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Bengaluru, 10 July, 2024: Hyderabad based leading socks and cotton products manufacturing company Filatex Fashions Ltd has approved 1:5 (5-for-1) stock split to enhance the liquidity in the capital market and widen shareholder base.

Board of directors of the company in the meeting held of 7 June 2024 has approved sub-division of existing 1 Equity Share of face value of Rs. 5 each fully paid up into 5 Equity Shares of Rs. 1 each fully paid up. Post approval of the resolution for sub-division by the shareholders at Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM), the record date for the purpose of subdivision of equity shares will be announced. Post sub-division, share capital of the company will stand at Rs. 833.40 crore divided into 8,33,40,72,725 equity shares of Rs. 1 each. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 850 crore.

EGM of the Company for the FY 2024-25 is scheduled to be held on Monday. 15 July, 2024 at 11:00 AM through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

Company’s shares are recently admitted to dealings on NSE with a code FILATFASH w.e.f 6 May 2024. Company’s shares were listed on Bombay Stock Exchange since 23 September 1996 and will continue to be listed on the exchange with the scrip code 532022. Company has also appointed Mr. Yash Sethia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company from 30th March 2024.

Company board in the meeting held on 6 July has approved to set up a wholly owned subsidiary for export of textile garments and fabrics in Delhi reason being Delhi is a source for readymade goods which can be easily supplied to overseas market. Additionally, board also approved proposal to set up a Corporate Office in Mumbai for business expansion and planning to appoint senior managerial personnel like CEO, head of compliance etc. which will help the company in its smooth business expansion in global markets.

Incorporated in 1995, Filatex Fashions Ltd specializes in socks manufacturing and cotton products with 25 socks-knitting machines with the latest finishing and setting machines, using infrared technology for the first time in India. Filatex Fashions has gained rich experience in the European and Indian market. With manufacturing plants located in Hyderabad, Telangana, the company offers private label services and the option to use its branded label for socks. Company’s clients include renowned brands like FILA, Sergio Tacchini, Adidas, Walt Disney and many other top labels of the fashion world.

Company has a State of art manufacturing unit located at Hyderabad having ultra modern, latest machinery from Korea and Italy with In-house R&D facilities, is on Growth path with various new orders from Leading Brands. Company has a modern state-of-the-art plant spread over 4 acres capable of producing 8.64 million pairs of socks per annum. The company further plans to ramp up production capacity upto 14 million pairs of socks per annum.

Hyderabad, July 1, 2024……D. Sridhar Babu, IT Minister graces as a Chief Guest at Rotary Club of Hyderabad North 61st Installation on Sunday morning at Hotel Golconda.

The new office bearers were sworn in under the leadership of BRV Susheel Kumar as a New Preside for the year 2024 and 2025.

The IT Minister as a symbolic gesture handed over six bicycles to over six bicycles at a ZPHS School in Wanaparthy District. He also handed over a cheque to Anandeshwari towards her school fees for the entire year.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. D. Sridhar Babu said the new president BRV Susheel Kumar is an efficient bureaucrat. He is becoming a President of the Rotary Club is a very good thing. The government would like to partner with Rotary. Politicians serve the society differently. But, on that premise, they won’t vote. Public representatives have to go to the public once in 5 years to get their faith revived. Unlike us, officers like Susheel Kumar continue to serve till they retire.

Rotary members put their precious time and effort in service. The motto of public service has changed now. It is marketing-driven or individual-driven now. And it is not community-driven, the minister said. Rotary inculcates the culture of service, It inculcates the value of goodness. Values are normally taught by parents. But we forget them on our long journey. With a bureaucrat like him at the helm of affairs at Rotary, I am sure society is going to benefit immensely.

On the government front, it is seven months since we came into power. But, the precious few months have gone by in Parliament elections. Now we have changed our gear. We are working with speed. Let Rotary partner with us on the progressive things. So that we will work together for better Telangana in the next five years. Mr. Navin Mittal, Principal Secretary, Govt of Telangana also graced the occasion.

Hyderabad, July 1,  2024…… The SIP Regional Prodigy 2024 Telangana Contest was held on Sunday at Classic Convention Three, Shamshabad. 2100 students of 6 to 12 years from 60 centres spread across Telangana competed in the unique contest.

It was organised by India’s biggest Skill Development organisation, SIP Academy, which has a presence across 23 states, and 900 centres in India and has trained 10 lakh children in the past 21 years and it has a global presence in 12 countries across the globe.

Sibi Sekhar – Director – SIP Academy India Pvt; Mrs Nivedita Thota, MD of Shiva Ganga Group of Schools; Paanchali Dasgupta-Sahu, Principal at Birla Open Minds International School, LB Nagar; Sainath M, Executive Director, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship Council, President, IFHE’s IIC and Professor, IcfaiTech were guests at the competition.

Addressing the students, Ms. Nivedita Thota, the chief guest said “I see human computers working here”. You are the future. There is no world without numbers. Take any latest technology, be it Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Quantum Computing, all start with Maths. Mathematics is regarded as the queen of all Sciences. Today there is a technology in maths and maths in technology. You all are starting strong with Maths. It will give you a lot of confidence to face the world. You all seem to be enjoying maths. You seemed to have a lot of fun participating in the contest. You are having a stress-free competition. That is what the National Education Policy also suggests. You are our future.

The guest of honour Paanchali Dasgupta-Sahu unfolded the Ribbon of question paper bundle. I am amazed to see the speed at which you are all doing additions, subtractions, and multiplications. The contest is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to develop the confidence to face competition in future.

Sibi Shekhar said prodigy means extraordinary. Normally we just have a handful of prodigies, but, here everyone is a prodigy. It is a prestigious competition. It has many dimensions. Participation gives confidence and develops a competitive spirit not with others but with the self. It also develops concentration. It teaches the important lesson of practicing. Practice, practice and practice make anyone perfect. It also teaches us to handle failures. Winning and losing is part of a life. Parents must encourage kids to lose and win with the same spirit.

Speaking about their expansion Sibi Shekhar said SIP Academy aims to have 1500 centers from 900 in the next three years. The duration of the contest was 5 minutes. Before beginning the contest, the kids did a Brain Gym Exercise to maximize the potential of the child’s brain.

It was a contest of a unique kind where human calculators were action and calculated numbers faster than calculators.

The contest had a visualisation round, where kids were supposed to do maths by visualization and mental calculation without using an abacus.

The contest ended with the Concentration Round, where kids had to do maths in an environment where 100-decibel music was played in the background. Children did sums by singing and dancing without getting disturbed or distracted. It was a real fest to eyes to see so many kids enjoying maths. SIP Academy introduced this Concentration Round with Music recently which seem to be a great hit with kids.

SIP Academy which runs world-class skill development programs has been making a significant impact on the mental potential of children. It is also known widely for creating child prodigies with razor-sharp intellects. It holds 5 Limca Book of Records.

Hyderabad, June 26. 2024: Abhyasa Residential School Boys have shown a round performance in the Hockey Competition of A.P and Telangana Regional ICSE & ISC Schools Sports Meet-2024 held in the city. The school has emerged as champion by making a clean sweep of gold medals in all three categories in the Hockey competition. Abhyasa has won in U-14, U-17 and U-19 categories in the Hockey competition of AP and Telangana Regionals-2024-25 conducted at the NASR Boy’s School- Gachibowli in Hyderabad.

The school’s U-14 team won gold beating Future Kids School- Hyderabad with a score of 4-0. The U-17 team has won gold beating The Hyderabad Public School- Hyderabad with a score of 1-0. And the U-19 team has won gold beating NASR School with a score of 3-0.

The Association of ICSE and ISC Schools of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Region conducted the competition. The competition was tough.

Bengaluru, May, 2024: Avtar Group, India’s leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, hosted the myAvtar Career Conference (MACC) at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO), Bengaluru today.

myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), the career extravaganza brought together inclusive companies and a vast pool of women talent from the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) under one roof. Participating Companies included, Aditya Birla Group, Publicis Sapient, Broadridge Financial Solutions India Limited, Moody’s, Renault Nisan Tech, IBM India, Google Cloud, HDFC ERGO, ACT, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Gallagher, Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, Stryker, Verisk, AKJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, among many others.

Tailored for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), MACC offered a unique platform to connect, collaborate, and converse with like-minded professionals, industry-leading companies, and renowned experts in the industry. The conclave was an ecosystem designed to foster learning, sharing, and networking for women in the STEM field; an opportunity to explore new horizons in the STEM field, to grow personally and professionally, and to unlock a world of possibilities. The conference witnessed a large gathering of students, educators, professionals, and industry leaders who shared their knowledge, experiences, and insights.

Avtar Group also announced the winners of their inaugural “Women in STEM” Awards. This Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women who are making significant strides in the STEM fields. In STEM Icons 15 plus years of work experience category, Vaijayanthi Srinivasa Raghavan Senior Director, UPS India Technology Centre, Priya Kanduri, CTO, SVP – Cyber Security Services, HappiestMinds Technologies Limited, Deepti Singh, Deputy General Manager- Head of Department System Installation, Renault Nissan Tech have received top 3 awards. In STEM Divas 8-15 years of work experience category, Subbulakshmi Ramkumar, Deputy Manager, RNTBCI, Yogita Bhanwaria, Senior Manager, Biocon Biologics Limited, MuthuSusithra Devarajan, Team Manager, Broadridge Financial Solutions have received top 3 awards. In STEM Stars 2-8 years of work experience category, Nishtha Mahendru, Consultant, Applied Innovation Exchange, Capgemini, Nidhi Raut, Sr. Engineer, Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI), Indujaa Thangavel, Broadridge Financial Solutions have received top 3 awards.

“One of the key sectors that has the potential to boost women’s workforce participation, is the STEM industry. While 43%of STEM graduates are women, they make up only 28% of the STEM workforce. Moreover, women drop out of the workplace due to childbirth, childcare and elder care. Consequently, only 3 percent of women hold CEO posts in the STEM Industry. While research has established that improving women’s workforce participation can boost India’s GDP by 27%, more women in STEM would set the stage for inclusive innovation and solution designs that are equitable for all. Women have historically been underrepresented in STEM, yet they bring invaluable perspectives and ideas to these fields. MACC awards recognizes the exceptional talent, the brilliance, and diverse perspectives of women in STEM,” said Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group announcing the awards at the myAvtar Career Conference today in Bengaluru.

“Through MACC, we are acknowledging the remarkable work being done by women in STEM and also addressing the systemic barriers they face. Our goal is to create an environment where every individual, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive and drive progress,” added Dr Saundarya.

At the conference, three organizations with the “Best Programs for enabling women in STEM” – Biocon Biologics Pvt Ltd, Kyndryl and Molecular Connections Pvt Ltd were also recognized.

In addition to the awards, the myAvtar Career Conferences hosted a series of panel discussions, skilling tracks conducted by IBM, Google Cloud, Johnson & Johnson and Publicis Sapient exclusively for women. The event also provided a platform for knowledge exchange, mentorship, collaboration, further strengthening the presence and influence of women in the STEM field.

The conference hosted in the hybrid mode –saw an attendance of over 3000 women at the on-ground event, while there were over 2000 attendees virtually. Companies opened up jobs from entry-level to senior-level positions across India – Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Madurai and Coimbatore.

Hyderabad, May 11, 2024….BLUM, the global leader in innovative kitchen and furniture fittings opened its first experience centre in Hyderabad at Gachibowli.

The new BLUM experience centre was inaugurated by Mr Nadeem Patni, Managing Director of BLUM India and Mr Sameer Waingankar, Sales Director of BLUM India, alongside Mr Sekhar Raju K, Director of Space Interior India in a function on Friday night.

The new experience centre boasts an extensive array of BLUM’s signature product categories, including advanced drawer systems, hinges, lift systems, and seamless motion technologies. Within these categories, visitors can explore BLUM’s renowned products such as LEGRABOX, AVENTOS, CLIP top BLUMOTION, and TANDEM allowing them to witness these fantastic solutions firsthand while navigating the centre.

BLUM offers top-quality, “made in Austria” furniture fittings to its customers in the trade, furniture industry, the interior design segment, and end consumers keen on bringing creative furniture ideas to life. The fittings manufacturer is a family-owned company rooted in Austria, delivering customer-centric furniture hardware solutions to their global clientele.

Mr Nadeem Patni, Managing Director, BLUM India, said, “We are excited to unveil our newest experience centre in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Space Interiors India. This modern facility offers direct access to BLUM’s world-class furniture fittings. With over two decades of presence in India, we remain committed to innovation and excellence in serving the furniture industry”, he added

Giving details about Blum he said BLUM is an Austrian hardware manufacturer specializing in high-quality furniture fittings. Its main product categories include lift, hinge, pull-out, and pocket door systems for furniture. The company has eight plants in Vorarlberg, Austria; production sites in Poland, Brazil, China, and the USA; and 33 subsidiaries and representative offices globally. The company delivers to furniture manufacturers and authorized dealers in more than 120 countries.

We have 60 franchisees across India. We are also expanding in Hyderabad. Another experience Centre will be opened very soon in Hyderabad, he said. Nadeem Patni added that Hyderabad is a very good potential market for them.

As we all know India is a carpenter-centric market. But, covid changed that scenario. The market has moved fast to modular furniture. After COVID-19, the modular furniture market is growing steadily. The modular segment in our country has been growing.

The Gen Next is solution-focused. From loose hardware, their preferences are shifting towards modular furniture. The market size of our kind of products in India is about Rs 1000 crore and our goal is to garner one-third share of the same, Nadeem Patni said.

BLUM’s partnership with Space Interiors brings its renowned range of products closer to customers in Hyderabad, providing them with direct access to the latest in functional and ergonomic design for modern living spaces.

As BLUM continues to expand its presence across Southern India, the inauguration of the experience centre in Hyderabad provides access to cutting-edge furniture solutions. BLUM aims to empower homeowners, interior designers, and industry professionals with the necessary tools to blend style and functionality in their spaces seamlessly. By fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity, BLUM continues to lead the way in the furniture fittings industry, shaping the future of modern living.

Nadeem spoke about the AgeExplorer® age simulation suit which was on display. He said a new kitchen is usually a big purchase and added that once installed, it’s hard to change. Kitchens last about 20 years on average. So your kitchen should meet your current requirements and those of the future. To predict those future needs, this suit helps. Know today what your requirements might be tomorrow. This is our research tool, he said.

Hyderabad, May 10th, 2024….108 Jains who fasted by eating alternative day for the past one year broke their fasting by consuming sugar cane juice today at Dadawadi Jain Temple at Karwan.

Some of the people who fasted were as old as 86 years done young were just 19

It had more women than men. Some of them have fasted for 35 years.

The ceremony is called Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav. It kicked off yesterday and concluded today.

Earlier all these 208 Jain’s drawn from across India, including 32 from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were ceremoniously taken in 25 well-decorated chariots in a km-long procession from Saibaba Temple in Gudi Malkapur to Dadawadi Jain Temple Karawan.

Vimlabhai Kochar from Nashik has been fasting by eating alternative day for the past 35 years. Kantha Bhai has been fasting for 16 years. Ugam Bhai Gandhi is an 81-year-old woman who has been fasting for the past 24 years. Kishore Golechs from Secunderabad who is into the cycling business has been fasting for 24 years. Sangeetha Kothari, a 52 years old woman has been fasting for the past 7 years.

Sunitha Vinod, 52 from Nashik has done first time. Krishi Bandari, a 19-year-old girl from Hyderabad has done fasting a second time. Says, that fasting has taught her to exercise control on anything we do excessively. It has also taught me a very good discipline in life.

Mahendra Lunwath from Hyderabad who has been fasting for 20 years said it is mind control over food. I decided in mind and I never had any problem in fasting. He urged youngsters and first-timers to start fasting at least once a week. In an era where food is available at the click of a mouse from food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, fasting is the only way forward to exercise control over food. We are what we eat. Obesity is on the rise. The best way is to fast at least once a week he said

The fast-breaking ceremony was organized under the guidance of Jain Guru Dr Samkit Muni Ji and two other Jain Monks.

On this day about 2000 Jains from across India such as Nashik, Pune, Jodhpur, Karnataka, and Chennai, and Hyderabad participated

108 Jain’s ended their year-long alternate fasting with sugar cane juice disclosed Swarupchand Kothari, Gautam Chand Dank, Sajjan Gandhi, Annaraj Bafna, and Vinod Kimtee, the office bearers of the organising body.

In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya is important as it commemorates the first Tirthankara, Rishab dev Bhagwan, ending his one-year asceticism(severe self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence) by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. Some Jains refer to the festival as Akashya Tritiya Parna Mahotsav. The ascetic practices include simple living, begging, fasting, and ethical practices such as humility, compassion, meditation, patience, and prayer. Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav brings to an end to such a year-long strict self-discipline.

Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav was organized by Shri Vardhaman Sthanakvasi Jain Shravak Sangh, Greater Hyderabad

Bengaluru, 16th April 2024: Pune-headquartered Arya Omnitalk, a joint venture between two of India’s most reputed business houses, Arvind Ltd. and the JM Baxi Group, has secured an exclusive partnership with Motorola Solutions to distribute Professional and Commercial Radios in India.

Arya Omnitalk operates three business divisions, namely Shared Mobile Radio Services (SMR), GPS-based Fleet Tracking and Management Solutions, and Toll and Highway Traffic Management Systems (HTMS). Under this collaboration, Arya Omnitalk will exclusively distribute Motorola Solutions’ MOTOTRBO Portfolio of products, along with continuing to distribute Wave PTX and associated services.

A leading provider of PMRTS (Public Mobile Radio Trunking Services), CMRTS (Captive Mobile Radio Trunking Services), and Broadband Push-to-talk devices, Arya Omnitalk holds licenses to operate in 18 cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Indore, Kolkata, Bharuch, Navi Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Jaipur.

These radios are specially designed for organizations operating in today’s fast-moving business environment. They allow real-time, instant communication among teams, improving coordination in fast-paced environments. It allows cross-platform compatibility and works across various devices and platforms, ensuring seamless communication between different teams and devices within the company. These radios connect teams spread across different locations and facilities. It can integrate with existing communication systems and tools, streamlining processes and enhancing overall connectivity within the company.

These radios provide secure communication channels, crucial for the industries where confidentiality and data protection are paramount. It enables swift response during emergencies or critical situations, ensuring immediate communication for rapid decision-making and crisis management.

These services cater to important sectors such as Municipal Corporations, Manufacturing, Security, Oil & Gas, Transport and Logistics, Warehousing, Educational Institutes, IT/ITeS, Hospitality, Hospitals, Embassies, Mines, and Construction.

Speaking of the occasion, Mr. Paresh Shetty, CEO, Arya Omnitalk said, “We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Motorola Solutions, further solidifying the trust we’ve built with the brand and customers over the years. This exclusive partnership grants us the opportunity to sell best in class products in India. Our commitment remains unwavering in delivering unmatched customer experiences, ensuring every interaction mirrors our dedication to excellence and satisfaction.”

Hyderabad, March 2024: This March, The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts encourages guests to #EXPLOREINDIA with The Leela to discover India’s picturesque destinations, art, craftsmanship, diverse festivals, and rare culinary offerings like a local. Guests can immerse themselves in eclectic festivities with The Leela, where age-old customs are still setting benchmarks for future generations to follow.

The Leela Getaway is the perfect way to make the most of your time at leisure. Celebrate with much gusto, the festival of colours – Holi, a unique experience of India’s captivating and vibrant culture. Introducing #LeelaKiHoli, guests can revel in a kaleidoscope of organic colours, Phoolon ki Holi played with flowers, cultural performances, and scrumptious food and music, observing the diversity of celebrations across hotels. The Leela has uniquely partnered with Phool.co to produce organic gulaal made from flowers used at their hotels, upcycled and infused with the brand’s signature fragrance – Tishya by The Leela.

Iconic Palaces in New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bengaluru, and Chennai, city hotels in Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, East Delhi, and Bengaluru, and serene resorts in Kerala each hotel celebrate their location, art and architecture, culture, and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences that capture the essence of India and the richness within.

The Leela Palace Jaipur welcomes guests for a unique celebration, aptly titled the “Phoolon ki Holi” – an authentic and sustainable celebration of the festival. Guests can experience the joy of Holi with organic gulaal made from natural flowers from the hotel. Embrace eco-friendly practices while enjoying cultural activities, Thandai, and sweet and savoury treats. The celebration culminates with a thematic Holi brunch. All guests will enjoy curated stay amenities of Indian Mithai and an invitation to the hotel’s festive celebrations.

At The Leela Palace Udaipur, experience the vibrant spirit of Holi with thoughtfully designed colourful celebrations taking centre stage. Featuring traditional rituals such as the Holika Dahan, playful colour play with organic gulaal made from natural flowers from the hotel, live music, and a special Holi-inspired menu. Guests will also receive elegant traditional Indian attire as part of our gracious hospitality, perfect to immerse oneself in the joyous atmosphere of the festival.

The onset of April is marked by the long Easter weekend. This summer, indulge in a range of festive experiences at The Leela, from traditional Easter celebrations and a gourmet Easter Brunch to specially curated activities for children. Let your little ones delight in a classic Easter egg hunt, explore the art of painting special Easter eggs, and discover the craft of making edible Easter eggs and bunnies.

The Leela Getaway Package Inclusions are:

1. Holi Long Weekend

•  Buffet breakfast
•  Indian mithai as a special welcome and turndown amenity
•  Phoolon wali Holi – an invitation to the hotel’s festive celebrations
•  Stay souvenir – fragrant incense from upcycled flowers
•  INR 2,000 credit on hotel services per stay

Holi Long Weekend Stay Dates: 23rd March – 25th March 2024 (Saturday – Monday)

2. Easter Long Weekend

 Easter special breakfast

•  Themed welcome and turndown amenity
•  Invitation to the hotel’s Easter-inspired fun activity
•  Stay souvenir
•  INR 2,000 credit on hotel services per stay

Easter Long Weekend Stay Dates: 29th March – 31st March 2024 (Friday – Sunday)

Room Types: All rooms, suites, and villas

*Offer valid and available across 11 properties –

•  The Leela Palace Chennai
•  The Leela Palace Bengaluru
•  The Leela Palace New Delhi
•  The Leela Gandhinagar
•  The Bhartiya City Bengaluru
•  The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
•  The Leela Palace Jaipur
•  The Leela Palace Udaipur
•  The Leela Ambience Gurugram
•  The Leela Mumbai
•  The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel

Hyderabad, 20th March 2024: Rev. Daaji – Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission has been conferred with the honour of ‘Global Ambassador of Peacebuilding and Faith in the Commonwealth’ by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Hon’ble Commonwealth Secretary General Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland conferred the prestigious honour upon Rev. Daaji. The honour was presented jointly by Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland and Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankar at Kanha Shanti Vanam today.

Bestowing the title of Global Ambassador of Peacebuilding and Faith in the Commonwealth upon Rev. Daaji, Hon’ble Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland appreciated the transformation that Rev. Daaji brought to Kanha Shanti Vanam with the greening projects and how he has billions of lives around the world. She said, “Daaji’s vision, ingenuity and labour have transformed what was once a harsh depleted land with lush green rainforest thriving with endangered species, organic parks and medicinal plants. It is harmony with nature. Every step in the Yatra garden is full of tranquillity and renewal.” She added, “As we stand here today before the 125th birth year of Babuji it is a fitting monument to his legacy. The Commonwealth is a family of 56 nations and 2.5 billion people. Our collective heartbeat with shared values of peace, understanding and mutual respect. Daaji as the guiding force behind Heartfulness embodies these values. His wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the spiritual well-being of humanity shine through him and this movement. Daaji has touched lives across 160 countries and more than 5 million practitioners with 16000 dedicated volunteers and 5000 centres around the world. Heartfulness has become a global force for inner transformation transcending continents and cultures and sowing seeds of spiritual well-being. Daaji’s teachings offer a pathway to peace. His way of meditation and spirituality are both profound and accessible leading to a harmonious existence. Daaji’s unwavering commitment to service coupled with a profound understanding of the human heart, creates a legacy of grace, humility, inspiration and boundless compassion. The ripples he has created are vast and lasting. They can build a current which can sweep down even the mightiest walls of resistance and provide us all with constant inspiration.”

Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji said, “It is a well-earned, well-deserved recognition in the right quarter. Congratulations to Daaji. India is 60% of the Commonwealth in terms of population, knowledge and wisdom, I leave it to your discretion – Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland – Secretary General of the Commonwealth is passionate about her mission. She is highly objective. Every word she spoke about Daaji is writing on the wall. There was a time when iconic status was granted on parameters that are baffling beyond any rational. Times have changed. Our civilian awards that are conferred are based on objective parameters. There is recognition of those who need to be recognized. These are driven no longer by event management or patronage. It was a gratifying moment when

Daaji received the Padma Bhushan. But it is the greatest award conferred by the people calling him ‘Daaji’. Millions of people are inspired in the most pristine and authentic manner even by the thought process which emanates from this epicentre. I congratulate the Madam Secretary-General for being very thoughtful. It is a step taken at a time when we are looking for solutions, solutions that will emanate from here. This was a pleasant surprise to me, more than a surprise when I was nominated the Vice President candidate.

Rev. Daaji – Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission said in his acceptance speech, “My heart and head bow before you in gratitude. This award is not personal. This organisation would not have been recognized without you all. This award belongs to Heartfulness. And to the guiding force behind all this – the hierarchy of Masters. So far, we have been treading alone. With this Global Spiritual Mahotsav, many of the spiritual leaders including Maharishis, Transcendental Meditation headed by Maharajas, and Brahmakumaris to name a few among the list of 300 spiritual organisations- if each organisation with its ocean of abhyasis come together, what we all can achieve together. It will be a wonderful moment to witness each one in harmony interacting with love, respect, trust and honour. Gods and Angels will descend on the planet to witness humanity creating heaven on earth. It is very easy provided we want to have it. Very simple little interest is required. Close your eyes morning and evening for five minutes, centre yourself, invoke God’s grace and see what all he can do through us. We pray with all hearts that, may Mother Earth become really a heaven on earth. Thank you. I cannot end this without thanking Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland – Secretary General of the Commonwealth Secretariat.”