to catch up and build this ecosystem to scale up.  Knowledge can be sourced, but building the ecosystem is difficult as butchery is a highly skilled profession.

We strive to lead into the organized sector with “MUTTON” – people would know us for mutton, and there are none who have made a mark in this space.  In the organized meat segment today, mutton consumption is low since the availability of good-quality mutton is also low.  We want to give a convenient and consistent customer experience in the market, eventually contributing to an increased share in the organized sector.

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New Delhi (India), March 22: The latest auction by Bid & Hammer is a unique amalgamation of jewellery and art inspired by Peacock leitmotifs. A divine epitome of confidence, beauty and renewal, the Peacock originated from the Indian sub-continent, has been an integral part of our centuries-old folklore and has been abundantly used in all sorts of artistic creations across genres from ancient times to this day, however, it is being presented in a standalone auction perhaps for the first time. Appropriately lead by the artwork of Maqbool Fida Husain, one of the greatest Modern Indian artists, the catalogue is supported by Bengal School great Jamini Roy and well-respected artists Devaki Nandan Sharma & Fakir Mohammed Soofi. The latter two being ‘Bird Specialists’.

The muster of ‘white peacocks’ that signify spirituality, inner light, rebirth and even nirvana is not only an ode to the peacock but also to a rather under-appreciated stalwart of Indian art -F M Soofi – who excelled in bird, flaura& fauna and animal compositions apart from inlay work. An alumnus of the art schools at Mysuru and Mumbai, Soofi was a recipient of the Lalitkala Academy award in 1982 and the state Rajyotsava award in 1984. This oil on board, with a width of four feet is a typical composition by this master artist from Karnataka whose paintings are hard to come by and that too at an auction.

It has become a kind of pattern for Bid & Hammer’s auctions to be lead by M F Husain, as last years ‘Auction of the Week’ also had an iconic painting by the artist from the famed ‘Theorama’ series titled ‘Islam’, the No-Reserve & Silent Bid auctions the year prior to it had Horses and the ‘Traditional, Modern and Contemporary Indian Art’ auction preceding that also had Husain’s canvases as the top draw, as did its Significant Indian Art auction that had white horses against a saffron background – a masterpiece belonging to Mohamed Ali Baig – along with a work from the Mother Teresa series belonging to Namrata Shirodkar. Not to forget, Husain’s 1972 watercolour of Shiva had topped the debut sale of the auction house in Bengaluru, apart from the fantastic quality Husain’s at its ‘Jodhpur Auction’ at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, where celebrities from all over the world converged and participated in a historic event for a noble cause. In effect rendering the subsequent artist foundations claims a publicity farce in extremely poor taste. Coming back to the Husain in the current auction, the website describes the painting as unique and “a motif of rural Rajasthan, with two Peacocks and a woman in the courtyard …..….. the colours embodying the landscape of the region where he travelled extensively in the 1960s”. The estimate on it is Rs 35 – 50 lakhs.

Another highlight in the paintings section is the Peacock by Jamini Roy, one of the “Nine Gems of Indian Art”. The silk on cloth by the late Prof. Devaki Nandan Sharma of the Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur has the Indian blue Peacock – peahens and peafowls – in an ostentation of six and is estimated at Rs 40,000 – 70,0000. The rest of the collection includes a Peacock feather pattern bowl by Austrian glass-maker Loetz, handcrafted silver jewellery from Rajasthan, pearls and metal encased Victorian style pendant from one of the Nizam of Hyderabad’s nobles from the 1930s and a seventeen-feet long miniature scroll dated 1782 AD depicting Queen Trishala’s Dreams, before the birth of the last Jain tirthankar Mahavir. On the choice of this subject for the auction, Ankush Dadha, Director of Bid & Hammer, said “In the past also, the Peacock has featured prominently in our auctions and have done well, so this is an extension of the popular subject by way of a specialist thematic sale”.

The bidding will be conducted online on 28th March 2023 (from 3:00-6:00 pm IST), and registration is a must. A refundable earnest deposit amount has to be paid by first time participants. The details can be found at https://www.bidandhammer.com/

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Pranav Singhal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 22: Pranav Singhal, who gained popularity from the singing talent show “The Voice Kids India” on AndTV, is now embarking on a new journey. Shivan Music in Mumbai launched Pranav Singhal’s first single, officially announcing his five songs at a media event. On this occasion, the trailer of Shivan Studios’ first film “Rosh” was also shown. The special thing is that Pranav is making his debut with a song for the film “Rosh”.

Shivan Music launched their musical talent “Pranav SInghal” in an official launch event where the star cast of the movie “Rosh” including Mimmoh Chakraborty, Nikita Soni, Ruchi Tiwari, music composer Monty Sharma, producer Sachin Garg, young singer Pranav Singhal, and director Jayveer Panghaal were present. Other notable guests at the party included actor Hiten Tejwani, comedian Sunil Pal, and many other celebrities. During the event, Pranav performed live on the songs from the movie “Rosh” and the audience, along with the media, applauded him with thunderous applause.

Shivan Music has released five singles of Pranav Singhal – “Khatta Meetha Ishq”, “Barbaad”, “Baarishen”, “Dil Roye Jaaye” and “Chal Jhoothi” along with their teasers in front of media and celebrity guests. Shivan Studio also released the trailer of their first film “Rosh”. The film features Mimmoh Chakraborty, Nikita Soni, Alina Rai along with new face Yashraj. Vrajesh Hirjee, Ruchi Tiwari, Alu Asish Soni and Govind Pandey will also be seen in other prominent roles in the film.

The upcoming singer Pranav Singhal has sung songs in the film along with Prakriti Kakkar and Sukriti Kakkar, and the music is composed by Monty Sharma. “Rosh” is produced under the banner of Mats Entertainment and Shivan Studio, directed by Jayveer Panghaal, and produced by Amrit Lal Soni, Sachin Garg and Jayveer Panghaal. The film will be released on OTT platforms at the end of April.

The MD and producer of Shivan Studio,Sachin Garg quoted that this is a very special day for all of us. Shivan Music has launched Pranav Singhal. Pranav is a young singer with lots of potential. Shivan Music has signed Pranav for several single song projects. We have five songs ready now, and many more are in the recording, shooting, and post-production stages. Pranav is fully prepared for a long and successful career in music and Bollywood.”

Director Jayveer Panghaal believes that in the film “Rosh,” it is difficult to determine who the criminal and hero are. The audience can only guess until the end of the film, but the twists and turns of the story will thrill and excite them. With the release of the film on OTT platforms, we will reach more and more viewers.

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The premium packaged water brand seeks to elevate itself as a brand with the association with the Indian Superstar.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 22: Clear, a quality and value-based premium packaged drinking water company, is embarking on a new journey by roping Hindi film superstar and icon Hrithik Roshan as their brand ambassador. With its superior and sustainable range of bottles, Clear is committed to expanding its reach and encouraging people to Make A Clear Choice.

By joining hands with Hrithik Roshan, the brand aims to draw parallels between the superstar’s versatility and commitment to excellence with that of its products.

Hrithik Roshan is not only one of the most popular and biggest stars in the Indian Film Industry but an icon with a larger-than-life persona and millions of fans in India and globally. Our collaboration with him is an exciting step forward in our mission to make CLEAR #DeshKiClearChoice.

“CLEAR is already a well-established national brand, but I am confident that the association with Hrithik Roshan will boost our aspirations to emerge as a pre-eminent brand,” said Nayan Shah, Founder and CEO of CLEAR PREMIUM WATER.

Commenting on the association, the superstar said, “I am excited to join CLEAR, one of the country’s most preferred and premium water brands, in its journey to encourage people to drink safe and mineral-rich water. Together, we will promote a healthy lifestyle with CLEAR’s premium products while working towards greater concerns like sustainability and environmental conservation.”

With Hrithik Roshan’s huge fan base and influence, CLEAR is poised to impact the market significantly as it continues to elevate itself as a brand and lead the way in the industry. 

CLEAR is committed to serving its consumers with a healthy range of wholesome, fun-filled products manufactured using state-of-the-art technologies. It has the largest bottling plant in central Gujarat with Pan India presence and more than a decade’s experience in serving clients including national airlines, leading hotels, production houses, and automobiles, among others across industries.

A wide variety of sizes to serve, including 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre, 2 litres and 5 litres.

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