Pranav Panpalia is one of the youngest entrepreneurs who tasted success at a very early age. Born in Mumbai and raised in New Delhi, he is the founder of Opraahfx and the co-founder of FameGame, a talent management agency. He completed his graduation in the field of management from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. At the age of 23, Pranav along with his partner Ankit founded FAME GAME, a multi-platform entertainment and artist management company. 

While pursuing his education, Pranav started his own YouTube channel called ‘Supercars.’  He strongly believes in taking opportunities and chasing the goal. Being a YouTuber and social media influencer himself, he has built a strong base for Opraahfx. The main contribution in building his entrepreneurial career goes to his YouTube Channel. His dedication and perseverance made him a YouTube sensation and he became the first Youtuber to collaborate with BMW. He has collaborated with biggies like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli for his YouTube channel. 

His firm, Opraahfx is India’s only cloud based and self-serving influencer marketing platform. It has incorporated multiple services under one roof and has grown rapidly over time, making it one of India’s leading influencer-marketing agencies. Opraahfx has become a bridge between brands and clients. Not just this, the company is now working towards building an AI technology which helps in image recognition, determining performance, predicting incentives, tracing growth and much more which would help in achieving quality-oriented goals at a rapid pace. They also manage clients such as Hike Sticker Chat, BMW, Oyo Rooms, Oppo Mobile, Tinder, and Berger Paints. 

Apart from this, his company FameGame manages popular influencers and creators such as Ashish Chanchlani, Rishabh Rana, Garima Chaurasia, Rishabh Puri, Simran Dhanwani to name a few.  Moreover, for mass marketing and movie promotions, Pranav Panpalia’s creative concept of YouTube video collaborations between movie actors and individual youtubers was successfully executed by Excel Entertainment for Fukrey Returns, where the movie’s cast successfully collaborated with famous Youtubers such as Bhuvan Bam and  Ashish Chanchlani. 

Merely at the age of 24, Pranav has become a true inspiration for all the entrepreneurs especially in the digital world.

Malvika Gupta is one of the emerging players in the blogging game. She is an advertising student who is living her life in the blogging world. Her main forte is beauty, fashion and travel blogs. She strongly feels that her travel stories, make-up videos and the exemplary sense of style are what defines her. Blogging has always been her passion and she feels happy about it as her work speaks about it today.

She did her schooling from Delhi Public School. She pursued Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and did her masters in the field of advertising. She even worked for a popular website for 3 months but later she realized to start something of her own. That’s when she came up with her blog ‘Styleonwings’ and today it has been 6 years she has been in the blogging industry. 

Talking about the content on her blog, she believes to create the content not just for brands but also for the audience; thus keeping a proper balance between the two. However, her first collaboration was a barter with a jewelry brand and since then there has been no looking back for Malvika. From traveling to London for London Fashion Week to collaborating with international brands like Swarovski, Adidas, Aldo, Loreal, Maybelline among others, she has surely come a long way. 

When asked about how she sees herself as a competition among other bloggers, she said, “There is competition everywhere. But I compete with myself and I like improving my work and staying dedicated to myself. I do what I really want to. People must understand to be themselves rather than trying to be someone else.” On being such an influential personality on the social media, Malvika thanked her fans and followers who for making her what she is today.

Mimi Ikonn has been a true inspiration and the force of the motivation for her. Taking her blog to the next level, Malvika wishes to have her own app which will bring her one step closer to her followers. She has special advice for all the aspiring bloggers. Malvika Gupta was quoted saying, “Do it if you love it. Nothing worth having comes easy so keep going.”

Modeling has always been tempting to every individual. It is not just fame or popularity but also the way you carry yourself. There are millions of people who try their hand in modeling but only a few get to be the one. The main quality one must possess to get into modeling is good looks. With good looks, one must also have the confidence to walk the ramp. Well, there’s a model named Prafful Meghwanshi who has been making noise in the modeling world.

Hailing from the city of lakes, Udaipur, he was a part of Frankfinn Institue of Modelling and Acting. He has walked the ramp at several shows and has become a significant name in a very short period. He has been everyone’s first choice to walk as a showstopper in fashion events. Before getting into modeling, Prafful wanted to be an engineer and he completed his civil engineering from Jaipur. 

However, his inclination towards modeling saw him opting for modeling as a career. Till now, he has won many big fashion shows in Rajasthan and New Delhi. He had been a part of the men’s fashion show which was directed by Liza Verma in the capital city of our country. While Prafful has been into this field for a long time now, he makes sure to keep himself fit as it is a pre-requisite to be a top model. Apart from having good looks, the young lad is blessed with a sharp mind. 

Looking at his confidence and self-belief, we don’t mind saying that he will become one of the top models soon. Talking about his love for modeling, Prafful said, “Modelling has been my forte and I love to take over the stage. I have always loved to experiment with my looks and going in sync with the latest fashion trends is what I love the most.” When asked about his future plans, he revealed that he is preparing himself and wants to represent himself as a model on an international level.

Cricket is not just a sport but a religion in India. Whenever there is any cricket tournament, the fans from every nuke and corner of the country go crazy for the sport. The game of cricket is said to be the most loved sport. In today’s time, there have been many sports platforms where people or say sports experts give their opinion about any particular game. Anurag Dwivedi is one of the most talked names when we speak about cricket experts. He has been widely followed by the people on social media. 

Based on the game of cricket, there are many fantasy and sports gaming platforms out of which Dream11  is one of the most popular platforms. Anurag Dwivedi has been actively a part of the Dream11 contest and is widely considered as the best cricket expert today. In this fast-paced world, the young lad keeps his followers notified about the happenings in the world of cricket, be it on-field or off-field.

Moreover, Anurag is known for his previews and predictions ahead of any match. Right from domestic cricket to international cricket, he has always kept his followers updated about the game. As far as the contests and challenges are concerned in fantasy cricket, he has most of the times been accurate. That is what has made him a genius expert in the field of cricket. He enjoys a great fan following on YouTube and his channel has more than 117K followers. One of the best things about his YouTube videos is that he has been giving timely updates about any particular game and his advice for the Dream11 team has made many people win many contests in the fantasy game. 

The young entrepreneur has been very fond of cricket and speaking about the same, he said “Since my childhood, I have been following the game of cricket. It gives me real joy when people consider my advice as expert advice. More than that, I feel happy because as per my knowledge I try to make them win the fantasy game and it is a great feeling when people start recognizing me as a known cricket expert.”

People have nothing to lose have the world to see and that’s what Shekh Hassan and Rachna Tahiliani have been doing. They have been exploring the world together and have traveled to 11 countries together in less than a year. They are Dubai born Indians and come from a digital marketing background. On one hand, Shekh is a pro in UX/UI, online ads, web automation, and other digital aspects; Rachna has worked with a popular agency in Dubai named Trivium FZCO.

They crossed each other’s path in the Manipal University of Dubai. After their graduation, they got into their respective jobs but within no time they quit it as they found their common dream in traveling together. They have been digital nomads who work on a freelance basis. After being together for many years, they converted their relationship into marriage in November 2018. 

Travel has been their only passion and it can be clearly seen through their Instagram posts. Their blog named ‘hanaintransit’ is a combination of their names – Hassan and Rachna, which makes ‘hana’ and ‘intransit’ is their aim to bring reality back on Instagram rather than just focusing on paid promotions. The thing that makes them stand apart from other travel lovers is that the couple does not want to be tagged as influencers. Right from the cost of hotels to flights to their travel experience, they have been taking charge of it by themselves. 

Hassan and Rachna’s main goal is to live in the moment and not capture them. The pictures on their Instagram feed are random ones from their travel diaries as they do not believe in perfect lighting, perfect dress or a perfect place. The USP of their blog is to keep it simple rather than trying to influence the audience. Their travel journeys is a collective effort where Hassan looks into photography and Rachna takes care of itinerary trips. After their college days, they have done multiple jobs, launched several start-ups and sold them to fulfill their passion for traveling together.

Digital consumption in India, which has always been at a high rate and will continue to forever over the years to come. In the previous years, we have seen that a lot of new technologies have been implemented, further leading to enhanced consumption of digitalized content across the country. And, the most amazing part of this digital consumption that is increasing is that there is no limit to people’s thirst for newer and unique ideas, which we can see is changing with the changing trends.

Enter Jagrit Pratap Singh & Pranav Rastogi: The duo has been responsible for feeding this high demand for content across multiple social platforms. By bringing in small-town content creators from various backgrounds into the limelight, they’ve revolutionized the content industry in India for good.

Along with his partner Pranav Rastogi, the duo has taken the media industry by a storm. Pranav has been in the industry for over 10 years as well, along with Jagrit he’s played an important role in the management of social media properties for A-List Hollywood celebrities. The duo has managed to bring in a whole lot of talented creators from middle-class families and give them access to a whole new world of possibilities. They have been working together for over three years now and they’ve given over 20 talented content creators to Facebook & Instagram. Putting the dots together hasn’t been a piece of cake for the duo, but they’ve conquered every bit of what they do.

The duo is also behind a biker community which they later turned into a media agency ‘Life Of A Rider’. The goal was to bring all the bikers in the world together and show the brighter side of bikers which was never shown to the public. The page has grown over 700k likes. They say it should reach over a million fans by the end of 2019.

From Bollywood to Hollywood: Jagrit Pratap Singh & Pranav Rastogi have it all covered.

They’ve successfully managed the social handles of Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities. In terms of growth and engagement, they’ve been the go-to guys.

The duo states that while growing up they never thought Social Media would change their lives forever. In the midst of Bollywood movies smashing records on the big screen, these two have been giving a tough competition to the big screen by pumping small town content creators onto social media platforms.

Lokesh Chahar is a well-known politician and social activist. He is a firm believer that it is incumbent on the country’s youth to disrupt the status quo. He believes that whatever route once chooses to work, the end goal must always be the betterment of society. 

Lokesh played a key role in 2014 during PM Narendra Modi’s election campaign. He successfully organised an army of over 10,000 volunteers in Jodhpur as part of Mission 272+ campaign, organized tens of bike rallies across the state, and supervised the work of Mission 272+ volunteers in Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Rajsamand. 

He was part of a select club of 40 volunteers – across the country during the campaign. They were invited to meet Mr. Modi at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, on January 9, 2014. In the final stages of the campaign, he personally went to Varanasi – the constituency chosen by Mr. Modi – and contributed to the Campaign Management Support Team of CAG in Before working for the BJP campaign, Lokesh had participated in the ‘Sadbhavna Mission’. It was organized by PM Narendra Modi  

Lokesh Chahar is appreciated for his phenomenal work and contribution in the world of Indian politics. For the infectious enthusiasm and ingenious ideas deployed by him during the Lok Sabha election campaign, he has been felicitated several times. In 2015, PM Narendra Modi himself acknowledged his remarkable contribution at the 7 RCR in July 2015, wherein the Prime Minister himself acknowledged his immense contribution. 

Lokesh also works for the betterment of the society through his NGO called Aarambh Youth Foundation which started in 2015. It gave the youngsters an effective platform to exhibit their skills and accomplishments. He also has the distinction of being the youngest ever member of the Art of Living’s District Development Committee (DDC).

Recognised as the queen of commercial modeling, Masters in Psychology and Sales Executive, Sonali Barthwal talks about her newest project. Sonali’s ability to evoke and adapt to the demands of the industry, while still keeping it real, is what truly makes her our jack-of-all-trades. Here she reveals her upcoming projects and hobbies. 

What are you currently working on?     

I just got done with Couture Fashion week, Currently working on Vogue Wedding show and I have a jewelry campaign next month. 

What is your guilty pleasure? 

Golgappe ( grins) 

What is the advice you would want to give to aspiring models?

Find the right modeling agency. It’s very important to have a good manager who understands what works best for you. Learn to embrace rejection. Don’t base your self- worth on appearance or anybody else approval of you. Be confident and comfortable with yourself. 

What are your thoughts on fame? Do you get tired of it? Do you resent it? How do you navigate it? 

I always wanted success for myself. I wanted to support myself. I wanted to get a place where I could have creative freedom and start to have more power to shape my life. Fame is something that I deal with and learn about every day. I’ve had my up’s and down’s with it for sure because overall it’s definitely a learning process. I’ve learned a lot about myself because of it. I’ve learned to be honest with myself, celebrate myself, protect myself, be assertive with I need to be.

Development Initiatives for Change (Di4C) is launching an innovative and unique initiative – a campaign “#IamforABC” for promoting equality including gender equality through an online portal (www.iam4abc.com) with senior school children from classes 9^thto 12^thin Delhi and NCR. ABC stands for “Ab Banenge Change-maker”.

The campaign plans to reach out through interactive learning sessions to school children in about 500 schools including government and private; and through them to their parents, friends, and families that will take the strength of the outreach to nearly half a million people, making it a unique drive. 

Besides reaching out to minimum 500 schools, through various social media platforms or other communication channels – Di4C, its partners and the participating schools will spread the campaign message encouraging visitors to the portal who not only can show support to the campaign but can also share their stories – small or big – of being the change-makers. The stories truly inspiring, will appear on the campaign’s blog.

The Di4C initiative is aligned to the Global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which is committed to focus on youngsters, children, and youth, amplify their voices and activate them to participate as partners in any process of change.

The campaign is being launched on August 15, 2019. Indo-German Social Service Society (IGSSS) and Caritas India are partners to the campaign. At the launch, Green Fields School (Safdurjung Enclave), Hope Hall Foundation School (R K Puram), K R Mangalam World School (Greater Kailash –II), The Indian School (Sadiq Nagar)  – are participating as the “trendsetter schools” who showcase as centers for learning, their motivating and engaging children to be the change-makers in their lives, and grow to be responsible citizens of tomorrow. The campaign closes with an event planned on December 10, 2019 which is also the Human Rights Day and marks the closing of the worldwide 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. 

As we all are aware of inequalities, biases, stereotypes exist everywhere and India by no means is unique. However, in our country biases can be rigid influenced by socially constructed norms, practices and beliefs. This in turn influences — and has influenced — different forms of aggression, in particular violence against girls and women as the data from the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) also shows that crimes and violence against girls and women has increased by 80 per cent over the last decade. 

Multiple efforts – from government, non-government and the civil society – has worked towards influencing the patriarchal and people’s orthodox mindsets that has through a socialization process over the years, led to discrimination, biases, gender stereotyping and even prejudices. 

With the tagline “#I am for ABC”, the campaign driving the youngsters to action contributes towards generating awareness, sensitizing people through a depiction of various positive actions and constructive efforts – starting from within homes, in schools and in other public places – that have addressed or are addressing different kinds of inequalities that exist in our society, also inequalities that may be emerging in a rapidly changing modern environment and spreading in urban, rural, also less urbanized centers.

From its launch day until the campaign closes – the portal will become a knowledge portal of sharing and learning, inspiring and getting inspired, and influencing hopefully lot of people including the youngsters – the critical medium of the campaign, to be a change-maker in their lives to contribute towards a better,  just, harmonious and equal society – wherein people regard the opposite or any gender with dignity and respect; advance equality including gender equality by breaking biases and stereotypes; and also influence others to do the same.

Di4C is a knowledge management firm and is the brainchild of Dr. Malika Basu who previously led Solution Exchange for Gender Community (2008-2014), a knowledge management initiative of the United Nations in India.

Mukul Arora India’s ace fashion designer known for giving stunning designs for weddings and significant events with his Ejaaz Couture. He is the first choice for Brides and Grooms for their auspicious day; he knows the latest trends and selection of 21st centuries Brides and Grooms.

With all odds as a couturier, he is trying to keep Indian aesthetics alive while redefining the traditional bridal outfits. Mukul Arora believes the concept of a conventional Indian wedding has evolved with time, and now couples love to experiment designs and clothes on their main day.

As he knows now, couples are becoming bolder and experimental in choosing clothes. So he tries to come with clothes which can suit to the person’s personality. He plays with different colours and materials.

Yes, it is very challenging for people like Mukul to balance the look of the Groom and Brides clothes. He has to figure out what will work best according to the theme of the functions. And according to that, he tries to create a combo of modern attire with classical Indian touch in it, which stays forever in Hearts of Brides and Groom.

Mukul Arora’s Ejaaz Couture create garments for traditional Indian man that has evolved and started accepting newer and innovative forms of clothing. His designs for Grooms are sharply tailored in classic style with a touch of modern material. Mukul and his team are known for their craftsmanship in both Grooms and Bridal attires.

Mukul Arora is planning to launch a show with his collection. He wants to showcase what he has in collection for Brides and Grooms. That show will be an excellent opportunity for many to grab the best attire for their weddings. Still, everything is in his dreams; he is planning to make it real in coming time. He is just waiting for the right time to showcase his collection to the world.

Until now, we have noticed whatever Mukul Arora and his Ejaaz Couture team has done is classy with a traditional touch. Which makes a perfect day for Brides and Grooms, and it also gives lifetime smiling memory.