Punjab Mail

Pune, 30 th November 2017 : Children and the young-at-heart of Pune now have a reason to cheer! Happy Planet, which has been spreading smiles and joy for the past eight years, is all set to open doors to Punekars. All roads will now lead up to Phoenix Market City as the mega 6000 sq. ft. space opens today. Happy Planet aims at spreading smiles across the country by bringing the great outdoors, indoors. The place is buoyed on the philosophy that Freedom is the single biggest experience that each child must enjoy – Freedom to play and Freedom to choose the play are important aspects of overall growth and development. That is precisely what Happy Planet endeavours to offer within the precinct. Speaking at the launch, Nimish Kenia, co-founder of Happy Planet said , “Our vision is to create a secure space where children and young adults can be a part of interesting and challenging games designed to develop one’s character and personality. Through tasks such as trampolines, ziplin

Pune , 30th November 2017:  Pune  International Centre ( PIC ) is organising a  Pune   Release   of   the   Book  ‘ Securing   India   the   Modi   Way ’, authored by eminent Journalist and National Security Analyst Nitin Gokhale on  Friday, 1st December, 3:30 PM  at  the  Mini Auditorium, College  of  Engineering  Pune  (CoEP), Shivajinagar. General. Bipin Rawat, Chief  of  Army Staff  of   India  and Air Marshal S. B. Deo, Vice-Chief  of  Air Staff will also be present on this occasion along with other dignitaries and members  of   PIC .  The  program will be chaired by Air Chief Marshal P. V. Naik. In  Securing   India   the   Modi   way  – Pathankot, Surgical strikes and More, Nitin Gokhale provides an intimate and sweeping account  of  Team Narendra  Modi ‘s approach to national security and foreign policy initiatives. Drawing on internal memos, classified information, meeting notes and hundreds  of  hours  of  interviews with key players in  the  national security team

–  Launches   online   financial  literacy  initiative  ‘5P School’  to  handhold new investors entering the market  –  Expects about 1 million users  to  opt for 5P School’s  financial  literacy courses  by   next   year –  USP of these  online  courses is the smart but easy- to -understand content designed  by  market experts, which can be viewed from multiple  online platforms, including mobile phones –  This simple, free-of-cost educative material on  financial  products and market processes are also available  in  various regional languages Pune, 29th November 2017:  Leading discount brokerage firm  5Paisa .com has launched a  unique   investor   education   initiative  ‘5P School’  to   leverage  on the huge increase likely  to  happen  in  new  investor  numbers over the  next  two years for bolstering its own customer  base   by  1 lakh over the  next   year . 5Paisa  sees sees a sizeable number  of new investors  joining the country’s equity and capital markets  in

The 2017 Education Report by Knight Frank records sharp appreciation in property prices around key UK schools Asian UHWNIs rate education 8 on a scale of 10 among drivers for property acquisition on foreign soil   Pune, November 29, 2017 : Nearly one in two billionaires (47%) in India believed and invested in overseas education for their children, way above the global average (28%) and the Asia average of 38%, according to The Wealth Report 2017 by Knight Frank. Now, the  Knight Frank Education Report2017 , which examines the housing market around key schools in the UK, has revealed that education has become a critical driver of demand across prime residential markets in the country. Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s Global Head of Research , said, “Good schools are a key driver of the housing market and their presence often helps to drive local property prices. The world’s wealthy want their children to be global citizens with school careers often spread across multiple locations

On Friday, deAsra Foundation organized one day workshop on ‘Small Business Financial Management’ for new & existing entrepreneurs at S M Joshi Auditorium, Pune. The workshop was held for the entrepreneurs who are looking for the guidance in how to grow business by managing financial management & its importance. deAsra is known for giving a hassle free approach to upcoming businesses by giving them a mentor to guide through the entire process flawlessly. Mr. Sudhir Gijare, retired Deputy General Manager of State Bank of India, with an experience of 40+ years in Financing SME’s, risk management etc. guided the attendees. He quoted that “Entrepreneurs need to keep a close check on their expenses without affecting customer satisfaction” Along with deAsra Foundation’s Mr. Prakash Agashe also stated that,   “Strong financial literacy and management is a key skill for any successful entrepreneur to ensure the sustainable development of scalability of a business.”

  New cab aggregator promises freedom from surge pricing, better incentives for drivers Pune – RezurvRide, a new cab aggregator service which safeguards the interests of customers while incentivising drivers, was launched in the city. The innovative app offers a vastly better alternative to existing players in the cab aggregator market by simplifying the process of booking rides and offering over 90 per cent of ride revenue to drivers. Some of the cutting edge features offered by the service are Reservation of ride as per convenience with advance Cab Booking feature both for local and outstation Option to mark “Favourite Drivers” based on experience Option to ride with favourite drivers first Selection of drivers based on their rating which takes into account cleanliness,etiquette and timeliness of the drivers Option for tracking the ride by third parties through GPS for additional security Outstation rides charged on distance covered and not fixed slabs QR code enabled t

Pune November 2017:  Kallakar Cricket League  concluded in Pune with team  Challenging Chawa  taking home the trophy. The captain if the team was renowned Marathi actor Sanjay Jadhav. Kallakar Cricket League is one of Pune’s most awaited celebrity cricket league and is brought to you by Kallakar Factory in association with Four Pillars Event Management Services. After two successful and entertaining seasons  Four Pillars  keeps its promise to bring together well known faces of the Marathi entertainment industry for the cricket fans. “We had ensured that all games are as entertaining as the celebrities work has been. Kallakar Cricket League is a league that all fans feel close to as they watch they favourite TV celebrities clashing against each other”, said  Sameer Pawani, Director, Four Pillars Event Management Services. “A lot of planning went into conceptualizing ‘Kalla’kar Cricket League. The first season had celebrities like  Mahesh Manjrekar, Swapnil Joshi, Siddhartha Jadhav

~Organised Cardiac Emergency Demo to Educate Resident~ ~ More than 150 residents from Girgaon society participated  in  CPR training and understanding techniques to combat  Heart  ailments  in  emergency~ Mumbai, 27 th  November, 2017:  HCC organised Heart Care Awareness drive in association with MMRCL, Nightingale’s Home Healthcare Service & Dr. Bipeenchandra Bhamre, Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon in Mumbai. More than 150 residents were given demonstrations on CPR training & how to handle & react during a cardiac emergency at home. “In the event of a cardiac arrest, administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, an emergency life saving procedure helps the patient to receive care till medical help arrives or they reach the emergency care center. In such situations, reaching the hospital within the golden hour is essential. Those who have training of basic life support stroke or CPR  facilitates to provide proper  care during such crucial times. Residents should

Lifetime achievement  Awards  presented to Nalini Sengupta  and  Revathi Srinivasan by Chief Guest Padamashree Mrs Lila Poonawalla Pune, 27 th  Nov 2017  : Brainfeed, one of the pioneers in the field of Education hosted its 5 th  Annual Conference in Pune at The Westin this year.  Over 200 leading educationists, entrepreneurs, principals of various schools were present for this function.  The inaugural address was delivered by the Chief Guest Padmashree. Lila Poonawalla, Chairperson of Lila Poonawalla Foundation. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Ms. Nalini Sengputa of Vidya Valley School, Pune and Ms.Revathi Srinivasan, Principal, Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School Thane by Padamashree Lila Poonawalla.  Also present on this occasion were Guest of Honours, Madhuri Bhaduri, Nationally acclaimed artist, Mr. Joy Basu, CEO Amplify Mindware and Ms. Puneeta Ranjan. Speaking at the occasion, Padmashree Lila Poonawalla said, “This is a very good initiative taken fr

​’I do not understand the mania of making Adhaar compulsory in illegal fashion’ – Says Adv. Arvind Datar Pune, 25 November 2017: ”Adhaar card should not be made mandatory. Other documents for identification- like Voter id, Passport etc. should be enough to be linked with the bank accounts. I do not understand this mania of making Adhaar compulsory in illegal fashion,” expressed Arvind Datar, Senior advocate of Madras High Court. ”If you want Adhaar, take away all other things. Today I must have a Pan Card, Passport & many other identification numbers,” he said. Adv. Datar was speaking on the topic ‘The Right to Privacy- Past, Present and Future’, today at Navalmal Firodia Law College, in a lecture organized by Pune International Centre (PIC). Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, President, PIC, Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Vice President, PIC, Kumar Ketkar, Senior jornalist, Prof. Amitav Malik, Trustee, PIC, Prashant Girbane, Honorary Director, PIC, were present among the dignitaries. ‘Th

Pune November 2017:   The sixth iteration of the national piano festival / competition MusiQuest concluded in Pune on November 18 and 19 th , 2017. Presented in an informal and friendly workshop/ masterclass format with  unrestricted  r epertoire choice, participants had a unique opportunity not only for public performance but to extend their musical learning experience by receiving instruction at the piano as well as written adjudications and participation certificates from an international panel of adjudicators.  The emphasis was on encouragement and positive feedback.  All ages and musical levels performed within 4 main divisions : Preliminary (Beginner to Grade 2), Junior (Grades 3 to 5), Intermediate (Grades 6 to 8), Advanced (Diplomas).  The age range of participants was 4 to 64! The international adjudication panel included internationally renowned teachers/pedagogues from the USA Mark Neiwirth (Advanced) Phyllis Alpert Lehrer (Intermediate) Timothy Brown (Junior) Pi

Greetings from Symbiosis International University   Symbiosis International University (SIU) and Pune International Centre (PIC)  are jointly organising a  memorial lecture , to remember Late  Dr .  Dileep   Padgaonkar ,  PIC’s Trustee and Chairperson of the Programme Committee and the R.K. Laxman Chair Professor at the Symbiosis International University.   Well-known senior journalist and Consulting Editor, India Today Group,  Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai will deliver a  lecture , which will be held at the Symbiosis Vishwabhavan (auditorium), Senapati Bapat Road at  5 pm  on 27 th November ( Monday ).    Dr .  Padgaonkar  impacted many lives through his sharp wit and intellect, his acumen for understanding people and society, and his prolific work as a journalist and Editor of the Times Group.   Dr . RA Mashelkar, President, PIC, Office bearers of PIC and Symbiosis, friends and family of  Dr .  Padgaonkar  will be present at the memorial   lecture . The programme will be c

Fares starting from Rs.312 to Rs. 2412 ( offer is available for travel starting from 7 cities: New Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.) How to book:   www. goair .in Booking Period:  November 24, 2017 – November 29, 2017 Travel Period:  December 1, 2017 – October 28, 2018 Limited seats, offer available on first-come-first-served basis Pune, November 24, 2017:   GoAir, one of India’s fastest growing airlines, today announced the launch of “The 12 Fares” promotion with tickets starting as low as Rs. 312 going to Rs. 2412 (plus taxes) on select sectors for the travel period from  December 1, 2017 – October 28, 2018 . These tickets will be on-sale for purchase from November 24 ( 16:00 IST ) and available until  November 29, 2017  ( 23:59 IST ), unless they sell out sooner.  “The 12 Fares” will be available on 54 routes from 7 cities: New Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. “The response for anniversary offer was e

– India’s first app for legal queries around Divorce – November 24, 2017 :  Vandana Shah, an award winning Divorce Lawyer, Author and Columnist with her team today, amongst family and friends launched  “Divorcekart”   – India’s first legal app that focuses on answering legal queries regarding divorce instantly. The App which is available free on both IOS and Android platform is going to serve as an online help platform for those couples who may feel that the marriage is over, and are unsure of their legal rights and process if and when they file the divorce. The app will only be a help platform to understand one’s legal rights and would not recommend or advise any person to end a marriage or continue with it. The app was formally unveiled via a live demonstration with a real litigant who posed queries to Vandana as she took the litigant through the app. Present at the launch were also Actor Ranvir Shorey – who is battling a divorce himself; 4 times National Award winning filmmak

Pune:  Celebrating Bhagawan  Sri   Sathya   Sai  Baba’s 92 nd  birthday,  the   Sri   Sathya   Sai  Loka Seva Trust, in a splendid ceremony held  the  “ Sri   Sathya Sai   Award   for   Human   Excellence ” at  Sathya   Sai  Grama, Muddenahalli, Karnataka on 23 rd  November, 2017. Sister   Lucy   Vacachalil   Kurien  from Pune has been awarded “ The   Sri   Sathya   Sai   Award   for   Human   Excellence ” in  the  “Unity of Religions” category.  The   award  was conferred by  the  winners from last year and  the  jury members from  the  respective category. Eight other inspiring women from various parts of  the  world have also been bestowed this  award   for  their contributions in different fields. Sister   Lucy   Kurien  established ‘Maher’ in 1997 which translates  to  ‘my mother’s home’ in Marathi, an institution in Pune, Maharashtra that works with destitute women, irrespective of caste, creed or religion.  The  centre has a range of services that range from awareness progra