The new Chinese ambassador to Britain has been barred from parliament by the Speakers in the Commons and Lords. The imposition of sanctions on British MPs by Beijing.

The new ambassador, Zheng Zeguang, was due to attend a meeting of the broadly pro-Chinese all-party group on China, but after a letter from MPs who were subjected to sanctions by China, including the former Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith, the Commons Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, has said the meeting is not appropriate.

A similar decision has been endorsed by the Lord’s Speaker, John McFall.

Hoyle met a group of the MPs targeted by China last week and afterward in a letter they urged him to consider “the implications of the visit for all parliamentarians who need to be able to speak out as part of their duties in the democratic system we all cherish”.

They urged him to ban the ambassador from the parliamentary estate until the sanctions are lifted.

It is understood that the Speaker sought the advice of the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, but the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office said the decision was a matter for the Speaker, and not the government.

Hoyle said he was not banning the Chinese ambassador permanently, but only while the sanctions existed. China says it imposed sanctions on MPs and academics in March after the UK government imposed sanctions on Chinese officials that it had identified as responsible for the suppression of the rights of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang. In their letter, the MPs argued: “The Chinese government has so far made no attempt to reverse the sanctions, which are a tool to criminalize individuals and limit their freedom internationally. Indeed the Chinese government has taken steps to give legal force to the sanctions rendering us potentially vulnerable to prosecution by the Chinese authorities.”
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In a major move to counter-terrorism, the Special Cell of Delhi Police, on Tuesday busted a Pakistan-based terror module. Six people from various states were arrested. The terrorists were planning a series of attacks during the upcoming festive season.

Delhi Police’s Special Cell, on Tuesday, in a multi-state operation, busted a Pakistan-backed terror module that was planning to carry out several attacks during the festive season of Navratri and Ramleela. So far, six people have been arrested which includes two Pakistan-trained suspected terrorists. 

Addressing a presser, Neeraj Thakur, Special CP, Special Cell of Delhi Police said, “The arrested have stated that there were 14-15 Bangla speaking persons in their group who might have been taken for similar training. It looks like this operation was closely coordinated from across the border. There were two teams. One was being coordinated by Dawood Ibrahim’s brother Anees Ibrahim. The team was also working towards organizing funding through hawala.”

So far, the Special Cell of Delhi Police with the help of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad and various other agencies has arrested six terrorists. The six people have been identified as Jan Mohammed Sheikh from Maharashtra, Osama Sami from Delhi, Moolchand from Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareily, Zeeshan Qamar from UP’s Prayagraj, Mohd Abu Bakar from Bahraich and Mohd Amir Javed from Lucknow. As per the police, Zeeshan and Osama have been trained in Pakistan under the instructions of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).  

Police officials also said that these terrorists were planning several blasts across the country including the National Capital, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. They wanted to target the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri and Ramleela. The police also said that upcoming politicals rallies could have also been at their target.

The police also recovered explosives and firearms from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh in the multi-state operation. Police also said that Sameer was tasked to ensure smooth delivery of (IED) improvised explosive devices, sophisticated weapons and grenades to different entities across India. One of the most wanted terrorists in India, Dawood Ibrahim’s brother, Anees Ibrahim, who is currently in Pakistan is said to be operative of this module. According to the police, Osama and Zeeshan met in Muscat in April where they were taken to Pakistan via ships and boats. There, they received 15 days of training which included operating AK-47, making bombs and committing arson using items of daily use.

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Makeup Masterclass is an interactive platform where talented and emerging makeup artists are invited to participate and learn the makeup artistry and skills in the most creative way. Megha Malhotra, who is an award-winning makeup artist and an acclaimed beauty influencer from New Delhi, recently taught her audience about the on-going trends and fads of the makeup industry. The ace makeup artist has been reigning over the beauty and glam fraternity for more than a decade now. For her, makeup is not just a profession but a definition of success. She has always believed in inspiring the young generation to embrace their beauty, as makeup is an aid to accentuate the looks with confidence and positive attitude.

This one-day masterclass was organized in Hisar, Haryana by none other than Mr Sanjay Mehta, who is a renowned event organizer and has been conducting successful events in the past as well. He has been enthusiastically working with the top-most makeup artists, Bollywood celebrities and beauty influencers. The event was hosted and anchored by the super-sensual and gorgeous Bigg Boss contestant Shefali Bagga.

Not only this but this masterclass witnessed an expressive participation from the makeup artists across Delhi and NCR. The event not only aimed to teach new makeup trends but also to publicize the masterwork of these budding makeup artists. The sole purpose of this event was to provide a platform where these MUAs can upgrade their skills, and enhance their product knowledge. Megha Malhotra along with her expert team of assistants and stylists, even taught the audience to develop high-end shoot content, and increase their brand visibility.

At the event, Megha created a millennial bridal look which is a hot trend these days. The way this dynamic artist took the natural subtle makeover to another level, was undoubtedly appealing. The gorgeous muse was wearing an embellished red bridal lehenga exclusively handcrafted by the famous designer brand ‘Libaz By Mann’ from Chandni Chowk.The final look was bedecked with dazzling polkis and kundan bijouterie from the jewellery brand ‘Jewel Street’. The perfect styling of this outfit with jadau and polkis, resulted in an effervescent and a vivacious look.

The entire team of Megha Malhotra was privileged to collaborate with the following esteemed brand partners for gracing the charm of her masterclass.

• Libaz By Mann as Outfit Partner – A renowned bridal wear brand from Chandni Chowk, the heart of Delhi, with exquisite designs that represents a perfect confluence of traditional artwork and modern silhouettes. Their meticulous local hand embroideries and indigenous patterns feature the layers of contrasting styles that work together to create a distinctly yet contemporary Indian look.

• Jewel Street as Jewellery Partner – An imitation wedding jewellery brand from New Delhi that has been fulfilling the desires of Indian women by designing regal options in American Diamond, Jadau, Polkis, Kundan, and Meenakari jewellery. Their exceptional collection of wedding jewellery and accessories, including punjabi churas, kaleeras and bangles, are a must for every bridal wardrobe.

• Harsh Yadav as Photography Partner – A young, creative and dynamic photographer from New Delhi who has been creating flawless yet eye-grabbing photoshoot content. He has been working with the top-notch fashion designers, jewellers and makeup artists of India.

The grand masterclass event ended on a very positive note with an expectation of its next edition to come even sooner.

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Dr. Mohit Bhandari, the director of Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, Indore made a special announcement regarding a new association that will bring a revolution in the field of bariatric endoscopic surgery in India. Professor Manoel Galvao Neto, Affiliate Professor of Surgery at FMABC, Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil and a mentor to Dr. Bhandari has joined the SAIMS University as the Director of the Bariatric Endoscopy Division and as a Clinical Professor in the department for Surgical and Medical Gastroenterology at SAIMS medical school, and in Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics as a Director of Innovation and Clinical Research. 

Dr. Bhandari said “the aim of this great appointment at our centre and the university is not to keep the skill, the art, the passion of bariatric endoscopy to just one centre in India and Asia but to take it to different surgeons and gastroenterologists across India and Asia with this great mentor and teacher who has trained thousands and thousands of gastroenterologists and surgeons in this very unique and niche field of bariatric endoscopy in the entire world.” 

Manoel Galvao Neto MD, MSC, FASBMS, FASGE is an Affiliate Professor of Surgery at FMABC, Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He graduated from the Bauhinia School of Medicine, Brazil, with a degree in Medicine. After that, he completed his residency programme in digestive surgery and endoscopy at July Hospital, Sâo Paulo, Brazil. He has pioneered laparoscopic surgery. 

Professor Neto is also a Bariatric Endoscopy Committee member at IFSO/ Advisory Board Member of Association of Bariatric Endoscopy – ABE (ASGE division) and the Chairman of Bariatric Endoscopy Nucleus at Brazilian Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. His achievements include the “Innovation Award” by ASBMS in 2015, Scientific Director of Endovitta Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil. To add on, he is a board-certified specialist in Digestive Surgery, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy. Also, he is a Fellow of ASBMS, ASGE and a holder of a master’s degree in Digestive Surgery USP.

To this new association, Professor Neto said, “For me, this is an honour, real joy, a pleasure to join the team.” He said that he admires the work Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics is doing here. A high volume centre of the whole Asia and more than that using unique techniques with tireless efforts. “Here in Indore, we will welcome the world to train with us, develop new technologists, to do researches and to offer the population what we are planning”, added Professor Neto. 

Mohak has always come up with newer endeavours in the field of Bariatrics, whether it is setting a world record by performing 53 bariatric surgeries within 13 hours, introducing the world of bariatrics to Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) or having the first doctor as Dr. Bhandari to perform a single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass. This is one such feather added to the hat.

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Investors see investing in assets as a way of generating more revenue and securing their financial future. Rather than focusing on immediate consumption, investing focuses on the future usage of the assets. In fact, the income from investment vehicles is the primary attraction of investors all around the world. Smart investors analyze the market before purchasing any asset and invest in those vehicles which offer more return at the lowest risk. At the same time, it also involves selling off the assets at the right time at a higher price than the purchase price. So, people interested in wealth creation and income generation cannot deny the importance of investments.

Investing Simplified is a book that offers a glimpse into the world of investment while making people aware of its importance. Saikh Muzzammil Ehsan, being a B.Com graduate from the University of Delhi, is well informed about the various kinds of investment vehicles that exist in the vast investment industry. With a dream to share his knowledge with the people around him, he penned this book which finally came into existence in 2020.

In a time when everyone is striving for financial stability, investment activities can offer an opportunity to reach individual financial goals effortlessly. The returns it provides through long-term assets also support individuals in their old age and retired life. In addition, investment is also an effective way to boost the overall economic growth of the country by allowing capital creation. Investing Simplified informs people about all these important aspects of investment to encourage them in investing in the stock market.

However, in addition to the profitable returns, any investment venture carries a lot of risk factors. Therefore, investors must also pay attention to the investment decisions before making any purchase or sell. Investment Simplifies talks about all those risk factors so that it becomes easier for investors to make investment decisions. As the funds are committed for a longer period of time, it can hugely affect your earning potential. Deployment of larger funds in wrong assets can ruin your financial wealth real quick. So, identifying the degree of risk and determining the firm profitability should top the priority list of any experienced or beginner investor. This organized eBook on the stock market explains all those techniques of risk management which an investor should deploy while analyzing an investment opportunity.   

Saikh wanted his book to be useful to both experienced and newbie investors. This vision of the author has enabled Investing Simplified to stand out from other books on investing. Rather than focusing on complex industry terms and jargon, the eBook deploys simple terms and practical examples to explain complex concepts like investment and the stock market. With Saikh’s careful and practical approach, Investing Simplified has become a comprehensive guide on investing that will encourage all those people who want to share a better future through safe investment activities.          

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Foxclues Pvt. Ltd. is greatly recognised as the Best Digital Market Research Company of India. Its reputation is widespread for its strategic planning and its highly efficient algorithms in marketing research sector. The well-planned execution of strategies by Foxclues is proven to bring desired results through targeted marketing through market segregation and customer base analysis. Its algorithms are quite flexible and can be altered to match the needs of the client. Through such efficient practices, Foxclues created a brand reputation of its own in the market.

It recently stole the spotlight through its initiative to honour the hardworking people of the country from various domains. As a part of this program, it hosted ‘India Prime Top 100 Professors | Teachers | Researchers Award’ to honour the hardworking teachers, researchers and professors for their contribution towards the society to make it a better place to live. The best-selling author and Director of Foxclues, Mrinal KJ expressed his happiness about this event with the people that they believe that these hardworking people deserve appreciation and a token of gratitude for their work and congratulated the winners.

 Here are the awardees of ‘India Prime Professors | Teachers | Researchers Award’:

The Professors who inspired many people and honoured this award are:

              The Researchers whose work is immensely admirable and honoured with this award are:

The teachers who guided numerous students, carved a better society, and are honoured with this award are:

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Asort Company is soaring high in the country with its extensive co-commerce platform. Evolving through the diverse phases of its expansion, Asort Company has built trust among business holders and consumers hailing from the different parts of the country. Roshan Singh Bisht – CEO and Co-Founder of Dynamic Beneficial Accord Marketing Pvt. Ltd. says that, “Today Asort Company is considered to be one of the leading examples of digital India, which is also inspiring many individuals for new start-ups and experiment with their unique business ideas, and as far as the trust building and ethics are concerned Asort Company equally believes prioritizing right ethical governance. It also more emphasizes on inspiring consumers to be well informed about their rights as a consumer and companies’ ethics they should follow.”

Talking about the industry at large, there are a number of companies which have worked up to the level of unethical means. Countless reports about stooping low with illegal practices, falters and frauds pose bigger challenges. Especially during this COVID 19 pandemic, a major section of the society got duped to the unfortunate level of disappointment that too in the time of prevailing distress. Potter Stewart rightly quoted, “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do” and Asort Company has never compromised with its ethics, even in the time of pandemic and economic crunch it has helped its associates and kept their faith.

Being a co-commerce platform Asort App and other online channels offer a wide range of brands like IFAZONE, Mr Huffman, ABG and Amiiga etc. and a huge community of business holders is associated with it. It surely develops a sense of extended responsibility to ensure authenticity of transactions at every level. One needs to go through the basic structure of these sets of ethics compliances. Asort Company talks about majorly two types of compliances, one is Statutory industrial compliances (Regulated by Ministry of Consumer Affairs) and second one is Secretarial compliances (every company is supposed to follow).

Going by the Statutory compliances Dynamic Beneficial Accord Marketing Pvt. Ltd.’s Asort Company is covered under direct buying-selling category as well as E- commerce category. Hence it follows both type compliances and guidelines. These compliances majorly revolve around the guidelines and requirements about maintaining authenticity with consumers, they majorly look for things like- an authentic numbers to contact, right and confirmed display of information on website etc. The same governing body asks for particular documents to be submitted to the government by the company. Along with that Legal Metrology department seeks other concerned verifications from the companies. Also there are laws regarding data protection, IT laws, competition commission laws etc.

As far as Secretarial Compliances are concerned, it has internal community compliances to ensure company’s members do not falter at any level.  Ambrish Ranjan, Head- Compliance, Corporate Affairs and VOC, Asort said that, “following its own ethos of ethical business practices Asort Company is associated with dedicated government recognized auditors to audit and monitor government driven compliances at every level, be it financial, operational, industrial etc. 

Ambrish Ranjan further added “Apart from that we have our own internal community related compliances team to monitor the community. Asort Company does not compromise on ethics and if any community member is found doing unethical practices we won’t blink an eyelid before taking action against them. The essence of co-commerce is community building which is surely not possible without people’s trust building.”

Roshan Singh Bisht – CEO and Co-Founder of Dynamic Beneficial Accord Marketing Pvt. Ltd. said that“we can share an example here in this regard. Our company doesn’t accept cash at any level as there may be a possibility to falter and ask for more cash off record. Hence for the sake of transparency and recorded documentation the transactions are told to be done online. If still any community member asks for cash and it is brought to the company’s attention, the internal compliance team immediately takes action without fail. We have a dedicated customer care number and members to protect consumer’s rights.”

What makes Dynamic Beneficial Accord Marketing Pvt. Ltd.’s Asort Company more unique in regards to abiding by ethics is their distinct video verification department of purchase. This is to ensure the authenticity of the purchases at a certain level. The person making purchases is supposed to share a video in which she or he is explaining and accepting that the referral is authentic. There are certain guidelines for that video verification and internal community compliances team looks into the matter and confirms. Once the video is verified only then the same purchases are allowed in order to safeguard buyer’s and seller’s interest.

The community based model in business is surely new for the Indian consumers and business holders but with consistency and keeping members’ faith around 5 lakh people have been touched upon through online channels in one and a half year span. Roshan Singh Bisht says that while maintaining a larger community’s faith in the process Asort Company is also concerned about review managements and consumer rights. Asort Company believes that irrespective of the challenges in upcoming years the same level of honesty and trust building will make their foundation stronger.

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Mumbai: Humanitarian Welfare and Research Foundation (HWARF) is a non-profit NGO founded for the purpose of serving the underprivileged in direct and tangible ways. On completion of 11 years, their new logo was unveiled by Honorable Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai recently.

The organization has taken major strides in alleviating the condition of those that need it the most. Their new logo symbolizes their core belief and motto, which is  ‘your hand can strengthen ours.’ Joining hands with others to bring more positive change has been their goal. Honorable Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra unveiled the new logo during an award event presented by HWARF to felicitate individuals that have contributed to the society amidst the pandemic.

Christine Swaminathan, the founder of the organization said “This logo encapsulates the core tenets of our NGO, bringing people together and creating a more harmonious and happier world. Together we can make a difference.” HWARF has initiated many projects that have helped the underprivileged in the most important ways, like providing food and other utilities. Santosh Gupta, Director, Halfglassfull, the agency that created the new identity, says, “The new identity had to be modernized so that the new generation could connect with it. We incorporated the core values and ethos of HWARF and made it simpler and clutter-free to appeal to the new-age Indians.”

The event marked felicitation by Hon’ble Governor of Doctors & Healthcare workers from different covid hospitals, Police personnel, Pharmaceutical & other companies, Philanthropists, Social Workers, Entertainment & Fashion world, High profile Dignitaries & Marketing professionals amongst others that contributed by providing medicines, meals, sponsoring treatments and hospitals and clinics; either by providing financial support, lending resources or promoting COVID related causes. The noble individuals who were facilitated for their work contributing to the society in the fight during pandemic were Dr. Vernon Velho ,Dr. Shrinivas Chavan , Dr. Vinayak Sawardekar, Dr. Bhushan Wankhede , Dr.Dinesh Kudva & Dr.Chandrika Kudva,  Dr Aniruddha Arjun Malgaonkar, Dr Ashutosh Khatawkar, Dr. Bharat Pathak , Dr.Pallavi Singh (PT), Mr.Karan Johar, Mr. Daara Patel, Mr.Saurabh Kumar Gupta , Ms.Chhaya Avinash Kubal, Dr Aneel K Murarka, Mr.Suresh Agrawal, Mr.Rohit Verma, Mr.Bhalchandra G Barve, Mr. S. K. Singh, Mr. Vikas Sharma, Mr. Parag Chhapekar, Mr. Subhash Shankar Pujari, Mr. Yogesh Aadhar Shivde, Mr. Mukund Parshuram Kale, Mr. Sakharam Dhuri, Chef Raghu Ram Reddy, Dr.Raghunath Pavanu Nakade, Mr. Raizn Swaminathan, Mr. Supriya Vijay Waghmare, Ms.Premlata Laxmikant Maurya, Mr.Shashank Dhananjay Rawale, Mr. Santosh Bhagwat Raut, Shri.Pradeep (Raju) More, Ms.Pooja Notiyal, Mr. Sunil Narayan Patil, Mr.Ajit Anil Kulkarni, Prof.Babina S. Shaikh, Mr.Vijay U Doiphode, Ms.Smita R.Gaikwad, Ms. Seema M. Adsul, Ms.Nickole S Fernandes, Ms.Juily Wagle, Ms.Meena  Ahir, Ms.Christine Swaminathan & Ms. Aarti Notiyal.    

During its journey of 11 years, HWARF has partnered with various corporations like Bharat Cycle Co., Gold’s Gym and J.J. Hospital to promote and contribute to important causes that benefit the needy. The organization has reached far and wide to help the poor, and has touched over 2 crore and 40 thousand lives for the better. Their logo represents the importance of such partnerships that make their noble mission possible. And amongst valuable contributors to HWARF are Government of Maharashtra (MSSDS, NULM, SDIS, SDED, DPDC, CMMAKVK,  SKILL INDIA), Court of Small Causes Mumbai, Establishment of Small Causes Court, Bandra,

Sava Mandal Education Society, Mumbai Police, Mumbai Traffic Police, ONGC – New Delhi, Mazgaon Dock Ship Builders Ltd. Numerous Corporates, MCGM, Aawaz National News & Bubble Communication- Marketing Communication Partner.

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It’s not a cakewalk to make an impact on social media. It comes across as extremely easy with influencers and fashionistas sharing gorgeous pictures, but a lot of thought, effort, time goes into each content piece. And we owe it to these fashionistas to make a mark everywhere they go and inspire us with not just their stylish clothes, on-point makeup regime, but also inspire us to strive hard for the thing we are passionate about. 

And Dr. Sejal Jain is all that if not more. Sejal, who goes by the name ‘Glam Protocol’ on Instagram has always emphasized quality over quantity. While a majority of influencers and bloggers are smitten by the numbers game, Dr. Sejal has her focus on creating meaningful and engaging content for the audience. Growing at a gradual pace, the influencer is soon inching towards building a family of 300K followers on Instagram. Along with her stint as an influencer, Dr. Sejal Jain is an ardent traveller and a physiotherapist too.

“You can’t deny that a new blogger gets introduced into the social media world almost every day. But the only way to sustain is by not worrying about it and focusing on your craft. “I like my eccentricities, and I like to show them to the world. And that’s probably why people connect with me so instantly,” says Sejal. 

Over time, Sejal has carved a niche for herself with her spiffy choices, enigmatic persona, and charismatic presence that has cast a spell. “I am a very organised person in real life, and it’s my obsession for the organisation that has made things extremely easy in my professional life too. I intend on building a stronger social media presence, and it’s going to happen only with hard work and zeal. I have a well-thought-out plan, and I’m so sure that everyone is going to love it,” says Sejal.

Sejal is one of the genuine and most sought after influencer on social media who has been growing across different verticals including fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle. The influencer with experience of more than seven years continues to grow as one of the leading names in the blogging industry. Check out Sejal’s Instagram page – @glamprotocol

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The world is full of talent. However, a lot of this often goes unnoticed. Especially in the world of music, when there are a plethora of music enthusiasts, it is easy to get lost in the pool. While music makes the world a better place, it is unfortunate that only some of it reaches the fans. Anuj, who is a musician, understands the pain. This issue is very close to his heart because he was also a struggling musician once. As a result, Anuj came up with the idea of Vintage Records. Through his brand, Anuj helps musicians get the deserved attention.

The brand helps promote podcasts, music videos, Spotify music, etc. through their Instagram handle. Their Instagram handle has 5 million followers and features top talents globally. Every piece featured on the page is handpicked for quality. Anuj believes that all music is beautiful and thus tries to feature musical contributions from global artists so that no form goes unnoticed.

It is a great spotlight for musicians to feature as top artists on the page. It promotes them and helps them get eyeballs and motivation from 5 million music lovers. Numerous artists featured on this page have achieved great heights in their music journeys and careers.

Vintage records also conducts competitions and events frequently to give a platform for newbies to perform. ‘Many times people have abundant talent but are clueless about the right to showcase it. I was there once and it isn’t a really happy place. We all deserve attention and applause. Through Vintage Records I try to help people fulfill the dream they have been harboring,’ said Anuj when we asked him about the reason behind Vintage Records.

Anuj also works tirelessly to promote the page to get attention from big wigs in the music world. He believes that this attention will help the talents featured on his page to get well-paid contracts and assignments. Anuj also thinks that a music career shouldn’t be a monopoly of the affluent or the lucky few and thus works in this direction.

Apart from music, Anuj also promotes podcasts. He believes that people have so much valuable content share but it often gets buried in piles of content available on common platforms. It takes efforts for good content to stand out and reach thousands of people. Anuj is ready to put in the efforts, all he needs is trust and confidence. People who have trusted Vintage Records have unlocked great heights in their careers. Many podcasts and videos have hit millions of views and creators have got paid assignments or content sales.

Anuj wishes to continue with his efforts and help benefit more and more talents each day.

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