PNB METLIFE EXPANDS CSR INITIATIVE“DAMINI” TO KOLAR

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-“Damini” a CSR Initiative by PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd focuses on creating intervention across various life stages from Girl Child to Women

– Under initiative “Damini” PNB MetLife is supporting the cause of menstrual hygiene in association with Goonj, by reaching out to 6000 girls and women in the states of Karnataka and Rajasthan

Kolar, December 2018: PNB MetLife, among the top 10 private life insurance companies in India this fiscal, is poised to take its initiative “Damini” to Kolar, Karnataka. Through “Damini”, PNB MetLife Life Insurance Co. Ltd.focuses on supporting and empowering underprivileged girls and women in their various life stages, from girl child to woman.

PNB MetLife in its endeavor to aid and stand by in all the life-stages of women is focusing on:

– Girl child education

– Providing knowledge to girls on sexual abuse

– Menstrual hygiene, and

– Bringing financial empowerment to rural women by providing them with skills to be self- reliant & financially independent

The third stage of PNB MetLife’s Damini Initiative, in partnership with Goonj, working on the issue of menstrual hygiene pan India for the past decade under it’s Not Just a Piece of Clothinitiative, will work towards improving the menstrual health of women in the state of Karnataka and Rajasthan.

The struggle for basic menstrual hygiene in India is paramount with only 12% of India’s menstruating women having an access to sanitary napkins[1]. This paints an abysmal picture of the country’s female health and hygiene scenario. Through this partnership, PNB MetLife aims to create an ecosystem of support and awareness on menstrual hygiene, in partnership with the expertise of Goonj to open up a dialogue among women where they voice their menstrual challenges to aid a better, stronger development of women and girls. The association with Goonj’s project – Not Just a Piece of Cloth, will mean a comprehensive redressal of the menstrual needs; physical, social and infrastructural, for improving the quality of life of women.

This stage of the ‘Damini’ Initiative is set to provide all-round support to 3000 women in Kolar, Karnataka. Damini approaches this problem in a unique and holistic way. The initiative’s main goal is to create a lasting social impact which changes society’s mindset and normalizes the subject of menstruation by bringing it into mainstream discussion. The approach focuses on providing women and girls, a healthy ecosystem. The initiative will follow a comprehensive plan by developing women health and hygiene-related infrastructure, conducting awareness sessions on menstrual health, and providing these women with MY Pad Dignity Kits which will include 2 packs of MY Pads, 2 undergarments, 2 sets of women clothing, and 1 Goonj ka Jhola.

Launching this chapter of “Damini”,Nipun Kaushal, Chief Marketing Officer, PNB MetLife Life Insurance Co. Ltd. said “With this initiative, PNB MetLife focuses on a critical issue of menstrual hygiene. Until recently, talking about the issue in public would have been unthinkable. Thus creating awareness on this will help in breaking the taboo associated with this issue. Through this initiative, we will like more people to know that menstruation is not an illness but a monthly routine. We want to stress there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. This association with Goonj further strengthens our resolve to aid and stand by women, in all their life-stages and thereby developing a safe and conducive eco-system for them.”

Applauding the initiative, Chief Guest Shri. Nagaraja Upadhyaya B., Assistant General Manager, Karnataka Bank Ltd. said, “Women and young girls face a multitude of hardships due to the social stigma and shame attached to menstruation. Inaccessibility to menstrual health and hygiene products hinder their mental and physical growth, which in turn impede the development of society. The joint efforts of PNB MetLife and Goonj in this arena is to be commended. I am confident that this initiative will leave a lasting imprint on this region and inspire the entire state to follow in the footsteps of Kolar.”

Anshu Gupta, Founder Director Goonjsaid, “Our work is for the last women in the most remote villages of India who still struggle for the basics of life. For them, menstruation turns into a monthly disaster in the absence of awareness, access, and affordability. The bigger issue is that they are not even able to speak about this basic due to the larger culture of shame and silence around it. Working with PNB MetLife, we are looking at comprehensively addressing these different aspects for 6000 women, with dignity.”

PNB MetLife is committed to giving back to the society and has been continually offering support to underprivileged children through its various initiatives over the years. The CSR initiative ‘Damini’ launched last month has already undertaken two outreach programs in Moga, Punjab and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh supporting the causes of girl education and women skill development. PNB MetLife’s scholarship program for talented underprivileged children has helped them pursue their dream of excelling in Badminton. Additionally, the education and development program across the districts of Baramullah, Bandipora, Srinagar, and Pulwama in Jammu & Kashmir has impacted over 26000 kids. PNB MetLife has always remained committed to working for the welfare of the children who need support at the grassroots level.

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UNITED STATES-BASED CLASSICAL DANCER PRESENTS PERFORMANCES IN BANGALORE

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Spilling Ink’s Co-Artistic Director Vijay Palaparty Revisits Roots in Kuchipudi Dance to Bring New Perspectives on December 20 at Atta Galatta

December 13, 2018 ― Bangalore ― Washington, DC-based Vijay Palaparty, founder, co-Artistic Director and president of Spilling Ink, will present A Letter to My Teacher, a classical dance-based project that simultaneously revisits and expands the creative scope of the classical South Indian Kuchipudi dance form along with the idea of going back to tradition.

With classical South Indian Carnatic music, contemporary poetry written by Vijay offers him an opportunity to re-examine important foundational elements of the dance form.

“This project explores the form’s expansive potential of expression to convey the traditional thought that continues to have relevance in a contemporary context, and highlights the importance of examining the dance form’s history, and perhaps more importantly, my own artistic history,” Vijay said.

A solo dance-based project in the margam format—a traditional repertoire program—the pieces he presents are classical choreographies which he learned more than 25 years ago in the Kuchipudi dance form, that comprise its centuries-old tradition that balances dramatic expression with technical, rhythmic aspects.

Vjiay worked with a team of stellar Bangalore-based musicians, including Nandakumar Unnikrishnan (vocal) Ravichandra Kulur (flute) and BC Manjunath (mridangam) to create a sound recording of the suite of choreographies, drawing on decades-old recordings for inspiration.

“They embellished the ragas, moods, and melodies while preserving traditional and classical flavor. Thereafter, I wrote poetry to contextualize the program and create an appropriate channel of meaning for the audience. The project is an exercise in revival—bringing back classics,” Vijay said.

The classical Indian arts tell religious and spiritual stories about Hindu gods and goddesses. The textual basis for traditional work rests in scripture or is extracted from texts written by composers who created on these subjects.

“A Letter to My Teacher offers insight into their motivations, but also establishes a personal point of view in a contemporary context—ultimately a moving letter to my guru, Dr. K. Uma Rama Rao, who taught me these pieces,” Vijay expressed.

Event Details

On Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
At Atta Galatta, 134, 1st Floor, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore

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JETESCAPES HOLIDAYS ANNOUNCES ATTRACTIVE PACKAGES FOR THE DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL

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~ Four new all-inclusive attractive holiday packages for guests – ‘Dubai Free & Easy’, ‘Magic Dubai’, ‘Mania Dubai’ and ‘Fascinating Dubai’ – starting from
INR 28,740/-onwards ~

Mumbai, 17th December, 2018: Jet Airways’ JetEscapes Holidays today introduced exciting, new all-inclusive Dubai holiday packages for guests planning to travel to Dubai to indulge in retail therapy at the world’s biggest shopping festival – ‘The Dubai Shopping Festival’.

Attractively priced and highly popular, JetEscapes’ Dubai Holidays packages aim to offer an enhanced shopping experience at the annual festival and are inclusive of return Economy air fares, airport transfers, hotel accommodation with breakfast, city tours, travel insurance and the chance to earn 5 JPMiles on every Rs.100 spent. The incredible 6-week sale extravaganza is scheduled from 26th December, 2018 to 2nd February, 2019.

An annual pilgrimage for shoppers’, the Dubai Shopping Festival is replete with fashion shows, fireworks and mega sales, which completely transform the entire city of Dubai. This year, JetEscapes Holidays has announced two nights/ three days and four nights/ five days’ holiday options. The two nights/ three days package starts from INR 28, 740/-* and four nights/ five days package starts from INR 51, 850/-*respectively. The four attractive holiday packages, ‘Dubai Free & Easy’, ‘Magic Dubai’, ‘Mania Dubai’ and ‘Fascinating Dubai’ have been especially created in response to the needs of travellers keen to experience this special global extravaganza.

With these tailor-made packages, guests can get a glimpse of the culture, traditions and history of Dubai. Guests choosing the ‘Magic Dubai’, ‘Mania Dubai’ and ‘Fascinating Dubai’ packages will also be able to experience the Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari along with dinner and enjoy a free entrance to the Global Village. Guests opting for ‘Mania Dubai’, in addition to the above, will also get access to the architectural landmark, Dubai Frame which has also been described as “the biggest picture frame on the planet”. There are special add-on delights for guests availing ‘Mania Dubai’ and ‘Fascinating Dubai’ packages with Abu Dhabi city tour, visit to Ferrari World and free entrance to Warner Bros Studio included in the packages.

And while in Dubai, guests will also be able to join the live showing of the grand Mughal-E-Azam show from 10th – 12th January, 2019. Mughal-e-Azam – an absolute must watch, is the first large-scale Indian Broadway-style musical which pays a stunning homage to K. Asif’s classic film of the same name. The musical swept the Broadway World Awards and won seven trophies, including Best Play & Best Director in 2017.

Guests travelling for the Dubai Shopping Festival can now enjoy even more convenient flight options from Mumbai and Delhi with Jet Airways. Effective 5th December, 2018, Jet Airways has added a 7th daily non-stop frequency between Mumbai and Dubai. Effective 24th October, 2018, the airline added a 4th daily frequency on the Delhi-Dubai route, giving its guests added convenience of travelling at their chosen time and make the most of their holidays.

Belson Coutinho, Sr. Vice President – Marketing, eCommerce & Innovations, Jet Airways said, “The Dubai Shopping Festival is a shopaholic’s dream. As the world’s largest shopping festival clubbed with top-of-the-line entertainment, the annual showcase gives this Gulf hot spot a whole new platform replete with jovial and vibrant vibes. Tourists including families, will be spoilt for choice with the presence of every major global retail and lifestyle brand at the 23rd Dubai Shopping Festival not only offering unbeatable shopping deals to travellers, but also an exhaustive and equally impressive culinary options from the choicest restaurants. JetEscapes Holidays’ all-inclusive Dubai Shopping Festival packages are designed to offer a unique and memorable holiday experience for the entire family, while taking care of our guests’ every travel need. Providing guests with lasting experiences is one of the core strengths of Jet Airways.”

*Rates are starting from and per person on twin sharing basis, subject to availability and as applicable at the time of booking.

For more information/bookings, the JetEscapes Service Centre may be contacted on Tel: +91 22 672 47 100; Toll Free: 1800 209 6101 (For users in India only), or guests may email: jetescapes@jetairways.com

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Bollywood star Madhurima Tuli gives a ravishing finish for Ramesh Dembla’s fashion show at 1MG Lido Mall  

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Bangalore, 16th December 2018: Driving forward a culture to enhance fashion trends in Bengaluru city, 1MG – Lido Mall has once again showcased community centric and simplistic fashion trends creating a hot spin on ‘Moody Blues’ the theme for this year’s event.

Fashionable One at 1MG – Lido Mall created a hot spin for the hip fashionistas in the city. The show was curated by Bengaluru’s well known celebrity designer Ramesh Dembla. Madhurima Tuli, Bollywood and Sandalwood actress amplifiedthe glamour dose as she walkeddown the ramp as the show stopper

Making fashion trends easy to relate to, models strutted down the ramp wearing some truly interesting creations for both men and women. Ace designer Ramesh Dembla in his latest collection chose the coolest color of the rainbow and gave it a hot spin. Using blue as the base color of his collection, an all-inclusive line of Indo-western formals wear ranging from dresses and gowns to lehengas and anarkalis were showcased during the event.

Commented actress Madhurima Tuli, “The glamour and luxury of 1MG-Lido Mall makes it an ideal platform to resonate the fashion trends transitioning across the city. I am excited to walk down the ramp as the show stopper for Fashionable One tomorrow. Also, glad to showcase the ‘Moody Blues’ collection and the vast array of exciting fashion brands in Fashionable One’s offering to our community of fashionistas”.

Also, for the third time in a row, couverture chocolate brand Smoor showcased skilled craftsmanship with chocolate based designer props in the form of turbans and swords for men and hats and wants for the ladies who walked down the ramp.

Keeping a pulse on the fashion industry, Fashionable One, the signature fashion show of 1MG-Lido Mall featured a trademark style that was modern, elegant but not conventional. The glitzy evening also showcased the winners of the recent model hunt Ishana Yadav and Ibrahim Khan.

Commenting on the initiative, Suman Lahiri, Chief Operating Officer, 1MG -Lido Mallscommented, “We are absolutely thrilled for a successful fifth edition. Being the signature annual fashion property, Fashionable One intended to uphold the hi-fashion quotient and appeal to the fashion connoisseurs of the city. Playing a significant role in elevating the fashion quotient in the world of fashion thrills us to grow better with each passing year”.

Bhanu Praveen, Marketing Manager, 1 MG – Lido Mall added, “The upbeat fashion show by Ramesh Dembla has also taken the shopping experience to a new level. Customers are more aware of what they are purchasing and the story behind the brands that we showcase here at the 1MG-Lido Mall”.

Roby Varghese, Centre Manager, 1MG – Lido Mall commented, “It was wonderful to see the community get fashion forward this festive season with the latest in styles and trends from the multitude of brands across 1MG – Lido Mall”.


Well known faces walked the ramp and featured various international and high end brands like Aldo, Hidesign, Marks and Spencer’s, Fab India, DaMilano, FBB, Global Desi, AND, Smoor, Mac V, Ayesha, Konfo, Being Human others. Fashionable One is a signature annual fashion property of 1 MG – Lido Mall. The 2 day fashion extravaganza showcased the best of 2018’s styles from various fashion brands. In its 5th edition, in a row, the property has gone bigger and better each year.

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Modulus clinches title of Startups Club’s Demo Day 2018, wins 10 lakh cash prize 

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● Prayasta wins 1 lakh as Dell Powered Startup and Blessing Palms emerges as the Jury’s special winner

● Startups Club’s Demo day 2018 winner – Modulus takes the grand prize

● Notable industry experts from Edtech, automotive, Fintech, Meditech and space tech discuss the power of Automation in the present, the pillar of the future


Bangalore, 16th December, 2018: Startups Club and Kotak Mahindra Bank in association with Startup India ‘The Government of India’s flagship initiative to encourage new age entrepreneurship’, hosted their 6th annual Demo Day on the 15th and 16th of December at KTPO, Whitefield, Bangalore.

Out of the 25 early stage startups that came from 24 states, butting heads to win the grand 10 lakh cash prize, Modulus emerged as the winner with their contraption that has proven itself to be a disruptive force in the construction industry.

Also, one of the semifinalists, Prayasta won prize worth Rs.1 lakh from Dell Technology and Services for being chosen as Dell Powered Startup for Demo Day 2018.


Blessing Palms received a special mention for being the jury’s special winner.

The two day event witnessed the largest turnout this year flooding the stalls and workshops. Notable industry experts like Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder at India Angel Network & Founding Partner of IAN Fund, Michael Marks, MD of Innoventure Partners, Sameer Garde, President India and SAARC at Cisco India, Anish Srikrishna – President of Times Learning, Mustafa PC – founder, CEO of iD fresh food PVT Ltd, Julli Hiio, Deputy Head of Mission, Estonian Embassy, Shekhar Bhandari, Senior Vice President and Business Head-Global Transaction Banking & Precious Metals, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and Rajendra Dandapani, Business Solutions Evangelist, Zoho Corporation, were present at the event, imparting their wisdom on upcoming trends in the industry. The main theme of discussion amongst industry experts was ‘The Power of Automation’ in Education, Health and Fitness, and Automotive amongst others.

Automation is the future, as it puts an interesting spin on products from every industry, enhancing productivity, consistency and efficiency. Startups Club aims to achieve a pan-India reach, specifically targeting the overlooked areas, to put the spotlight on a fresh talent pool from tier 2 and tier 3 cities whose inventions are solving actual problems in real time. They believe in the unseen potential of those who have ideas to make the world a better place, but lack the mentorship and accessibility to resources and want to bring them to the main stage.


Salma Moosa, Founder and Managing Director, Startups Club said, “To see how far we’ve come as a Startup ourselves is inspiring. We are overwhelmed with the turnout this year, and awed at the calibre and finesse demonstrated by the semifinalists in Demo Day 2018. Startups Club has always wanted to be the one stop solution for all those who would like their ideas to be seen through in the real world solving real issues, and we have had a great journey so far and look ahead for many more exciting expeditions.”

The primary partners for the event were Kotak Mahindra Bank, Razorpay Inc, VITTBI, Dell and Intel, Team Viewer, Digital Ocean, Intuit, and Zoho Corporation. The global collaboration partners were E- Residency and Gen India. The event also had over 20 associate partners from all over India to showcase their brands at Demo Day 2018.

About Startups Club:

Startups Club is the widest community of entrepreneurs; where entrepreneurs come together to learn, share and grow. Startups Club is an open, inclusive platform for nurturing early stage startups from 0-3 years everywhere. Startups Club was founded in 2013. The objective of the Club is to ensure that startups and those who support the startup ecosystem can converge and engage with one another resulting in the benefit of both. Startups Club is a platform for startups from napkin stage to growth stage which enable connection, collaboration, funding and networking. Startups Club has a strong association with its members, as well as alliance with entities such as Indian Angel Networks, Technology Business Incubator – Vellore and many others.

To know more, please visit: https://startupsclub.com/demoday

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