In talk with Ms Nidhi Jain Seth, Founder Pinnacle and Positively Perfect

1) Tell us something about your brand? What makes it unique from other brands?

Positively Perfect is a unique gifting online store. The brand, through power of words, motivates people and is emphasising on bringing a change in destinies while giving them courage and making them feel more loved and inspiring them to accomplish the impossible. With the medium of words, our organisation aims to remind people of what they yearn to be reminded of and most importantly, weave words in a way that connects to their souls and encourages them to be the best version of themselves. Positively Perfect was established with a goal to encourage people and make them the best version of themselves through emotional moments which makes them more memorable. Serving people with an extensive range of products meant to stir a vibe.

Pinnacle is a leading brand that recognises the efforts of people and the loyal support of one’s customer, enabling companies across all verticals to laud their people with recognitions and awards. Launched in 2000, Pinnacle is one of the most creative brands setting a precedent of innovation and recognising milestones on a massive scale. Offering a range of exemplary products that inspire one to work more passionately, the brand has built its rapport in the sector as a one-of-its-kind venture. Focusing on design and brewing new themes and ideas for the people of India, Pinnacle crafts exceptionally exquisite awards and gifts for HRs to praise their teams with, the company to appreciate its customers with and the people to uplift their professional spirits with.

2) What are some of the USP’s of your brand? What kind of products/ services do you offer?

All the brands that I have created belong to a niche segment. Even though the main product category may be common, like Awards and Trophies, the kind of products we offer are pretty unique and make us stand apart from the crowd which further makes our customers keep coming back to us. 

We have an exhaustive collection of thoughtful awards based on themes that brands can use for their specific needs. Like we have an entire collection of Awards for Long Service Recognition or our Infinite Possibility Award that is sculpted in the shape of an infinity symbol with a staircase built all around it. We have miniature skating shoes to appreciate people who work at great speed. Well the list is endless.

Even for Positively Perfect, it’s not just another online gift site. We only sell inspirational and devotional gifts. Gifts that help you become a better version of yourself. Our focus is very clear. If it does not encourage you to become a better person or makes you spiritually connected to whatever you believe in, you will not find it in our online store. Even for children under our brand, Epically, we create games that bring them closer to Indian Mythology and Indian Values, so they are not just another set of games to keep them busy. 

3) What inspired you to do what you are doing right now?

When I started a manufacturing company in 2000, my inspiration was that I wanted to create something unique, something different that I could present in the market. Something that would make people happy. Often when you get recognized it’s an emotional moment, and many of these moments serve as lifelong memories. What I create for people in Pinnacle is a part of that precious memory which makes it special and fulfilling for me. 

Positively Perfect, a brand of inspirational and Devotional gifts actually came from my own life experiences when I went through over ten years of illness. What kept my spirits high was the love and support of my family and the inspirational & spiritual books and seminars that I attended. Words and stories are really powerful. They shape the internal dialogue that we have with ourselves constantly, which shapes the quality of our life. This is a relatively new brand, just over two years old. I am just getting started. And the fact that Positively Perfect products can be a part of people’s journey in their most challenging times or their happiest times inspires me to do more. 

But what keeps manufacturing quite honestly is that I can create jobs at the blue-collar level and pay fair wages and all the benefits to them. People outside the industry may not realize how poorly people are paid at the factory level in our industry. I am happy that I can make a difference in the life of my factory people. 

4) Market Expectations post pandemic and future outlook

The market is going through an interesting churn, which has never happened in the Recognition and Gifts industry. Typically changes are driven by external factors: introduction of new technology, a new way of branding, or a new product category gets introduced, and everyone starts to gravitate around it. But right now, along with the external environment, what is changing is the internal mindset of the people. And it is changing at a global level. It’s changing for everyone, both giving awards and gifts and for people receiving them. Companies are now thinking about the entire family and not just about the person part of their company. 

I see more thought going into selecting the gifts and how they will make people feel vs. let’s finish this work. People are more considerate and thoughtful, and generous with what they want to do for team members. It’s like that feeling you get. Don’t worry; we are in it together. Even our client and vendor relationship now exists at an entirely different level. And since this pandemic is not short-lived, the change will also probably get hardwired in us. It will be our new way of living. 

5)Brief about newly launched Epically Ramayana, Epically Mahabharata and Epically Vahana 

Ramayana is created for children above 6 years of age and is packed in a sturdy and compact box, perfect to carry for travel and vacation and comes with a “love it or return it” guarantee.

Epically Mahabharata and Epically Vahana are also very unique in nature and will help the kids become more inquisitive and aware about our mythology besides having loads of fun with them. While Epicallly Vahana is a fun way to introduce the mythological animal kingdom to our children; Epically Mahabharata will take them through one of the most dynamic and complex mythological tales and its stories in the most fun way.

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The United States is “very concerned” about China’s hypersonic missile test, US disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said on Monday after reports came out that Beijing launched a hypersonic missile with a nuclear capacity in August.  

“We are very concerned by what China has been doing on the hypersonic front,” Robert Wood told reporters in Geneva.

The initial reports in the Financial Times newspaper reported that China has launched a nuclear capable missile in August that becomes successful in travelling the earth at low orbit before missing out on its target. Further, a long March rocket  was used to launch a hypersonic missile. Financial Times claimed that the Beijing test of the missile circling the earth had been kept under wraps. 

“We just don’t know how we can defend against that type of technology. Neither does China or Russia,” Wood told reporters.

“This was not a missile, this was a spacecraft,” Zhao Lijian, the foreign ministry spokesperson  said on Monday. “This is of great significance for reducing the cost of spacecraft and providing a convenient and cheap way for humans to use space for peaceful purposes.” 

Hypersonic missiles have the capability to fly more than five times the speed of sound. They are being constructed in such a way that they only need a few trajectory in the atmosphere and further make them harder to defend against. 

The reported launch of a hypersonic missile perplexed the minds of observers in Washington One US official informed the FT: “We have no idea how they did this.” The FT report said Beijing’s progress in the field had “caught US intelligence by surprise”.

“The timing isn’t surprising at all,” said Tong Zhao, a senior fellow of the nuclear policy programme based at the Carnegie–Tsinghua Center for Global Policy in Beijing. “China is known to have been conducting research on new delivery technologies for some time. But even if this reported launch was a weapons test, it may be far from becoming an operational capability.

“If the FT report was true, it means that China is willing to go the extra mile with a exotic approach to penetrate the US’s missile defence,” he said, adding that the US had “long possessed a very similar and more sophisticated technology, such as the X-37B spacecraft”.

Besides China, the US, Russia and at least five other countries are testing a new hypersonic missile. The hypersonic missile is designed to deliver a nuclear warhead and has the potential to hit the target more speedily as compared to the other ballistic missiles. 

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According to the Mumbai Sessions Court, mental harassment is a mental injury that is never visible to the naked eye and must be established based on the facts and circumstances of each case. This was stated by Judge AC Daga while dismissing a Ghatkopar resident’s petition challenging the compensation awarded to his wife by the Vikhroli Magistrate Court under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The couple married in June 2013, and the woman lived with her husband until September 2014. She then filed a lawsuit against the husband and his family.

The husband was ordered by the Magistrate court to pay Rs 10,000 per month in maintenance, Rs 5,000 per month in rent for alternate housing, and Rs 1,000,000 in compensation for domestic violence. The husband told the Sessions Court that his wife did not require the rent because she worked and lived with her parents. He also claimed that because there was no domestic violence, the compensation order was invalid. He went on to say that there is no medical evidence that she was beaten.

The Sessions Court observed that the wife was subjected to mental and physical harassment by her husband and his family. The court added, “It is not always that injuries on the woman’s body can be seen because immediately after the assault, they normally do not go for medical tests or are not allowed to go for medical tests by their in-laws.”

“In this matter, ample evidence has been given by the respondent (wife) to show that she was subjected to mental and physical harassment by the appellants (husband and family),” the court said. The husband was also alleged to suffer from erectile dysfunction. Although the husband denied it, the court said, “It becomes the duty of the appellant (husband) to lead appropriate evidence to nullify the allegations. No evidence has been laid down,” said the court.

The wife also claimed that when she touched the husband on October 12, 2014, he pushed and slapped her, causing her nose to bleed. The husband denied it, claiming that his mother had cataract surgery on October 9, so the assault did not take place. The court, however, stated that there was no evidence to show that the mother was still in the hospital on October 12, 2014, as a cataract patient is typically discharged on the day of surgery.

According to the court, there is plenty of evidence that she was subjected to domestic violence. The wife also stated that she had no source of income, whereas the husband had a monthly income of Rs 35,000, was a partner in a firm with 50% ownership, and had purchased a flat for Rs 25,00,000. ‘It was the husband’s responsibility to keep the wife at the same standard of living,’ she said.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the rain-hit areas of Uttarakhand today, to take stock of the situation as more than 45 people, so far, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. 

Amit Shah, the Minister for Home Affairs will today visit the hill state of Uttarakhand to review the flood situation that has enveloped the state. As per the top sources in MHA, a series of high-level meetings with top officials of various departments have been scheduled for this evening, during which Shah will take stock of the relief work being undertaken. Union Home Minister will also conduct an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged parts of the state on Thursday. 

The death toll in rain-related incidents in Uttarakhand over the past two days has risen to 46. Uttarakhand has been witnessing heavy rains for the past two days, leading to chaos and disaster across the state. Over 300 people were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand. Many roads were blocked and several bridges and railway tracks have been damaged since the downpour began on Sunday.

Shah is said to have been closely monitoring the situation and earlier on Monday, he had even spoken on the phone to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and assured him of all possible help from the Centre to tackle the crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Dhami on the phone to take stock of the situation and assured him of all help. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday undertook an aerial survey of the rain-hit areas in the state to assess the damages caused due to rain. He later announced a compensation of ?4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in rain-related incidents across the state over the last two days.

After witnessing incessant rain over the past two days, the state is likely to stay dry for the rest of the week, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department said that a fresh western disturbance is also very likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from October 22 and cause scattered to fairly widespread rain/snow over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad on October 22 with isolated heavy rainfall on October 23.

Meanwhile, Char Dham Yatra, which was halted due to heavy rain in the region, will resume from today, informed the Uttarakhand police chief. The pilgrimage was suspended for three days, from October 17 to 19, amid warnings of heavy to very rainfall in the hill state during this period.

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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, which is the site of Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana. The move aims to enhance tourism on the Buddhist circuit by leveraging three economic development indicators: trade, tourism, and technology. The ambassadors of at least 10-15 nations where Buddhism is practised and preached are scheduled to attend today’s inauguration ceremony. More than 100 priests and eight high priests from Sri Lanka will also be present, led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Namal.

The Kushinagar airport, which is being built at a cost of 260 crore, would service the adjacent districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and is seen as a key step in increasing investment and job prospects in the region. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the airport will make it easier for domestic and international pilgrims to visit Lord Buddha’s ‘Mahaparinirvana’ site and will help connect Buddhist pilgrimage holy places around the world (PMO).

Modi will visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar for an event commemorating Abhidhamma Day, according to the PMO, before proceeding to the public ceremony and subsequent inauguration of the airport. The Prime Minister will pay his respects to Lord Buddha’s reclining statue and plant a Bodhi tree sapling at the temple. Prime Minister Modi will later lay the groundwork for a number of other development projects, including the Rajkiya Medical College, which would cost over 280 crore to build, and 12 other projects totalling over 180 crore.

Dedicated railways are connecting Kushinagar with other Buddhist destinations for Indians and foreigners interested in pilgrimage or religious tourism. The Uttar Pradesh chief minister will be present at the event, and he and the Prime Minister are expected to address a rally in the region following.

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“No job is impossible. All it takes is sheer hard work, determination, and motivation to keep going no matter what”, says, Mridu Bala.

If you have a knack for creativity, and a desire to carve your name among the audience in an artistic manner, then the field of designing is one of the most appropriate segments to try your hand at. Realizing the potential in the industry, Mridu Bala took a step into the field of fashion design and event organization taking it by a storm and enhancing it to a different level.

The epitome of strength and courage, Mridu Bala has made a place for herself all because of her zeal to do something different. Chasing her dream to become a successful fashion designer since her teenage years, she decided to finally kickstart her career in 2004. Her first milestone was her beauty expo where she showcased her exquisite bridal ensembles.

Mridu has proved her mettle in the industry through her remarkable bridal and designer wear which have gained immense love from people. Not only in India, but she has also organized a plethora of International shows as well which created a lot of traction and have established her as a fashion designer to reckon with.

Sharing on how the fashion industry has helped her grow, Mridu Bala says, “I have recognized that this industry has something for everyone. You just need to find your true calling and continue treading on that path. My aim has always been to bring out a change in society through my work. Not only do I want to make it to the top tier onto the hierarchy ladder in the industry but also to inspire and empower more and more young girls of my country to come forward and pursue their dream. My biggest inspiration has been my husband CA Ajay Rai who has always supported me through thick and thin.”

The virtuoso, apart from being a leading fashion designer and show organizer, also intends to start her manufacturing unit and her showroom as well and is working rigorously for achieving the same. She has been appreciated for her work by common people as well as renowned people in the industry. Top celebrities like Mahima Chaudhari, Arshifa Khan, Lucky Dancer, Akshay Giri, and makeup artist Amit Dhuria and Chitralekha Sen have also taken part in her shows. Mridu Bala has proved to the world that if you can dream it then you can definitely achieve it.

Foxclues is widely known as one of the best marketing and research companies in India. It earned its reputation for its expertise in devising highly functional algorithms and efficiency in implementation. The methods implemented and algorithms used by Foxclues are proven to maximize reach and provide desired results to the clients through being completely flexible and highly customizable. It stood out in the market through its strategic approaches and tactical moves to acquire desired outcomes.

It’s been in the spotlight for a while, for organizing a string of award ceremonies to identify, promote and honour the hardworking people of our society from various fields. Recently, it released the second list of ‘India Top 100 Women Icon Awards’ to honor various hardworking women of our society who didn’t compromise at society’s standards, who weren’t afraid to dream big and who didn’t find an excuse to leave their goal. The bestselling author and the Director of Foxclues, Mrinal KJ shared that the women require recognition and appreciation for all the hardwork they put, regardless of the society’s standards and remarks on them. Because, women empowerment and feminism is about upholding women’s rights and identifying that women are in no way, less than men.

            The women who were honoured with the ‘India Top 100 Women Icon Awards’ are:

“Theatre is the base for any emerging actor, if you are well versed as a theatre artist you are ready to roll in the industry”, says actor Vivek Bhadra. 

Theatre has existed for millennia. It’s one of the oldest types of entertainment, providing insight into our pasts, mythology, and the human condition. Theatre, being the oldest enchantment of the Indian Cinema has contributed to providing an immersive viewing experience for the audience. It is a proven thought that before becoming an actor one must start with theatre to manifest a command over their acting skills. One such producer, director, and actor is Vivek Bhadra who, understanding the potential in theatre, carved his way to the enormous world of entertainment. 

This person from Jamnagar has been known to create content for a variety of OTT Platforms. Having a love for theatre, he has done many plays on various social causes. Talking about his journey and experience, Vivek Bhadra, the founder of Apurnaviram Entertainment shares the insights of his journey as an actor and producer.

Q1) How did you start your journey in the film industry?

I have always been keen on working in the theatre. And, for the same, I started my journey as a theatre artist from Jamnagar,  Gujarati theatres. There I have done many shows which talk about social causes and issues. I have worked in 56 theatres and have gained immense appreciation for the same. Though the starting has been difficult, with time people started loving my work. Raghav Diwan and I started our journey together in 2009, as I had my own Event Management Company. Raghav worked as a magician for the company and from there we dreamt of working together on some big projects and were able to turn our dreams into reality. 

Q2) When you got settled in the industry, how was your experience?

As everyone is very well aware, the entertainment industry isn’t kind to everyone. It requires a lot of patience and dedication to settle even a single foot inside. I won’t say otherwise for me. Continuously bringing creative and innovative ideas to the table, I made sure there was no lacking in my hard work. Owing to it all, the industry offered me a plethora of opportunities to flourish, and hence I could say that my experience overall has been very fulfilling. From theatre to movie it was a very swift transition, and till now I have done two films as an actor but as a producer, I have done more than 50 films. And, currently, I am running my own company Apurnaviram Entertainment.

Q3) Did you face any difficulties at the start of your journey?

I feel that if you are a skilled theatre artist, you will have no problems or challenges. Any actor who wants to succeed in the entertainment sector must start with theatre. You are ready to roll in the profession with ease if you have a clear understanding of acting and are familiar with the minor abilities of acting. If you have prior acting experience before beginning to work in films, it will increase your abilities and help you become the best actor in the field.

Q4) Are you currently working on some projects?

In the last four months, I have produced 4 projects some of which are still in process. I have worked on films like ‘Bread’ with Raghav Diwan, and ‘Metamorphosis’ which was released on HotStar, and have also done a film- ‘Meri Pyari Rachna’. Currently, I and Raghav are together working on many projects for the OTT platforms like Sony liv, Hotstar, Amazon, Jio cinemas, Voot, etc. Apart from that, we have shot together with one film in the beautiful city of Kalimpong that has been one of my most prized creations. I also produced a short film ‘Ladies First’ with my partner Jigar Gori under the banner of Blackeye Entertainment LLP and Chai Stories LLP that focused on the struggles of the women workforce in our country. 

Q5) What would you advise budding artists who want to enter the industry?

The most important thing to hold onto is ‘believe in yourself’. There would be instances where you would feel like maybe this path is not for you to tread on. But, trust me, it is never like that. There always is light at the end of the tunnel. Your persistence is the prerequisite of the entertainment industry. Never fear or forget to put forth your ideas and work on them yourself even if no one else is assisting you. And, that is exactly how you will ace the competition in this realm.

The actor and producer Vivek Bhadra is inherently passionate to produce content that adds value to the life of people. With a vision to make the culture of OTT Platforms more prominent in the state of Gujarat, Vivek has been working tirelessly to put out a good expression among people. With such a creative and artistic mind at the helm of creation, the revolution in theatre and Cinema is not so far.

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Manoeuvring through tough times and a radicalised society, Mandeep Singh is hopeful that great days are yet to come.

Not only known for its scenic beauty, but also known for producing and giving the best of the actors in the film industry. One of them is up and coming, Mandeep Singh who hails from Sirsa,Haryana.

Soon the audience is going to see this 24-year-old charming personality on the big screen. He has done his graduation from CDLU . Born with a courageous heart, finest acting skills, he believes in breaking stereotypes.

The journey hasn’t been easy for him. He has gone through a lot of obstacles of conservative mentality, pulled down but has never given up. He was trolled on social media and criticized by a radicalized society of Haryana but no one could stop him from pursuing his dreams.

Truly inspiring all the way, he has managed to change the conception of perfection for people who look up to achieve big in life. All you need to be is a brave consistent soul and lead the path to your goal.

When asked him about the struggles, he said that the political condition of the state and the criticizing nature of people was the major pullbacks. Getting fame at a very young age is not easy. He said, “I keep my heart on sleeves. Pouring my happiness into the void I carry because then only I will vibrate resonance”.

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Mohammad Salman Khan is a well-known Indian Actor born on 02 October, 2002 in Mewat, Haryana who has achieved so much in a little age. He is an Artist, Actor, Rapper, Content Creator and what not. He mainly came into the limelight because of his recent work as a voice over actor in a Netflix release. He gave his melodious act for the 2020 cartoon film “Fukrey Boyzzz : Space Mein Fukrapanti.”

Mohammad Salman Khan says, “Acting is my love so I decided to turn my passion and love into profession and it worked. As an actor, you feel so relief when people actually appreciates your talent and your movies get such a good reach.”

Many also consider him to be the next big star of the Bollywood Cinema. Even though he is so young he has made quite a big fan following for himself which is pretty remarkable for a young actor like him.  This young actor has also acted in an unreleased film named “Heropanti 2” in which he was really appreciated for his performance.
However today Mohammad Salman Khan is a recognized and talented actor, He has not being served all of this on a silver platter. Even he had his share of struggle and difficulties in his journey of becoming an actor.