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Mumbai: April 10, 2023 – Actors Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna are taking on Whisper’s mantle to educate mothers on the biology of periods. Both actors took to their social media handles to talk about how important it was to include ‘The Missing Chapter’ in the curriculum of schools so that adolescent girls don’t miss a single day of studies during their periods because of age-old taboos and misinformation.

Feminine-care brand Whisper, from the house of Procter & Gamble, recently launched the fourth edition of its #KeepGirlsInSchool campaign with a film titled ‘The Missing Chapter’. Conceptualized by Leo Burnett, through the film, Whisper aims to empower mothers with the right knowledge on period care, so that they in turn, can educate their daughters on menstrual hygiene and on using sanitary pads during their monthly cycles.

Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna both highlighted that in most parts of India, mothers themselves are unaware of the biological workings of their body during menstruation leaving 71% of the girls in India not aware about periods when they first get them. As a result, young girls have limited knowledge on how to manage their periods and prefer to stay home during period days every month. ‘The Missing Chapter’ aims to break this cycle of ignorance carried on through generations of mothers who were themselves never educated about this natural process.

“I strongly believe that menstrual education is a huge gap in our society and has to be addressed as it is so critical for the growth and development of our girls from an early age. Unfortunately, many young girls don’t know about this natural process and don’t have access to sanitary pads. This leads to misconceptions and taboos around periods. Whisper’s KGIS campaign is doing an incredible job of educating young girls and women about menstrual health and hygiene and I’m very happy to support this cause,” said Rupali Ganguly, known for her stellar act in Anupamaa.

“Not only young girls, we, as a society, need to be comfortable talking about periods and making an effort to understand what women and young girls go through every month. It is the most natural process in the world, and should be common knowledge to all. Whisper’s focus and dedication to creating awareness about periods and making sanitary products available to one and all is commendable and I am honoured to be associated with the brand,” said Gaurav Khanna who has acted in popular series like Anupamaa and Tere Bin.

“We are thrilled to have actors like Rupali and Gaurav take forward our message to a larger audience and thank them for their support of Whisper’s KGIS campaign. When included in the curriculum of schools across India, ‘The Missing Chapter’ has the power to completely change the way adolescent girls and unaware mothers perceive periods both in rural and urban India. It will change the entire dynamics of our society. Less girls will drop out of school because of their periods and more dreams will be realised, more aspirations will be fulfilled and that is the ultimate goal we are working towards with our KGIS campaign,” said Girish Kalyanaraman, Vice President and Category Leader, Feminine Care, Procter & Gamble India.

Whisper launched its #KeepGirlsInSchool Campaign in the year 2020 to shed light on ‘Missing Girls’ from Indian schools every month. They continued with the thought-provoking campaign in 2021 highlighting, ‘Missing Future’ of girls who dropped out of schools during their periods. In 2022, the brand brought to notice the ‘The Missing Chapter’ on periods in the school syllabi highlighting an important question – how long a Missing Chapter can be kept away from the Indian education system?

This campaign has struck the right chord with viewers who are seen lauding Whisper’s efforts to go the extra mile to spread period awareness.

Manjeri: Manolo Marquez’s Hyderabad FC is back in action for the first time after the penalty shootout defeat in Kolkata, as they take on Aizawl FC in Hero Super Cup Group B clash at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, in a 5:00 pm kick-off on Sunday, April 9.

HFC will play in their first-ever Super Cup campaign and will look to make a strong start against the I-League side. The Reds, on the other hand, beat TRAU FC in the Super Cup qualifier earlier this month, to register a place in the group stage of the competition.

The Aizawl FC side, currently under Coach Victor Lalbiakmawia, beat TRAU FC 1-0 in their qualifier at Manjeri. Belarus attacker Ivan Veras found the back of the net in that game and could be a danger man for Hyderabad in this game as well.

HFC Head Coach Manolo Marquez spoke to the media ahead of this game and believes that there is no place for complacency in a competition like the Hero Super Cup.

“It is going to be a tough game for our side. We have not played a single game for three weeks now while Aizawl recently beat TRAU and have been preparing for this competition for a slightly longer time,” said Manolo.

“We know that we need to win every game to qualify for the knockouts but Aizawl have a strong squad with quality players and if we lose, I think we do not deserve to qualify in the end,” he added.

Hyderabad named their first team squad for the Super Cup campaign with the likes of Bart Ogbeche, Joao Victor, Halicharan Narzary, Borja Herrera, Javi Siverio, Joel Chianese, and Odei Onaindia all set to play a role in this competition.

Laxmikant Kattimani misses out, nursing his injury but Hyderabad has enough quality to put on a strong performance against The Reds in this tie.

The game kicks off at 5:00 pm IST and will be telecasted live on Sony Sports 2 with live streaming on Fancode.

Mumbai, April 032023: As a part of its brand narrative “Go Far”, Spinny, a full-stack used car buying and selling platform in India, has launched its IPL campaign featuring its strategic investor and squad captain Sachin Tendulkar, along with other legends, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh. The films will be released during the IPL 2023, scheduled to take place between March 31 to May 28, 2023. The campaig is about how people go far for love, for
dreams, or for themselves and in the true IPL spirit, for their squad. ‘Go Far For Your Squad’ is about the legends taking a road trip in a Spinny SUV. A boy’s trip all cricket lovers would do anything to be a part of.

Talking about the films and his association with Spinny, Sachin Tendulkar said, “Spinny strives to offer delightful car buying and selling experiences through the timeless values of trust, transparency, and integrity. Being a passionate car lover, it has been wonderful working with the team on campaigns that reflect the warm emotions behind car ownership and driving. This time, we decided to take Yuvraj and Anil with us on a memorable trip. We had a great time shooting the films, and I hope these rekindle memories about friendship and togetherness amongst the audience.”

Speaking on the campaign, Founder & CEO of Spinny, Niraj Singh, said, “We believe in life and in your choices. All customers should be able to buy a car that they actually, really want to buy, that they know would make them happy. We’re taking forward the brand story, Go Far across internal and external touch points including the IPL campaign. IPL is all about team spirit, entertainment, and supporting your players and teams. We wanted this feeling to be expressed in a fun, light-hearted way that connects with our customers while enjoying their favorite games, this season. Go far for your squad calls out to support your teams, your choices, and the ones who matter. All about being a team player, doing what others want, and going far for the squad, as Sachin Tendulkar took his boys on a road trip. With Spinny, we’d go that extra mile, go far at every step to make it happen for each of our customers, including Sachin Tendulkar and his squad. A car is a special purchase for a home and our endeavor is to make it extra special for each of our customers.”

The films are conceptualized by Tanya Mahendru, Spinny’s creative partner. “For IPL, we wanted to stitch a narrative with our OG legends. While the young ones strive to make it big this season, these three boys do the opposite – they take a road trip, make new memories outside the world of cricket; the car is a facilitator and a spectator on this boys trip. We wanted to show them all in a never before seen light – more real, bantering, unrestrained and doing little things for the squad.The essence of Go far for your squad is about being a team player, one with the spirit ofsport and also friendship.”

The films are produced by Tiger Baby and speaking about the campaign, Zoya Akhtar, Founder Tiger Baby, said, “This is Tiger Baby’s first commercial ad film and we couldn’t have been happier than it being a collaboration with Spinny. As a studio we aim to tell stories and entertain across all formats and this campaign helped set that up beautifully. We’re looking forward to more such collaborations.”

“It was refreshing to find a concept that was fun and aimed to make its audiences smile. And for us the only way to do that was to have fun shooting and to make sure our cricketing legends felt the same way. So we did. And I hope audiences are able to get in on it!,” adds Arjun Varain Singh, the director of the films.

The Go Far series in its first ad film featured Sachin Tendulkar, Spinny’s brand ambassador & strategic investor, and the brand recreated Sachin’s very first car, a bayers blue Maruti 800. In this film, Sachin goes out and about in the car, which the cricket icon loves the most along with films that explored the extraordinary spirit of ordinary people to go far for dreams, and love and to come together to create moments that matter.

Bangalore, April 3, 2023: The ‘Impact Player’ in the TATA IPL 2023 has garnered everyone’s attention from the day BCCI announced its introduction in this edition.

In the opening match of TATA IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, one thing that was on everyone’s mind was how the teams are going to use it and who will be the designated ‘impact players’.

While teams in TATA IPL are taking nascent steps on how to ace it, the experts, meanwhile, have given thumbs up to the ‘Impact Player’ on Star Sports, the official TV broadcasters of TATA IPL. Star Sports emerged as the first choice destination of viewers where they witnessed the celebration of cricket on their television screens with their family and friends.

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar gave his thumbs up to the new rule introduced by the BCCI as it has increased the curiosity quotient of everyone involved in TATA IPL. The legendary India cricketer believes the teams might need some time to ace this new rule.

While speaking exclusively to Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of TATA IPL, Gavaskar said, “You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatize with new playing conditions. The same will be the case with all ten teams in the TATA IPL 2023. They will need some time to ace it.”

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, meanwhile, lauded the think tank in TATA IPL for coming up with this innovative rule.

While speaking exclusively to Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of TATA IPL, Harbhajan Singh said, “It’s a very innovative move as you can now replace a player whom you feel is not suitable or has served his purpose with someone who can make an impact in the current playing conditions. So, kudos to BCCI, it’s a very good rule.”

Catch all the action from TATA IPL 2023 on television from March 31st-May 28th, 2023, on the Star Sports Network

Bengaluru, April 01, 2023: The fastest growing Indian-Global leader in the residential lift industry and the Indian manufacturer wiApril 01st the mark of TUV SUD certification, Nibav Home Elevators today announced the brand’s strategic entry into four burgeoning Indian cities – Pune, Jamshedpur, Indore and Gurgaon. With the opening of its uniquely conceptualized hi-tech experience centers in these four regions, Nibav Home Lifts are now present in 30 different locations that house the company’s 3 indigenous revolutionary home mobility solution models that are globally certified with award-winning patented designs and which can be installed virtually anywhere in the home.

Headquartered in Chennai, Nibav Home Lifts has two manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu with an overall employee size of 1600 members that includes Technology, R&D, HR, Marketing & Sales departments. Commenting on the development, Mr. Vimal Babu, the director said, “Since its inception in December 2019, Nibav is primarily committed to change the Indian landscape with its most innovative and safety-first home lifts that not only suits best for our people’s homes but also offer complete independence at home that can be enjoyed by all generations in a family from grandparents to grandchildren.”

“There has been a growing demand for in-home mobility solutions across urban and rural markets of India, and our aggressive expansion to cover every nook and corner of the country is evidence of our commitment to fulfilling that need. We have significantly increased our investments in supply chain infrastructure, research & development, production capabilities, and quite naturally in our more important resource i.e., our people, so we can support our growing business in this largest populous country. Our HR department is working hard to accelerate the speed of onboarding the industry-best professionals across critical departments by the end of the current calendar year 2023”, added by Mr. Vimal Babu, Director, NIBAV Lifts.

Engineered to European standards, Nibav has been installing pneumatic home lifts that transformed the quality of life in every home – allowing homeowners to embrace the sustainable eco-friendly home lift, safe entry and exit for those using a wheelchair or walking frame, those wishing to travel with loved ones, affected by a reduction in mobility, recovery from medical procedure, retirement, disability or suffering with severe asthma. Nibav’s patented home elevators use less power than conventional hydraulic systems, and with industry-leading features such as Zero Civil Work, Self-Supporting Structure, Grease Less Technology, and Wheelchair Compatibility.

GLEN HEAD, N.Y. March 30, 2023—Today is opening day across baseball, and what would the start of the season be without the annual simulation by Strat-O-Matic, the market leader in sports simulations, on the regular season and playoffs? Led by Aaron Judge’s 52 home runs, 132 RBI and .313 batting average, the sim has the slugger pushing his Yankees to 102 wins and eventually defeating Los Angeles, four games to two, to win their 28th championship.

Strat’s simulation tabbed Cleveland with a league-best 111 wins earning the A.L. No. 1 seed, with New York at No. 2 and Houston (101 wins) No. 3. The sim has New York beating wild card Minnesota, which had toppled Cleveland in the ALDS, and the Dodgers in the championship.

In the N.L., San Diego’s 100 wins led the circuit, with Atlanta (96) and St. Louis (94) the other division winners. Los Angeles’s path to the final round included a wild card win over New York, revenge 3-1 ALDS triumph over San Diego, and 4-2 series spread over Atlanta.

Other A.L. awards went to Cy Young winner Shane Bieber of Cleveland (20-6, 2.80 ERA, 228K) and Rookie of the Year Grayson Rodriguez of Baltimore (11-6, 2.97 ERA). In the N.L., Nolan Arenado’s .293 average, 46 home runs and 116 RBI for St. Louis earned the third baseman the MVP, Yu Darvish of San Diego claimed the Cy Young with his 17-4, 2.55 ERA and 221 strikeouts and Corbin Carroll of Arizona taking the Rookie of the Year (20 home runs, 62 RBI).

New Delhi / Dehradun 30 March 2023: Log huts built under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand state were awarded as runner-up in the category of Best Log Huts at Chintan Shivir organized at Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. The state was honored by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in lieu of the best practices and good works adopted under the Swadesh Darshan scheme.

Representatives of different states are participating in this two-day Chintan Shivir. State Tourism Minister Shri Satpal Maharaj from Uttarakhand attended the Chintan Shivir. During this, he was honored by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Honorable Minister of State for Tourism, Government of India.

On this occasion, Tourism Minister Mr. Satpal Maharaj said, “The honor bestowed upon Uttarakhand is a reflection of the good work we have done. Recently, the state has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of adventure, responsible, and sustainable tourism. These recognitions motivate us to improve significantly. The Swadesh Darshan Yojana 2.0 is developing the tourism infrastructure at Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh, Om Parvat, Munsyari, and Chuka in Champawat. While places like Katarmal, Jageshwar, Baijnath Devidhura, etc. are being developed as heritage circuits.

He said, “Being honoured in the Best Log Huts category is something to be proud of. To make the state the best log hut destination, 20 log huts have been built at Sirai in Tehri under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, at a cost of 11 crores 30 lakh . Log huts would prove to be a milestone for tourism in the modern era. A log hut is not just environment friendly, it also acts as an insulator, providing tourists with a cool environment in summer and a warm environment in winter”.

It is that time of the year again when Cricket fever is ready to enthrall fans across the nation. As the players take the field, the excitement reaches a fever pitch, and the roar of the crowd fills the air. With each boundary and every wicket, the cheers and applause ring out, creating an atmosphere of pure excitement and adrenaline. That’s what you can expect when you head to FORMULA 11 KARTING. Enjoy the LIVE screening of matches as well as the delectable food menu with your friends and family in NOIDA

At Formula 11 Karting, you’re not just watching a match; you’re living and breathing every moment of it. The lively atmosphere, the delicious food, and the camaraderie with fellow fans make for an unforgettable experience. Also, relish the specially curated menu at Formula 11 Karting, which is nothing short of exceptional. From the luscious Smoked Barbeque Chicken Pizza to the lip-smacking Peri Peri Paneer Pizza, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The menu also features some refreshing mocktails like Virgin Mojito to quench your thirst and enhance your experience.

So, gather your friends, grab a seat, and let the excitement begin! As this is not just any ordinary screening; it’s an extravaganza of epic quotient that will leave you spellbound.

In addition to hosting live screenings of cricket matches, FORMULA 11 KARTING will also be hosting F1 races on the screens in association with Red Bull.

Date: 31st March 2023 onwards till 28th May 2023

Time: As per the cricket match schedule.

29th March 2023: Bairiya by Arijit Singh becomes his first ever song to be featured on the digital perimeter boards during a global football match broadcast, The El Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona – at FCB’s home ground Camp Nou.

Arijit Singh is making India proud and creating history by taking Indian music to global platforms. Yesterday the fans at the stadium as well as the viewers across the world witnessed Bairiya flashing through the match. Bairiya is composed by Goldie Sohel, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and sung by Arijit Singh.

“I am glad that our song Bairiya has paved its way to feature at FCB’s home ground, Camp Nou. I am grateful to everyone connected to the song for this moment of happiness,” said Arijit Singh.

“It’s an absolute pleasure for me and everyone who has been a part of this masterpiece. This is a global recognition for our song Bairiya at Camp Nou. We couldn’t have wished for anything better,” said Composer Goldie Sohel.

Delhi, March 29, 2023: Mobility Outlook, the mobility-ecosystem-focused platform of CarTrade Tech, celebrated the second season of its marquee event, “Women in Mobility” in Delhi.

As in the first season, the occasion recognized 24 women who have made significant contributions to the rapidly evolving mobility arena comprising automotive and aviation.

Mobility Outlook unveiled an elegant coffee table book that pays tribute to these accomplished women of the mobility industry both here and abroad. Each of them, representing top companies, has interesting stories to narrate in this book.

From Tata Motors are Charu Gulati (GM, Customer Experience) and Shweta Jahagirdar (Head of Embedded, Diagnostics, EOL & Telematics). Maruti Suzuki India has Manjaree Chowdhary (SEO & General Counsel) while Ashok Leyland features Madhavi Deshmukh (Head – Parts Business).

In the aviation space, Neelu Khatri (Co-founder & Head – Operations, at Akasa Air) has some interesting stories to share. Lavanya Wadgaonkar (VP – Global Communications, Nissan) is the story of an Indian who has made it to the top global level at Nissan.

The other leading lights featured in the coffee table book are Harshbeena Zaveri (Vice Chairman & MD, NRB Bearings), Geetha Baskaran (Director, Suba Plastics), Viveka Bhandari (COO, Padmini VNA Mechatronics), Maria Anhalt (CEO, Elekrobit Automotive GmbH), Rashi Aggarwal (CBO & Co-founder, Zypp Electric), Esther Maria Loidl (CHRO, Freudenberg SE), Vani Rikhy Mehra (VP – Sales and Mobility, Euler Motors), Latha Chembrakalam (Head, Continental Technical Centre India), Manvi Jain (Director, PMI Coaches), Nehal Gupta (Director, AMU Leasing), Hardevi Vazirani (Head, Strategy & Regional Development, Schaeffler APAC), Sarika Bhatia (Director, Servotech Power Systems), Lisa Park (Region Head, West Central Asia, AP Moller – Maersk), Yoga Ramchandrakanth (Region Compensation & Benefits Director, Valeo), Dr. Bindu Santha Philip (Sr Director Technology – Autonomous Driving Functions, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions India), Dr. Prabhjot Kaur (Co-founder & CEO, Esmito Solutions) and Manja Greimeier (Senior Vice President & Head of Segment ADAS, Business Area Autonomous Mobility, Continental AG).

Aishwarya Pissay (Motorcycle Racer, Petronas TVS Racing) represents a courageous motorcycle rider who has had to face enormous challenges and still emerged victorious.

Mobility Outlook also launched a new initiative, Champions of Diversity, which recognizes organizations that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. This year, the initiative focused on auto suppliers where five progressive and inclusive organizations – Padmini VNA Mechatronics, Continental India, Dana TM4 India, Valeo India, and Cooper Corporation – were feted for their exceptional efforts towards creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

By encouraging the adoption of best practices, Mobility Outlook and CarTrade Tech aim to create a more welcoming and inclusive workplace for all employees.

For the second year running, MG Motor India supported Women In Mobility as the Title Partner.

Banwari Lal Sharma, CEO – Consumer Business, CarTrade Tech said, “We are thrilled to be back with the second season of Women In Mobility. Our aim is to felicitate those women making significant contributions to the mobility sector and provide a platform for them to share their experiences and insights. We believe that events like these are crucial in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace while empowering women to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.”

Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India, said, “This cause is very close to us at MG. In fact, this is a part of our daily lives at MG.” He also highlighted the women-focused initiatives at his company such as Prerna, Genesis, Drive Her Back, Changemakers, Womentorshop, and Saarthi.