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Hyderabad, 19th February 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes picked up their third win in a row in the second season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 after beating the Kochi Blue Spikers 15-14, 15-11, 7-15, 15-12, 14-15 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. For his tactful performance, Srajan Shetty was named the player of the match.

Bengaluru relied on Srajan’s blocks and Ibin Jose’s attacks to get an early lead. Taking a leaf out of Kolkata Thunderbolts’ guidebook, Erin Varghese started targetting Tsvetelin Tsvetanov from the service line and the strategy worked in the Spikers’ favor.

Kochi did well to keep Tsvetanov quiet. Just when the Spikers appeared to be in control, Sethu TR, with a super serve, showed that Bengaluru will not back down easily.

The Torpedoes struggled to tackle Erin’s relentless attacks. With powerful serves, the Spikers pushed the Torpedoes backward, forcing them to react. But as Alireza Abalooch came to the court, skipper Pankaj Sharma became free to make an impact from the middle.

Srajan and Ibin’s defensive blocks once again brought Bengaluru back to take control of the match. Riding on Erin’s spikes, the Blues found another opening. Abhinav combined with Shubham Chaudhary to put a halt to Tsvetanov while errors from Mujeeb hurt Torpedoes.

Tsvetanov came late to the party but once he did, Kochi’s defensive structure began faltering. With consistent spikes, the Bulgarian tilted the game completely. Srajan continued to become better with blocks and he closed down the game to help Bengaluru Torpedoes register a stunning 3-2 win.

Hyderabad Black Hawks will be up against Chennai Blitz at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on the fourth day of the Hyderabad leg of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League at 1900 hrs onwards IST on Saturday, 18th February 2023.

Mumbai / New Delhi, February 19, 2023: The seventh edition of the prestigious GBS Global Summit 2023 – conceptualized and executed by ET Edge, began today at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest and was welcomed by Samir Jain, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, The Times Group; and Vineet Jain, MD, The Times Group.

Addressing the select gathering of global influencers and business disruptors, Prime Minister Modi said, “India has shown the world how to turn a crisis into an opportunity. Today India’s capabilities are echoed in the Global Business Summit which has a theme of reimagining business and reimagining the world. We reimagined the more than 100 districts that were considered backward and declared them as aspirational districts and transformed them.”

Earlier, welcoming the Prime Minister, Mr. Vineet Jain, MD, The Times Group, said: “India has found confidence in PM Modi’s ‘India first’ policy, and his combining ‘gati’ and ‘shakti’ to drive the nation’s growth.”

The theme of this edition of the summit is “Resilience, Influence, Dominance”.

Day One saw an A-list of business leaders speaking on diverse themes such as the global economy, India’s G20 presidency, energy transition, and the globalization of cricket, among others.

Caption 1 – Honourable PM Narendra Modi at the closing ceremony of Day 1 of the Global Business Summit 2023 along with Vineet Jain, Managing Director, and Samir Jain, Vice Chairman, and Managing Director, The Times Group

Caption 2 – Honourable PM Narendra Modi at the closing ceremony of Day 1 of the Global Business Summit 2023

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Hyderabad / February 18, 2023: As part of the activities of the Civil 20 (C20) engagement group in India chaired by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, the Working Group on Sustainable and Resilient Communities organized a workshop in Delhi on “The Role of Technology Cooperation, Finance and Adoption Strategies for Addressing Net Zero Emissions Management”. The Working Group is focused on civil society’s role in addressing climate, environment, and net-zero targets.

As representatives of the people’s voices, C20 has resolved to push governments, industries, and G20 and G7 countries to uphold their commitments in technology development/transfer, financing the transition to net zero emissions, creating policies, and policy implementation environments. This includes the nations that signed the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change adopted by 196 Parties in 2015.

More than 400 participants from 27 countries attended the hybrid workshop jointly organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Vasudha Foundation, and Climate Action Network South Asia. They hailed from community service organizations, think tanks, industry, academia, World Bank, CII, German Embassy, and other G20 Groups such as Business20, Foundations20, Urban20, and Think20. The deliberations focused on three areas: technology cooperation, sustainable finance for climate resilience and justice, and challenges in the on-the-ground adoption of solutions.

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), Chair, C20, and the Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Sri. V. Muraleedharan, jointly inaugurated the virtual event.

In her address, Amma cautioned that we had walked too far, too fast in polluting Mother Earth, causing too much destruction, and threatening the very survival of humanity. Blinded by narrow selfish, short-term goals, we have forgotten that the entire world is divine, she said. Amma stressed the importance of simple yet holistic initiatives like planting trees and carpooling to reduce our footprint on polluting nature.

Sri. V Muraleedharan highlighted the need to unite communities to make India’s G20 presidency a People20 presidency. He pointed to the interconnectedness of all life forms. The G20 motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam signifying ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ shares the value of oneness, he said. He urged Civil20 to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices in accelerating the world to a low-carbon economy, justice, and equitable finance. He also asked to promote Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi’s call for LiFE—Lifestyle For Environment—a community-led introspection and adaptation of each of our lifestyles for sustainable development.

Dr. Maneesha Sudheer, SRC Working Group Coordinator and Provost, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Sri Srinivas Krishnaswami, CEO, Vasudha Foundation, and Mr. Sanjay Vashist, Director, Climate Action Network South Asia, also addressed the inaugural event.

Said Dr. Maneesha Sudheer, the Working Group Coordinator of Sustainable & Resilient Communities and Provost of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: “What gives an edge to India’s G20 presidentship is the deep commitment to Indian values that are universal. Climate issues, environmental issues, and net zero targets are all interlinked. We cannot bring change without working together and building resilient communities.”

Sri Srinivas Krishnaswami, CEO of Vasudha Foundation, said, “For a country to achieve its net zero targets, everyone has to play their role. Civil society’s role in this journey is crucial. They can play at multiple levels, from creating knowledge and awareness on issues to developing compelling stories on the need for compassion for nature and the environment to providing technical support to various agencies to achieve net zero.”

Said Dr. Sasangan Ramanathan, Dean, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: “Implementing the climate action agreements requires global awareness and willingness to re-invent lifestyles. G7 and G20 countries can lead by example, allow access to technology and equitable financing, and build on success stories across continents. Any new technology should look at a circular economy and avoid creating new problems for future generations. Net zero targets in Paris Agreement need to be complemented through a global agreement on energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables.”

The working group promised to promote community-led, women-led, participatory development of decentralized, contextual solutions financed through innovative public and private means. It emphasized the need to think above the growth versus emissions paradigm, accelerating inclusive growth in LDCs and developing economies while adopting sustainable solutions.

The event ended with inputs from the C20 Troika – 2022 (Indonesia) Mr. Ah Maftuchan, 2023 (India) Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, and 2024 (Brazil) Ms. Alessandra Nilo. Amb.

Vijay Nambiar was the Chief Guest for the valedictory ceremony. Prof. Vinod Menon, C20 Principal Coordinator, SRC Working Group Coordinator, and also the Founder of the National Disaster Management Authority, also gave his insights.

The Civil 20 engagement group will develop documents recommending policy interventions to India’s G20 presidency through the contributions from this event and many such events over the next six months.

India, 18th Feb’23: PVR Cinemas, the largest cinema exhibition company in India brings a lineup of acclaimed & Oscar-nominated English films as we countdown to the most elite award ceremony of the year, the 95th Academy Awards. Every year the Academy Awards celebrate films for their outstanding achievement, honoring the best and brightest, across various categories every year.

Scheduled from February 17th – 23rd, the first phase of the PVR Oscar Film Festival will offer a unique opportunity for cinema lovers to enjoy their favorite Oscar-awarded movies come alive on the big screen. To add to the fervor, PVR is also introducing an ‘Oscars Festival Pass’ for patrons to enjoy all these movies at an unbelievable price of INR 699. The pass can be purchased from the PVR Website or PVR Mobile App.

The festival will screen 10 Oscar-nominated films across 30 cinemas in 18 cities namely Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Indore, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Jaipur, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Rourkela.

The 10 films that would be screened as part of the multi-city film festival include Everything Everywhere All At once, Elvis, The Fablemans, Top Gun: Maverick, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Whale, The Batman, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Mrs. Harris go to Paris. These films represent some of the finest achievements in filmmaking. From gripping dramas to heart-warming tales, there’s something for everyone.

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR Limited, said, “Every year it has been the constant endeavor of PVR Cinemas to bring Indian audiences closer to globally acclaimed movies from the Academy Award nominees. Keeping up with our promise, we are delighted to announce a week of celebration for movie patrons in India. As we look forward to another successful edition, the intent is to showcase the best cinema from across the world across different genres to entertain our discerning audiences and match the thrill and excitement of Oscars.’’

For further information, please visit the PVR Website, www.pvrcinemas.com, or download the PVR Mobile App.

Details on the screening #OSCARSATPVR

Duration: 1 week (17th Feb – 23rd Feb 2023)
Cities & Cinemas: 30 cinemas across 18 cities
Show Timings: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Mumbai: A team headed by Dr Pavan Pai, Consultant Interventional Neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road gave a second lease of life to a 56 years old woman who suffered from an Ischemic Stroke while exercising in the morning. The patient with complete right-side body weakness and drowsiness underwent a Mechanical Thrombectomy to be able to resume her daily routine. The patient went back home walking on her feet after getting discharged from the hospital.

Patient Sushma (name changed) resident of Mira Road, a homemaker, was exercising in the gym in the morning at 9:15 am when she suddenly developed right side weakness. Her son admitted her to Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road.

Dr Pavan Pai, Interventional Neurologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road said, “On arrival in an emergency at 12 pm Code White was announced. She had complete weakness in the right side of her body, couldn’t speak, and was drowsy. She had reached within a window period of 4.5 hours. Her MRI brain showed an Ischemic Stroke with a complete occlusion of a medium sized artery. She was given a clot buster injection at 12:30 pm and taken up for mechanical thrombectomy at 2 pm. Dr Pai added, “She underwent mechanical thrombectomy and the artery opened in 6 hours. She had an underlying heart problem named Rheumatic Heart Disease, resulting in a clot in the heart to dislodge and lead to the blockage of the artery.

The artery which was blocked was a medium vessel called anterior cerebral artery A2 segment. It is a distant artery which got blocked. To reach there with any device is challenging as the artery was smaller in calibre because of which it is inherently thin and delicate. She recovered well and went home in 6 days. Mechanical Thrombectomy is done to unclog the blocked artery and restore the blood supply. It is performed in Cath lab with access from femoral or radial arteries. The procedure lasted for 1 hour. After the thrombectomy, her consciousness level and limb power improved. She could go home walking in 6 days. Mechanical Thrombectomy is a life-saving procedure and can help stroke patients improve their quality of life. If done in a time bound manner with complete opening of the artery one can expect a complete recovery in a short span of time.”

There is a strong connection between winter and brain strokes (may lead to paralysis).” Cold weather constricts the blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure – a major risk factor for stroke. However, blood tends to thicken and become stickier during extreme cold, which makes it easier to clot. Most strokes are due to blood clotting, which blocks a blood vessel to the brain. Our bodies’ reaction to cold weather tends to put added stress on the heart as we “clamp down” to preserve heat and energy. There is a sudden spurt in the number of stroke cases. B.E.F.A.S.T (Balance Loss, Eyesight Blurring or Loss, Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time) and seek treatment within the golden hour of the stroke to recover without any complications. Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road is a Platinum Certified, high volume Stroke Care Centre with all facilities required for acute stroke care under one roof and caters to the needs of patients not only from Mira Bhayander but has satellite OPDs at Borivli, Vasai, Palghar, and Boisar.” said Dr Pai.

“I got a stroke and became unconscious. I was fortunate to receive timely intervention at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road. I thank the doctors for saving my life. I urge other patients like me to take utmost care of themselves and stay in touch with the doctor on a regular basis. Also, don’t miss your check-ups and follow-ups, and take medication on time, “concluded patient Mrs Sushma.

Mumbai’s biggest retail and entertainment destination, R CITY has a lot in store for its patrons this month. Working towards keeping its visitors entertained, R CITY is bringing two popular names from the stand-up comic scene to deliver a laughter thrill to its audience. Rahul Dua will be performing on 17th February and Biswal Kalyan Rath will be performing on 26th February.

One of the brightest comics of the new generation, Rahul Dua is known for combining small town charm with big city disillusionment, his comedy is as funny as it is relevant. Currently, seen as the host of Shark Tank Season 2, the hilarious Dua will surely create an ambience of delight & laughter. That’s not all, R CITY is also presenting the famous YouTuber, writer and stand-up comic Biswa Kalyan Rath who gained popularity with his famous YouTube comedy series, Pretentious Movie Reviews with fellow comedian Kanan Gill. He has also delivered many standup hits namely Biswa Mast Aadmi, Sushi, Lakhon Mein Ek, etc. The Ex Oracle job holder and Comicstaan Season 1 and Season 2 judge is definitely going to provide a dose of laughter to his audience and fuel their energy with entertainment.

R CITY strives to create a memorable shopping experience for its visitors. Such events help to create a personal connection with them and thus form a community of audience who eventually have begun to identify R CITY as a destination that offers finest entertainment options. Here are the details of the upcoming shows:

Artist: Rahul Dua

Date: 17th February 2023

Venue: Courtyard, R CITY

Artist: Biswa Kalyan Rath

Date: 26th February 2023

Venue: Courtyard, R CITY

Hyderabad, 17th February 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes continued their winning momentum in the second season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 after defeating the Chennai Blitz 15-11, 8-15, 15-10, 15-13, 10-15 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. For his impactful performance, Ibin Jose was named the Player of the Match.

Targetting libero Midhun in the middle, Chennai Blitz took advantage as Vyshak Renjith made early errors. Chennai’s defense tackled the threat of Tsvetelin Tsvetanov as Tushar made tremendous blocks. As Tsvetanov started getting more of the ball, Bengaluru found a way back.

Renato tested the Torpedoes’ back line with powerful spikes and service errors further dented Bengaluru’s spirits. But as Ibin Jose and Tsvetanov started combining in the middle, Chennai faltered.

In Akhin’s absence, skipper Naveen Raja Jacob took charge from the middle to bring his side back into the contest, threatening from the service line. Jobin made the most of Torpedoes’ defensive struggles and the Blitz regained control.

The Torpedoes struggled to get into a rhythm with plentiful spike errors. But Ibin improved with his blocks and the presence of Sethu TR brought stability to Bengaluru’s gameplay and the tables turned once again.

Bengaluru’s defense led by Mujeeb and Ibin suddenly started putting pressure on the Blitz, forcing them to come up and play from the middle. But Sita Rama struggled to make a similar impact as Akhin from the position. Alireza Abalooch’s lucky spikes and Blitz’s block errors dented Chennai’s hopes, and Torpedoes won the match 3-2.

Ahmedabad Defenders will be up against Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes will be up against Kochi Blue Spikers at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on the third day of the Hyderabad leg of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League from 1900 hrs onwards IST on Friday, 17th February 2023.

Hyderabad, 17th February 2023: Calicut Heroes stunned the defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts in the second season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23, picking a 15-14, 7-15, 15-11, 13-15, 15-13 win at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Jerome Vinith was named the Player of the Match as Calicut completed a hat-trick of wins.

A triple-man block led by Jerome provided Calicut Heroes the early advantage. With Jose Antonio Sandoval’s threat looming, Kolkata skipper Ashwal Rai needed to be alert. Targetting Cody Caldwell from the service line, Calicut tried to prevent the Thunderbolts’ attacker to get a say. Spreading the game wide, Jerome closed out Kolkata’s attacks and Calicut took control.

With Rahul’s magic from the service line, Ashwal and Vinit started making more impact. Calicut skipper Matt Hilling appeared puzzled and the defending champions found a way back into the match.

Kolkata started targetting Jerome with serves to keep the game wide, but it led to a few serve errors from the Thunderbolts. Mohan Ukkrapandian’s passes and Jerome’s attacking ensured Calicut remain in the contest.

As things began to get heated, Rahul began combining with setter Hariharan to begin the Thunderbolts’ resistance. Mohan became an integral key to Calicut’s formula and he continued to set up Jerome for spikes. But Vinit’s fiery serves allowed Cody to get a say from the middle and the topsy-turvy battle went right down to the wire.

The game of fine margins eventually turned into a battle between Rahul’s attacks and Ashwin’s blocks. Hariharan started setting up Ashwal for spikes. But with powerful serves, Jerome turned the tables once again in the final minute of the match to help his team get a sensational win.

Ahmedabad Defenders will be up against Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes will be up against Kochi Blue Spikers at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on the third day of the Hyderabad leg of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League from 1900 hrs onwards IST on Friday, 17th February 2023.

Celebrity Cricket League 2023 announced the onboarding of A23 – a skill-based gaming platform- as this season’s Presenting Sponsor. Parle is already on board as the Title Sponsor for CCL 2023. The league also introduced an all-new format, for the first time in cricket history where a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format will offer More Cricket, More Entertainment, and More Fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries (Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Mumbai Heroes and Punjab De Sher) competing for the CCL 2023 crown. The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 is back with an enthralling season that promises to be more entertaining than ever.

CCL 2023 to bring in a new format never played anywhere in the world.

1.  T20 match will consist of each team playing 2 innings just like in a test match but each innings will be a maximum of 10 overs.
2.  The power play will be applicable for the first 3 overs of each inning.
3.  The batsmen coming in to bat in the 1, 2 & 3 positions in the 1st innings will not be allowed to bat in the 1, 2 & 3 positions in the 2nd innings. They can only come into bat from number 4 in the second innings.

ü The bowlers who bowled in the power play of the first innings cannot bowl in the power play of the second innings.

According to Gunnidhi Singh Sareen, Vice President of Marketing A23 said, “We are thrilled to partner with Celebrity Cricket League, an event that captures the attention of millions of fans across the country. As pioneers of online skill-based gaming in India, we recognize the importance of connecting with our target audience, who are passionate about games of skill and celebrities. By aligning our brand with such events, we can tap into fans’ excitement and enthusiasm, and increase our message’s relevance to our existing and prospective customers. We are confident that this partnership will help us enhance our brand awareness and engagement, and we look forward to a successful collaboration with CCL”.

“CCL has been a pioneer in containment in India, and we are proud to bring it back for our fans,” said Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League ” This CCL 2023 offers the viewers More Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun with the new format. It is a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible experience for fans and players alike. “

Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is leading Mumbai Heroes, Punjab De Sher captain is actor Sonu Sood, Bhojpuri Dabanggs has actor Manoj Tiwari as their captain, actor Jisshu Sengupta is leading Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers will be led by actor Kiccha Sudeep, Telugu Warriors is headed by actor Akhil Akkineni, Kerala Strikers has actor Kunchacko Boban as their captain and actor Aarya is captain of Chennai Rhinos.

The matches will be telecasted live and exclusively across the ZEE TV network on 6 different channels.

All 19 Games of CCL are to be telecasted on Zee Anmol Cinema, 4 League Matches of the home team, and 2 Semis + 1 Final in their respective Regional language Commentary. Matches of Mumbai Heroes will be telecasted on & Pictures Hindi, PTC Punjab will telecast matches of Punjab De Sher, Zee Cinemalu, Zee Thirai, Zee Pichar, Zee Biskope, Zee Bangla will telecast matches of Telugu Warriors, Chennai Rhinos, Karnataka Bulldozers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Bengal Tigers and matches of Kerala Strikers will be telecasted on Flowers TV.

CCL 2023 is all set to thrill cricket and movie fans alike in its new season – Reimagined, Refreshing, and Reloaded!

Fasten your seatbelts for more Fun!!

To plan your next 5 weekends refer to the match schedule enclosed herewith.

Hyderabad, 16 February 2023: Heartfulness held a press conference to announce an upcoming three-day Yog Mahotsav campaign called ‘Har Dil Dhyan, Har Din Dhyan’ that will be organised by Heartfulness in association with the Ministry of Culture at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad between 17-19 February. The campaign is aimed at promoting the benefits of Yoga and Meditation among youth, corporates, and governmental bodies.

The Yog Mahotsav has four themes viz., 1. Anxiety 2. Weight management 3. Hypertension and 4. Diabetes is dedicated to each day respectively. Arrangements are being made for 10000 participants that will include students (mainly college-goers) and corporates. Anyone above 15 years of age can join. Chairs are being provided for the elderly or those who have ailments. The three-day event starts on 17 Feb between 5-6.30 pm on Anxiety followed by Day 2 event at 8-10 AM on Weight Management & 5-6.30 PM on Hypertension. The programme closes on Day 3 with a session on Diabetes between 8-10 AM.

Each Yoga session will be followed by Heartfulness meditation. While there is no virtual participation, there will be live streaming. Participation is free as well.

Shri Srinivas Goud – Hon’ble Minister of Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth Services, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology of Telangana said, “Today the entire world people have begun to understand the relevance of Yoga. We are fortunate that our motherland India is the birthplace of Yoga. Shri Ram Chandra Mission played a pivotal role by enabling millions of people to practice Yoga and spread it across the world. The three-day Yog Mahotsav campaign at LB Stdium is being beautifully launched by Rev. Daaji (Shri Kamlesh Patel). He had earlier too hosted a global suryanamaskar campaign wherein the likes of Baba Ramdev alongside the Ministry of Health and I had the fortune of making a presence. Today Heartfulness is beginning a series of 75 Yog Mahotsav campaigns beginning from Hyderabad’s LB Stadium. Only sound health permits better sports, better academics, and other activities. Healthy thoughts come from a healthy body. Immunity power also develops through yoga. Sportsmen, youth, and those from all walks of life must take up yoga. All it requires 15 minutes devoted practice of yoga for your own wellbeing.”

Shri Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’, Guide of Heartfulness Meditation Worldwide said, “Yog and Meditation must go hand in hand if you want to get the full benefit of them. People need to understand that yoga is much more than just physical exercise. It is also a way of connecting with the inner self. Heartfulness meditation through Prananhuti takes it one step ahead. It gives you an easy access to the inner journey. I am very happy that the Ministry of Culture and the Telangana Govt. have come forward to support us in this initiative that will see a participation of almost 10000 people.”

Shri Pullela Gopichand, ace Indian Badminton Coach said, “We have a great mediation center right in Hyderabad. The man behind this is Shri Kamlesh Patel fondly called Daaji who transformed the once barren land by putting lakhs of saplings. He has brought hope into many lives. Fitness and health have taken precedence, especially after covid. The Govt. of India is celebrating 75 years of Azadi ka Amrit Mahostsav. Let us celebrate it with Yoga. For the first time in LB Stadium, we are bringing the Yoga festivities coinciding with the 75th glorious year of India’s independence to make Yoga beneficial for all. He added a few words on the latest book by ‘Daaji’ – The Wisdom Bridge saying, “He has beautifully woven in an understanding of balancing both the material and spiritual aspects of life. The last three years I have met him Daaji has always come across as a calm person despite all the chaos outside – it is a great association I have had with him.”