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Suroskie is an Indian beauty and wellness brand offering luxurious products at affordable prices in the Indian market. Founded by Deepali Bansal, a passionate homemaker, our brand emerged from the humble surroundings of her garage. What started as a personal quest for effective skincare solutions blossomed into a brand that revolutionized the beauty industry.

As the brand gained momentum, Puneet Bansal, a seasoned marketing expert and brother-in-law of Deepali, joined forces. Together, their unique blend of homemaking warmth and marketing prowess has propelled Suroskie to new heights.

Now Suroskie is collaborating with the talented actress Nia Sharma on a beauty journey that’s all about radiant vibes and glowing collaboration.

Discover their viral range and unlock your own glass skin transformation. Embrace the glow-up and step into luminous beauty with Suroskie!

Rose Petals Melt Cleanser – Hydrating Face Wash

the Rose Petals Melt Cleanser – a modern 2 in 1 cleanser that effectively removes makeup, SPF, excess oil, and impurities without leaving any residue or causing breakouts. Unlike traditional oil cleansers that may leave behind mascara residue or cause breakouts, the Rose Petals Melt Cleanser effortlessly melts away even the toughest makeup and SPF, leaving your white towels stain-free.

Rose Glass Face Serum – All Rounder Skin Serum 

Experience the ultimate skincare transformation with our All Rounder Glass Skin Serum. This revolutionary serum is packed with more than 15 active ingredients, carefully crafted to provide you with the best skincare experience. Even if you’re allergic to traditional vitamin C products, you can confidently use our serum without worry. It’s gentle on sensitive skin while delivering extraordinary results.

Rose Glass – Hydration Moisturizer with Copper Peptides & Ceramides

Experience the future of skincare with our cutting-edge Ultra-Lightweight Moisturizer. This revolutionary formula is designed to cater to all your skin’s needs, delivering a luxurious, fast-absorbing experience that will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated, hydrated, and beautifully radiant.

India, a land brimming with cultural diversity and vibrant festivities, offers a plethora of enriching experiences for both locals and travelers alike. There is a celebration for everyone, ranging from modern events exhibiting the newest in entertainment and art to traditional events steeped in centuries-old crafts. Make sure to put these five events on your calendar if you’re thinking abouttravelling to any of the below mentioned cities. From music and poetry festivals to spiritual gatherings and colorful carnivals, these experiences promise to leave a lasting impression, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Indian culture. Join us on a journey through the heart of India’s most captivating events, where each moment is a celebration of life, heritage, and creativity.

The Second Edition of Sleepwell ‘The Sacred’ Cultural Festival

Immerse yourself in a two and a half-day extravaganza of art and culture, featuring 14 talented artists from the realms of poetry and music. Hosted in association with Teamwork Arts, ‘The Sacred’ promises soul-stirring performances, heritage walks, and insightful conversations with maestros like Faridkot, Karam Rajput, Jasleen Aulakh, Dastaan LIVE, Bir Singh, and Maharaja Trio (Banaras).

 Celebrating “SUKOON” – A Tapestry of Emotion, Mindfulness, and Wellbeing
When | February 23rd – 25th, 2024
Where | Amritsar

Bengal Bazar
Known for curating exciting design shows — Srila Chatterjee is back with a celebration of all things apparel, art, home decor, and food. With a five-year legacy to its name — Bengal Bazaar will feature contemporary designs by Shola Flowers, terracotta sculptures by Dolon Kundu, and other creations by brands like Sadaf, Needle, Amoli, Hasa, and The Bindi Project.

When | 15-17 February, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Where | Hauz Khas, Delhi

37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2024
Get ready for a mega blast of colours, beats and cultural swag at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela! A mind-blowing fusion of India’s diversity and traditions. Hosted by the Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism squad, this fest is all about handcrafted fabrics and crafts that make you appreciate the Indian craftsmanship! But wait, there’s more – the 37th edition will also see the addition of other countries like Tanzania, Kazakhstan and UAE who will be joining the global fiesta.

Where | 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2024 – Surajkund Meal Ground, Faridabad
When | 2nd – 18th February 2024

Timings | 10 AM Onwards

The Third Edition Of The Vault Festival
Dubbed one of Asia’s best craft spirits festivals — the third edition of The Vault Festival will feature over 60 brands (including top Indian names), popular mixologists, food experts, and master distillers. Sip on tequila, sake, whisky, gin, or rum while signing up for experiences by The House of Mala or The Pursuit of Smoke by Ardbeg while here. You could also dig into global bites or groove to heart-thumping beats. Need we say more?When | 17-18 February, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where | Jio World Garden BKC, Mumbai

New Delhi, February 2024 – SnowPure Organics Green Farm Dairy launches the purest ghee made in the traditional Bilona method with milk that is 100% traceable to grass fed and healthy cows lovingly reared in their farm in Paonta Sahib. A dream project of four accomplished global professionals of Indian origin, Snowpure Ghee promises the purity of the Himalayas and is a perfect aid to your good health.

Snowpure operates a farm with a thriving community of Jersey Cows, renowned for their superior milk quality. The founders’ goal is to deliver the purest ghee to consumers while simultaneously fostering economic development in rural India. From the initial stage of milking the cows to the final ghee production, the entire process is executed with a hands-free, mechanized approach, emphasizing the commitment to maintaining product integrity.

With a vision to create synergy between international management expertise and the rooted rural economy of India, Snowpure aspires to establish an environmentally friendly, replicable, scalable, and economically sustainable dairy business focused on ghee production. This setup aims to enhance the development goals of India’s rural economy, fostering employment and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.

“As a forward-thinking leader in the dairy industry, Snowpure seeks to leverage international management expertise and integrate it seamlessly with India’s rural economy. Our mission is to deliver Himalayan purity directly to households across India,” stated Arun Nair, CEO Snowpure.

Snowpure invites consumers to experience the finest ghee from the purest Himalayan dairy, delivered from their farm to homes. With a dedication to promoting health, empowering local communities, and preserving the traditions of Indian dairy, Snowpure is set to make a substantial impact on India’s culinary landscape.

National, February 22, 2024:

Sony BBC Earth, one of the most loved factual entertainment channels, proudly presents Mrs Uma Mani as the Earth Champion for the month. Known as the Coral Woman of India, an artist and PADI-certified scuba diver, Uma, exemplifies the fusion of passion and action towards the conservation of coral reefs.

Uma Mani’s journey to becoming the Coral Woman of India began on the vibrant streets of Dindugul, Tamil Nadu. Taking an unexpected turn at the age of 49, she decided to become a PADI-certified scuba diver. This transformative decision was not just about exploring the underwater world but a commitment to safeguarding the delicate ecosystems beneath the surface. Uma’s dual passion for painting and scuba diving converged into a symphony of art. The canvas became her medium, and the ocean, her muse. Each stroke captured the essence of an underwater world. Uma has been using her artistic expression as tool to spark meaningful conversations about the threats faced by coral reefs, including bleaching, pollution, and global warming.

Watch her Earth Champions video here.

Earth Champions is a monthly property of Sony BBC Earth that is committed to honouring real-life heroes making a substantial impact on our planet. The channel showcases the work done by the Earth Champions in a short-form content format with befitting music. The video is telecasted on the channel and promoted on network channels apart from the online medium.

IAQG Publishes First IA Standard Through Global Publishing Partner SAE International
Brussels, Belgium – News Direct – 22 February 2024 – The International Aerospace Quality Group® (IAQG) announced today the publication of the first International Aerospace (IA) standard, IA9137™: Guidance for the Application of AQAP 2110 within a 9100 Quality Management System. SAE International®, the organization’s partner in developing international standards, has released IA9137 globally.

This standard provides guidance intended to help an organization understand the relationship between Allied Quality Assurance Publication (AQAP) 2110 “NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development and Production” and AS/EN/JISQ9100 “Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations.“

Through the IAQG/SAE Standards Development and Publications Agreement, the aerospace industry can turn to SAE or one of its many global resellers to purchase the IA9137, including new and/or newly revised 91xx series standards. As part of this agreement, SAE is publishing IA9137 simultaneously in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Eric Jefferies, the President of IAQG, explained that the purpose of this agreement was to simplify the development and publication process by utilizing a single, common workflow. “This approach enhances our speed to market while improving the management of global distribution. In addition to these benefits, we are witnessing the first standard to be published globally in multiple languages on the same day.”

“The publication of IA9137 is a testament to the long-standing relationship between IAQG and SAE – and the worldwide consensus we foster. Through this new process and the SAE StandardsWorks 2.0 platform, the truly global aerospace community is able to collaborate directly and efficiently on the standards which uphold quality across the industry,” said David Alexander, senior director of aerospace standards at SAE International.

For more information about IA9137: Guidance for the Application of AQAP 2110 within a 9100 Quality Management System or to purchase the standard.

Previously released IAQG standards will transition from sector designations of AS, EN, SJAC or JISQ to the new singular designation at the time of revision. IAQG currently maintains 26 active standards that establish common/shared tools and methods for quality improvement.

New Delhi, Feb 22, 2023, Buffalo Soldiers, celebrated as the Rising Maverick Agency of 2023, is stirring the pot in the production world with their latest venture, Eating Potatoes – a cutting-edge production house focused on TV commercials (TVCs) and long-form productions for OTT platforms and documentaries.

The agency has also elevated Saurabh Dubey, who heads video & production at Buffalo Soldiers, as co-founder of this exciting new venture.

“India is at the cusp of a visual content revolution. For the next 20 years, the hunger for new content will become insatiable. With Eating Potatoes, we’re diving deep into the world of visual storytelling. Our aim is to craft narratives that resonate with today’s audience, from gripping TVCs to compelling OTT web shows and documentaries,” Sumon K Chakrabarti, Co-Founder & CEO of Buffalo Soldiers, said.

Recently, Eating Potatoes showcased its prowess by producing four TVCs for Parker in India, launching the brand’s new proposition #UNWRAP. The creative was handled by Buffalo Soldiers while Eating Potatoes led the production from start to finish.

Saurabh Dubey, the newly appointed co-founder of Eating Potatoes, said: “We are thrilled to blend our creative expertise with top-notch production quality. Eating Potatoes isn’t just a production house; it’s a hub for innovation in storytelling.” “We’re here to cook up some truly innovative content that resonates with today’s audience,” added Dubey, who also directed the 4 Parker TVCs recently.

The production house is currently evaluating a few scripts for a potential thriller series. Eating Potatoes is poised to become a powerhouse in content production, with an eye for compelling narratives and high-quality production values.

Bangalore, India 2024:

– This is a one-of-its-kind collaboration in the city, redefining projects of plotted layouts –

In the cusp of transformation, marching ahead with newer commitments, Bangalore’s leading plotted layout developers Reliaable Developers is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Oakwood Hotels, a part of The Ascott Limited for the new property in the entire HSR- Sarjapur Road- Electronic City triangular belt. This strategic move reflects sharply on Reliaable Developers’ commitment to redefining their projects, combining luxury and an unparalleled experience for both business and travellers.

The new property is planned to offer hybrid units, comprising lake-facing rooms, hotel rooms and serviced residences. These accommodations feature a range of amenities including food and beverage offerings, versatile meetings and banqueting spaces, a gym, and a swimming pool. This brings in a readymade clientele of 500+ families for the hotels.

Already on the path to expanding its footprint across Southern India, this collaboration comes in as the right step at the right time towards enhancing living standards and making luxury amenities accessible to customers. “Going forward, all our new projects will come in this format. There will be a hospitality section in all of our properties and the blend of luxury and affordability is going to take the experience a notch higher,” says Dr. Mahendra Reddy, Managing Director at Reliaable Developers.

Such Amenities are rare in plotted developments across India, to comprise a hotel like Oakwood. “We are the new face of Reliaable, committed to elevating our standards across upcoming projects. Our focus is on delivering premium BDA approved plots at prime locations, complemented by exclusive access to premium hospitality within the layout. We strive to provide a sophisticated and high-end product, ensuring unparalleled satisfaction for our discerning clientele,” he added.

Dr. Mahendra Reddy signed a MoU with Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, Ascott International Management India Pvt. Ltd, which owns Oakwood. Commenting on the new property, Lim expressed “As Ascott’s Chief Growth Officer, I am thrilled to announce the signing of our fourth property in South East Tech Corridor of Bengaluru. This strategic move is in response to the burgeoning demand from the bustling IT parks and industrial corridors in the area. Our newest property is perfectly situated to cater to the needs of modern professionals and business travellers alike. We are delighted to partner with Reliaable Developers, one of Bengaluru’s largest plotted layout developers, in this venture. Together, we are poised to offer unparalleled hospitality experiences in one of India’s most dynamic and vibrant cities.”

Reliaable Developers have emerged as the largest plotted layout developers in Bangalore with more than 15000 BDA approved plots already delivered in the last 20 years, around HSR Layout, a prime residential neighbourhood in Bengaluru. All their projects are developed in prime locations encompassing reputed schools, colleges, hospitals, entertainment hubs and shopping complexes.

National, February 22, 2024: Bengaluru-based community-driven social networking and socialization-tech platform Oopar Club has raised ₹5 Million in its maiden pre-seed funding round led by startup community-builder PedalStart. The pre-seed round also witnessed participation from angel investor Ankitt Jain, Co-Founder, Paper Arizona. Prior to this, the startup had remained bootstrapped since its inception in 2022.

Oopar Club is building a first-of-its-kind community-based ecosystem that enables adults to make real friends (by connecting and bonding with like-minded people), socialize and live life to the fullest, and maximize their personal growth – all at the same time, via one single platform. The startup, with a strong focus on technology, gamification and community engagement initiatives, is committed to solving the growing challenge of urban loneliness, isolation, and stagnant personal growth, especially amongst today’s young and middle-aged working professionals across tier 1 and tier 2 cities of India.

Having already established a strong proof of concept (POC), Oopar Club will be allocating the newly-acquired pre-seed capital towards upgrading their technology and flagship platform, talent acquisition for core team building, as well as increasing their user base and accelerating overall growth. Bolstered by the fundraise, the startup is looking to ramp up its paid community memberships to at least 10x over the next one year, while expanding its offline operations across 20+ Indian cities.

Speaking on the fundraise, Sagar Agrawal, Pragya Srivastava and Sourabh Akash, Co-Founders of Oopar Club said, “We are delighted to announce our pre-seed fundraise, and we’re super excited to partner with all our investors to solve together the growing problem of urban isolation in our country. We at Oopar Club are laser-focused on enabling a superlative quality of social life in a bid to ensure that all of us can thrive personally and socially; and to that end, we curate our club members and design a plethora of activities and experiences for them every month to foster meaningful conversations and connections. This funding round not only offers a great validation to our steady execution so far, but also provides a major boost to our tech, product and community at large. Going ahead, we will be curating more and more offline experiences and activities, as we continue to strengthen our community and its shared goals. Also, we have multiple game-changing initiatives ready to be rolled out in the upcoming months, including a personalized communication engine for our club members, that we believe shall significantly enhance overall happiness and fulfilment for our community members”.

“At a time when the loneliness epidemic is looming and emerging as a major threat to the mental and emotional well-being of youngsters across India, Oopar Club has adapted a brilliant innovative approach to solving this critical societal issue and ensuring that every individual can have access to a happening and productive social life. We at PedalStart were particularly impressed by the founders’ vision and dedication in solving the urban loneliness paradox, and could also see their consistent efforts vis-à-vis making it easier and fun for people to make new friends as an adult. We look forward to extending our continued support to Oopar Club to help them grow faster and scale effortlessly”, commented Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, Co-Founders of PedalStart.

Speaking about their association with the PedalStart, Sagar Agarwal, Pragya Srivastava and Sourabh Akash, Co-Founders of Oopar Club added, “As our accelerator, PedalStart has played an extremely important role in helping us in iterating the business model and continuously identifying and overcoming upcoming challenges in advance. Their experienced mentorship sessions have been a great support in our journey of building Oopar Club, and their awesome community has also helped us connect with fellow founders and identify potential partnership opportunities. As we grow, we look forward to the continued association, guidance and mentorship with and from PedalStart”.

These days, with the growing trend of migrating to new cities for jobs, combined with hectic, stressful, and (often) sedentary professional lives, most of us have been forced to put our social lives entirely on hold, or have limited it to interacting only with our colleagues from work, which in turn has exacerbated the growing concern of loneliness and isolation among young Indians. A recent study ranks India amongst the top three nations globally in terms of loneliness prevalence in adults. This is where the Oopar Club comes in and is aiming to make a positive difference, by providing individuals with a perfect antidote to urban loneliness in the form of a range of activities designed to help them unwind, socialize with the community over personal growth, and pursue their personal goals. Whereas with its flagship mobile app – currently available on both Android and iOS – Oopar is attempting to keep the tribe virtually connected and engaged over shared interests like reading, fitness, travelling, and so on. The app also rewards users for socializing and performing healthy habits on a regular basis.

Mumbai, February 22nd: Salzer Electronics Limited (BSE: 517059, NSE: SALZERELEC), a capital goods engineering Company offering total and customised electrical solutions, is happy to announce that it is establishing a Smart Meter manufacturing business in Coimbatore.

The cutting-edge smart meter factory is also backward integrated with Salzer’s existing Coimbatore factories, which have been manufacturing crucial electrical components for Smart Meters. This provides Salzer with a distinct strategic edge in terms of cost control, supply chain management, and Smart Meter quality assurance, while also demonstrating the company’s commitment to addressing India’s growing need for innovative energy management solutions.

This New smart meter manufacturing plant will have an annual production capacity of 4 million smart energy meters, which will be increased to 10 million smart energy meters in Phase 2. This facility will provide employment to approximately 1000 people at its full capacity.

India is seeing exceptional demand for Smart Energy Metres, which is projected at 250 million units initially, with a potential increase to 350 million metres during the next three years, because of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) launched by Government of India. As per Astute Analytica, India Smart Meter market is likely to reach $3.27bn by 2031 growing at a CAGR of 34.57% in the period 2023 to 2031. Salzer is well-positioned to help meet this need by modernising and improving the country’s energy infrastructure.

Commenting on this development, Mr. Rajesh Doraiswamy, Joint Managing Director, Salzer Electronics Ltd said:

“I am pleased to announce the building of our new Smart Meter manufacturing facility. This investment underscores our commitment to innovation, and bringing in new products as and when opportunity arises. We take pride in saying that Salzer will be contributing its part to the creation of a smart interconnected energy grid in India. We have already received BIS certification for our Single Phase Smart Energy meter. The first batch of smart meters is expected to roll out in Q1 FY25, from the new facility. This Investment will provide the company with a competitive edge in the market, protect its intellectual property, and generate substantial revenue, thereby contributing to the Company’s future success. I would like to thank the entire Salzer team and all our stakeholders for their hard work and support, which enables the Company to keep moving forward.”

It’s common for co-actors to be friendly both on and off screen, but it’s rare for them to develop a sibling-like bond. Actor Romanch Mehta and Aneri Vajani, who are currently seen together in the show Baghin, have formed such a special bond. Their fun-loving relationship has captured the attention of many. Romanch recently shared about their brotherly bond, expressing that Aneri has become like family to him.

He expressed, “Aneri and I share a special bond, both onscreen and offscreen. As we worked together, our bond grew stronger. We would often have lunch together and spend time between shots, which deepened our friendship. Eventually, she began addressing me as ‘bhai (brother),’ which was a heartwarming gesture. While on set, we made an effort not to interrupt each other during scenes. Sometimes, to lighten the mood, she would playfully take on the role of a director, giving me cues through the monitor, and all on the set used to burst into laughter.”

“Acha lagta hai jab kisi ke saath kaam karte hai aur kuch rishte zindagi bhar ke liye ban jaate hai (It’s fulfilling to form lasting connections while working with someone, and some relationships truly endure for a lifetime). It is difficult to express our bond in words. We have supported each other through thick and thin, both on and off the screen,” he added.

Even though Baghin is airing on Star Bharat and Atrangi App, the shooting for the show has concluded. However, Romanch and Aneri’s connection extends beyond their work on the show. Discussing this, Romanch revealed, “Aneri, Mridula (Oberio) and I meet every 3 to 4 days and stay connected through calls. I have a few close friends from the industry and now Aneri is also a part of my small world. She is a family to me now. She’s very lively and has a happy-go-lucky personality. Even if she is feeling sad, she won’t show it and always wears a smile on her face. She brings a lot of positivity to the environment. She’s a nice person, a great actor, and I truly enjoy her company.”

“Baghin” tells a thrilling story of conflict between humans and animals. Romanch Mehta stars as Shekhar, alongside co-stars Aneri Vajani, Zeeshan Khan, Ansh Bagri, Iqbal Azad, Mridula Oberoi, and Krrip Kapur Suri. The plot follows Gauri (Aneri Vajani), who loves Veer (Zeeshan Khan) but ends up marrying his brother, Deva (Ansh Bagri). Tragedy strikes, and Gauri becomes possessed by the spirit of a tigress (Baghin), seeking revenge against those responsible for her death.