Bengaluru, 8th May 2023: Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences, MAHE organised a two-day unique exhibition, ‘Neyge’ which showcased special talks, documentary screenings, and workshops on Udupi sarees. The exhibition was held at Gandhian Centre, Manipal on 5th and 6th May and was inaugurated by Mrs. Indira Ballal, Philanthropist, at Gandhian Centre, MAHE. Mrs. Mamata Rai, President Kadike Trust, was the Guest of Honour, and Dr. HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor MAHE, presided over the inauguration ceremony. This was followed by documentary screenings and event also included an exhibition of Udupi sarees, a photo exhibition, a history corner, a Yakshagana Corner, and a sale of Udupi sarees by the weavers.

As a part of the Gandhi-King Exchange initiative, Neyge was launched by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The exhibition of Udupi Sarees aims to bring attention to the significance of sustainable fashion and conversations about conscious consumption.

Speaking about the inauguration, Dr. HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE commented, “This was an attempt to bring Udupi sarees which are close to the philosophy of nature, to the younger generation. We are proud to provide a platform that brought different scholars, academicians, and weavers together to share their ideas and promote sustainable fashion.”

Chief Guest, Mrs. Indira Ballal, Philanthropist said, “Reviving sustainable fashion is a challenging task. It was a delightful experience to be a part of the support system and bringing this closer to the younger generation.”

Mrs. Mamata Rai, President Kadike Trust said, “I am extremely proud to be a part of the movement that aims to combat environmental impacts such air pollution, water pollution, and climate change being caused by the fast fashion.”

Gandhi-King Fellowship has been awarded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, USA. The ultimate goal of the Gandhi-King Fellowship is to inspire and develop a network of aspiring young civic leaders from India and the USA to work together to advance civil rights, social justice, and inclusion locally, nationally, and internationally by exploring the history and legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lavanya N K, who is an alumna of GCPAS, MAHE and Roydon, a commerce graduate from Mumbai are the two recipients of Gandhi-King Fellowship who participated in the training program held at University of Alabama in 2022.

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By Dr. Ritu Sethi, Director, Aura Speciality Clinic, Gurgaon, and Senior Consultant- Gynaecology, Cloud Nine Hospital,

Gurgaon said, ” While all women are at risk of developing ovarian cancer, it’s important that we should know all the symptoms of it. The early symptoms of ovarian cancer are easy to ignore because they are similar to other common diseases. Initial symptoms include abdominal bloating, pressure and pain, abnormal fullness after meals, increased urination, fatigue, indigestion, pelvic and abdominal pain, heartburn, constipation, Back pain and menstrual irregularity. These symptoms can occur for any reason. They are not necessarily due to ovarian cancer. Many women have some of these problems at one time or another. Such symptoms are often temporary and, in most cases, respond to simple treatment. Those symptoms will remain due to ovarian cancer. Symptoms usually become more severe as tumors grow. By this time, the cancer has usually spread outside the ovaries, making it very difficult to treat effectively. However, knowing the symptoms could of ovarian cancer could speed up your diagnosis.”

Hyderabad, May 8, 2023.…. One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in corporations is to grow leadership beyond leaders said Prabir Jha, a Civil Servant turned India’s one of the top HR Professionals. Delivering a keynote address on “Enabling Organisational Effectiveness Today” at the HR Conclave organised by FTCCI (Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry) in the city at Hotel Park Hyatt Prabhir Jha said you can not solve pediatric problems with geriatric solutions. The new-age problems need new-age solutions. If the purpose of people doesn’t match the purpose of the business in the organization, how do you connect? The salaried job people when they get paid in dollars obviously, jump. It is very important to build a culture of collaboration.

Building effective alignment is very important. He talked about change, structure, cultural innovation, leadership etc. Policies no doubt are important. But they should not be mere guidelines. They should be about enablement. Private organisations shouldn’t work like government institutions. Bureaucracy in fact is a killer. Innovation is key to organizational effectiveness. Innovation only comes when you are willing to disrupt your old practices. Power distance is a problem in most organizations for innovation. Talk of innovation should go beyond products, services, business, supply chain, and HR/ Finance models. We should include innovations within ourselves. How much do we innovate in ourselves, our mindsets and our leadership styles? Without that there is no true breakthrough, he said.

Speaking about culture as one of the key elements of organizational effectiveness, he asked is your culture enabling your effectiveness? Culture doesn’t have to be handcuffed. It is an industry norm that the misfit in the culture is not hired. But, that shouldn’t be the case. We need people who think differently. And that is how you will ensure diversity. If you want to transform the company start with people’s agenda he told.

The problem with most of us is we just think the way we always thought. We must hire people better than us. You must hire more intelligent and smarter than you.

Dysfunctional leadership teams easily wreck the best strategic aspirations. Individuals may be great but collectively they fail. Imagine the cost of having such a team at the top! Unimaginable? Intervene before it is too late, he told.

Prabhir Jha gave 8 leadership commandments for Organisational Effectiveness such as 01. Stay genuine and authentic, 02. Challenge Conventional Wisdom; 03. Keep the flock together, 04. Construct meaningful jobs, 05. Build empathy and connect 06. Bring in inspiration, inclusion and innovation, 07. Upgrade your culture and 08. Grow leadership beyond leaders.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri R. Chandra Shekaram Joint Commissioner of Labour Govt of Telangana said the meaning of industrial relation is changed drastically over the period of time. Today all the stakeholders expect relations to be balanced, mutually respectable and trustworthy. The companies which contribute by way of taxes and a partner in the growth story of the government command respect. The Governments encourage industries. Then only the region can prosper. The human element must be given importance in this relationship he said.

Giving a welcome address Anil Agarwal, President of FTCCI said the theme of the conclave “Empowering organizational effectiveness covering People Management, High Performance, Industrial Relations and Effective Future Leaders” is apt and relevant to the current context as we are working towards achieving $5 trillion economy target by FY 2026 and 2027. But the way things are, I have a feeling that we may cross that milestone even earlier. Recently I was in Chennai and astonished to know that the state of Tamil Nadu put its target as 1 trillion and if all the states compete for economic growth with each other we can easily achieve even 10 trillion. HR is a very important function. It is the backbone of our economy. All organizations must have strong HR functions. HR can play a significant role by creating a culture of empowerment, he said.

HR is no longer merely an administrative job. It is much more. There is strong HR backing behind every successful company. If any company wants to grow, it must put HR in the forefront, said R. Ravi Kumar, Chairman of the HR & IR(Human Resources and Industrial Relations) Committee of FTCCI.

The other speakers of the day-long conference include Mr F Israel Inbaraj, Head-HR Compliance, Adani Group, Ahmadabad. He spoke on Achieving Organizational Effectiveness through sound Industrial Relations. He said there are no laws to protect productivity. But how do you ensure productivity? It can only happen through organisational effectiveness through sound Industrial relations.

;Sri Rajorshi Ganguli, President and Global HR Head, Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Mumbai spoke on Nurturing Future Leaders. Sri Mohan R. Sharma Managing Partner, Thought Leaders Academy, Hyderabad spoke on Coaching for High Performance and Mr Arun Leslie George Executive Vice President & Head of Retail Business, Coromandel International Ltd, Hyderabad talked about People Management for Business Development

A panel discussion on Innovation and Digital Transformation in Industry. The panelists were Sri B S Murthy Director, IIT Hyderabad and Mr Saravana Janardhanan, Director of Plant Operations, Schneider Electric India Pvt ltd.

In a changed work environment, leadership serves a variety of purposes in ensuring the smooth operation of an organization. Effective people management practices help in empowering employees, enhance their skills and abilities, maintain a positive work environment, facilitate collaboration and teamwork, foster employee engagement and retention and drive optimal performance observed the speakers.

New Delhi, May 8, 2023 : Rashtriya Purvanchal Mahasangh and Mangalia Arts will organize a grand event on May 7 at the Talkatora Stadium in Delhi, where they will honor Purvanchal Samman and Mangalia utkrishtata Samman. This information was provided by the organizers of the event, Manish Singh, the coordinator of the program and the president of Rashtriya purvanchal Mahasangh, and Rishi Kumar Mangalia, the co-coordinator of the program and the founder of Mangalia Arts, at a press conference held at the Delhi Press Club. Along with Manish Singh and Rishi Kumar Mangalia, the press conference was attended by Rahul Ranjan, the General Secretary of the rashtriya Purvanchal Mahasangh, and Rahul Trivedi from the Delhi BJP Media Cell.

Manish Singh, the coordinator of the event and the national president of Purvanchal Mahasangh, said that the inauguration of the program at the Purvanchal Samman Samaroah will be done by Delhi BJP state president, Virender Sachdeva, and BJP national vice president and Delhi BJP in-charge, Vijayant Panda, along with the renowned singer and MP, Manoj Tiwari, who will also be the chief guest of the program. Famous actor and MP Ravi Kishan and popular singer and MP Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua will also be present at the event.

In addition to these distinguished guests, the program will be graced by the presence of several eminent personalities, including Union Minister Giriraj Singh RK Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi, among others.

Manish Singh said that the objective of the Purvanchal Samman Samaroh (Purvanchal Honor Ceremony) is to honor those who have increased the respect and reputation of Purvanchali by doing excellent work in India and abroad. This is the first occasion in Delhi when a Purvanchal Samman Samaroh is being organized on a large scale. 25 Corona Warriors who have done outstanding service in Purvanchal without caring for their own lives during the pandemic will also be honored. Apart from this, people associated with every field are being honored.

Rishi Kumar Malangiya, the program coordinator and founder of Malangiya Arts, said that the purpose of the Purvanchal Samman Samaroh is to provide protection and conservation to folk literature, folk art, and folk traditions. This year, we are jointly organizing the Purvanchal Samman Samaroh and Malangiya Excellence Awards. The 2023 Purvanchal Honor and Malangiya Excellence Awards will be given to people like Dr. Uday Narayan Singh Nachiketa, Umesh Kumar, famous young singer Deva Nand Jha, Khushi Goswami, Swastik Bharadwaj, renowned stage artist Dr. Prakash Jha, Kumar Saurabh, Dhukar Pandey, Sakhi Bahinapa Maithilani group, and others who have illuminated the name of Purvanchal through their outstanding work. Hundreds of people from Purvanchal living in India and abroad will be present at the program. Honors will be given to various people in the program.

Media Invitation

Rashtriya Poorvanchal MahaSangh & MALANGIA Arts

Cordially Invites you

“ Poorvanchal Samman Samaroh & Malangia Utkishtata Samman 2023”

On

Sunday, 7th May 2023, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

At

Talkatora Stadium,New Delhi

Chief Guest:

Shri Giriraj Singh
( Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj ,GoI)

Shri Manoj Tiwari
( Member of Lok Sabha )

Shri Virendra Sachdeva
( Delhi BJP, President )

Guest Of Honour:

Shri Baijayant Panda
( National Vice President and Spokesperson of BJP )

Shri Ravi Kishan
( Member of Parliament, Gorakhpur and Famous Actor )

Shri Dinesh Lal Yadav
( Member of Parliament and Famous Actor & Singer )

The Board of Directors of RBL Bank Limited approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2023 at its meeting held on Saturday, 29th April 2023.

Results Summary for Q4FY23 and FY23

· Highest Quarterly and Annual Net Profit:

• Net Profit grew 37% YOY & 30% QOQ to `271 crore for Q4 FY23; Net Profit for FY23 was `883 crore vs Loss of `75 crore for FY22
•  ROA of 1.00% vs 0.78% for Q3 FY23
•  Operating profit was `594 crore
•  Total Revenue grew 15% YOY and 7% QOQ to `1,885 crore
•  Net Interest Income grew 7% YOY and 5% QOQ to `1,211 crore; NIM was 5.01% vs 4.74% for Q3 FY23
•  Other Income grew 32% YOY and 9% QOQ to `674 crore
•  Cost to Income was 68.5%

· CASA and Deposits Growth:

•  CASA grew 14% YOY and 6% QOQ to `31,717 crore. CASA ratio at 37.4% vs. 35.3% as at 31st March 2022
•  Total deposits grew 7% YOY and 4% QOQ to `84,887 crore
•  Retail Deposits (as per LCR definition) grew 18% YOY and 4% QOQ to `36,319 crore

· Advances Growth:

•  Net Advances book grew 17% YOY and 5% sequentially to `70,209 crore
•  Retail Advances book grew 21% YOY and 8% sequentially to `37,778 crore
•  Retail disbursement for Q4 FY 23 at `4,391 crore against the disbursement of `2,685 crore in Q3 FY 23
•  Retail: Wholesale mix at 54:46
•  Housing loans grew 86% YOY; Rural vehicle finance crossed the `1000 crore mark milestone
•  Bank introduced new retail asset products like Gold loan, Working capital/ term loan for MSME, Vehicle loans etc. in the last financial year
•  5.5 Lakhs credit cards issued in this quarter; Total cards outstanding at 4.4mn
•  Total customers grew to 12.91mn, an increase of 16% in the last financial year

· Well capitalized with sound liquidity:

•  Overall capital adequacy was 16.9% and Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 15.3%
•  Average Liquidity Coverage Ratio at 126%

· Asset quality:

•  Gross NPA ratio improved to 3.37% vs. 3.61% as at 31st Dec 2022 and 4.40% as at 31st March 2022, improved by 103 bps over FY 22
•  Net NPA ratio improved to 1.10% vs. 1.18% as at 31st Dec 2022 and 1.34% as at 31st March 2022, improved by 24 bps over FY 22
•  Provision Coverage Ratio including technical write offs was 85.0% vs 84.7% as at 31st Dec 2022
•  Credit cost 29 bps against 39 bps in Q3 FY 23 and 71 bps in in Q4 FY22; Credit cost at 149 bps in FY 23, 70% lower than FY 22

· Network

• s of 31st March 2023, the Bank has 517 bank branches and 1,166 business correspondent branches, of which 298 are banking outlets. RBL Finserve Limited (“RBL Finserve”), a 100% subsidiary of the Bank, accounts for 821 business correspondent branches

Key Financials:

Key ratios:

Commenting on the performance, Mr. R Subramaniakumar, MD&CEO, RBL Bank said “We have completed Q4 and FY23 on a strong note with our highest quarterly and annual profit. We are confident of continuing this momentum into the next year with our strong leadership team and committed employees. Our business growth, driven by granular advances and deposits growth, continues to improve, in line with our strategy and execution. New initiatives undertaken in FY23 on new secured product launches, and scale up of granular retail products are also starting to bear fruit. With the scale-up of these products and introduction of new products (both digital and branch based) in the coming year, we expect growth to become more broad based. Our asset quality parameters have further improved and capital position continues to be healthy giving us the runway to accelerate sustainable profitable growth.”

The prowess and talent of Shaan as a singer need no introduction, but as he steps foot into the acting world with his debut with filmmaker Paparao Biyyala’s upcoming musical ‘Music School’ the singer-turned-actor expresses his gratitude.

Recently the trailer of Music School was unveiled in Mumbai which not only offered insights into the musical adventure that unfolds in the film but also piqued our interest with the glimpses of Shaan on screen.

While the actor has faced the camera earlier for his unforgettable music videos and multiple cameos over the years, Music School marks his first film as an actor playing a pivotal character.

Expressing his delight and gratitude, Shaan says, “When I first began working on a song for Music School, I had no idea I would end up starring in it as well. It so happened that when I was recording the song, the director of the film Paparao Biyyala felt I would be the perfect match for the character they were looking at and proposed the idea to cast me. I had an idea of the story as I was recording the song, but when Paparao sir narrated the script I was instantly on board. It was an extremely beautiful journey shooting for the film, we majorly shot in Goa and it added to the beauty and lively experience. I am extremely thankful to Paparao sir for giving me this opportunity and making me a part of his passion project.”

Director Paparao Biyyala shares, “We were looking for a flamboyant, energetic and lively person for the character but had no luck in finding the perfect match. I then saw Shaan recording one of the songs from the film, he was so excited and happy, he was literally dancing while recording and I immediately felt we found our guy. Shaan is not just a brilliant singer but also an effortless actor and most importantly a wonderful person. His positive aura and charming attitude convinced me to cast him in Music School.”

Shaan has recorded an original song in the film that is set to be released this week and he plays a pivotal role in the film which also stars Shriya Saran, and Sharman Joshi as the lead along with an ensemble cast comprising of respected and experienced senior actors as well as a bunch of talented newcomers as child artists.

Music School is a musical narration of the sensitive and prevailing concern of academic pressure subjected to young students by society, parents, and teachers. Of eleven songs in the film, three of them have been recreated from The Sound of Music, situationally woven beautifully in the film to suit the sensibilities of the Indian audience.

Directed and produced by IAS officer turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, the musical film employs an ace team of technicians.

The grandeur look of the film was captured by ace cinematographer Kiran Deohans. The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in lead roles in addition to debutant Ozu Barua and Gracy Goswamy in critical roles. Other cast comprises of Benjamin Gilani, Suhasini Mulay, Mona Ambegaonkar, Leela Samson, Bugs Bhargava, Vinay Varma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Vaquar Sheikh, Phani and many other child actors.

Presented by Yamini Films, Hyderabad, this multi-lingual film is shot in Hindi and Telugu, and dubbed in Tamil. It is releasing on 12th May 2023 by PVR in Hindi – Tamil and Dil Raju in Telugu.

As a creative advertising director who has witnessed the evolution of the industry from a copywriter to a creative director, I have observed a significant shift in storytelling techniques. One trend that has consistently gained traction and captivated audiences in the Indian market is the use of nostalgia. In this interactive blog, I will delve into the reasons why nostalgia has become one of the most popular trends in storytelling through advertisements, exploring its emotional appeal and its impact on brand engagement.

1. Eliciting Emotional Connections: Nostalgia holds the power to transport individuals back to a cherished time in their lives, evoking emotions and memories associated with the past. Advertisements that tap into this emotional connection resonate deeply with audiences, creating an instant bond between the brand and the consumer. By crafting narratives that trigger nostalgia, brands can establish a sense of familiarity and build a lasting emotional relationship with their target audience.
2. Tapping into Collective Cultural Memories: Nostalgic advertisements often tap into shared cultural experiences and memories, reminding audiences of moments that shaped their lives. By referencing iconic events, trends, or cultural symbols from the past, brands can ignite a sense of collective nostalgia, fostering a feeling of unity and relatability among diverse audiences. This approach not only resonates with the older generation but also attracts younger viewers who are curious about the history and heritage of their culture.
3. Creating a Sense of Authenticity: In an era dominated by digital marketing and fast-paced consumerism, nostalgia brings a sense of authenticity to advertisements. By harking back to simpler times, brands can project a genuine and relatable image, standing out amidst the sea of promotional noise. Authenticity is crucial in building trust and credibility, and nostalgia serves as a powerful tool in achieving this, allowing brands to connect with consumers on a deeper, more personal level.
4. Reinventing the Past for the Present: Nostalgic advertisements not only celebrate the past but also reinterpret it for the present. By infusing modern elements into nostalgic narratives, brands can bridge the gap between generations and appeal to a wide range of audiences. This approach not only creates a sense of novelty but also allows brands to adapt to changing consumer preferences while staying true to their roots.

Some Indian Ad Campaigns on ” Nostalgia”

Fevicol “Har Umar Ki Masti”: Fevicol’s “Har Umar Ki Masti” (Fun at every age) campaign took a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The ads portrayed individuals of different age groups engaging in playful activities and bonding over their shared love for Fevicol. The campaign aimed to capture the spirit of fun and innocence that transcends age and resonated with audiences.

Rasna “I Love You Rasna”: Rasna, a popular soft drink concentrate brand in India, had a campaign in the 1990s that was based on the theme of nostalgia and childhood memories. The ads featured children playing and enjoying Rasna drinks, accompanied by the catchy jingle “I Love You Rasna”. The campaign’s nostalgic appeal and catchy jingle made it a favourite among Indian audiences.

Tanishq “Remarriage”: Tanishq, a renowned jewellery brand in India, created a poignant ad campaign that highlighted the theme of remarriage. The ads portrayed older couples finding love again and embracing the idea of starting a new chapter in their lives. The campaign celebrated the resilience of love and relationships, striking an emotional chord with viewers and generating nostalgia for enduring connections.

Titan “Raga Timeless”: Titan, a leading watch brand in India, created a nostalgic ad campaign called “Raga Timeless” that celebrated the timeless beauty of Indian classical music. The ads featured renowned classical musicians and showcased their emotional connection with their music and the elegance of Titan Raga watches. The campaign struck a chord with audiences by evoking a sense of nostalgia for traditional Indian music and cultural heritage.

Cadbury Celebrations “Kuch Achha Ho Jaaye”: Cadbury Celebrations, a brand of chocolate gift boxes, had an ad campaign called “Kuch Achha Ho Jaaye” (Let something good happen) that captured the essence of festive celebrations and nostalgic family gatherings. The ads depicted joyful moments of people coming together during festivals and special occasions, exchanging Cadbury Celebrations boxes, and creating happy memories. The campaign struck a nostalgic chord by reminding audiences of the warmth and happiness associated with festive celebrations.

so we can say, Nostalgia has emerged as a dominant trend in storytelling through advertisements in the Indian market for its ability to forge emotional connections, tap into collective cultural memories, convey authenticity, and reinvent the past for the present. As a creative advertising director, I have witnessed firsthand the power of nostalgia in captivating audiences and fostering brand engagement. By leveraging the emotional appeal of nostalgia, brands can create compelling narratives that resonate with consumers and leave a lasting impact.

So, the next time you come across a nostalgic advertisement, allow yourself to be transported back in time and embrace the flood of emotions. Nostalgia is not just a trend; it is a powerful storytelling tool that enables brands to create meaningful connections and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

8th May 2023, New Delhi – Marking its 5th anniversary in India, realme, India’s leading, and most trusted technology brand, today showcased the camera of their upcoming smartphone 11 Pro series that comes with an outstanding 200MP OIS camera featuring 4X In-sensor zoom technology and lossless zoom: an industry first in its price segment. The announcement comes on the occasion of the completion of five glorious years in India and solidifies the organization’s commitment to democratizing cutting-edge technology and design for all users.

Looking ahead, realme aims to sell 20 million smartphones, including 7 million 5G-enabled products, and reach 50,000 distribution stores in 2023. The company plans to open 200 new service centers across 532 cities, bringing the total to 727 service centers in 2023 to provide best-in-class aftercare service. Also lined up for 2023 – realme plans to invest in bringing out more cutting-edge features across its smartphone series while also localizing its product portfolio even further. realme continues to grow as a reliable brand in India that specializes in providing high-quality products with excellent design and exemplary performance for customers.

Over the past five years, realme has expanded its user base to over 160 million worldwide, of which 70 million are in India alone. In the past five years, realme has been at the forefront of introducing many industry-first technologies. These include, among others, the world’s first 64MP camera, the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset featured in our exquisite realme X7 5G, the advanced MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor showcased in our exceptional realme 8s 5G, world’s first 64MP quad-camera phone, Starry Time-lapse Video and Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video in the realme 8 Pro, MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G processor embodied in our remarkable realme 9 Pro+ 5G, and the first 5G smartphone in India.

Already in 2023, Quantic India has recognized realme for its commitment to technological excellence and sustainability with the Sustainability through Technology Award. Similarly, ET Retail has also recognized realme as the Mobile Handsets & Accessories Retailer for 2023. realme 9 Pro+ was awarded ‘Best Camera Phone of 2022 – Mainstream’ at the Indian Gadget Awards, and finally realme also bagged Best Affordable Tablet of the Year at Gadgets Now Awards 2023 to name a few.

India was the first country from where realme started its journey. Today, realme looks back with both pride and gratitude at the people, fans, and all supporters who helped make it a successful brand in India in such a short time, and consequently helped the country emerge as its #1 market worldwide.

realme owes its success to its customers and has emerged as one of the most sought-after smartphone brands in the country. With a strong commitment to democratizing cutting-edge technology and design, realme is proud to celebrate its 5th anniversary and looks forward to continued success in the future.

May 2023: Crepdog Crew (CDC), India’s premium sneaker reselling platform and streetwear aggregator opens Mumbai’s biggest, experiential sneaker store, CDC Experience. Expanding its retail footprint after its flagship Delhi store, CDC’s experiential store in Mumbai’s trendy shopping estate of Bandra boasts of the largest sneaker wall in Asia with over 600+ limited edition sneaker collectables alongside an exclusive collection of over 30 handpicked, designer streetwear and accessories brands.

In keeping with the brand’s unwavering focus on streetwear, the Mumbai store will retail a comprehensive range of fashion from exciting, edgy Indian brands like Natty Garb, Toffle, Prxkhxr, Warping Theories, Odd Mood, Kilogram, Blue Brew, Sugga, Balav amongst others. Designed by much-in-demand creative genius Faizan Khatri like a Scandinavian art gallery, the store’s modern minimalist interior is the perfect platform to showcase streetwear as wearable art.

The centrepiece of the store, though, is the largest sneaker wall in Asia featuring the entire collection of the iconic Off White X Nike Dunk Low Lot 50 designed by boundary-breaking designer and creative genius Virgil Abloh, making CDC Experience, Mumbai the only store in Asia to house all ‘50’ under one roof.

“We are thrilled to bring CDC Experience to Mumbai,” says Anchit Kapil, CEO and co-founder of Crepdog Crew. “Mumbai is the fashion capital of the country, and we wanted to give the city the kind of experiential space it hasn’t seen before. We envisioned CDC Experience as a place for the sneaker and streetwear community to come together. It’s not a store, it’s an experience,” he adds.

The Mumbai outpost delivers an unmatched retail experience by offering a unique ‘coffee & kicks’ experience. “From Asia’s largest sneaker wall to the best streetwear designs in the country and a coffee bar by Dope Coffee Roasters… There is something for everyone at CDC Experience whether you love sneakers, or streetwear or just love the vibe of the community,” explains Anchit.

The Crepdog Crew journey began in 2019 with an Instagram page leading to becoming India’s premier sneaker and streetwear marketplace and has since opened experiential stores in Delhi in 2022 and now in Mumbai. The recently-funded company – which counts Pharmeasy founders Dharmil Seth and Siddharth Shah, and fashion designers Masaba Gupta and Nikhil Mehra as its investors – has also collaborated with the world’s best-selling German herbal liqueur, Jägermeister to create a wearable art piece commemorating the brand ethos of the two companies.

The Crew Love x Jägermeister t-shirt design marries the spirit of the brands with the philosophy of streetwear – bold, creative and disruptive, and is exclusively available at CDC Experience, Delhi and Mumbai and on www.crepdogcrew.com

Mumbai Indians became the first team in the history of TATA IPL to successfully chase down 200-plus targets in consecutive games. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Rajasthan Royals at home by chasing down 213 and made the run chase of 215 against Punjab Kings in Mohali look ridiculously easy.

Riding upon blistering half-centuries from their Indian batting mainstays, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, the five-time champions crushed Punjab Kings. MI sent a warning of danger to the opposition teams i.e. take us lightly at your own peril.

Star MI batter Suryakumar Yadav continued doing Surya things against Punjab Kings and entertained the audience with his 360-degree hittings.

Hailing the No. 1 T20I batter in the world, former India cricketer S Sreesanth termed SKY as a mathematician for his ability to find gaps.

Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Sreesanth said, “SKY isn’t just a batter, he’s a mathematician. The way he carries himself is simply superb. He dissects the field like a mathematician uses a compass and a protractor on the paper. He makes those calculations brilliantly inside his sharp mind and makes full use of the dimension of the ground, the pace of the bowler, etc. He literally knows exactly where the fielder is and where the gaps are. He’s so precise. They say ‘sky is the limit’ but for Surya, even SKY is not the limit.”

Sreesanth further added that MI have come back on the winning track and it will be difficult to stop their juggernaut from rolling in TATA IPL 2023.

Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Sreesanth said, “Once Mumbai Indians taste victory, there’s no stopping them. They have a long history of success. They’ve done it in the past and can repeat it.”

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody also praised Mumbai Indians for back-to-back successful run chases in TATA IPL 2023 and the fearless approach they devised. Moody asserted Ishan Kishan finding his form back is a good sign for MI.

Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Moody said, “Mumbai Indians have a very strong batting line-up, that is their strength. They are a fearless side in a run chase and they are proving it. The only missing piece in their batting was Ishan Kishan and his coming to form is a massive boost for MI.”