Archives May 2023

New Delhi,01 May 2023: Shri Rajneesh Karnatak joins one of the leading PSB, Bank of India, as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. Shri Rajneesh Karnatak possesses post-qualification experience of over 29 years. He was Chief General Manager of Punjab National Bank until his appointment as Executive Director in Union Bank of India on October 21, 2021. He is a Post Graduate in Commerce (M.Com) and is a Certified Associate from Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).

During his banking career, he has headed critical divisions like Large Corporate Credit Branches and strategic verticals such as Credit Monitoring, Digital Banking and Mid Corporate Credit as General Manager in Oriental Bank of Commerce. Post the amalgamation of Oriental Bank of Commerce into Punjab National Bank, he headed Credit Monitoring Division and also Corporate Credit Division in Punjab National Bank. He carries extensive exposure in Project Funding & Working Capital funding along with Risk Management with specific reference/special emphasis on Credit Risk.

He has done Leadership Development Programs and trainings from IIM-Kozhikode and JNIDB Hyderabad and has also taken part in Advance Management Programme at IMI (International Management Institute) Delhi. He was a part of 1st batch of Senior Officers selected by FSIB (erstwhile BBB) for Leadership Development Program of IIM Bangalore & Egon Zehnder.

Shri Karnatak has served as Non-Executive Chairman of UBI Services Ltd., on behalf of Union Bank of India. He has also served as Non Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of UBI (UK) Limited. He was a member of the Governing Board of Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM) Guwahati. He has served as Nominee Director on behalf of Punjab National Bank on the Board of PNB Housing Finance Ltd., and India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Limited. He also served as Board Trustee on IAMCL (IIFCL Asset Management Co. Ltd).

Gurugram, 01 May 2023 With a range of thought-provoking discussions to address the key sustainability challenges, IILM’s prominent international conference served as a unique platform for renowned global experts to converge.

The two-day conference was meticulously designed to promote comprehensive discussions among diverse stakeholders including policymakers, businesses, individuals and communities for a collective approach towards sustainable living.

Witnessing an astounding success, IILM’s international conference touched upon contemporary issues facing the world such as environmental degradation, climate change, social exclusion, unequal distribution of income, and economic crisis. Also, the distinguished experts at the conference jointly acknowledged the pivotal role of technology to accomplish sustainability objectives.

The event commenced with the lighting of a lamp followed by a welcome address by vice-chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Shahi and a keynote address by Dr R.K Sinha, Vice Chancellor, Gautam Buddha University.

”Presently, sustainability tops the agenda list of governments and businesses across the globe and technology has immense potential to revolutionise the way we live and interact with the environment. The success of the IILM International Conference in this regard serves as a testament to our commitment towards contributing to a sustainable future. Enabling knowledge sharing and collaboration, the conference laid the framework for future endeavours to address sustainability challenges,” said Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Chaturvedi, Pro Vice Chancellor, IILM University Gurugram.

Congratulating IILM for this commendable initiative, Mr Suresh Prabhu, Chief Guest and Former Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Railways, Commerce & Industry, Chemicals & Fertilisers, Environment & Forests & Power, said, ”Sustainable development will ensure that our forthcoming generations enjoy the access to the same level of resources as us. Also, it is imperative for us to focus on ethics of development so that emerging technologies like AI do not prove detrimental to human civilisation.’’

Mr Prabhu at the conference also released the book “New Age Technologies, Innovation and Sustainable Development” edited by Prof (Dr) Arvind Chaturvedi, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University.

Additionally, the conference incorporated an extensive panel discussion titled ‘’Accelerating Sustainable Development through Innovation.’’ The discussion on day 1 featured eminent panelists who delved deep into the significance of innovation and emerging technologies to drive sustainable development.

The technical sessions saw 42 papers that were discussed and deliberated on.

Some of the esteemed chief guests who graced the occasion with their presence included- Dr RK Sinha, Vice Chancellor, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida on the first day of the conference, while the valedictory address was delivered by Dr SK Jain, Former Vice Chancellor – Mata Vaishno Devi University.

Hyderabad,01 May 2023….. Dr V. Srinivas Goud, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Govt of Telangana unveiled ‘Lost In Time”, reviving the forgotten glory of Telangana, a dream project of FLO Hyderabad Chairperson Ritu Shah in a special program organised by FLO Hyderabad in a city hotel on Saturday evening.

Lost in Time, Reviving the forgotten glory of Telangana book is the brainchild of Ms Ritu Shah, the current chairperson of FLO Hyderabad. The rich cultural heritage of Telangana is documented in the book. The book is a celebration of its rich culture and heritage, announced Ritu Shah.

The book is the dedication of FICCI FLO Hyderabad towards research and compilation of a comprehensive guide to the heritage, art and culture of Telangana. This unique attempt focuses on Heritage, Festivals, Handlooms & Crafts, Paintings, Jewellery, Cuisine, Hyderabad Heritage, Performing Arts, and Hidden Gems (the lesser-known tourist places). It is a unique coffee table book with a difference, Ritu added.

Speaking on the occasion after the launch, Mr Srinivas Reddy said Telangana has rich culture and heritage. Unfortunately, the rulers in the past never made an attempt to bring them to light. We are no way less than any other part of the country in terms of our great culture and heritage. Take for instance Ramappa Temple, built about 850 years ago. It is a UNESCO Heritage site. This is famous for its intricate carvings and sculptures. The Ramappa Temple has a beautiful sculpture of a lady using High Heels or Sandals, which means the women in those using them, which reflects the culture of those days and how developed it was.

Hyderabad is Mini India. It has a culture which is different from the rest of India. Severn airports existed in the Nizam State. The Nizam ruler was the richest in the world. World’s Best Heritage Village Pochampally exists in our state, he added.

Speaking further the Minister urged FLO to adopt step wells which are in ruins now. He also appealed to them to adopt the long-forgotten arts or crafts that are featured in the just-unveiled book.

Minister Errabelli Dayakar Reddy said that he was stunned looking at the book, layout, printing quality, presentation and appeal. It is a great effort. A lot of effort has gone into producing it. The author of the book Ritu Shah and her family are our family friends. Indeed it is a noble thought and a great contribution to remind the current generation of the forgotten culture, crafts, arts, festivals, cuisine and what have you. Pothana, and Valmiki, the great scholars of our ancient times were born in this state. Such is the historical importance of our state, he added.

Her Excellency Mayor of Hyderabad Gadwal Vijayalakshmi said that she was invited by FLO several times in the past and it is like coming back home and FLO is like a family. Be grounded, never forget your roots. Roots are your foundation to know who you are. Attempting to bring to light the long-lost glory of a state is a noble thought. There couldn’t be a better contribution to a state than anything. We had a glorious past and the current generation must know their past. She appreciated Ritu Shah, the author, for the wonderful gift to the state.

The book is captivating and engrossing. Telangana and FLO are married to each other. FLO began its journey 22 years back in the city, said Pinky Reddy, Past National President of FLO.

Gundavaram Venkata Bhaskar Rao, MD of Kaveri Seeds said any attempt to revive the last culture, heritage, and tradition is laudable.

Smt. Deepika Reddy, Chairperson, of Telangana Sangeeta Nataka Academy appreciated FLO for their unique contribution in preserving the cultural heritage of the city and state.

Following the launch of Performance Warsi Brothers & Glory of Telangana by disciples of Guru Smt. Deepika Reddy presented by Deepanjali held

Mumbai01 May 2023 Funfirst Global Skillers Private Limited, in partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, held successful alumni meet on April 23rd in Noida. The event was attended by over 180 participants, including ex-students of the B.Voc. program, corporates, and academia.

The B.Voc. Course is a unique program that has been refined over the years to build a career for students from economically weaker sections of the country. Students from rural areas of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, MP & other states are supported to take accommodation in Noida and have 2 hours of sessions each day apart from On-the-Job-training at a related Industry Partner for practical knowledge. The program is supported by Funfirst’s partnerships with Lava International, Salcomp, Panasonic, and Intex.

Prof Madhushree Shekhar, Dean, the School of Vocational Education at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) said, “I am incredibly proud of the success of our B.Voc. alumni and their dedication to building their careers. Through our partnership with Funfirst Global Skillers and Knowledge Providers like Lava International, Salcomp, Panasonic, and Intex, we are able to provide unique opportunities to our students in B.Voc in Electronic Manufacturing Services, who come from economically weaker sections of the country. They are able to achieve their full potential through this programme.”

Apart from Madhushree Ma’am, Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal, Chief Manufacturing Officer at Lava International was the guest of honour. Other notable dignitaries were Mr. Shadan Ahmad, Senior Vertical Manager, TISS SVE, Dr. Pawan Kumar Chauhan (NIOS), Mr. Gaurav Sharma (Telecom Sector Skill Council), Col. Amit Mathur (BriskOlive), Mr. Parminder (Salcomp Manufacturing), Mr. Amardeep Yadav (Jubilant Foods), Mr. Sanjay Gupta (CFO, Mother Dairy) and the host Mr. Amit Gupta (Funfirst Global).

A total of 706 students have completed their three-year graduation program (B.Voc. in Electronic Manufacturing Services) from the Noida center till now. The students are given a monthly stipend which helps them sustain and even support their families. All the students are placed in varied industries, with 3% of them even starting their own businesses. The average placement salary of the batch which completed their B.Voc. in Dec’22 was Rs. 18,716/- pm. 33% of the alumni are already at a salary of more than Rs.25000/- pm, which is a lifestyle change, considering that all the students come from BPL families. The alumni are placed in more than 68 organizations, prominent amongst them, being Vivo, Oppo, Dixon, Flipkart (F1), Micromax, Lava, Bharti, DHL, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Magic Bricks, Jubilant Foods, etc.

The ex-students had a great time meeting old friends and faculty apart from some informative sessions by the industry. Team Funfirst along with TISS is working on creating a cohesive Alumni for this program which can support the alumni in lateral opportunities, upskilling, international placements, and entrepreneurship.

Funfirst Global Skillers Private Limited is proud to have contributed to the success of so many students from economically weaker sections of the country. The B.Voc. Course is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in the manufacturing industry, and we hope to continue providing this opportunity for many more students in the future.

Mumbai(S.N): Gallabox, a conversational commerce platform that helps Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) increase their sales through WhatsApp reported phenomenal growth in the last 6 months. Gallabox is being used by over 1,000 organizations in various sectors such as travel, education, healthcare, product commerce, and real estate. Gallabox’s customers include companies such as Pickyourtrail, GoIreland, Vakilsearch, ZuPay, KauveryMeds, NxtWave, ShipRocket, and Illusion Aligners. The company is currently operational in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata and plans to expand to tier-2 cities by the end of 2023. Gallabox has customers from over 20 countries apart from India and is focused on expanding to Brazil, Middle East, and APAC in the next 6 months.

Gallabox enables businesses to interact with their customers instantly on WhatsApp, understand their requirements and offer a collaborative experience. The multi-agent team inbox and campaign features are layered with a sophisticated but simple-to-use, no-code bot, thereby marrying the ease of messaging with the power of automation. The company has recently introduced several game-changing features, including WhatsApp Drip Campaigns, WhatsApp Marketing Automation, a No-Code WhatsApp Bot Builder, and WhatsApp Catalog & Orders. It is also currently beta testing WhatsApp Payments, which is sure to make a deep impact for businesses looking to streamline their payment processes. In addition to its new features, Gallabox has also introduced several new tools to help businesses streamline their customer engagement efforts. These include WhatsApp Reminders, a WhatsApp Widget, a QR Code Generator, and a WhatsApp Link Generator. These tools are designed to make it easier than ever for businesses to engage with customers on WhatsApp, driving increased engagement and sales.

Founded by Karthik Jagannathan, Yogesh Narayanan & Yathin Panchanathan, Gallabox empowers SMBs to manage their sales conversions on WhatsApp, putting an end to poor conversions and broken customer experience using legacy tools. The no-code conversational commerce platform leverages WhatsApp Business API to help SMBs improve their sales conversions and offer a full mobile experience to their customers without the need for a mobile app.

India is home to 75 million SMBs with 20 million of them digitally influenced, according to a report by Zinnov. With more than two billion users on WhatsApp and more than 500 million in India alone, coupled with SMS becoming increasingly spam-prone, businesses are fast discovering WhatsApp to be the best way to connect with their customers. While enterprises have the resources to build interactive tools to communicate and transact with their customers on WhatsApp, small & medium-sized businesses do not have the budget or skill sets to build these sophisticated tools. Gallabox makes it easy for such businesses to be up and running in a matter of minutes and leverage a pre-built library of templates to deliver a world-class experience to clients, turning customer conversations into sales.

Supporting Quotes

Karthik Jagannathan, CEO & Co-founder, Gallabox

“Small and mid-sized companies face challenges in converting prospects into customers using traditional tools like SMS, email, and call centers. Sophisticated conversation commerce tools used by larger companies can improve conversion rates, but they are too expensive or complex for smaller businesses to build. In our mission to ‘democratize’ such tools, Gallabox leverages WhatsApp to help fast-growing businesses overcome these obstacles and experience rapid growth in their sales. Our endeavor is to ensure such tools are made available to businesses at an affordable cost and are a delight to use.”

Ilaya Bharathi, Founder, GoIreland

“Ever since we started using Gallabox, the conversation rate for whatsapp has increased by nearly 20%. It has helped us interact with customers at a faster pace which in turn helps in lead generation. We are now able to interact with students quickly and efficiently without any hassle.”

Chennai, 01 May 2023 Dettol Banega Swasth India (DBSI) launched hygiene focused Tamil music album- ‘Folk Music for a Swasth India’ in collaboration with Hindu Tamil Thisai and Gramalaya in Chennai. Composed by James Vasanthan, the album has 5 songs and will be available to Spotify users across the globe starting today.

The music album was launched by Thiru. Ma. Subramanian, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Sh. Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt- South Asia, Shankar V Subramaniam, Chief Operating Officer, Hindu Tamil Thisai, James Vasanthan, Music Composer, Hygiene Music Album, Padma Shri Sai Damodaran, Founder & CEO Gramalaya in the presence of students, teachers, doctors, and parents.

With an aim to encourage a healthy self-care hygiene routine among children, the Tamil Hygiene Music Album has been created emphasizing the best hygiene habits through folk music of Tamil Nadu. The song, ‘Let’s make Tamil Nadu healthy’ is sung by Asal Kolar, ‘Hygiene at School’ is sung by Velmurugan, ‘Hygiene at neighbourhood’ is sung by Antony Dasan, ‘Significance of Handwashing’ is sung by Isaivani and ‘Hygiene at Home’ is sung by Krishaang. Each song is composed to tunes that everyone can hum along to and the lyrics are meaningful. The composition is such that these songs will appeal to audiences across all age groups, including Gen Z and millennials. The songs focus on the key highlights from the Dettol School Hygiene Curriculum which are culturally adaptive.

Commenting on the launch, Thiru. Ma. Subramanian Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu said, “Hindu Tamil Thisai and Dettol Banega Swasth India joined hands and produced an online series – ‘Sutham Sugatharam’ last year. The program sensitised thousands of students, teachers, and parents across Tamil Nadu on the importance of sustained hygiene behaviour for healthy living. In the prevailing situation, there is a need to stress the importance of hygiene behaviour to the people of Tamil Nadu. I sincerely believe that these songs in the hygiene music album will invoke and educate the masses on the significance of hygiene behaviour. My best wishes to everyone who have been a part of this initiative.”

Gaurav Jain, Senior Vice President, Reckitt South Asia said “Art and Music are powerful tools that can bring about massive societal change and move people to adapt good practices. We are looking at music as a medium to connect with audiences and effectively deliver social messages on health and hygiene. With the Tamil Hygiene Music Album, we are taking hygiene habits through folk music to the children of Tamil Nadu. In our endeavor to create a healthy country by bringing focus on self-care hygiene practices, this initiative is another step from Reckitt towards the mission of ‘Leave No One Behind’.”

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director- External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt- South Asia, said, “Music is one of the mediums that has the power to connect with audiences and deliver social messages effectively. With the growing popularity of folk music and the rich culture of Tamil Nadu, we believe this Tamil Hygiene Music Album is a great step towards our vision of bringing behavioral changes across the state. With Dettol Banega Swasth India, we are constantly on the lookout for unique opportunities and partnerships which can deliver impactful changes at the grassroot level to create a ‘Swasth India”

Dettol Banega Swasth India’s deep-rooted commitment to drive behaviour change by inculcating the right hygiene practices makes for an important narrative that has been brought through with this album. ‘Folk Music for a Swasth India’ produced by Dettol and composed by James Vasanthan, will reach listeners on Spotify globally, educating the younger generation on best health and hygiene practices rooted in art and heritage. Its uniquely curated songs focus on five key themes: Making Tamil Nadu Healthy, Significance of Handwashing, Hygiene at Home, Hygiene at School, Hygiene in Neighborhood. The lyrics of every song have been composed to emphasize significant messages from the Dettol School Hygiene Curriculum. It is thoughtfully organized with the intention to create hygiene nudges through folk music and build a deeper connection between health & hygiene in a fun way.

Padma Shri Sai Damodaran Founder & CEO Gramalaya said, “The Hygiene songs play an important role in educating the children and students studying in schools to learn good hygiene behaviours and motivate children to observe better hygiene practices. Children act as ambassadors of change to transform hehygiene messages to others through child-to-child approach. This will ensure long lasting behavioural changes among the communities in ensuring better health and environment. Dettol Banega Swasth India program inculcates good hygiene practices among the school students through its School Hygiene Education program in Tamil Nadu and South India.”

Shankar V Subramaniam Chief Operating Officer Hindu Tamil Thisai said, “Objective of Dettol Banega Swasth India is to build a healthy future generation of India with good hygiene habits. Towards that, several activities are being executed by DBSI to create awareness amongst children on the need to practice hygiene habits in their daily life, for it to become a way of healthy living. Hindu Tamil Thisai is happy to be associated with DBSI in this endeavor. This hygiene music album will definitely help in driving this message deeper among children and adults.”

James Vasanthan, Music Composer, Hygiene Music Album said, “India, which is a fast-developing nation, needs to pull up its socks on various fronts. Hygiene is, of course, one. Dettol Banega Swasth India, with its record of creating hygiene awareness among the masses up north, has now come down to the south with its effective media campaigns. The one releasing now in Tamil is a big leap that will take this land to the next level, where it already excels in primary health and hygiene.”

In March 2022, Dettol Banega Swasth India (DBSI) launched India’s first hygiene-focused music album- ‘Folk Music for a Swasth India’ in collaboration with renowned folk music band, Rais Khan Project. With this initiative, Dettol X Rais Khan Project, encouraged people to inculcate the best health and hygiene practices through folk art with a mission to create a ‘Swasth India’.

Dettol’s flagship Banega Swasth India program has been instrumental in creating awareness around hygiene and sanitation while empowering citizens with better health outcomes across the country. The campaign with its dedicated work in school education and nutrition interventions has improved the lives of more than 20 million school kids in India till date, continuing to drive behaviour change leading to a healthier India.

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, hosted an International Conference on “Role of Sustainable Development Goals in Business and Economic Transformation” on 29th April 2023. The conference was a great success, with more than 100 researchers presenting their papers from across the globe.

The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, Bajaj Capital, who gave an inspiring speech on the importance of sustainable development in business and economic transformation. The Keynote Speaker was Prof. Tamar Almor, Dean of the Faculty of Business, The College of Management Academic Studies, Rishon LeZion, Israel, who shared valuable insights into the role of sustainable development goals in shaping the future of business and economy.

The theme address was delivered by Mr. Shishir Jaipuria, Chairman, Seth Anandram Jaipuria Education Society, who emphasized the need for businesses to embrace sustainable practices to ensure long-term success. He said, “Today, in view of the global challenges earmarked in SDGs, businesses are increasingly rethinking strategies, redefining their vision and adopting the practices and business behavior that are aligned with the new and emerging sustainability paradigm.”

Prof. (Dr) Daviender Narang, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, gave the welcome address, setting the tone for the conference. The conference comprised six technical sessions, where researchers presented their papers on various topics related to sustainable development goals and their impact on business and economic transformation. The conference provided an excellent platform for the exchange of ideas nd knowledge sharing among researchers, academicians, and industry experts. The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Vinod Malhotra, Director Corporate Relations, Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions, who expressed his gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, and sponsors for their support in making the conference a success. The International Conference on “Role of Sustainable Development Goals in Business and Economic Transformation” highlighted the importance of sustainable development in shaping the future of businesses and economies. The conference was a significant step towards creating awareness and promoting sustainable practices in businesses, and it is hoped that it will inspire businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable practices for a better future.
The conference was well organized by faculty members Dr. Ashwani Varshney, Dean (Students welfare), Dr. Ajay Tripathi, Associate Professor, Dr. Nidhi Mathur, Associate Professor, and Ms. Sanandi Sachdeva, Assistant Professor of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad.

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Welcome to the city of dreams, Mumbai, where many people come to fulfill their dreams and live their best life. Among them is Dr Pratik Rajan Mungekar, a shining star who has made a name for himself in the fields of education, research, arts, and social services across the country and the world.

Born into a typical Maharashtrian family in Mumbai, Pratik’s upbringing was not without struggles. His father Rajan Mungekar, a Kabaddi player and textile mill worker, had to leave his education to support his family and ensure his children’s education. Pratik’s mother, Mrs Manisha Mungekar, took on various jobs in small scale companies to help support the family’s financial needs while also nurturing and caring for her children’s education.

Despite the hardships, Pratik’s parents never gave up on their dream of giving their children a good education. They encouraged their children to learn and participate in various activities such as singing, playing instruments, dance, oratory, storytelling, painting, writing, poetry/verse reading, and competitions. The mother’s constant support and guidance helped shape Pratik’s early ambition to become a great scientist in India.

Growing up under the tutelage of such parents and being aware of the real situation, Pratik took decisive steps to fulfill his dreams. He excelled in education, research, arts, and social services, making a name for himself in a short period across the country and the world.

Pratik Rajan Mungekar’s journey from a humble beginning to becoming a celebrated name in education and research is truly inspiring. Starting from his early education in R.M. Bhatt High School to completing his Engineering in Biotechnology and PhD in Spectroscopy, Pratik has achieved remarkable success in a short period. His academic excellence and passion for teaching led him to work as lecturer at the same college from where he completed his diploma, V.J.T.I. college. He was also guided by a renowned person, Dr Raghunath Mashelkar. Considering Mashelkar’s ideology as an ideal, he continued his journey on the path of progress. At the age of sixteen, he started taking coaching classes in Mumbai from class five to ten, so that his parents would not have to bear the cost of his education. Since he was interested in teaching from the beginning, he continued his education for the sake of teaching.

Pratik’s journey towards success did not stop here. He has made significant contributions to more than three hundred and fifty international conferences, showcasing his expertise as a keynote speaker on topics ranging from Global, Cultural, Ideological and Scientific. He has authored several books, including Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals, which won several international awards and is now a part of the Atlantean Education Program. His other books, Education An Eternal Asset and Leadership & Change Superintendence, are highly acclaimed and available on leading platforms like Amazon.

Pratik’s academic pursuits and contributions don’t end here. He has also published over 45 research papers and articles in various international and national journals, magazines, and newspapers. In addition to his academic achievements, Pratik is also taking Indian Classical Vocal Music training of the Jaipur Atrauli Gharana, showcasing his artistic side. With his relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence, Pratik Rajan Mungekar is undoubtedly a name to reckon with in the fields of education, research, arts, and social services, not just in India but across the world.

Prof. Dr. Pratik Rajan Mungekar’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. He has achieved numerous milestones in his career and has become a true inspiration for many. Prof. Dr. Mungekar has made history by becoming the first Indian to be appointed as the Planetary Minister of Sustainable Development of the newly emerging Kingdom of Atlantis, a decentralized sovereign kingdom. His dedication to sustainable development has been recognized by the Kingdom of Atlantis, and he is now working towards creating a more sustainable future for all.

Prof. Dr. Mungekar has also authored a book, Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals, which has become a part of Atlantean Education Program, making him the first youngest Indian to achieve this. His contribution to the field of education and research is immeasurable. He has taught to more than 9000+ students and has career-guided 27000+ students till date. He has received 300+ Honorary Doctorates from all over the world, making him the first youngest Indian to achieve this feat.

Prof. Dr. Mungekar has received 950+ International, National & State Awards, 8 National Patents, and 15 World Records for his contribution to Teaching & Research. His exceptional work has been recognized by various international organizations, and he has been appointed to 65+ high positions by them. Not only has he been appointed as an ambassador by 56 organizations across many countries, but he has also been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of four different universities – Unified Theological Seminary USA, University of Kingdom of Atlantis, Singapore, Webiston University, Zimbabwe, and Wisdom University Gombe, Nigeria.

Prof. Dr. Mungekar has received many prestigious titles throughout his career, including Lecturus Magnificus (L.M.), H.R.H. 5* Duke, and H.R.H. SIR. He is the first youngest Indian to receive Mendeleev’s Fellowship, which is the United Kingdom’s highest academic honor. His work has also been recognized by Institución Cultural Colombiana Casa Poética Magia y Plumas, Colombia South America, where he received the distinguished title “Professor Wisdom”.

Prof. Dr. Mungekar is a visiting faculty member in many national and foreign universities. He is the Director of Research & Innovation at OXFAA University, Lighthouse Leadership University, Dominion of Impact International Bible University, Global Ministry & Discipleship Institute, and the Dean of International Development at Theophany University. Despite all of these achievements, he remains humble and continues to inspire many. He is the first youngest Indian to start teaching at the age of sixteen, and now, at the age of twenty-seven, he has completed twelve years of teaching. His hard work, dedication, and passion for education have made him the first youngest Pro-Chancellor & Founder of The University of Expertise.

Prof. Dr. Mungekar is also an author of four books, including Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals, Education an Eternal Asset, Leadership & Superintendence, and Best Seller Author Stem Cell Science. His contributions to the field of education and research have made him an exceptional scientist, professor, counselor, global educator, published author, and international speaker. Pratik’s story is a testament to the power of determination, hard work, and parental support.

So come, be a part of this dream city, where the possibilities are endless, and dreams do come true.

TATA IPL 2023 has entered its second phase of the league stage and in the first half of the biggest T20 league, we witnessed some spectacular individual performances. In the first 35 games in TATA IPL 2023, the fans enjoyed some nail-biting encounters.

There are players who set the stage on fire with their consistent and flamboyant performances, midway through the TATA IPL 2023.

While RCB Captain Faf du Plessis has been the most successful overseas batsman in the TATA IPL 2023. At the end of the first half, the former South Africa cricketer is the top run-getter in TATA IPL 2023 with 407 runs in 7 games. Du Plessis has been striking at 165.3 in this edition and continues to prove age is just a number.

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has lauded the former Protea captain for his athleticism in the field and quick running between the wickets which is helping his opening partner Virat Kohli at the other end.

Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Mohammed Kaif said, “Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli are very good runners-between-the-wickets. AB de Villiers may not be there but in Faf, Kohli has a partner who is capable of playing big knocks and string long partnerships.”

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan is amongst the most successful overseas bowlers in the ongoing competition with 14 wickets under his belt in the first seven games for Gujarat Titans. Rashid has been picking up a wicket every 12 balls for the defending champions in TATA IPL 2023.

When it comes to the Uncapped Players who made their mark in TATA IPL 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh has been the best batter. The left-handed middle-order batter from Uttar Pradesh has accumulated 233 runs in the first seven games this season.

Speaking highly of Rinku’s performance in the ongoing competition for KKR, former Australia cricketer David Hussey backed him to play for the Indian cricket team.

Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, David Hussey said, “Rinku Singh is a phenomenal talent. He has been doing well in domestic cricket and the KKR franchise has backed him well. He’s grown in his confidence and taking his game to the next level. Hopefully, he gets to play for India soon.”

Promising young Rajasthan Royals’ batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has also taken his game to the next level in TATA IPL 2023 and the left-handed batter from Mumbai has amassed 227 runs in the first seven games.

While Chennai Super Kings’ right-arm pacer Tushar Deshpande has been the best-uncapped bowler so far with 12 scalps in seven games. Deshpande may be slightly expensive but he’s picking up a wicket every 12.7 deliveries.

Commending Tushar Deshpande for rising up to the challenge and bowling tight lines under pressure for CSK, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said on Cricket Live on Star Sports, “Tushar Deshpande has risen to the challenge of bowling in death and pressure situations for CSK. He keeps picking up wickets at crucial times for his team and not once he looked down after getting hit for six. His body language looks positive this year.”

01 May 2023  Bollywood director Karan Johar’s highly-acclaimed restaurant, Neuma, will be organizing the ‘Met Monday,’ inspired by the Met Gala, the world’s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event, on May 1. The Met Monday is being hosted in honor of Bollywood’s and especially Bollywood’s leading ladies, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt, who will be turning heads with their iconic fashion outfits at this year’s Met Gala, where the theme this year is Karl Lagerfeld – A Line of Beauty.

For the Met Monday event, Neuma will be creating a specially curated menu that will feature some of their best culinary creations and drinks that will be named after some of the MET Gala’s iconic celebrities and design houses. Drinks named Lagerfeld Mist, Versace Bling, and The MET Mule are some of the offerings that will be available at Neuma and will be especially created for MET Monday. This special one-day limited edition dinner menu is surely unmissable considering that it is an homage to the MET Gala, a historic and landmark event for fashionista viewers from all over the world. Besides, the Met Monday is a way of commemorating our Bollywood celebs receiving recognition for their work and achievements on an international platform like the Met Gala. Let’s eat and watch as the magic unfolds on the pink carpet.