Writer and scriptwriter AartiSiddhapura has been awarded Best Poetess by Litvoice Magazine for her collection of poems ‘Yaadon Ka Dakghar’.

Originally from Amreli, Aarti started writing in Gujarati. Her first book was a collection of short stories called Samipya. The book contains short stories in the Gujarati language in the vicinity that readers are still liking. she wrote that book with writer PradipPrajapati. After that, a collection of poems ‘Yaadon Ka Dakghar’ has been published in Hindi. This book can be called the first Solo book of Aarti. The book contains a collection of various poems and quotes. The book is published by a publisher named Writersgram Publication.

Aarti hails from a small town in Gujarat’s Amreli district and has lived in Ahmedabad for the past two years. Coming from a small and remote area, Aarti’s dreams were very high and this is why she joined IT. Remained active in engineering as well as writing. Aarti says that I already loved reading in Hindi-Urdu along with Gujarati and since childhood, I have been immersed in folklore and thus I started my writing in my mother tongue Gujarati. My teacher at school was a poet so my interest in folklore and cultural activities grew. Then I met a Gujarati writer named Pradip Prajapati and he supported me a lot and so I started writing and today my writing has been published in book form. Aarti Siddhapura is an IT engineer herself and also writes screenplays and columns. Aarti also writes columns in New Zealand’s Gujarati newspaper ‘Namaste Gujarat’ and has also worked in a Gujarati web series called ‘Premni Puranpuri’. She has a lot of followers on social media and Aarti stays connected with them regularly and they also like Aarti’s writing very much. Aarti’s journey, which started in a small town, is going very well today. Now, Aarti Siddhapura is all set to serve people with a new book in the near future.

COVID Live Updates: According to the Union ministry of health and family welfare’s bulletin at 8 a.m., India’s daily coronavirus disease (Covid-19) caseload dropped yet again on Monday, with 37,154 new cases bringing the total to 3,08,74,376. The news revealed that 724 people died in the last 24 hours, despite the fact that 39,649 people recovered from the infection. The death toll and total recoveries in India as a result of Covid-19 currently stand at 408,764 and 30,014,713, respectively, according to Monday’s figures. The number of active cases has also decreased to 450,899, accounting for 1.47 percent of the total caseload.

The number of Covid-19 instances recorded on Monday was down from Sunday’s total of 41,506 cases. The daily death toll has also decreased, with 895 individuals dying from the infection yesterday. However, the total number of people who have been rescued in the last 24 hours has decreased slightly, with 41,526 persons rescued on Sunday.

Travelers have been seen thronging the renowned hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in recent days, with the majority of them disobeying Covid-19 rules like wearing masks and maintaining social distance. This comes at a time when the threat of a third Covid-19 wave looms large. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the health ministry have already warned tourists against revenge tourism, with ICMR director-general Dr Balram Bhargava describing the tourists’ stampede as “frightening.”

Ajay Bhalla, the Union home secretary, also presided over a meeting on Saturday that included VK Paul, a member of the Niti Aayog, as well as police chiefs, chief secretaries, and principal secretaries from eight states. While the decline of the Covid-19 second wave is at “variable stages” in different states and union territories (UTs), the case positivity rate in certain districts of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand is “over 10%, which is a cause for concern,” according to a statement released after the meeting.

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur recently urged visitors to respect the Covid-19 rules when visiting the state. After images of holidaymakers strolling around Manali sans masks and maintaining social distance surfaced on social media, he made his statements.

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Year after year, we notice the rise of certain industries and fields. These constant developments are not just the result of the many technological advances but also the relentless drive and passion of young professionals and entrepreneurs. These individuals exude a different level of brilliance when it comes to their respective sectors and display some of the greatest virtues, skills and talents, inspiring many others who wish to become a part of their industries. The music space is a world of its own, which so far has given birth to innumerable talented beings. Rising high in the same, through his strong self-belief, passion, and determination, is Malkeet Zaffarwal, a young Indian talent who entered the music industry and now is taking over the same as a promising music producer with his firm named ‘Ashke Music Production’.

Ask him what drove him towards the music industry, and the young entrepreneur says, “To support new talent, to give them a platform, which they have been seeking and also become winds beneath their wings to help them fly high in the skies with their unique musical talents.”

Malkeet reveals that music has given a new meaning to his life as he believes that through his production company, he has been able to fulfil the dreams of many high-performing music artists and singers who desired to be a part of the industry but lacked the right opportunities. Providing the best opportunities and producing promising music has become a way of life for Malkeet, who has taken Ashke Music Production to greater success levels in a very short span of time.

Ashke Music Production is growing as a newly established platform each day, bringing outstanding talent and the world together through the power of music. They have opened doors for all those people who love music and are searching for an outlet to express themselves through their musical talents.

Malkeet Zaffarwal as a young producer and entrepreneur, has truly become an inspiration to the many youngsters across the country for the kind of success he has achieved with his company and the level of success and momentum he has helped achieved artists under his production. To know more, follow him on Instagram @malkeetzaffarwal.

Raj Dhadrianala whose real name is Rajinder Singh is a rising star of the Punjabi music industry. Raj was born in the Dhadrian village of the Sangrur district. Being from Punjab, Raj was naturally leaned towards the music because there is music in Punjab’s air, every person has a different taste for the music, and this atmosphere positively affected Raj’s psyche. From a very young age, he started learning the nuances of music and made his mind associated with music-related activities.

During his school and college days, Raj was one of the very few people who were always ready to perform at any stage and show their talent to the world. Due to many awards and appreciations Raj’s morale boost to become a full-time musician. Raj used to write his songs lyrics and compose the music as well. After completing the whole process to create a song, when he used to perform his pieces in front of the public, the stage was usually on fire and people used to love his way of presentation and attitude and these things come through a lot of hard work and practice.

Raj Dahdrianala is a well-educated musician, he completed his Master’s in Arts, cleared UGC NET, and done PGDCA also. He is completed his Ph.D. in linguistics (course work) from Punjabi University, Patiala. Raj is an avid reader and for him reading matters a lot because this opens one’s mind to new ideas and helps to maintain the creativity flow. To write the lyrics of songs there is always a need for new words that helps to improve feelings and thoughts’ way of expression which is the soul of any song.

Raj has worked with so many eminent personalities of the Punjabi music industry on many different levels. He is mainly approached for his natural ability to write the lyrics and compose the music which has become his forte, however, Raj always wanted to give his voice to the songs which he has developed from scratch, and the year 2020 proved to the life-changing time for Raj as he gave his voice to two songs which were released digitally on YouTube by T-Series Apna Punjab music channel.

The songs named “Pinda Aale” and “Azadi Baaki hai” belong to totally different genres of music which shows Raj’s versatility and range. Both songs were well received by the audience and critics. He was especially praised for the tempo and texture of music and lyrics. Raj has also been associated with many established Punjabi singers and artists, e.g., Kulwinder Billa, Joban Sandhu, Kanwar Grewal to name a few.

Raj Dhadrianala is in the middle of the discussion with many big music and film production houses for some big projects. Raj has been always a never say die attitude person, who never get back from any kind of situation, and history is witness that such people get ultimate heights in their line of career and we are sure Raj Dhadrianala is no different. He will surely be a big name in the coming days.

The proud residents of INDOSAM 75 took the initiative to host a COVID 19 vaccination camp in their premises in collaboration of efficient management of INDOSAM 75, NOFAA (Noida Federation of Apartment Owners Associations) President – Rajiva Singh and Apollo Hospitals. A campaign was organized, and the residents were motivated to participate via social, NOFAA and one-to-one interaction. The Camp extended both the vaccines: Covaxin and Covishield to the citizens of Noida from 18+ age group hailing all the cadres of the society. The facility was utilized by the approximate number of 140 with a mix of Indosamresidents, neighbouring societies and special emphasis was laid on vaccinating the domestic and other helps. Vaccination drive was carried out by Apollo Hospitals in alliance with NOFAAwho administered Covaxin and Covishield.

Thanks to Indosam camp coordinating committee.

The open-ended equity fund is aimed at long-term capital growth via investing in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets

PGIM India MF, one of the top 10 largest investment managers in the world, has recently announced its new offering, the PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund. The fund is an open-ended one benchmarked with MSCI Emerging Markets Index, and will be managed in India by A Anandha and Aniruddha Naha. While A Anandha is the AVP-Equities with PGIM India, he brings with him 12 years of experience in financial services. Of these, he spent 8 years in the capital markets. Meanwhile, Aniruddha Naha is Director and Senior Fund Manager at PGIM India, and he brings to the fund his considerable experience in Equities and Asset Management.

What is the PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund?

Broadly, it is an open-ended dynamic equity scheme (including derivatives) that will invest across a range of large-, mid- and small-cap stocks in new and emerging markets.

Earlier known as the PGIM India Diversified Equity Fund, it was devised as an option to generate long-term capital growth from investing in companies from emerging markets via the PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Fund. The scheme has a range of key features that suit high risk investors looking to accelerate their investments in new markets. The fund’s involvement with new and emerging markets taps into their higher propensity for consumption, greater resilience to shifting trends and a higher appetite for technological intervention and innovation to drive growth.

The fund drives a disciplined approach to investment management, with a strong focus on RoCE and RoE, favouring industries about to consolidate, while underlining solid financials and sector dominance. It makes investment possible in themes not currently available through large caps (real estate, software, chemicals, discretionary retail, etc.)

The key features of the PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund are:

• A Nifty 500 TR Index
• A concentrated portfolio of 35-45 stocks
• Minimum application amount of Rs 5,000, an additional purchase of Rs 1,000 thereafter
• 10% of the allotted units may be switched to debt schemes or PGIM India Arbitrage Fund or redeemed without an exit load within 90 days of allotment. Redemptions and switch-outs over 10% of allotted units would be charged 0.5% exit load, and 0% on redemptions or switch-outs over 90 days, and between open-ended equity schemes and hybrid schemes.
• The fund focusses on companies working with existing products in new markets
• Constant monitoring with stock level risk evaluation to minimise or eliminate the high correlation between stocks in the same sector
• The scheme is best for investors looking to invest in overseas MFs of equity securities of companies in emerging markets, with the companies in the early stages of growth

The fund is expected to tap into the higher recorded middle-class spending in emerging markets, whose regions and sectors have the potential to grow exponentially at a rapid pace, thus ensuring long-term capital growth for investors. It has already performed well with both its options – Regular and Direct – since its inception in September 2007. Investors must note that from October 24, 2020, the benchmark of the Scheme is MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

About PGIM India

PGIM India is the global investment management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI) USA. It currently has over $1.5 trillion of assets under its management and offers a broad range of investment options through a successful multi-manager model backed by experienced investment teams. PGIM offers the latest market insights, deep expertise and stability backed by a legacy of 140 years of managing money with a long-term perspective and by weathering market cycles and unexpected disruptions.

A life dedicated to the service to humanity is the most sublime way of making life worth living. A G Anil Kumar, a 49-year-old philanthropist from Ananthapuram has adopted this belief as his motto of life and stood strong among the crowd to help the frontline workers and everyone in need to rise above the challenges that the pandemic has brought forth.

The man of profound honor, A G Anil Kumar launched a lot of initiatives to make a difference in which the district was battling the virus. One of his most eminent campaigns is ‘Heal Ananthapuram’ under which he distributed over 90,000 N-95 masks, 1.5 lakh surgical masks, 75,000 surgical gloves, 3 lakh surgical caps, and 60,000 sanitizers procured from Malaysia and Korea to all the frontline and essential workers in town. With his venture of ‘Discover Ananthapuram,’ he fortified people during these tough times to not lose hope and stand aware of the situation completely.

Getting in touch with A G Anil Kumar, he shared a few insights of his life that led him to lend a hand to the ailing humanity.

1) Did it never scare you to step into such high-risk zones considering the havoc the virus created worldwide?

It would be a lie if I say that the idea was not unnerving initially but I never second-guessed my decision. Seeing how the world was struggling during the first wave petrified me. The unavailability of vaccinations and lack of proper knowledge didn’t let me be of use to serve mankind. Even then though, I took on my camera and went on to document the lives of our COVID warriors, patients, doctors and nurses included at hospital ICUs. Fortunately, before the second wave had hit us I got vaccinated and took a hold of all the safety measures that were required to enter the warzone. The feeling that I could help in saving lives did not leave much to my thinking. Protecting the protectors was the topmost priority for me then.

2) What was your moment of epiphany which made you realize that it’s time you do something for the struggling mankind?

Ever since the pandemic had hit us, it made me think and brainstorm on ways on how I could make use of my resources to help the people in need directly. During the first wave, I saw my 78-years-old mother serving the poor on the streets without a hint of fear in her eyes. It was all the motivation I needed and hence triggered me to take the plunge to stand with our frontline workers during the second wave. 

Fueling my passion for photography, I initially started with documenting and restoring the heritage sites of Ananthapuram. It gave me immense pleasure to do something for my district. Later on, expanding my boundaries, I started on the endeavor to do something for my community as a method to give back to society, everything it has done for me.

3) Welcoming and caring for a stranger into your abode, was it easy, and did your family support you?

Helping this lady in such a difficult situation was a decision that I did not take any time to make. Having spent thirty-six days in a COVID ICU, the doctors had almost given up on this old daily wage laborer. I witnessed his teenage son, trying relentlessly to somehow bring her mother the comfort she needed. Without any second thought, I took them both home and decided to nurture the lady back to health.

I could not let the hope I saw in the son’s eyes seeing that her mother could live to fizzle out. My family too was very supportive of the decision. They had their concerns regarding our safety, but never even once they put up a question regarding the lady staying under our care. We provided them all the support they needed and within a few days, she was up and about taking a walk at least thrice a day in our garden.

4) How do you plan on continuing these philanthropic activities once the virus completely dies out?

It is not just because of the virus taking over the world that made me work as a humanitarian. It did indeed provoke me to start now but my activities will continue long after the virus is over too. This is the path I have chosen to tread on now for serving the poor and needy. All my endeavors, let that be, working on the heritage sites, bringing them back to life or standing amidst the COVID war zones and procuring our protectors all the medical gear they require or distributing free cooked meals thrice a day, will in a way or other be continued as I have realized this is how true happiness and satisfaction can be attained.

5) Do you plan on joining more people in your endeavors or you believe in the concept of ‘One-Man Army?

I do not believe in the concept of a one-man army. It is always ‘the more the better’. I want that through my thoughtful approach, I can inspire the society around me to come up and play their parts alongside becoming a citizen of the social responsibility movement. I am delighted to know that eight other individuals are doing what I have been doing recently. Yes, I know it will take time and it is a gradual process but I would like to travel that journey as that’s the only way we can bring in change and be the change together.

Believing in the fact that one should stop being confined to their problems and look beyond that at issues of larger interest, A G Anil Kumar has established that helping the world and being kind to others does not ask for much. On the other hand, it is a feeling that empowers and could be cherished for a lifetime.

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Getting up and doing something is the best way to avoid feeling hopeless. Waiting for good things to happen is a loss of time so instead of doing that, fill the world and yourself with hope. So one must go out and make good things happen as soon as possible. Working towards the same, She has been constantly working for the development of the people by reaching the remote areas of the country.

The journey of Sromona started when she believed that helping others comes from within rather than from being exposed to other people’s grief. However, some people are born with this trait, while others feel driven to look away from other people’s suffering when they observe it.

An architect by profession, she has done freelancing for the past six years and now plans to explore some other field of her interest. Also having a keen interest in art therapy she has started taking classes from Udemy, post completion of the course her plan is to enter an MBA program in Marketing which will strengthen her career path and help her envisage & have a master- plan for herself.

Helping out people from a very young age she began social work by helping her uncle’s NGO named Liluah Nivedita Sangha, North Howrah, which is widely known to people for their tremendous work throughout the year. But her direct involvement began in the last few years and within no time she gathered a group of people divided into multiple help groups to reach out to different needs and areas of tangible and intangible requirements.

Talking about the feeling, Sromona said, “ I believe, those who honestly like to help less fortunate, help others anyways and not for anything in return or fame or money. When I started my individual activities years back, never felt like the works need highlights or to put the same in social media. But this year, when the entire nation has been going through a grim time, from the beginning of March due to the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, there was no other option to reach out to people except the social platforms. Also, what I felt was, using the social platform has helped many others to come forward and encouraged them to start their own help groups.”

Last year, during the first outbreak of COVID-19, she and her husband Sayan volunteered to aid as many people as they could in Delhi, beginning with the neighbourhood where they lived. They attempted to assist migrant workers with food and drink and extended our hands to a few NGOs, working with Smile Foundation in New Delhi. They sought to assist them financially this year because they were physically stranded in Kolkata owing to the closure.

After the second wave of COVID-19, West Bengal was hit by a national calamity known as the YAAS Cyclone (similar to the ‘Amphan’ cyclone last year), which inundated numerous villages in rural Bengal, leaving no dwellings or agricultural areas behind.

After contacting a local volunteer from a certain zone, they formed a team and established a relief camp with a variety of foods, medicines, and other necessities. During the COVID wave, they were all awake for the last two to three months, helping and providing aid/help to asylum seekers. Their phones continued to ring at all hours of the day and night, and they only managed to sleep for one or two hours per day on an alternate route between us.

Managing multiple tasks at once is time-consuming and needs patience, but if you are truly passionate or determined, it is simple to keep going for the long haul. However, how we manage ourselves, our method of work, and our systems all play a role.

Due to her constant hard work to help people and make her own identity since 2018, she has been awarded: ‘Lead Boutique Store from her own production house Studio FIVE, Kolkata in 2019- by Prestigious Team IIBA Bangalore.

‘Lead Women Entrepreneur NITI, 2020’ and was recognized by CAT publications like ZEE News, ANI, Yahoo News, New Delhi Times, Business Standard, Pashimbanga Khobor, Punjab LIVE, MP Chronicle, Maharashtra Barta and to name a few.

‘Lead Women Business personal, from New Delhi, in 2020” – by IIBA, BrandVoltz Production.

‘REMARKABLE WOMEN AWARDS, Jaipur in 2021 to be the owner of women photographer in the category of BnW Nature Photography, from New Delhi.’

Passion is essential, but keeping the ball rolling and spreading our wings demands a disciplined approach and adequate planning. But, at the end of the day, it all comes down to one simple question: whether putting a smile on a stranger’s face is enough to motivate you to get up every morning and do it all over again. This thing keeps Soromona motivated to work for their welfare.

We are obliged and happy to be able to publish her journey and achievements.

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In this changing world, there has been a slight change in the perception of how we see women around us. In the modern-day, initiatives and plans have been implemented to ensure that females are treated equally with men. Their birth should be celebrated, and they should be given equal rights and opportunities, notably in terms of education and work. Gaining recognition, Rachna Singh a software engineer by profession and lifestyle consultant has been a true inspiration to many women around her.

Hailing from a farmer’s family she has faced a financial crisis while she was growing up. To complete her studies she took an education loan and with that, she proved to be the first woman engineer from her village. This was one of the biggest achievement of her as it was her first step towards achieving her goals.

Completing her schooling from a hind-medium school, her childhood was not that idyllic for her since she couldn’t get enough of it. She didn’t want to spend the rest of her life in the hamlet simply to marry in her twenties, though. She was always looking for new ways to attempt new things and push the boundaries.

From being an engineer to a fitness blogger, her journey was not easy as it seems to be, there were several constraints and limitations. However, many people chastised her when she first began blogging, what she’s wearing, why is she doing this. These were the only inquiries her father received from family members which made her feel as if she has chosen the wrong field.

Due to this, Rachna wept and felt guilty many times as she was putting in so much effort and receiving criticism in return. But with her never giving up attitude she continued to pursue it with more dedication and what added more to her confidence was her parent’s support. Rachna’s achievements are the product of her hard work, as well as the blessings and unwavering support of her parents.

Being a true motivation to all the girls out there who may not have access to many resources and assistance. She suggests that one should never give on their aspiration, if you desire something, there will always be a way to obtain it. You just have to work for it.

With a positive attitude towards life, she is an established blogger influencing many young women around her with the constant work she is providing through social media platforms.  

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Despite international benchmark Brent crude prices falling by $1.61 a barrel or 2.06 percent at the Friday close, compared to its peak of $77.16 on Monday, fuel prices hike for the 38th time in 68 days on Saturday, with petrol prices rising by 35 paise per liter and diesel prices rising by 26 paise per liter.

Since May 4, a day after the results of five assembly elections was announced, India’s domestic fuel tariffs have increased by 10.51 per liter for petrol and 9.15 per liter for diesel. In New Delhi, petrol costs 100.91 rupees a liter, while diesel costs 89.88 rupees.

While the state-run Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOC) fuel rates in Delhi serve as a national benchmark, retail pricing for the two fuels varies by location due to differences in state taxes and local levies. In five metros — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore – petrol prices have already surpassed $100 per liter.

In Mumbai, a liter of petrol costs 106.93 rupees and a liter of diesel costs 97.46 rupees. The highest fuel prices have been recorded in Ganganagar, Rajasthan, where petrol costs $112.24 per liter and diesel costs $103.15.

Pump prices are also high, according to officials at state-run oil marketing businesses, since companies are recouping prior revenue losses, including the 66 days since February 27 when rates were not hiked due to assembly elections in four states and one Union territory.

During the 66-day rate freeze, state-run retailers dropped politically sensitive fuel and diesel pricing by 77 paise and 74 paise per liter in four minor increments, respectively. However, the benefits to customers were rapidly negated in the first four rounds of rate hikes, which began on May 4.

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