Godrej Appliances rides on design innovation- launches "Eon Vogue" wood-finish, nature-inspired ACs & Refrigerators ~ Brand aims to grow its premium segment

 

MUMBAI, 27th FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM):   Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce, flagship company of the Godrej Group, has launched Eon Vogue, a new series of nature-inspired wood-finish home appliances. The range, comprising advanced Refrigerators and Air Conditioners, offers a unique blend of aesthetics and technology that complements contemporary Indian home décor and lifts it many notches.

According to a survey of Indian households conducted by the brand, over 70% of respondents said they would like to see more options of appliances that suit their home décor better. More than half said they want everything to be well-matched in their homes.

Speaking about the new launch, Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice- President at Godrej Appliances, said, “The average age of home ownership has been coming down and is said to be in thirties now, given the increasing disposable incomes and easily accessible loans. These young Indian consumers put in a lot of effort doing up their homes, ensuring everything blends into a coherent design, but face a constraint when it comes to the aesthetics of their appliances versus the décor of their home. Aesthetics is a key purchase driver today, amidst the ongoing wave of premiumization. True to Godrej Appliances’ philosophy of things made thoughtfully, the brand has once again innovated to plug this need gap with its unique one of its kind offering of Nature Inspired, Wood-Finish range of Air Conditioners and Refrigerators – The Godrej Eon Vogue Series. Coupled with other premium launches, the brand aims to up its premium segment contribution from 45% to 55% and boost summer growth to 20% with a robust product portfolio.”

Highlighting the thought behind the design, Kamal Pandit, Head of Design at Godrej Appliances, said, “We observed our rapidly changing cities with large multi-storeyed buildings replacing independent houses and noticed consumers getting distanced from nature. We also observed how Indian homes exude warmth while appliances operate in a relatively cold space with glass and steel in blacks and silvers. We chose to take inspiration from nature, and came up with natural wood finish appliances in multiple shades, to blend and complement our homes, while keeping the practicality intact. The Eon Vogue series are water, stain, and scratch resistant, easy to clean, and durable.”

To aid consumers in experiencing and adopting the design transformation in their homes, the brand has collaborated with Krsnaa Mehta, Founder and Design Director of India Circus for a customized home design guide, showcasing the new Eon Vogue series in different home décor styles and specially curated nature inspired India Circus accessories worth upto Rs. 1999/- for the first one thousand customers.

Speaking on the launch, Krsnaa Mehta, Founder and Design Director, India Circus, added, “The new wood-finish series from Godrej Appliances is a welcome new entrant to the world of décor in India. I appreciate the integration of nature-inspired elements in design, and you can see the same on display at India Circus as well. Wood being a natural finish, is versatile, aligning well with different décor styles. I have showcased the same in my design guide and to help consumers adopt the design in its true spirit, we have also curated some of India Circus’s special nature-inspired accessories – fridge ware and cushions as gifts for consumers, to complement the Vogue series of Refrigerators and Air Conditioners respectively. We hope this helps consumers to have a more wholesome experience of nature-inspired design in their homes.”

The Godrej Eon Vogue series refrigerators are available in two shades oak and walnut wood, in 272 L and 244 L capacities and will be available to customers in the range of Rs. 27,000 – Rs.32,000. The refrigerators come with 95%+ surface disinfection through Nano Shield Disinfection technology (patent applied), larger vegetable storage, and patented Cool Shower Technology amongst other features. 

The air conditioners are available in three shades – cypress, teak and mahogany in 1.5 Tr. capacity in the price range of Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 38,000. and comes equipped with 5-in-1 Convertible Technology for power saving, 4-way swing for more comfort, and heavy-duty cooling even at 52°C. These ACs use R32 which is a Low Global Warming refrigerant. The series will be available soon across India in authorized stores, and popular e-commerce platforms apart from the India Circus website.Ends

SOCIETY FOR FAST JUSTICE HAS PLANS TO MOVE COURT AFTER COLLECTING DATA FROM AGRIEVED PERSONS AND WILL ORGANISE A MEETING ON 2nd MARCH

MUMBAI, 27th FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM):   Society For Fast Justice is duly registered Society. It takes up issues of injustice and common issues of the people.

Rajendra J. Thacker, President of Society For Fast Justice (SFFJ) informed that a meeting has been organized on Saturday, 2nd March,2024 from 10 am to 12.30 pm at Yogi Sabha Gruh, near Swaminarayan Mandir, Dadar Railway Station (Central Railway).

All aggrieved persons having grievances with builders as well as General Public is invited to attend this meeting on Saturday, 2nd March, 2024.

The meeting will create awareness among aggrieved and homeless people, who have been affected by money minded builders having guts to totally ignore rules of the land, government systems, including the Judiciary. These builders have betrayed the trust of the people in various manner, bringing many of them on roads without a place of dwelling.

The purpose of the meeting is to create awareness among such aggrieved people, who do not possess means to fight these powerful lobby of builders and eventually they are ruined & turned homeless by the builders. It is a very unfortunate state of affairs in our country where neither government, police and nor Judiciary has taken any timely steps to help the sufferings of these people.

Some of the broad categories under which the common men have been fleeced & cheated by the builders are:

1, Tenant’s room/flat is demolished. Promise made to reconstruct or redevelop. Nothing is done. Neither rent is paid. Thousands of tenants are homeless today.

2. Builders/Developers have booked flats and collected money. Agreement is also registered but possession is not given for years as buildings are not completed.

3. There are court order and RERA orders, which have been flouted by the builders and not been implemented by the concerned authorities.

4. Several Builders have taken money as booking amount and given allotment letter. In many cases, MOU is prepared on stamp papers and got is notarized and builders collected huge sums of money from trusting public.

5. 308 projects by 75 builders are incomplete for years as these 75 builders have declared themselves Bankrupt. Even if there are minimum50 flats on average, 15,000 families are made homeless by these builders. As a paradox, all these builders are staying in posh flats and having numbers of luxury cars at the cost of these families, Neither Judiciary nor the government has acted to help these poor people, who are ruined not only financially but also mentally by running from pillar to post in various government offices.

6. Many families have taken loans for buying flats from banks. Such Loan amounts are used by the builders and possession not given to these buyers. Thus, Buyers are paying EMIs against their loans to the banks without possession. It is a clear injustice. Government can enact a law that if possession is not given as per agreement in time, EMIs have to be paid by the builders till the possession is given. But advocates advice that each and every buyer must go to court to stop EMI. It is foolishness. Even a common man can understand that it is injustice.

7. Many tenants are forced to sale their rooms at 50% cost, since owners and builders do not start work of development. Out of fear that it will take long time, tenants are forced to negotiate. People have lost faith in judiciary as 4.75 crores cases are pending in courts at different levels by filing petitions. But there is no time frame to give justice and finalize the petitions. Instead rich builders move from court to court to evade justice in favour of public even when the case is open n shut with evidences in favour of the petitioners. (Aggrieved property buyers).

8. Many builders and Developers have sold flat and got it registered without IOD. ( Intimation of Deficiency means builders plan is approved in principle by BMC with certain conditions)

9. Approximately 50,000 (fifty thousand) or more people are homeless today. We appeal to all of them to get together against judiciary and government by strengthening the hands of Society For Fast Justice.

Ashish Mehta, Secretary of the Society For Fast Justice informed that the Society has decided to go to court on behalf of all aggrieved persons who are made homeless and cheated by builders and developers. We are collecting data from all aggrieved persons who are being harassed by builder lobby.

Society for fast justice was registered in 2008. In the last 16 years, the Society has given legal opinion free of charge to citizens. Our President has filed more than 15 Public Interest litigations. We keep on working unstintingly for those poor victims who need legal help.

For the last three years, the Society has been working in the direction to reform Judiciary & outdated legal provisions of British rule and justice system based on dominating policy.

A. There are 4.75 crore cases pending. We keep on writing to Supreme Court and Central Government to initiate negotiations and find out just and fair way to give justice to such large number of aggrieved citizens who have not received justice from Judiciary and fighting corrupt system where the bureaucracy and wealthy builders are hand in glove. Our System of Justice definitely needs several reforms to expeditiously help the common men in a fixed time frame.

B. Even today, if any petition for justice is filed in the court, there is no time bound commitment by Judges or advocates as per present laws. As the saying goes, “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied” is very apt and applicable for poor citizens of India. Huge reform is the need of the hour.

Therefore, we appeal to shut down / modify such institutions who do not work in the interest of common men, specifically where justice is concerned. Grass root reforms are the need of the hour as No builders and developers are afraid of court order or enacted law.

[ADDRESS: SOCIETY FOR FAST JUSTICE
SHOP NO. 6, A 1 DWARKESH PARK CHS LTD., SAI BABA NAGAR, OPP: HDFC BANK, BORIVALI WEST, MUMBAI – 400092]
[WEBSITE : https://www.sffjmumbai.org/ EMAIL : societyforfastjustice@gmail.com MOB : 9137650655 Rajendra J. Thacker / Ashish Mehta on Cell: 9137650655 / 8850109091.                                        Email: societyforfastjustice@gmail.com]

Art Grooves – Display of Magnificence and Opulence hosted at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai from 22nd to 25th Feb, 2024

MUMBAI, 23 FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM):  Excellent artworks on display by Mumbai based, online Art forum, Art Grooves at The India Art Meet, on at the Hall of Vision, 2nd floor, Nehru centre , Worli till 25th February 2024.

With 18 artists participating from Art Grooves, each having his own unique style ,this is an exhibition worth a visit.
Art Grooves was started by artist Poornima Dayal in the year 2020. Poornima, who does this pro bono, is herself an artist says ‘ these artists are wonderful and their exemplary artworks are on display with Art Grooves. These artworks may be viewed at this exhibition at booth no’s 51,52,53 and 54.

Sandhya Jathar’s semi abstract style, Suneil Baukhandi ‘s depiction of Ajanta n Ellora , Sapna Anand ‘s distinctive Abstracts, Noman’s magnificent Cityscapes , Arush Dayal’s vibrant ‘Ramlila’ and many more wonderful works can be viewed at this ongoing exhibition.

Mallika Gurnani ‘s Black n White photographs are mystifying.
Huma’s art work is very interesting and profound.

If Mixed media Art is your cup of tea, check out Anjum Shah. Ambika Kapoor has flown down from Durbin, South Africa to exhibit her artwork series.

Noman, has the audiences gaping at his cityscape for hours,understanding its details n design. Reena Wal has put in her Earthy tones ,recreating symphony.
Triveni Mahajan’s Enamel in copper have you wonder at the hard work an artist can put in to paint. Melt into landscapes with Reena Krishnans oils.

Lushoo and Sabiha bring out their best in florals. Check out also photography by Hasrat Ali, Leher Ali.Soha Dalwai brings in the charm of the Kashmir valleys through her art.Ends

“DURGASAPTASHATI” - A Spiritual paintings by Artist Udayraj Gadnis hosted at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli from 21st to 26th Feb, 2024

MUMBAI, 23 FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM):  World renowned spiritual / mystic artist Shri. Udayraj Gadnis has showcased his latest paintings titled “DURGASAPTASHATI” in Nehru Centre art gallery, Dr. A. B. Road, Worli, Mumbai from 21st to 26th Feb, 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. This exhibition is very significant and very symbolic. Udayraj Gadnis have been painting for the last 30 to 35 years with over 3,000 oil paintings on canvas. But this is the very first time in art journey that he have painted 180 paintings in 180 days and are being displayed together under one roof in one gallery.

Udayraj Gadnis Says "I am really blessed with the blessings of my mother Gitanjali Barve Gadnis and my father Anant Vishwanath Gadnis who during the pandemic time witnessed my journey. It's an interesting story. I had come to look after my parents in the month of March in 2020 and there was a sudden lockdown. And at that time, I thought the world was to come to an end because you could not even breathe comfortably, corona virus as in those days was believed would mark the end of human race. I thought let me do something unusual and divine and beautiful and so decided to paint the Durgasaptashati. The philosophy of Durgasaptshati is very simple; it's a story which is unique which reflects on the fight between the divine and the detached demonic powers. 

It shows that ultimately truth will triumph, victory over human ego and pride, and peace will be restored, somewhere in the near future, at the rate things are going today. Durgasaptashati is now symbolic and important for mankind, taking the inspiration, seeing the beautiful faces & scenes of Durgasaptashati and the war scenes; he realized that there was no reference to how it is seen in the 21st century. So he meditated and decided to paint it from a vision, his inner vision. If we look at those 180 pictures, they contain the original verse, 700 complete verses, which is a beauty in itself, it is not possible to actually see the entire 700 verses under one roof and that’s why he portrayed it in a way that is very important and unique.  

He always believes that art that seeps itself in the colors of divinity will remain for a long time and will be viewed by the next and the next and the next generation. It will be inspirational, just the way Indian miniatures have inspired many artists in the past, including me. What is truly important is that today we live in a society that we are blessed with the freedom to paint our own inner vision. He has painted divinity which he sees in his own meditative understanding in his own meditative vision. Durgasaptashati, which is phenomenal in its narrative scale, is also very beautifully captured in various colors. And this is what, he saw in his meditative eyes. Their aim is to bring the audience closer to not just seeing, not just learning, but knowing and experiencing

This art exhibition is dedicated in loving memory to late Smt. Latika Gaitonde, who personally saw and blessed this entire series during the pandemic in 2020. It is her son Shree Girish Gaitonde who had the spiritual power and divine conviction to nurture and support this entire project, understanding and appreciating my vision all along. I am grateful to his entire family for the respect and affection they have always showered on me and my art.Ends

Mother's Recipe Introduces Affordable Small Spout Packs for its Sauces Range

MUMBAI, 21 FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM) –Mother’s Recipe, India's leading food brand has announced the launch of a smaller-sized spout pack of their Recipe Global Exotic Sauce Range in four exciting flavors: Red Chili, Green Chili, Garlic Chilli and Soya Bean in Mumbai and Pune. At Rs. 25, the 85g spout packing is not only more affordable but also offers convenience in storing & usage.

Recipe's Exotic Global Sauces make your food taste amazing and make it easy to cook Indo-Chinese dishes at home. What makes Recipe unique is that these sauces contain no added artificial colors. The Recipe brand is all about giving you something special: the ability to cook in many ways, authentic and genuine flavors, and a taste of the world at an affordable price. These sauces are the perfect choice for preparing tasty Chinese dishes such as fried rice, Chowmein and Paneer chili.

Commenting on the launch Ms. Sanjana Desai, Executive Director, Mother’s Recipe, said " In the modern, fast-paced era, we recognize the significance of offering convenience without sacrificing quality. Our sauces are crafted with no added artificial colors, tailored to meet the preferences of our customers. We aim to deliver the beloved flavors in a convenient and portable packaging, ensuring a satisfying experience for our customers.”

The product range is now available at your neighborhood store and leading supermarket chains like Reliance Fresh, D-Mart and BigBasket in Mumbai and Pune, priced at Rs. 25 ONLY for 85g.

About Mother’s Recipe

Desai Foods Private limited owns the brands Mother’s Recipe, ELMAC, Spread On & Dabee. The company with a robust distribution network across the country caters to diverse formats ranging from mom & pop stores, modern trade outlets, multi-functional outlets, e-commerce, Defence and to Hotel Restaurants & Cafes (HORECA) / Food Service outlets. The company is one of the largest providers of traditional & authentic Indian taste exported to more than 45 countries in the world. The current product portfolio in India consists of Pickles, Condiments Pastes, Blended Spices, Ethnic Chutneys, Papad, Ready to Cook Spice Mixes and Instant Mixes. The company has 3 state of the art manufacturing facilities – in Pune, Kolkata & in Bharoda and is certified under ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 22000-2005. Mother’s Recipe have won various awards like the Consumer Voice Award, the Super brand Award, Product of the Year award along with ‘Two Star Export House’ status by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

All the products are available to buy online on www.mothersrecipe.com

Mother's Recipe Unveils Modern and Vibrant Packaging for Ready to Cook Range

MUMBAI, 21 FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM):  Mother's Recipe, a renowned brand known for its delectable and traditional flavors, has announced the launch of its revamped Ready to Cook product packaging. The new design embodies a modern and contemporary look, setting a fresh and vibrant tone for the popular Ready to Cook range. It also aligns seamlessly with the brand's values and commitments to authenticity, innovation, and consumer well-being.

The revised packaging features bright background colours in a matte finish, with green for all vegetarian variants, pink for all non- vegetarian variants, yellow for regional variants, and purple for seafood variants. The food shots captured with a special spot of glossy lamination showcases the deliciousness awaiting inside. The packaging highlights Mother’s Recipe Ready to Cook products made with superior quality products with no added Class II preservatives, keeping in mind the health and well-being of the consumers.

The redesigned packaging specifies the cooking time for each food variant. The one-step cooking method is illustrated visually on the front bottom of the pack - simply take the pack, add water, and vegetables/paneer/chicken as desired. For user convenience and to ensure access to diverse consumer base, the back panel now has usage instructions in both Hindi and English. A unique ‘Ready To Cook’ band in gold adds refinement and symbolizes the product's ease of use.

Mother's Recipe Ready to Cook products cater to individuals who seek minimal effort and convenience while enjoying home-cooked meals. While other market players essentially have a three-step process for their ready to cook range, Mother’s Recipe has a unique one step process as it already contains onion, tomato, ginger garlic, spices & oil. The redesigned packaging complements today's dynamic consumer base's lifestyle and tastes while still having a pleasing visual appeal. Mother's Recipe strives to provide a healthy substitute for takeout food by providing an easy way to offer homecooked food.

Customers can explore the new packaging and enjoy the same authentic taste with added convenience. The revamped Ready to Cook range is available at your nearest DMart & Reliance stores, Canteen Stores Department (CSD) & online on Big Basket & on their website www.mothersrecipe.com priced at Rs. 55 ONLY.

India’s #1 Oats Brand Saffola Launches Four New Delicious Gourmet Flavours

MUMBAI, 19^th FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM): Marico, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, introduces four exciting gourmet-style flavours in its flavoured Oats range, under its flagship brand – Saffola. For the first time, Saffola Oats, India’s #1 Oats brand, will offer two exciting, sweet flavours viz Nutty Chocolate and Apple ‘n’ Almonds. Alongside expanding the portfolio of savory (Masala) oats with the launch of two new flavours viz Spicy Mexicana and Cheesy Italia.

These new launches are in line with an unwavering commitment to providing a lip-smacking experience for consumers while offering ‘Better for you’ food offerings. Saffola Oats has always been at the forefront of democratizing Oats by offering it in flavours loved by India in convenient formats. With its latest offerings, the brand aims to further expand its relevance to newer audiences and occasions.

Saffola Oats’ sweet-flavored variants namely Nutty Chocolate and Apple ‘n’ Almonds will cater to a growing but an unmet need for consumers who have preference for chocolate and fruity flavors, delivering a delightful experience that renders them an ideal breakfast choice. These variants will find relevance throughout the day including breakfast, addressing the needs of homemakers and working women seeking a convenient and hassle-free option.

Saffola Masala Oats currently offers 6 delicious savory flavours for snacking. The brand further launches two fusion flavours, namely Spicy Mexicana and Cheesy Italiaa. These flavours are already trending flavours in the snacking category. This culinary innovation showcases the dedication to offering diverse and convenient options that seamlessly align with the conscious lifestyles of today’s consumers.

Speaking about the new Saffola Oats Flavours, Vaibhav Bhanchawat, Chief Operating Officer- India & Foods Business (Marico Ltd.), says “With the introduction of Saffola’s new Gourmet Flavours, we hope to satisfy the needs of modern consumers who constantly seek healthy convenience without compromising on flavour and taste. Our commitment to offering wholesome and flavourful options remains steadfast, ensuring that consumers across age groups can savour the delicacies of Oats on all sorts of occasions. We invite everyone to experience the fusion of taste and nutrition in these new Saffola Oats variants, enhancing your everyday moments with a burst of deliciousness.”

All the four new flavours of Saffola Oats will be available on leading e-commerce & online grocery platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Zepto, Swiggy & BlinkIt.Ends

शापूरजी पालोनजीद्वारे अबू धाबी (यूएई) येथे हिंदू देवालयाची उभारणी करत आणखी एक प्रतिष्ठित प्रकल्प पूर्ण. जागतिक पटलावर मापदंड निर्माण करणाऱ्या कार्याद्वारे समूहाकडून वारशाचे जतन

मुंबई,16 फेब्रुवारी, 2024 (NHM): द शापूरजी पालोनजी ग्रुप हा भारतातील अग्रगण्य व्यवसाय समूह असून त्यांच्या वतीने मध्य-पूर्वेत पहिल्या हिंदू देवालयाचा प्रकल्प यशस्वीरित्या पूर्ण करण्यात आला. अबू धाबी येथील बीएपीएस (BAPS) हिंदू मंदिराचे उद्घाटन 14 फेब्रुवारी 2024 रोजी सन्माननीय पंतप्रधान श्री. नरेंद्र मोदी यांच्या हस्ते भव्य सोहळ्यादरम्यान करण्यात आले. सांस्कृतिक आणि धार्मिक एकतेला चालना देण्यासाठी तसेच भारत आणि संयुक्त अरब अमिरातीमधील द्विपक्षीय संबंध मजबूत करण्यासाठी हा एक ऐतिहासिक टप्पा मानला जातो.

वास्तुकलेचा एक चमत्कार असलेले हे मंदिर संयुक्त अरब अमिरातीच्या वालुकामय भूप्रदेशावर उभारलेले आहे. हे ठिकाण अबू धाबीच्या बाहेर 27 एकर वाळवंटात वसलेले असून उभारणी कामात अबू धाबीचे तत्कालीन युवराज हिज हायनेस शेख मोहम्मद बिन झायेद अल नाहयान यांनी दिलेल्या उदार देणगीबद्दल त्यांचे अनेक आभार! 

सर्व धर्म-पंथियांकरिता या मंदिराचे दरवाजे खुले असतील. जगभर तसेच भारतात काही स्वामीनारायण देवालये उभरणाऱ्या बीएपीएस स्वामीनारायण संस्थेच्या माध्यमातून मंदिर उभारणीचा उपक्रम राबविण्यात आला. देवालयाचे बांधकाम म्हणजे भारताची संस्कृती, वास्तुकला आणि शिल्पकलेतील प्राचीन कौशल्याचा पुरावा आहे. हे शतकानुशतके जुन्या भारतीय ग्रंथांनुसार पद्धतशीर बांधण्यात आले आहे. कमळ ही देवालय वास्तूच्या उभारणीमागील प्रेरणास्थान म्हणावे लागेल. मंदिराला 7 शिखरे आहेत, जी संयुक्त अरब अमिरातीच्या 7 अमिरातींचे प्रतिनिधित्व करतात. 

“अबू धाबी येथे हिंदू देवालय बांधण्याचे आमचे स्वप्न आज प्रत्यक्षात उतरले. शुष्क वाळवंटात कमळ उमळविण्याचे शिवधनुष्य पेलण्यासाठी शापूरजी पालोनजी यांनी आमच्या सोबत भागीदारी करत मोठा वाटा उचलला. जागतिक सलोख्यासाठी या आध्यात्मिक मरूद्यानाचे आमचे स्वप्न साकार केल्याबद्दल आम्ही शापूरजी पालोनजी यांचे आभार मानतो,” असे उदगार बीएपीएसचे संचालक प्रणव देसाई यांनी काढले. 

"आम्हाला, शापूरजी पालोनजी येथे, बीएपीएस बरोबर काम करण्याची तसेच कला, सलोखा आणि श्रद्धा एकत्र आणणारे हे अविश्वसनीय स्मारक तयार करण्याची संधी लाभली, याचा आम्हाला सार्थ अभिमान वाटतो. हे मंदिर म्हणजे सांस्कृतिक विविधतेचा उत्सव तर आहेच; शिवाय हा आमच्या अभियांत्रिकी कौशल्याचा पुरावा आहे, असे शापूरजी पालोनजी ग्रुपचे अध्यक्ष शापूरजी पी मिस्त्री म्हणाले.

या प्रकल्पात शापूरजी पालोनजी यांनी सुरक्षा, प्रकाश व्यवस्था आणि वातानुकूलन यासारख्या आधुनिक तंत्रज्ञान आणि प्राचीन भारतीय वास्तुकलेच्या पारंपरिक गरजा यांची यशस्वी सांगड साधली आहे.

देवालय परिसरात 7 आणखी इमारती असून नियमित 15,000 हून अधिक व्यक्ती भेट देतील. इथे गंगा, यमुना आणि सरस्वती अशा तीन प्रमुख नद्यांचे प्रतिनिधित्व करणारे जलस्रोत तयार करण्यात आले आहेत. मुख्य मंदिराची उभारणी तराफ्याच्या पायावर करण्यात आली असून संयुक्त अरब अमिरातीमधील फ्लाय-अॅश काँक्रीटच्या सर्वात मोठ्या सिंगल पोअर तंत्राचा वापर यामध्ये दिसतो. लोखंड आणि पोलाद मजबुतीकरणाऐवजी बांबूच्या काठ्या आणि ग्लास फायबरचा वापर करण्यात आला. 

देवालयाचा ढाचा या पायावर उभारला गेला, ज्यामध्ये बीएपीएस करिता इटलीतून मागविण्यात आलेल्या 40,000 क्युबिक मीटर संगमरवराचा तसेच राजस्थानच्या 1,80,000 क्युबिक मीटर पिंक सॅंडस्टोनचा वापर करण्यात आला. बीएपीएस मंदिर निर्मितीकरिता हजारो कलाकार आणि स्वयंसेवक राजस्थानात दगडावर कोरीवकाम करण्यात गुंतले होते. त्यानंतर हे दगड अबू धाबी येथे आणल्यावर भव्य जिग-सॉ पझलसारखे एकत्र ठेवण्यात आले.  

शापूरजी पालोनजी समूह तब्बल 159 वर्षे जुना असून जगभरातील वास्तूकलेचे काही सर्वोत्तम नमुने त्यांच्या नावावर जमा आहेत. त्यांनी 1975 मध्ये मस्कतमधील सुलतानचा राजवाडा उभारला. तो मध्यपूर्वेत जवळपास 50 वर्षांपासून अस्तित्वात आहे. त्यांचे भारतातील त्याचे अलीकडील काही प्रमुख प्रकल्प म्हणजे नवी दिल्लीतील भारत मंडपम आणि कर्तव्य पथ, पोर्ट ब्लेअर विमानतळ आणि हिमाचल प्रदेशातील अटल बोगदा.

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सुप्रिया लाइफसायन्स लिमिटेडने महाराष्ट्र सरकारच्या राज्य निर्यात आणि सामंजस्य करार पुरस्कारांमध्ये ८ सुवर्ण पुरस्कार पटकाविले

मुंबई, १५ फेब्रुवारी २०२४ (NHM): ऍक्टिव्ह  फार्मास्युटिकल इंग्रिडियंट्स (एपीआय) निर्मिती मध्ये जागतिक आघाडीवर असलेल्या सुप्रिया लाइफसायन्स लिमिटेडने महाराष्ट्र सरकारच्या राज्य निर्यात आणि सामंजस्य करार ( MOU Signing ) पुरस्कारांमध्ये ८ -सुवर्ण पुरस्कार पटकावून  एक उल्लेखनीय कामगिरी केली. हे पुरस्कार महाराष्ट्रातील सर्वोच्च सन्मानांपैकी एक आहे. हा सोहळा  मा. उद्योग मंत्री, श्री उदय सामंत , महाराष्ट्र सरकार तसेच  डॉ. हर्षदीप कांबळे I.A.S, प्रधान सचिव (INDS) महाराष्ट्र सरकार , डॉ. विपिन शर्मा IAS मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी, महाराष्ट्र औद्योगिक विकास महामंडळ (MIDC) आणि श्री दीपेंद्रसिंग कुशवाह, I.A.S, विकास आयुक्त (उद्योग) आणि निर्यात आयुक्त यांच्या उपस्थितीत पार पडला. देशाच्या आर्थिक प्रगतीसाठी आणि विकासासाठी योगदान देणाऱ्या ,विविध उद्योग तज्ज्ञांच्या  प्रयत्नांची पराकाष्टा  करण्याच्या उद्दिष्टाने, त्यांनी  सुप्रिया लाइफसायन्सला केमिकल आणि फार्मा या  एमएसआय श्रेणी अंतर्गत एक्सपोर्ट हाऊसमधील  त्यांच्या उल्लेखनीय कामगिरीबद्दल सन्मानित केले.

८ सुवर्ण पुरस्कारांचे एकमेव मानकरी  म्हणून, सुप्रिया लाईफसायन्स लिमिटेड ला त्यांच्या अनेक वर्षांच्या अपवादात्मक ‘निर्यात कामगिरीसाठी’ ओळखले जाते. यामध्ये  २०१८-१९ या वर्षासाठी एमएसएमई  आणि निर्यात गृह या दोन्ही सुवर्ण श्रेणीतील उत्कृष्ट कामगिरीसाठी राज्य पुरस्काराचा समावेश आहे; एमएसएमई आणि निर्यात गृह या दोन्ही सुवर्ण श्रेणीसाठी निर्यातीच्या उत्कृष्ट कामगिरीसाठी वर्ष २०१९-२० साठी राज्य पुरस्कार; निर्यातीच्या उत्कृष्ट कामगिरीसाठी वर्ष २०२०-२१ करिता  राज्य पुरस्कार आणि निर्यातीच्या उत्कृष्ट कामगिरीसाठी वर्ष २०२१-२२ साठी राज्य पुरस्कार प्रदान करण्यात आला.

सुप्रिया लाइफसायन्सच्या संचालिका शिवानी वाघ यांनी  सन्मानीय मान्यतेबद्दल कृतज्ञता व्यक्त केली. त्या म्हणाल्या  "सुप्रिया लाइफसायन्स लिमिटेडच्या एपीआय आणि फार्मा उद्योगातील योगदानाची कबुली देणाऱ्या,अशा दिग्गजांकडून  पुरस्काराने  गौरविण्यात आल्याने, आम्हाला आनंद होत आहे. ही प्रशंसा, चिकाटी आणि नावीन्यपूर्ण परिवर्तनाच्या सामर्थ्यावर आमच्या विश्वासाची पुष्टी करते. जागतिक स्तरावरील  विकासाच्या वाढीसाठी तसेच  रसायने वितरित करण्याच्या ध्येयाने आम्ही नेहमीच वचनबद्ध राहू ".Ends

प्रामेरिका लाईफ इन्शुरन्स’ तर्फे तरुण सुधारक आणि समृद्ध समाजाचे ऋण मान्य करणाऱ्या इमर्जिंग व्हिजनरीज प्रोग्रामच्या १३ व्या आवृत्तीची घोषणा

मुंबई, १५ फेब्रुवारी २०२४ (TGN): प्रामेरिका लाईफ इन्शुरन्स ही भारतात वेगाने विस्तारणारी जीवन विमा उपलब्ध करून देणारी कंपनी असून त्यांच्या वतीने नवकल्पनेला वाहिलेला उपक्रम इमर्जिंग व्हिजनरीज (Emerging Visionaries) या राष्ट्रीय मान्यताप्राप्त कार्यक्रमाच्या १३ व्या आवृत्तीच्या उदघाटनाची घोषणा करण्यात आली. आपल्या समाजासमोर अनेक आर्थिक तसेच सामाजिक आव्हाने आहेत. त्यांचा बिमोड करण्यासाठी कल्पक उपाय सुचविणाऱ्या शालेय विद्यार्थ्यांना या राष्ट्रीय मान्यताप्राप्त कार्यक्रमाच्या माध्यमातून पुरस्कार देण्यात येतो.

हा कार्यक्रम म्हणजे प्रुडेंशियल स्पिरीट ऑफ कम्युनिटी अवॉर्डसची प्रगत आवृत्ती आहे. बऱ्याच काळापासून हा कार्यक्रम राबविण्यात येत असून याद्वारे मागील २७ वर्षांपासून जवळपास १५०,००० तरुणांना सन्मानित करण्यात येते आहे. भारतात मागील १३ वर्षांपासून संस्थेचा समृद्ध वारसा सुरू आहे. प्रुडेंशियल फायनान्शियल इंक.च्या ऐतिहासिक उद्देशाला वाहिलेल्या, पिरामल फायनान्सच्या आर्थिक कौशल्याचा लाभ घेत, प्रामेरिका लाईफ इन्शुरन्स, आर्थिक आणि सामाजिक आव्हानांवर नाविन्यपूर्ण उपाय विकसीत करून समाजाकरिता सकारात्मक योगदान देणाऱ्या मुलांच्या उल्लेखनीय प्रयत्नांना मान्यता देण्याचा आणि त्यांचा उत्सव साजरा करण्याचा प्रवास सुरू ठेवते.

नवकल्पना आणि परिवर्तनशील विचारांचा संगम समाजाच्या विकासाला आकार देणारा आहे. याठिकाणी अतिशय महत्त्वपूर्ण पैलू नमूद करावा लागेल. इमर्जिंग व्हिजनरीज हा कार्यक्रम म्हणजे प्रामेरिका लाईफ इन्शुरन्सने मनोमन केलेली कामना आहे, जी त्यांचा जीवन रक्षक आणि समृद्धीला वाहिलेला ब्रॅंडविषयक दृष्टिकोन सर्वदूर पोहोचवायला मदत करते. समाजासमोर असलेल्या आव्हानांना लक्षात घेत त्यांच्यावर उपाययोजना शोधणाऱ्या मुलांनी दिलेल्या योगदानाचा गौरव करत हा कार्यक्रम कंपनीच्या दृष्टिकोनाबद्दल झोकून काम करण्याच्या वृत्तीशी योग्य ती सांगड घालतो. या उपक्रमाच्या माध्यमातून कंपनीचे उद्दिष्ट हे समाजाच्या अधिवासाचे अधिकाधिक कल्याण कसे होईल हे पाहण्याचे आहे.

या कार्यक्रमाच्या प्राथमिक उद्दिष्टाला दोन बाजू आहेत: आपल्या समाजातील तरुण सुधारकांचे हटके प्रयत्न ओळखणे आणि सामाजिक जबाबदारीच्या बृहद संस्कृतीतून प्रेरणा घेणे. या किशोरवयीन नेतृत्वांच्या उपक्रमांना अधोरेखित करून ही कंपनी इतरांना समाजासाठी सकारात्मक योगदान देण्यासाठी प्रोत्साहनाची अपेक्षा ठेवून आहे. ज्यामुळे एकंदर सकारात्मक बदलाची फळे पिढ्यान-पिढ्या चाखता येतील. या परिवर्तनाचे संवर्धन त्यांचे भविष्यातही होईल.

प्रामेरिका लाईफ इन्शुरन्स विद्यार्थ्यांपर्यंत पोहोचण्यासाठी वचनबद्ध आहे. नवयुवकांत काहीतरी जिद्दीने करून दाखविण्याची उर्मी असते. अगदी कमी वयात सामाजिक दायित्व म्हणून त्यांचा उद्देश साजरा करणे हेच कंपनीचे ध्येय आहे. मुलांनी समाजात परिवर्तन घडावे म्हणून केलेल्या त्यांच्या प्रयत्नांना पोचपावती देण्याचे काम या उपक्रमाच्या माध्यमातून होत असताना एक सहाय्यक परिसंस्था तयार करण्याचे प्रयत्न सुरू आहेत. जिथे मुलं कमी वयातच समाजाच्या भल्याचा विचार करू लागतील आणि आपल्या समाजाला अर्थपूर्ण योगदान लाभेल. एक व्यापक दृष्टिकोन समोर ठेवून भावी पिढी घडविण्याच्या दिशेने सुरू करण्यात आलेले हे विधायक कार्य आहे.

“देशाच्या भावी पिढीने कमी वयात घेतलेले अविरत परिश्रम, त्यांची दृढ निश्चयी वृत्ती आणि समाजकल्याणाची आदर्श भावना साजरी करताना आमचा ऊर अभिमानाने दाटून येतो आहे. उद्याची ही पिढी खऱ्या अर्थाने ‘यंग चॅम्पियन’ आहेत,” असे भावनिक उदगार प्रामेरिका लाईफ इन्शुरन्स’चे चीफ बिझनेस ऑफिसर कार्थिक चक्रपाणी यांनी काढले. “या उपक्रमाच्या माध्यमातून, मुलांच्या अनुकरणशील कृतीवर प्रकाश टाकून त्यांनी प्रज्वलित केलेली समाजहिताची ज्योत सर्वांपर्यंत पोहोचवून प्रेरीत करण्याची आमची महत्त्वाकांक्षा आहे. या मुलांच्या रुपाने देशाचे भविष्य इतके उज्ज्वल आहे की त्यांची नवकल्पकता, जिद्द आणि लवचिकतेचे दर्शन इतरांना या कार्यात योगदान देण्यासाठी नक्की प्रेरणा देईल आणि सामूहिक कृती तसेच करुणामयी मूल्यांचे मूर्त स्वरुप आपल्या जगाच्या अधिक चांगल्या हेतूसाठी प्रयत्नशील राहील”.

यात भर म्हणून ऑनलाइन अॅप्लिकेशन प्रक्रियेत, हा कार्यक्रम सर्वसमावेशक शालेय व्याप्तीद्वारे त्याचा प्रभाव विस्तृत करतो. डिजीटल वेबिनार, ऑन-ग्राऊंड प्रेझेंटेशन आणि विद्यार्थी तसेच शालेय व्यवस्थापनासह संवादामार्फत भारतातील टियर १, टियर २ आणि टियर ३ शहरांचा समावेश करत ३०००+ शाळांपर्यंत पोहोचण्याची कंपनीची योजना आहे. या व्यापक सहभागामुळे विद्यार्थ्यांच्या विविध श्रेणीपर्यंत कार्यक्रमाच्या उपलब्धततेची खातरजमा होते, सर्वसमावेशकतेला चालना मिळते आणि देशाच्या कानाकोपऱ्यातील तरुण सुधारकांना सकारात्मक सामाजिक बदलात सहभागी होण्यासाठी, योगदान देण्यासाठी सक्षम करते.

Canara Robeco Mutual Fund Launches New NFO, The NFO Opens on 16th February and Closes on 1 March 2024

MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 (NHM):  Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, India's second oldest mutual fund today announced the launch of Canara Robeco Manufacturing Fund in an attempt to capitalize on India's potential to become the next manufacturing hub. The fund is an open-ended equity scheme that represents India's manufacturing theme and will be benchmarked against the S&P BSE India Manufacturing TRI. The NFO, opens on February 16, 2024, and offers a medium to provide a dedicated allocation to the manufacturing sector. The NFO will remain open until March 01, 2024.

"The Canara Robeco Manufacturing Fund enters the market at a pivotal moment when there is a rising middle class and rising working-age population in India. This fund will be suitable for established investors because of the thriving domestic demand, favourable policy reforms, robust and deleveraged corporate balance sheet and a stable political environment. India seems to be well positioned to become an attractive investment destination. This fund will seek to benefit from policy reforms like Atmanirbhar Bharat, PLI, Make in India, Single Window Clearance and import substitution," said Rajnish Narula, CEO, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund.

"India is witnessing the confluence of factors which are conducive for the manufacturing scale up. Factors such as, large and growing domestic market, favourable government policies, fiscal support for capex, de-leveraged corporate balance sheets and global supply chain rejig which is allowing Indian manufacturers to participate in export value chain. Import substitution and export ecosystem is likely the outcome of these macro factors.

With this fund, we are providing the investors with the opportunity to become a part of India's manufacturing growth story. The fund will adopt a growth strategy aiming to capitalize on manufacturing trends and opportunities, investing across relevant sectors, representing the manufacturing theme," said Shridatta Bhandwaldar, Head Equities, Canara Robeco.

This fund is suitable for investors comfortable with volatility and expecting a better risk-return tradeoff, with a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon of 5 years and above, having lower near- term liquidity needs. The fund will invest minimum 80% into manufacturing & allied stocks, 0-20% in equity and equity-related Instruments of companies other than engaged in manufacturing theme, 0-20% in debt and debt market instruments and 0-10% in units issued by REITs and InvITs. The minimum investment in the fund is Rs. 5,000 and in multiplies of Re. 1 thereafter.

The fund managers for this fund are Pranav Gokhale, Sr. Fund Manager and Shridatta Bhandwaldar, Head Equities, Canara Robeco AMC.

Sonam Kapoor graces GJEPC’s 7th Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2024; Celebrates & Honours Design & Craftsmanship

NATIONAL, 14th FEBRUARY, 2024 (NHM): The 7th edition of The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and powered by GIA, challenged designers to tap uncharted territory by integrating unusual materials and cherished objects into their jewellery designs, to infuse their pieces with a unique identity. 

Actress and style icon Sonam Kapoor graced GJEPC’s 7th edition of Artisan Jewellery Design Awards in Mumbai and presented awards to winners. Sonam Kapoor graced the stage with an aura of elegance and charisma along Mr. Vipul Shah (Chairman, GJEPC); Mr. Kirit Bhansali (Vice Chairman, GJEPC); Mr. Sriram Natarajan (Managing Director, GIA India); Mr. Milan Chokshi (Convener, Promotions & Marketing, GJEPC); Mr. Sabyasachi Ray (Executive Director, GJEPC) bestowed the coveted awards upon 6 Artisan winners. 

This year the theme for the Artisan Jewellery Desing Award were two unconventional themes - ‘Objet Trouvé’ (Found Objects) and ‘Unusual Materials’. 

The concept of 'Objet Trouvé' centred around crafting jewellery pieces that capture the essence of treasured objects from the past within a contemporary context. While the second theme, ‘Unusual Materials’ encouraged designers to create a dialogue between the familiar and the unexpected by combining contrasting materials with at least 50% precious materials. 

Actress & style icon Sonam Kapoor said, “I am proud to be a part of the jewellery industry, which showcases India’s excellence in design and craftsmanship to the world. The Artisan Awards is a great initiative by the GJEPC to nurture and celebrate young talent, who are pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation. I believe that jewellery is not just an accessory, but an art form that expresses one’s personality and style. I admire the Indian designers who create stunning pieces that blend tradition & modernity, and inspire women to experiment with different forms and colours. For me, the artistic value of a jewellery piece is more than the material value, and that is what makes it truly precious.”

Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, notes, “The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, now in its 7th edition, stands as a beacon for creative expression in the jewellery design realm. It offers a coveted platform for talented individuals to unleash their creativity and showcase their innovative designs. Each year, this competition brings forth exclusive, never-seen-before masterpieces that underscore the boundless innovation within our industry. This this competition, our aim is to redefine the landscape of jewellery design and elevate India as a premier design centre. Aligned with the government’s Make in India campaign, The Artisan Awards reinforces GJEPC's dedication positioning India as a leader in design innovation.”

Milan Chokshi, Convener, Promotions & Marketing, GJEPC, said, “Fine jewellery is the foremost amongst all art forms, revered for not only its craft and material value, but also its  emotional and aesthetic resonance. It transcends mere material worth, personifying a labour of love for the designer and artisan who infuse it with life through their skilled craftsmanship. There is an ever growing group of discerning customers that are now increasingly looking at jewellery more as an art form, rather than ornamental. The entries in this edition of The Artisan have been particularly inspiring, and we at the Council, are confident that passing the baton to future designers will drive Indian jewellery design to new heights.”

This jewellery design contest ignited a spark a wave of creativity, prompting nearly 600 participants from India and abroad to push the envelope, and create a new design grammar. The outcome surpassed expectations, breathtaking creations that challenged convention.

The list of winners

UNUSUAL MATERIALS: Winner – Cufflinks designed by Aparna Kesarkar and manufactured by Laxmi Dia Jewel Pvt. Ltd.; First Runner-up – Bracelet designed by Ahalya Vijayakumar and manufactured by VBJ; Second Runner-up – Earrings designed by Dipali Ghadigaonkar and  manufactured by KP Sanghvi Jewels Pvt. Ltd.

OBJET TROUVÉ: Winner – Earrings designed by Yamini Devasree and manufactured by VBJ; First Runner-up – Hairstick designed by Rashmi Kaushik and manufactured by Kiran Jewels; Second Runner-up – Earrings designed by Vijay Indulkar and Manufactured by Walking Tree Venture Pvt. Ltd.

The entries underwent thorough scrutiny by a distinguished jury comprising Alice Cicolini, a renowned UK jewellery designer; Biren Vaidya, Managing Director of The Rose Group; Payal Singhal, Fashion Designer; Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director of Education and Market Development at GIA India; and Toktam Shekarriz, a jewellery designer based in Dubai.

The technical jury included Devinder Layal, Jewellery Artiste and Educationist; Meenal Choksi, Head of Design, Moksh Fine Unseen Jewellery; Sushama Kalzunkar Sawant, PD & Merchandising Head, Diagold Creation; Janki Choksi, Founder, Janki Choksi Designs; Gunjan Sapra, COO & Head of Department, Jewellery Designs, International Institute of Gemology, and a GIA Instructor, to honour the best and most talented jewellery designers.

During this illustrious event, GJEPC also honoured industry stalwarts whose remarkable contributions have made a lasting impact on both the domestic and global fronts. The nominations were evaluated by a distinguished three-member jury comprising Arundhati De, jewellery expert and bespoke jewellery shopping consultant; Devinder Layal and Sushma Kalzunkar Sawant. 

Farah Khan, renowned jewellery designer, was honoured with the Design Excellence Award, while Rahul Jhaveri, Creative Head and Co-founder of Studio Renn, was bestowed with the prestigious Global Indian Jewellery Designer award.

Intergem Exports (YS18) was chosen as the proud recipient of the Manufacturing Excellence Award, underscoring its commitment to quality and innovation, while Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers was acclaimed with the Retail Excellence Award for its exceptional standards and customer service.

Here’s the verdict of the jury for The Artisan finalists:

Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director, GIA India:  GIA India is pleased to support The Artisan Awards – a platform that fosters a space where creativity in jewellery design thrives. Embracing the themes of 'Unusual Materials' and 'Objet Trouve,' this initiative by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) aligns with our commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. Our continued support reflects the shared values of celebrating creative expression and advancing jewellery designing arts on a global scale.

Biren Vaidya, Managing Director, The Rose Group, said, “Judging the Artisan Awards has been a riveting experience, witnessing the evolution of creativity in our field over the last four decades and observing how the participants have conceptualised the story from ideas to designs, crafting them into jewels using innovation, skill, and craftsmanship. 

Alice Cicolini, Avant-garde UK jewellery designer, said, “The freedom afforded to India’s young designers through these themes is commendable. Having worked in India for nearly two decades, I can attest that it stands as one of the most extraordinary nations for jewellery production, boasting incredible craftsmanship. It is refreshing to see young jewellery designers break free from traditional constraints, allowing their imaginations to take flight—an approach actively encouraged by institutions like GJEPC.” 

Fashion Designer Payal Singhal said, “The Artisan Awards highlight a remarkable standard. The ability to work with challenging materials and produce versatile, aesthetically pleasing, and finely crafted jewellery is a testament to the high level of expertise present in our country. As for elevating jewellery into wearable art, initiatives like The Artisan play a crucial role. Supporting and motivating young designers and jewellery brands to embrace this perspective will contribute to the evolution of jewellery as a form of artistic expression rather than merely a complement to attire or a symbol of status.”

The two-day art festival was held on February 12th-13th, 2024, at Ice Factory, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, and drew a diverse audience including curators, art gallery owners, patrons, art school students and faculty members, socialites, celebrities, connoisseurs, architects, painters, sculptors, and jewellery designers.

About The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (GoI) in 1966, is one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today around 9,600 members in the sector.  With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.

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GEM AND JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL (GJEPC) The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2024 Highlights -

Among the highlights of the event were the six winning pieces that captured the attention of attendees:

UNUSUAL MATERIALS

Winner 

Crafted from fine leather, moss agate, gold and diamonds, the pair of reversible pair of cufflinks features a discreetly positioned SIM card chip tying up fashion and function. 

Designed by Aparna Kesarkar; Manufactured by Laxmi Dia Jewel Pvt. Ltd.

First Runner-up

The curvaceous black gold bracelet is designed with areca palm leaves and studded with diamonds. 

Designed by Ahalya Vijayakumar; Manufactured by Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers

Second Runner-up

Inspired by the Konark Sun Temple, the stylised spherical earrings employ wood, gold, natural white sapphires, and citrine.

Designed by Dipali Ghadigaonkar

Manufactured by KP Sanghvi Jewels Pvt. Ltd.

OBJET TROUVÉ

Winner 

The gold danglers use the manjadi kuru, or lucky seeds (Adenanthera pavonine), capturing the essence of pure innocence and joy from childhood.

Designed by Yamini Devasree; Manufactured by Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers

First Runner-up

Made from pinecone wood, the hair accessory features two pinecones looped with 22-karat gold diamond-studded cords of varying lengths. 

Designed by  Rashmi Kaushik; Manufactured by Kiran Jewels 

Second Runner-up

The earrings are crafted from genuine one-rupee notes, featuring 10-paise old, scalloped coins as posts encased in gold. The folded earrings are adorned with diamonds.

Designed by Vijay Indulkar; Manufactured by Walking Tree Venture Pvt. Ltd.