Rotterdam leads ranking as top city for mindful travellers

city for mindful travellers

Mumbai: 27th March 2023: City trips are one of the drivers for global travel, with the expectation that almost 800 million people will visit global urban destinations annually by 2025*. To help travellers research options for mindful urban travel easily , the world’s leading travel search engine KAYAK has launched the City Index for Mindful Travellers**. Rotterdam secured the top spot, named the most attractive city destination for mindful travellers, followed by Amsterdam and Graz.

KAYAK’s City Index for Mindful Travellers (CIMT) is an interactive guide, designed to help travellers consider sustainability-related aspects, such as airport carbon accreditation, local traffic or air quality, in city destinations all over the world as they plan their next trip. The CIMT analysed 167 cities in 63 countries across 28 factors to help conscious travellers make more informed travel decisions. The Index also features the option to personalize the results and filter by the factors which matter the most to travellers.

Europe is leading the way Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Graz are the first 3 positions in KAYAK’s ranking, with the top 10 spots held by European cities. The Dutch port city Rotterdam has scored highest, with its airport having an advanced carbon management system certified by Airport Carbon Accreditation, a great urban rail network, and the widest length of cycling routes. Amsterdam, Netherlands, comes in 2nd, world- renowned for bike-friendly options and pedestrianised streets, with viable options for driving eco- friendly cars and a high concentration of EV charging stations. Graz, Austria, takes the 3rd spot, scoring with great rail links, plenty of EV charging stations, and a walking-only UNESCO World Heritage city centre to explore*.

Top 10 highest ranked cities according to KAYAK’s City Index for Mindful Travellers:

1. Rotterdam, Netherlands
2. Amsterdam, Netherlands
3. Graz, Austria
4. Trondheim, Norway
5. Munich, Germany
6. Helsinki, Finland
7. Stockholm, Sweden
8. Zurich, Switzerland
9. Gothenburg, Sweden
10. Vienna, Austria

Indian travellers plan for more sustainably-minded tourism “According to our recent international research, 75% of Indian travellers don’t have enough information to make sustainability-minded travel decisions***. With the new City Index for Mindful Travellers, we are making it easier for mindful travellers to make informed choices when exploring city destinations,’’ comments Per Christiansen, SVP, Marketing at KAYAK.

North America: Vancouver at the top Vancouver in Canada and San Francisco in the USA form the leading 2 in KAYAK’s ranking for North America, just ahead of Boston, Washington DC and New York. Vancouver was noted for its air quality, San Francisco landed in 2nd place thanks to its top-notch urban rail transit system and pedestrian-only roads. Boston slides into the 3rd spot, with plenty of EV charging stations, bike rental options and bike paths which make getting around the city with less carbon emissions easier.

Tokyo leads the way in Asia-Pacific

Tokyo, Japan, reached the highest rank in the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Osaka, Japan. The Japanese apital’s local markets, theaters and art galleries are extremely accessible thanks to “pedestrian only” and designated bike roads. Tokyo’s variety of bike sharing options effortlessly connect travellers to the world-class rail system. In Osaka the popularity of bikes for commuting accounts for as much as three times that of cars.

Latin American podium with Santiago, Quito and Bogota Santiago, Chile, took the grand prize in the Latin American ranking. Chile’sairport has been recognized for great carbon management according to Airport Carbon Accreditation. In Quito, Ecuador, which came 2nd, travellers can easily hire eco-friendly cars as the city is well equipped with EV charging stations. As a UNESCO ICCAR (International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities) member, Bogota, Colombia, rounds out the top 3 in the region, showing a commitment to diversity and inclusion – evident in the amount of the city’s tours that are wheelchair- accessible (26%).

Tunis pulls ahead of Tel Aviv and Dubai Being a mindful traveller also means supporting a destination’s culture and communities, and benefiting the local economy wherever possible by, for instance, buying local produce. In Tunis,
Tunisia, which leads the ranking in this region, the density of markets and the opportunity to buy second-hand is great for delving into the local culture. Tel Aviv, Israel, is 2nd and excels in the number of walking tours, some of which are free of charge. And while strolling from one cultural point to another, travellers can find recycling points. The UAE’s Dubai is in 3rd place due to its eco-friendly car hire options for costs lower than for conventional cars.

BMW Motorrad GS Experience 2023 thrills adventure seekers in Bengaluru

BMW Motorrad GS Experience 2023

BMW Motorrad commences its most awaited training program – GS Experience 2023 in Bengaluru. GS Experience will offer riders a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional capabilities of BMW Motorrad’s class-leading legendary GS range in its natural habitat. The two-day curated training sessions are designed exclusively for BMW adventure motorcyclists and will be held at Adventure Riders Den Enduro Park, Harohalli, Bannikuppe, Karnataka on 25-26 March 2023.

BMW Motorrad will host this two-day immersive brand experience for GS enthusiasts across 11 cities – Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Bengaluru and Lucknow.

Designed exclusively for BMW GS owners the two-day level 1 program will help riders to master basics of off-road riding. The day 1 training program is for BMW GS owners of 650 cc and above GS bikes. While the day 2 is for BMW 310 GS riders. The training includes basic familiarity of the motorcycle, understanding of correct rider position, enduro steering and other exercises such as gravel riding, emergency stops on slope, emergency braking and riding on inclines. Riders automatically qualify for level 2 training upon successful completion of level 1.

The GS Experience training also preambles the nationwide search for ‘Team India’, a trio of GS riders forming a team to contest the coveted International GS Trophy. BMW Motorrad recently announced the next destination for the International GS Trophy 2024 as Namibia. BMW Motorrad India will hold the GS Trophy qualifiers later this year.

The GS Experience showcases the dynamic qualities of each GS model in real-world conditions and techniques to enjoy the Spirit of GS while ensuring highest safety. Each session includes a briefing and demonstration by certified BMW Motorrad Trainer that will take riders through the impressive array of technologies available on the GS range of motorcycles. The sessions offers riding experience on a combination of bitumen and off-road under expert supervision.

CTMA organizes free cataract surgery camp for the poor

CTMA organizes free cataract surgery camp for the poor

27th March 2023, Sunday, Kolkata: Cable TV Equipments Traders & Manufacturers Association (CTMA), in association with East Kolkata Nagrik Foundation, organized a free Eye Operation Camp for 100 cataract patients from economically weaker sections of the society today at Lake Town, Kolkata.

Dr Shiladitya Mukherjee and his team performed the phaco surgeries.

“We are thankful to Dr. Mukherjee and our associate East Kolkata Nagrik Foundation for making the Free Eye Operation camp a huge success. Sight is mankind’s one of the most precious gift and being a part of an initiative to help the poor members of our society, who cannot afford the cost of an operation, get their proper eyesight makes us all very proud and humbled. CTMA will continue to carry out such social welfare activities in the future,” said Mr Pawan Jajodia, Treasurer, CTMA.

Members of CTMA Rajesh Doshi, Rajendra Agarwal, K K Binani, and others were present along with Pritam Kr Daftary, Purushottam Lal Khetan, Prakash Raj Rajaji, Ashish Agarwal – members of East Kolkata Nagarik Foundation.

Magic Marquez converts 92nd career pole to debut Sprint podium

Honda

Portugal, March 27, 2023: Marc Marquez surprised even himself as he secured a record-breaking pole and converted it into a history-making podium in the first MotoGP Sprint.

Saturday, March 25, saw history made as the MotoGP World Championship contested its first-ever Sprint race. The morning started with pure excitement and elation for the Repsol Honda Team as Marc Marquez went through Q1 with just a single run, bettering the lap record set by Jack Miller the previous day. This was then converted into a truly spectacular performance in Q2 as Marquez again improved on the lap record to take a sensational pole position. Repsol Honda Team teammate Joan Mir narrowly missed out on the second transfer spot and secured 14th on the grid for his MotoGP debut on the Honda RC213V.

Tension filled the air as the MotoGP class lined up for the Sprint race, an incredible 12-lap contest awaiting them. From pole position, Marquez got an explosive start as he and his Repsol Honda Team RC213V rocketed off the line to lead the first lap. Defending well for the opening laps, the #93 was able to maintain his position in the leading group and waited as the riders ahead battled. In the final moments of the race, Oliveira and Miller opened a gap and the eight-time World Champion was able to attack – moving up into third.

With his 64th premier class pole, Marquez’s 1’37.226 set a new outright lap record around the Portuguese circuit. This is Marc Marquez’s first pole position since the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and his first pole in dry conditions since the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix – some 1,253 days ago. Marc Marquez heads into Sunday with seven World Championship points, third in the World Championship standings.

From 14th on the grid Mir was immediately locked into a tense battle with the riders around him. Recovering positions and already showing a pace faster than those ahead, the #36 began to pick his way forward and passed several riders on the opening lap. Unfortunately Turn 13 would see Mir’s race come to an end as he lost the front, colliding with Fabio Quartararo as a result.

Racing continues tomorrow, Sunday, March 26, as the Portuguese Grand Prix is scheduled to run at 15:00 Local Time. This will be a full-distance race, 25 laps where Marc Marquez will again start in the pole position.

Marc Marquez – Third

“Well, today was really a surprising day but it was a great day, it helped to restore a lot of confidence for myself and the team. Starting with the pole, honestly, I don’t know how I was able to find this time – it was much faster than I had been before. It’s a good advantage to start from pole position and we were able to fight in the Sprint race. When I saw Oliveira and Miller go wide, I knew this was my chance and I attacked. The new format is very demanding, but I think this short race was a good show for the fans. Tomorrow is what really counts and will show where we are more I think.”

Joan Mir– DNF

“Starting in 14th is a lottery, you have a lot of riders around you who are very eager to recover positions as quickly as possible. It was a very aggressive start to the race because of this, I think if we were starting up higher then we could show our true pace. We have good pace for the race tomorrow, so this makes me feel more confident if everything is more calm at the start. I also want to apologise to Fabio for the contact.”

Portuguese GP – Sprint Race

Pos. Rider Num Nation Points Team Constructor Time/Gap
1 BAGNAIA Francesco 1 ITA 12 Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati 19’52.862
2 MARTIN Jorge 89 SPA 9 Pramac Racing Ducati 0.307
3 MARQUEZ Marc 93 SPA 7 Repsol Honda Team Honda 1.517
4 MILLER Jack 43 AUS 6 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 1.603
5 VINALES Maverick 12 SPA 5 Aprilia Racing Aprilia 1.854
6 ESPARGARO Aleix 41 SPA 4 Aprilia Racing Aprilia 2.106
7 OLIVEIRA Miguel 88 POR 3 RNF MotoGP Team Aprilia 2.94
8 ZARCO Johann 5 FRA 2 Pramac Racing Ducati 5.595
9 MARQUEZ Alex 73 SPA 1 Team Gresini Racing MotoGP Ducati 5.711
10 QUARTARARO Fabio 20 FRA 0 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Yamaha 5.924
11 FERNANDEZ Raul 25 SPA 0 RNF MotoGP Team Aprilia 8.16
12 BINDER Brad 33 RSA 0 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 8.384
13 RINS Alex 42 SPA 0 LCR Honda Honda 11.288
14 MORBIDELLI Franco 21 ITA 0 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Yamaha 17.138
15 NAKAGAMI Takaaki 30 JPN 0 LCR Honda Honda 18.128
16 DI GIANNANTONIO Fabio 49 ITA 0 Team Gresini Racing MotoGP Ducati 21.235
17 BEZZECCHI Marco 72 ITA DNF Mooney VR46 Racing Team Ducati DNF
18 BASTIANINI Enea 23 ITA DNF Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati DNF
19 MARINI Luca 10 ITA DNF Mooney VR46 Racing Team Ducati DNF
20 MIR Joan 36 SPA DNF Repsol Honda Team Honda DNF
21 FERNANDEZ Augusto 37 SPA DNF Tech3 GASGAS Factory Racing KTM DNF

Rider Standings

Pos. Rider Num Nation Points Team Constructor
1 BAGNAIA Francesco 1 ITA 12 Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati
2 MARTIN Jorge 89 SPA 9 Pramac Racing Ducati
3 MARQUEZ Marc 93 SPA 7 Repsol Honda Team Honda
4 MILLER Jack 43 AUS

IMPACT by Honeywell concludes Holi special customer connect campaign ‘Let’s make an impact together’

IMPACT by Honeywell

India, 27th March 2023: IMPACT by Honeywell, a leading player in the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) segment, has successfully concluded its Holi special customer connect campaign ‘Let’s make an impact together’. Through this campaign, it engaged with the end users and partners to recognize their contribution and celebrate collective success together on the occasion of Holi.

Honeywell has conducted this drive over 5 locations like, Lamington road and Andheri IT market in Mumbai, Nehru place and Janakpuri IT market in New Delhi, Naza IT Market in Lucknow, PCMC IT market in Pune and Kocher IT market in Ludhiana. The campaign brought together customers and partners to showcase the brand’s latest offerings and build lasting relationships.

With the IMPACT series of AIDC solutions like barcode printers, barcode scanners, and mobile computers, Honeywell has established trust in the market that global brands can also offer localized offerings and support at competitive pricing without compromising on product quality.

IMPACT by Honeywell is a brand created by Honeywell International to cater to the growing mid-market segment in India. The brand has been delivering innovative, sustainable, affordable, simple, and connected solutions that cater to sectors such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, e-commerce, and supply chain. Their offerings include point-of-sale solutions, warehouse automation, digital safety & productivity solutions, and asset tracking.

Jaipur-based retail jeweller Motisons Jewellers files DRHP for IPO

New Delhi, 27th March 2023:- Jaipur-based Retail Jeweller player Motisons Jewellers, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) with a fresh issue of 3,34,71,000 equity shares, with no offer for sale component.

The company had filed preliminary IPO papers with Sebi in September last year.

The issue has a face value of Rs 10 per equity share for the proposed share sale. The Offer is being made through the Book Building Process, wherein not more than 50% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to Qualified Institutional Buyers, not less than 15% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Bidders and not less than 35% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to Retail Individual Bidders.

The company, in consultation with the lead banker to the issue, may consider a pre-IPO placement of up to 60,00,000 equity shares for cash consideration. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced.

The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 58 crores for the repayment of existing borrowings availed by the company from scheduled commercial banks, Rs 71 crore for funding working capital requirement besides general corporate purposes.

Motisons Jewellers is managed by second generation entrepreneurs, Sandeep Chhabra, Chairman & Whole Time Director and Sanjay Chhabra, Managing Director, sons of Late Moti Lal Chhabra, who have over two decades’ years of expertise in the jewellery industry. It began operations in 1997 by opening a showroom in Johri Bazaar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with approx. 304 sq. ft. in area and with growth in the business expanded it to 1355 sq. ft. by 2002. The flagship store ‘Motisons Tower’ is located at Tonk Road, Jaipur with an area of approx. 11,700 Sq Ft and has 3 floors, a floor each dedicated for silver, gold, and diamond jewellery respectively.

Currently it has a 4 showroom networks under the “Motisons” brand, located across the city of Jaipur, with the most recent outlet, opened in the year 2021, at Vaishali Nagar. Its manufacturing facilities are located at Sitapura Industrial area and Bapu Nagar, Jaipur.

It primarily sources finished jewellery from third party suppliers located across India and its business involves sale of jewellery made of gold, diamond, kundan and sale of other jewellery products that include pearl, silver, platinum, precious, semi-precious stones and other metals, gold and silver coins, utensils and other artifacts across multiple prominent locations in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Its product portfolio comprises of over 300,000+ jewellery designs that includes traditional, contemporary and combination designs for special occasions such as weddings and festivals to daily wear jewellery for all ages, genders and across various price points.

The jeweller launched its website in 2011 and commenced online sales in 2018 to serve younger and tech-savvy customers, who can browse the catalogue based on preferences, collections and designs, and purchase the jewellery directly and have it delivered to their homes. It also arranges virtual appointments to assist its customers.

Motison’s clocked a profit of Rs 14.75 crore in the financial year FY22 against Rs 9.67 crore in the previous year. Its profit for the six-month period ended September 2022 stood at Rs 10.00 crore on revenue of Rs 162.02 crore. The companies’ revenue from operations climbed 47.55% from Rs 213.04 crore in fiscal 2021 to Rs 314.33 crore in Fiscal 2022, attributable to an increase in sale of jewellery i.e., gold and studded jewellery.

According to the CareEdge Report in its DRHP, in FY22 it recorded the second best Debt EBITDA ratio of 3.91 amongst its listed peers in India. Its Debt to Equity Ratio has fallen from 1.50 in 2020 to 1.28 as on September 30, 2022 where as other players like Thangamayil Jewellers have seen an increase in its debt to equity ratio from 1.07 in FY19 to 1.50 as on September 30,2022

Additionally states, the G&J industry’s market size was estimated to close at USD 60 billion in CY21. The Indian jewellery market is traditionally dominated by gold jewellery. In CY21, the total demand for gold by Indian consumer was estimated at 800 tonnes. Compared to the previous year the demand for gold witnessed a growth of approximately 78% in CY21. A majority of the demand in CY21 came from gold jewellery which was approximately 75% (600 tonnes). There has also been a noticeable shift towards more informal and everyday use of diamond studded jewellery.

Holani Consultants Private Limited is the sole book running lead manager to the issue and Link Intime India Private Limited is the registrar to the issue.

Manasthali launches new initiative for women in corporate world; adds a range of mental health programs in its bouquet

New Delhi, 27th March 2023 – As working women are often struggling with psychological issues like role conflict, job strain, mental fatigue, stress, anxiety, frustration, depression, anger, phobias, and other social and emotional distress while striking a balance between professional and personal life, Manasthali, a leading mental health and wellness platform, has announced a mental well-being initiative to support such women.

As a part of this initiative, Manasthali offers a range of mental health programs and resources that are tailored to meet the unique needs of women in the corporate world. These programs include online counseling sessions, stress management workshops, mindfulness and meditation sessions, and self-care tips.

“Our goal is to create a safe space for women in the corporate world to address their mental health issues and empower them to live healthy and fulfilling life. We understand the challenges that women face in the workplace, and we are committed to providing them with the tools and resources they need to overcome these challenges,” said Dr. Jyoti Kapoor, Founder and Director, Manasthali Wellness.

According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization, depression is the second largest condition in the world. Women are approximately 75% more likely than men to report having recently suffered from depression or any other mental issue. In the corporate world, it has been reported that women often face additional challenges such as discrimination, harassment, and the pressure to balance work and family responsibilities

Manasthali has a team of experienced mental health professionals who work closely with women in the corporate world to provide them with personalized support and guidance. The platform also has an active community of women who share their experiences and support each other through their mental health journey.

“We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and we are dedicated to creating a culture of well-being in the workplace. We aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage women to seek help when they need it,” added Dr. Jyoti Kapoor.

Telugu Warriors win their 4th Celebrity Cricket League title

CCL 2023 Final Bhojpuri Dabanggs Vs Telugu Warriors

The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 – Reloaded: Telugu Warriors beat Bhojpuri Dabanggs to clinch their 4th Celebrity Cricket League title. Telugu Warriors outplayed Bhojpuri Dabanggs in the finals. The bowlers and fielders did the job of containing Bhojpuri Dabanggs and Ashwin Babu, Thaman, and Sachiin Joshi completed the formality in the second innings as Telugu Warriors emerged Champions. Skipper Akhil Akkineni led from the front with an aggressive knock in the first innings to take the game away from Bhojpuri Dabanggs.

CCL 2023 Final: Bhojpuri Dabanggs Vs Telugu Warriors

Playing XI Bhojpuri Dabanggs: Manoj Tiwari (c), Dinesh Lal Yadav, Pravesh Lal Yadav, Vikrant Singh, Uday Tiwari, Aditya Ojha, Anshuman Singh(wk), Ayaz Khan, Asghar Khan, Raghav Naiyyar, Sudhir Singh.

Playing XI Telugu Warriors: Akhil Akkineni(c), Sudheer Babu, Raghu, Samrat, Ashwin Babu, Prince, Harish(wk), Nandakishore, Thaman, Roshan, Sachiin Joshi.

Toss: Telugu Warriors won the toss and decided to field.

Highlights:

1st Innings Bhojpuri Dabanggs: Bhojpuri Dabanggs scored 72 Runs for 6 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs. Aditya Ojha top-scored with a blitzing knock of 26 runs off 15 balls. Asgar chipped in with 11 runs off 10 balls, and Uday Tiwari scored 10 runs off 7 balls. Nandakishore from Telugu Warriors took 2 wickets for 14 runs from his allotted 2 Overs.

In reply: On a wet outfield due to rain

1st Innings Telugu Warriors: Telugu Warriors scored 104 Runs for 4 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs securing a lead of 32 runs. Captain Akhil Akkineni played a blitzing knock of 67 runs in 32 balls with 2 boundaries and 6 sixers. Raghu chipped in with unbeaten 13 runs off 7 balls and Prince added 10 runs off 10 balls.

In the 2nd Innings

2nd Innings Bhojpuri Dabanggs: Bhojpuri Dabanggs scored 89 Runs for 6 wickets in the allotted 10 Overs. Setting a target of 58 runs to win for Telugu Warriors. Uday Tiwari top scored with 34 runs from 18 balls hitting 3 boundaries and 2 sixers. Aditya Ojha gave Bhojpuri Dabanggs a good start scoring 31 runs off 13 balls hitting 3 boundaries and 2 sixers. Thaman from Telugu Warriors picked up 2 wickets for 13 runs in his allotted 2 overs.

Telugu Warriors need 58 Runs to win the CCL 2023.

2nd Innings Telugu Warriors: Telugu Warriors chased the target by scoring 58 runs for 1 wicket in a great team performance. Ashwin Babu scored the winning runs in style and remained unbeaten on 31 runs off 21 balls. Sachiin Joshi remained not out on 14 runs off 9 balls.

Result: Vasavi Telugu Warriors beat Bhojpuri Dabanggs by 9 wickets and lift the coveted CCL Trophy for the 4th time in 2023.

The league has Parle as the Title Sponsor for CCL 2023 and A23 – a skill-based gaming platform- as this season’s Presenting Sponsor.

Young Authors Shine at India’s National Young Authors Fair organized by BriBooks and Education World

Young Authors Shine at India's National Young Authors

BriBooks and Education World announced the successful conclusion of India’s National Young Authors Fair, the first of its kind event which inspired over 100,000 students to publish their first book and experience a journey of entrepreneurship.

The fair provided young authors with a lifelong souvenir of their published works, an opportunity to speak, a writing experience, an entrepreneurial journey, and hundreds of hours of reading and writing. Schools from across the country participated, with Cambridge School – Indirapuram, JBCN International School – Parel Branch, Apeejay School NOIDA, Modern Public School – Shalimar bagh, Birla Vidya Niketan, The Shriram Millennium School, Bal Bharati Public School, and The Heritage School Vasant Kunj winning multiple awards.

In conclusion of the event, Ami Dror, founder at BriBooks said “We are thrilled to have organized the National Young Authors Fair and given an opportunity to young authors to publish their first book. We hope that this experience has provided them with a lifelong love for reading, writing, and entrepreneurship.” Bhavin Shah, CEO of Education World said “As the curtains close on the National Young Authors Fair, we can’t help but feel a sense of pride and awe at the incredible stories written by the children who participated. We believe that writing has the power to transform lives and communities, and we are honored to have been a part of this transformative event. We thank BriBooks for their expertise and passion in making this event a reality.”

An awards ceremony was held on March 25th to recognize jury award winners and best-selling authors. The awards ceremony was attended by 500 people, including jury members, young authors, and esteemed guests. The jury included renowned personalities like Pulitzer Prize winner journalist Dele Olojede, bestselling author (of Start-Up Nation) and columnist Saul Singer, and Edesia Nutrition founder & CEO Navyn Salem.

Jury member Saul Singer shared that “I am truly impressed by the talent and creativity of the young authors. It is inspiring to see the next generation of writers and entrepreneurs take charge and showcase their work. I wish these budding writers all the luck and hope to hear more of their stories in the coming years.”

Winners of the Jury Award included Tara Kumar for ‘The Dead Alive and In Between’, Advik Yambalada for ‘Lessons from The Animal Kingdom’, Dia Shangbag for ‘Emotional Well-Being’, Utsa Banerjee for ‘Riki and Her Dream’, and Tvarita Guliani for ‘Princess of Beauty Island’. Tara Kumar, author of ‘The Dead Alive and In Between’ and winner of the jury award said that “Winning this award is a dream come true. It has encouraged me to write more and continue to share my thoughts with the world. I heartily thank BriBooks for giving me and all the other authors this opportunity to tell our stories to the world.”

After the books were printed and published, young authors promoted their work through social media, public readings, and school events. Some authors sold over 1000 books in just 30 days. The best-selling authors included Dhairya Sudarshan with ‘Savi Our Saviour’, Keya Hatkar with Dancing on My Wheels’, Kshipra Moreker with ‘Learning From the Jungle’, Kunwar Vikram with ‘Nature Teaches Love’, Rudraang Goenka with ‘The Rise of The Great Insane’, Subasree Bharathi with ‘My Talking Cat’, Roohi Sharma with ‘Memories Miracles Magic’, Hiyansh Joshi with ‘The Rescue Rabblets’, Tania Boya with ‘The Journey’, and Tvarita Guliani with ‘Princess of Beauty Island’.

VTP Realty delivers 36 Lakh Sq.Ft. and hosts Pune’s Largest Gruh Pravesh Event on Gudi Padwa, marking significant milestones

 

Pune, India – March 27, 2023 – VTP Realty, the leading real estate brand of Pune in terms of sales revenue, has reinforced its market dominance by delivering an impressive 36 Lakh Sq.Ft. in a single financial year. With over 38 years of group legacy and a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, the company has been on an exponential growth trajectory for the past seven years and has been the market leader for five consecutive years.

The brand has not only established brand dominance on the business front but also in terms of delivery. Based on a solid foundation of Better Build, Better Design and Better Care as our core philosophy, the organization is a well-oil machinery when it comes to delivering homes that their customers have entrusted them with.

Brand VTP currently has 3 crore square feet under construction simultaneously out of which 36 lakh square feet has been delivered only in a single year! That amounts to 4117 homes handed over in a year. Such a feat is rare in the industry and very few other brands have such massive strength.

Additionally, VTP Realty hosted the single largest Gruh Pravesh event on Gudi Padwa, one of the most auspicious days for new beginnings in the Hindu calendar. The event saw 1778 families conducting Gruh Pravesh ceremonies on the same day across 5 projects. This extraordinary accomplishment has shattered all previous records in the Pune real estate market and perhaps the India market too.

These milestones have solidified VTP Realty’s position as the leading real estate company in Pune for the fifth consecutive year in terms of revenue generation. The brand’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation has consistently placed it at the forefront of the industry. What sets the brand apart is its customer centricity, strong partnerships with all stakeholders, its choice of strategic locations for development, its experienced management team, and above all a strong vision and commitment to its customers.

With VTP Realty, the real estate industry has got a very strong brand with solid credentials. It is one of the few brands that deliver more than promised. This is a rarity in the industry and thereby improving the trustworthiness of the entire industry.

VTP Realty is a part of the VTP Group, which has a diverse range of businesses, including cement, construction materials, and engineering services. This backward integration allows VTP Realty to leverage the resources and expertise of the group, leading to cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Mr. Sachin Bhandari

Mr. Sachin Bhandari, Executive Director and CEO of VTP Realty, expressed his pride in the company’s achievements. “Our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has been the driving force behind our record-breaking success. Our team’s tireless efforts have enabled us to make a difference in the lives of thousands of families and ensured our strongest financial performance yet. By the end of this financial year, VTP Realty will cross the 4000 crore mark in revenue as well! We’re thrilled to be expanding our offerings with the launch of VTP Homes and VTP Luxe, our two new offerings that will change the real estate landscape of Pune completely over the next few years.” said Mr. Bhandari.

With VTP Realty, the real estate industry has a strong brand with solid credentials that delivers more than promised, improving the trustworthiness of the entire industry.