27th October 2023, New Delhi: An exciting culinary adventure awaits as Perbacco at The Lodhi, New Delhi prepares for a unique Progressive Chinese pop-up named “I AM NOT A NOODLE.” This culinary voyage is helmed by Chef Katherine Chung, a fervent guardian of her nomadic Hakka heritage.

Chef Katherine’s exceptional journey unfolds as she draws inspiration from her family’s far-flung roots spanning Southern China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Kolkata. Her culinary journey extended beyond her home, incorporating global influences from friends and family. Through meticulous research, she uncovered the intricacies of Hakka cuisine. Today, her creations stand as a vibrant testament to the robust flavours of Hakka cuisine, seamlessly fusing Indian ingredients with authentic Chinese techniques.

This pop-up experience isn’t just about the food; it’s a revelation of her personal journey, a story of her search for identity and the essence of belonging. “I Am Not a Noodle” embodies the essence of Hakka traditions, dispelling misconceptions about Hakka cuisine limited to noodles and Chilli Chicken. This experience invites guests to savour the rich heritage of Hakka culture, as crafted by a chef whose culinary path is steeped in familial legacy.

Chef Katherine’s menu plays with quintessential Hakka Chinese dishes that are rarely seen outside Hakka homes, like Yam ‘Abacus Beads’ – a traditional Lunar New Year ‘gnocchi’, to her signature Roast Crackling Pork Belly and Stuffed Pumpkin Flowers with Miso Mash and Hot Mustard, the Hong Kong boatmen style Typhoon Shelter Prawns and innovative takes on classics like Garlic Oyster Mushroom with Ma’La French Beans served with Sichuan Mustard Tubers. Each dish carries a personal narrative, adding depth to the culinary experience.

The experience starts with a tasting of the Chef’s Homemade Rice Wine. Enhancing the mains are condiments like Homemade Chilli Oil, Scallion ‘Crack’ Sauce, and Spiced Cucumber. To conclude, a dessert duo awaits, featuring Sesame Balls with Ice Cream and Osmanthus Honey and Fried Milk Custard with Soy Caramel Drizzle.

I AM NOT A NOODLE by Chef Katherine Chung is presented by Gormei, a Hong Kong and India-based Culinary Curator focused on creating extraordinary dining experiences. The Progressive Chinese Pop-up offers an exploration of Hakka cuisine’s rich tapestry and celebrates the amalgamation of tradition and innovation within Chinese culinary arts. The specially curated five-course menu is priced at INR 4,500 plus GST per person.

Date: 28th and 29th October
Venue: Perbacco – The Lodhi, New Delhi

Dinner: 7 PM onwards

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27th OCTOBER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD/QUARTER ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER 2023

PERIOD/QUARTER ENDED 30^th SEPTEMBER 2023

 Key Summary of Business Performance (as on 30.09.2023)

         Business

      Global Business increased by 10.12% (y.o.y) to ₹21,56,181 Cr as at September 2023 with Global Deposits at ₹12,32,215 Cr 8.66% (y.o.y) and Global Advance (gross) at ₹9,23,966 Cr 12.11% (y.o.y).

     Domestic Deposit of the Bank stood at ₹11,43,394 Cr as at September 2023 with growth of 8.22% (y.o.y).

     Domestic Advances(gross) of the Bank stood at ₹8,78,256 Cr as at September 2023 grew by 12.59% (y.o.y).

     Retail lending Portfolio increased to ₹1,48,209 Cr, 10.56% (y.o.y) as at September 2023.

     Housing Loan Portfolio increased by 12.32% (y.o.y) to ₹88,564 Cr.

     Advances to Agriculture grew by 20.54% (y.o.y) to ₹2,36,953 Cr as at September 2023.

Asset Quality

     Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 4.76% as at September 2023 as against 5.15% as at June 2023, 6.37% as at September 2022.

     Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) ratio stood at 1.41% as at September 2023 as against 1.57% as at June 2023, 2.19% as at September 2022.

     Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved to 88.73% as at September 2023 from 85.36% as at September 2022.

Capital Adequacy

      CRAR stood at 16.20% as at September 2023. Out of which CET1 is 11.58%, Tier-I is 13.60% and Tier-II is 2.60%.

Priority Sector & Financial Inclusion

     The Bank has achieved Targets in Priority Sector at 45.51% and Agricultural Credit at 21.39% of ANBC as at September 2023, as against the norm of 40% and 18% respectively.

     Credit to small and marginal farmers stood at 15.13% of ANBC, against the norm of 10%.

     Credit to Weaker Sections stood at 21.51% of ANBC, against the norm of 12%.

Network

      As on 30.09.2023, the Bank has 9518 Number of Domestic Branches, out of which 3059 are Rural,2717 Semi Urban,1895 Urban & 1847 Metro along with 10553 ATMs. Bank is also having 4 International Branches in London, New York, Dubai and Gift City (Gandhinagar).

Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from depression, a mental health issue that is rarely discussed openly. Physical, psychological and emotional well-being all are impacted by depression. Depression is a vicious cycle that needs to be attended to as early as possible. However, the stigma associated with discussing mental illness prevents people from receiving help and treatment.

October is recognized as National Depression Awareness Month. The initiative talks about taking steps to increase awareness about depression and foster mental health well-being. It also addresses depression, causes, effects, and coping strategies.

Depression not only results in changes in appetite, sleep difficulties, or prolonged sadness but also affects routine, work, and relationships. “People must join together to ensure that no one walks the path of depression and suffers,” stated Aashmeen Munjal. They have to find a way back with compassion and assistance.”

The purpose of Depression Awareness Month is to emphasize that mental and physical health are intertwined. It encourages communication in order to break down barriers associated with stigma, increase knowledge of early indications and symptoms, and, finally, offer counsel on early intervention. Many communities and organizations have been formed to support those who need help.

Doctors still don’t have a comprehensive treatment for depression. Sometimes the medication prescribed doesn’t help. Instead, the medication can cause serious problems. People suffering from depression must practice yoga, meditation, and gratitude which will help them to ease the same.

People suffering from depression hesitate to come forward and speak about it openly. They must change it. In order to free themselves from the same they need to open up. One way of dealing with depression is to communicate to friends and family. It is important and advisable to attend workshops or seminars to learn more about mental health.

New Delhi, 27th October 2023 | Mahāsa Ghar, a pioneering lifestyle collective, officially unveiled its 3D Lifestyle Storefront today, to offer users a unique shopping experience that harmonizes ethicality, heritage, and conscious living. After months of anticipation, the Mahāsa Ghar website is now live.

The platform offers a diverse collection of fashion, beauty, room, bath, and body essentials. The Mahāsa Ghar website is driven by 3D and AR technologies enabling an experiential e-commerce storefront. This is a platform where ethical brands, sustainable products, and cultural heritage converge to create a more meaningful and conscious shopping experience, especially for this season of festivities.

Commenting on the launch, Founder and CEO Kanishka Tripathi states, “Mahāsa Ghar is a conscious shopper’s dream destination, and we are delighted to bring Mahāsa Ghar to life. In a world besieged by overconsumption, we champion the cause of artisanal craftsmanship, intricate detailing, and ethical commerce. We stand as architects of a vision where mindful living meets exceptional products. As we embrace the festivities, let us also embrace a new way of interacting with the art of buying. Together, we are redefining the future of retail, one ethical choice at a time.”

Mahāsa Ghar’s 3D environment and interactive e-commerce storefront is an oasis of ethical living. By rejecting overconsumption and embracing artisanal craftsmanship, it encourages a slower, more mindful approach to celebrating the festivities. Join Mahāsa Ghar in celebrating a more conscious way of living by choosing living spaces that pay homage to heritage and tradition, making each purchase a celebration of culture and values.

Hyderabad, 27th October 2023 …..Raunaq Yar Khan, 9th Nizam of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty attends a theatre performance “Ananda – Eyes of The Healer ”, produced by Nelofar Currimbhoy. She is a director of the company “Shahnaz Hussain Herbals ‘. She is the daughter of “Herbal Queen” Shehnaz Hussain. With the musical drama, Ananda-Eyes of the Healer, Nelofar Currimbhoy ventures into the world of theatre.

Nelofar Currimbhoy, author and daughter of herbal beauty empress, Shanaz Hussain, has penned a narrative that blends emotions, music and spirituality.

The show titled “Ananda – Eyes of The Healer” is a musical drama. It is directed by Muzaffar Ali, choreographed by Shivani Varma and narrated by Kabir Bedi. Together, they lend richness to the art of storytelling.

The 9th Nizam’s participation in the event was much more than mere participation. Nelofer also hails from the top nobility of Hyderabad and her great grandfather, Sir Afsar Ul Mulk was the Commander & Chief of the Hyderabad State Forces of the Asaf Jahi Nizams. Hyderabad is also the birthplace of her mother beauty queen Shehnaz Hussain.

The Play is exceptionally creative and has P.M. Modi’s office requested seats in a sold-out auditorium.

The play, “Ananda-the Eyes of the Healer” is performed in Delhi today with a celeb dinner after party at the iconic Golf Club and it goes on the 27th too. The play is Directed by a celebrated producer of the iconic film “UmraoJaan” including music similar to his historic movie.

Says Nelofer, “We are honored to have His Excellency Raunaq Yar Khan, who the overwhelming majority of our Hyderabad 1 to 7 ruling Asaf Jahi Nizam’s descendants & legal claimants of the 9th have accepted as their 9th Nizam to head their royal family.

The 6th Nizam was foremost in promoting art and culture and Nawab Raunaq being his grandson has enjoyed our theatrical creation and has accepted to patronize and popularize my work in Hyderabad, a place I was away from through the nostalgic city of my mother’s birth”.

Speaking on this occasion Raunaq says: ” I’m excited promoting Nelofers work in Hyderabad as a favour to all art-loving Hyderabadis.

Raunaq Yar Khan is now reckoning in Delhi and also has another engagement on the 28th of this month at Meridian Hotel, Delhi. He and noted singer Padmashree Penza Masani will unveil a nationwide intellectual forum curated by Madhavi Advani.

Raunq will also participate in and grace celebrations of the Turkish Republic Day by the Govt of Turkiye at Taj Falaknuma.

New Delhi, 27th October 2023 | HAMMER- India’s pioneering FMEG consumer tech giant, has announced the launch of its latest smartwatches– Conquer, Polar, and Ultra Classic today. These smartwatches combine cutting-edge technology, elegant design, and exceptional functionality to enhance the user experience. Ahead of the festive season, Hammer is eyeing big on capturing the smartwatch category with its state-of-the-art product line-up.

Introducing CONQUER

The Conquer smartwatch boasts a cutting-edge 2.02-inch AMOLED Full Touch Screen with a vibrant 320×385 resolution, ensuring clear visuals and easy navigation. Comes with 1 extra free strap and Equipped with Bluetooth version 5.2, Conquer offers seamless BT calling. Its premium build features skin-friendly straps and an IP67 water-resistant design enhances durability. Conquer provides comprehensive health tracking, including heart rate, blood pressure, SP02, stress, and sleep monitoring. With 100+ sports modes and in-built games, it’s an ideal fitness and entertainment companion. The device supports customized watch faces, AI voice assistant, weather updates, music control, and various utilities, making it a versatile choice for consumers.

Meet Polar

Polar features a stylish 2.01-inch Largest IPS always-on display, with a resolution of 240*296 and a dazzling brightness of 600 nits. Equipped with advanced Bluetooth v5.0, it enables seamless calling, volume control, and dial pad access directly from the watch. This smartwatch combines elegance with functionality, sporting a sleek design, a functional crown button, and detachable straps. Its health monitoring capabilities include heart rate tracking, blood oxygen level measurement, blood pressure monitoring, and guided breathe training. With a variety of built-in sports modes, a digital coach, and voice assistant support, Polar encourages an active lifestyle. It also offers features like password protection, music and camera control, and support for 24 languages, ensuring a tailored user experience.

Experience Ultra Classic

Ultra Classic presents a 2.01-inch Always-on Display with a resolution of 240*296, delivering clear and vibrant visuals. Enhanced by Bluetooth v5.3 and dual-mode connectivity, it comes with 1 extra free strap and ensures stable connections and extended standby time of 4-5 days. The smartwatch features a premium build quality, measuring 46.7539.9*13.4mm, providing comfort and style. Its intuitive navigation includes three working buttons for easy access to various functions. Ultra Classic supports multiple sports modes, a pedometer, breathe training, heart rate, blood pressure, SP02, and sleep monitoring for holistic health tracking. Additional functionalities like alarm, calculator, games, weather reports, voice assistant, BT music and camera control, raise-to-wake feature, and multiple language support enhance user convenience. The device also includes a Find Phone feature and Do Not Disturb mode, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Commenting on the launch, Rohit Nandwani, Founder and COO, of HAMMER, said, “We are thrilled to introduce our latest smartwatches – Conquer, Polar, and Ultra Classic. At HAMMER, we provide our customers with innovative, stylish, and functional devices that seamlessly integrate into their lifestyles, especially during this auspicious festive season. We want to enable a smarter lifestyle that integrates traditional ways of being, with modern tools. These smartwatches represent our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled user experiences.”

Conquer, Polar, and Ultra Classic are available for purchase. Interested consumers can buy the product, from the official website- https://hammeronline.in/ and on Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Nykaa, TataCliq, and CRED.

Bengaluru, 27th October 2023 The tech world is buzzing with excitement as the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 takes center stage, offering an unparalleled selection of consumer electronics with great deals and offers. Grab the latest cutting-edge products from top brands such as Dell, Acer, Fire-Boltt, boAt, Lenovo, Samsung, Bose, GoPro, and many more. Customers can also avail of additional offers on their SBI Credit and debit Cards and EMI transactions.

Here are some products with great deals and offers from sellers during Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023:

Bose Quietcomfort: Enjoy the truly compelling listening experience with Bose Quietcomfort designed with breakthrough acoustic innovations and Bose Acoustic noise canceling technology. Made with soft silicone, these earbuds are comfortable to wear and offer automatic sound calibration along with 6 hours of playback with single charge.

boAt Airdopes 141: Discover Amazon’s bestselling Earbuds, the boAt Airdopes 141 Bluetooth headphone that comes with a lithium polymer battery, 42H playtime, and a noise cancellation feature. Additionally, the beast mode makes these true wireless earbuds a partner in entertainment with real-time audio and low latency experience. Get this on Amazon

GoPro HERO11: It offers unbelievable image quality with 5.3K video and captures the action with crisp detail and cinematic image quality. Additionally, this product comes with a water-repelling lens cover that helps eliminate lens flare and other artifacts to make photos and videos even more stunning. Get this on Amazon. for INR 36,989 and enjoy

Lenovo Tab P11: Feed your need for speed with this smart technology tab by Lenovo, offering an 11.5” 2K FHD IPS display with corning gorilla glass, 400 nits brightness, 4 speakers optimized with Dolby Atmos, and a 7700 mAh battery. Additionally, it comes with WiFi 6 certification, Bluetooth 5.2, and a MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core processor. Get this on Amazon.

Fire-Boltt Gladiator +: Experience the unbreakable and unforgettable visual prowess of the Gladiator Plus with its expansive 1.96″ AMOLED display, where vibrant colors and sharp details converge. This rugged timepiece presents a stunning visual feast ensuring every glance is a captivating experience of clarity and brilliance with 600 NITS peak brightness & ‘always on display’. It also offers a remarkable 7-day battery life, a rotating crown for effortless control and seamless navigation, a complete health suite to elevate one’s well-being and a Bluetooth calling option. Get this on Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch4: This android-compatible smartwatch is engineered with a bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor for body composition analysis and an optical heart rate sensor to provide holistic health monitoring including advanced sleep analysis & women’s health. To enhance the overall fitness tracking this smartwatch is equipped with 90+ workout options and seamless access to the top apps with easy connectivity. Get this sleek & iconic smartwatch on Amazon

Dell 14 Laptop, Intel Core i5-1135G7: To enhance the front-of-screen experience, the Dell 14 Laptop features an FHD display. It also incorporates the Dell ComfortView low blue light solution, which is easy on the eyes. Additionally, it offers a full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with a large touchpad along with a lift hinge design that provides an ergonomic typing angle. Get this lightweight laptop

Acer Aspire 5: The Acer Aspire 5 Gaming laptop is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, featuring 12 cores for multitasking and productivity, as well as ray tracing and cutting-edge AI features. It is equipped with the RTX 2050, which works seamlessly with NVIDIA Optimus technology to provide a perfect balance between long battery life and optimum performance. Additionally, it comes with a full HD 15.6″ IPS display, Acer color intelligence, and Acer BlueLightShield for comfortable screen time. Get this thin and mighty laptop on Amazon.i

With the onset of festivals, the gifting season is also back. Everyone is looking for unique gifting options that are not only skin-friendly but also nature-friendly as well. The Tribe Concepts is a one-stop shop for all the natural gifting options. The Nature-infused gift hampers like Mini Masking Kit, Amara Bath Ritual Box, and Niyama Essentials Box offer Ayurveda skin benefits, making them the ideal gifting option for beauty lovers.

MINI MASKING KIT

Mini Masking Kits harness the power of Ayurveda. It features the bestselling masks in powder form such as Face Brightening Daily Cleanser, Exotic Face Glow Mask, and Collagen Boosting Mask along with zero waste tool – Bamboo bristle application brush. True to the ethos of the brand, the box is sustainability personified with plastic-free packaging, ethical sourcing and manufacturing practices.

NIYAMA ESSENTIALS BOX

The Tribe Concepts’ starter kit – Niyama, is perfect for those who wish to kick-start their journey in the world of natural, chemical free and organic skincare. The very best of their range such as 24k Kumkumadi Thailam, the Face Brightening Daily Cleanser, Ubtan Body Cleanser, a sample of Root Strengthening and Conditioning Hair Mask, Complimentary Coconut bowl and a beautiful gift box to store all your keepsakes come with together seamlessly in these beautifully designed boxes – that are bound to be admired by one and all.

AMARA BATH RITUAL BOX

Luxuriously crafted with a touch of elegance, Amara Bath Ritual Box is a fusion of oils & cleansers made with revitalizing herbs & precious Ayurvedic ingredients for healthy hair and skin. The Amara Ritual Box is perfect for TLC for a newlywed bride – so that her glow- only grows. Complete with 90-Day Miracle Oil, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 24k Kumkumadi Thailam, Ubtan Body Cleanser, Face Brightening Daily Cleanser and Organic Hair Cleanser. This top to toe luxurious bath ritual box is an experience to behold and serves as a great gifting option for your loved ones.

Mumbai, 27th October 2023 : Zivame, India’s leading destination for women’s intimate wear, has undertaken a mission to revolutionize the very essence of how women perceive and engage with mirrors. In a pioneering effort to raise breast cancer awareness, Zivame launched the “Check Yourself Out” campaign, a ground-breaking reinterpretation of the everyday act of self-reflection in front of the mirror. Women worldwide regularly steal moments to glance at their reflections, a common yet meaningful ritual. Zivame harnesses the power of mirrors to promote an essential cause: encouraging women to perform self-examinations for early breast cancer detection. This innovative approach amplifies the impact of a routine act, ultimately fostering proactive health awareness.

The “Check Yourself Out” campaign has taken shape across Zivame’s expansive network of 165+ stores throughout India. Zivame has adorned the mirrors in their fitting rooms with Pink Ribbons and co-branded stickers, featuring the campaign’s hashtag #CheckYourselfOut and a QR code that leads to a landing page. This landing page provides step-by-step guidance on self-examination and shares intriguing data about breast cancer. To expand the campaign’s reach even further, Zivame has strategically placed co-branded QR codes on mirrors in top 33 malls across the country.

Zivame has also joined hands with Manipal Hospitals to further incentivise consumers to proactively test. In this strategic partnership, customers who make a purchase with Zivame will be entitled to an exclusive 15% discount on mammography services across Manipal Hospitals.

In a unified effort to champion the cause of breast cancer awareness, Zivame, Manipal Hospitals, and SAP organized a Walkathon that took place on October 18. The Walkathon with 250+ people participating, further raised awareness about the importance of regular self-examination and mammography in the fight against breast cancer.

Commenting on the campaign, Khatija Lokhandwala Head Brand Marketing, Zivame, said, “The campaign encourages every glance in the mirror to be a moment of self-care and empowerment. It not only encourages women to embrace their unique beauty but also nudges them to regularly self- examine since early detection is key.”

· Brand film link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5fRp-PWuFs

From meeting note-taking wizards to time-traveling digital companions and virtual creative partners, we’ve got it all. Whether you’re seeking to revolutionize your email experience or looking for the ultimate workspace collaborator, these tech gems are here to make your digital life smoother and more efficient. So, let’s dive in and discover how these remarkable tools are transforming the way we work, create, and communicate in the fast-paced world of technology.

These are Five cool tech tools that can make life easier

Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is a smart tool that makes taking notes during meetings much easier. It’s like having a super-accurate secretary. It listens to what people say in meetings or interviews and writes it all down for you. It’s also friendly to use and works well with the apps you already use for communication. Besides just writing down what’s said, it also helps you figure out important things that need to be done and gives you useful information about how the meetings went. This makes it a must-have for people and companies looking to improve how they work together and talk to each other.

Rewind

In the world of technology and fun, sometimes it’s nice to go back and remember the old times. “Rewind” is like a time machine for your digital stuff. It helps you see things from the past, like old social media posts and photos you’ve forgotten about. In a world where things change really fast, “Rewind” helps you look back and remember the good times you’ve had online.

Wondercraft AI

Wondercraft AI is a versatile AI platform that can assist in various creative tasks such as writing, designing, and content creation. It uses advanced algorithms and tools to generate ideas, enhance content, and provide suggestions for improving your creative projects. Whether you’re working on writing a story, designing graphics, or creating content, Wondercraft AI can help you by providing creative insights, generating content, and streamlining your creative process. It’s like having a virtual creative partner to boost your productivity and make your projects shine.

Superhuman

Superhuman is a game-changer in the world of email. It’s not your average email platform; it’s a turbocharged email experience. With features designed to make you an email superhero, it allows you to fly through your inbox with lightning speed. From keyboard shortcuts that save you time to powerful search capabilities, “Superhuman” empowers you to manage your email like never before. It also offers read receipts, email tracking, and email templates, ensuring you’re always on top of your communication game. In a world where emails can be overwhelming, “Superhuman” is here to make you the master of your inbox.

Notion ai

Notion is like a super flexible digital tool that helps people and teams work better together. It’s a place where you can create all sorts of stuff, like lists, notes, and documents. People use it for different things, like managing projects or taking notes. It’s easy to use and can be customized to fit your needs. Notion is great for staying organized and collaborating with others, making it a handy tool for work and personal projects.