Ricky Patel aka Dj Ricky who started his career from Vj’ing is also a producer who later indulged himself as a Dj has become one of the top DJ in the country.

Ricky started his career not by taking up higher studies in the field or under the mentorship of any individual or any institution learned but Dj ing via YouTube and various blogs all by himself.

This self-made man has played for a maximum number of clubs in India with  (all the A-listers) and also have been taking up various events.

Dj Ricky has also collaborated with some well-renowned artist like Nikhil Chinapa, Shaan, Guru Randhawa, Ali Merchant, Milind Gaba, Darshan Raval and many more.

Dj Ricky has also performed in shows such as Sunburn, VH1 supersonic, Enchanted Valley Carnival, Bollybom and many more.

Dimpi Sanghvi, a well-renowned blogger winning millions of hearts with her Fashion and Lifestyle subjects has been quite busy with her shooting schedule lately. 

Never the less the diva did manage to escape for a quick UK and Europe trip for the Christmas and new years celebrations in where the diva was spotted having a gala time may it be on the streets of London which is well renowned for its winters, Amsterdam for its beautiful scenery and Christmas celebrations and Paris the city known for its fashion and lifestyle is a treat for the blogger having the same forte.

Dimpi visited Paris, Amsterdam and London where in the diva had her Christmas and New years celebrations, taking a break from her hectic schedule.

When asked about the same Dimpi says “With such work load and busy schedule this break was much needed. I had a wonderful time visiting my 3 most favourite cities. Celebrating Christmas and New years in Europe in itself is a treat. London, Paris and Amsterdam was a wonder to roam around. It was rejoicing and did get me all rejuvenated and pumped up for the coming year”

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Roorkee has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bhopal-based Madhya Pradesh Rural Road Academy to strengthen mutual cooperation and collaboration in the area of road network planning, design, construction and operation. This collaboration will be a step forward in the direction of academia – industry interaction.

The Madhya Pradesh Rural Road Academy (MPRRA) is an organisation under Panchayat and Rural Development Department, and is recognized as Centre of Excellence in Training and Research in Rural Roads through capacity building and human resources development. The state has been successful in building capacities of different stakeholders such as government officials, professionals, and policy makers on issues related to rural road construction, maintenance and road safety.

The IIT and MPRRA have agreed to cooperate, through undertaking active collaboration in the following areas of mutual interest such as harmonization of regional and national cooperation on rural road connectivity, construction, maintenance, and use of local material, fly-ash in road construction, soil stabilization, innovative technologies and related areas. This collaboration will address the issues of environmental concern that would mitigate the detrimental effects of infrastructural development and operation; allow devising effective human resource development strategies and programmes to upgrade skills and introducing professional certification to various stakeholders; formalise development of national institutions and sub-centres, preferably with linkages to multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank and the, World Bank. This collaboration shall provide forums for both public and private sectors to share their views and experiences in strengthening in road transport development.

“We are committed to devote our time to projects of societal importance. MPRRA is very active in utilising modern technology for constructing and maintaining rural roads. Predictive maintenance shall be useful for developing optimal solutions and cost effective management of the huge rural road network in Madhya Pradesh.” said Prof. Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director IIT Roorkee

“We are extremely happy to sign this MoU with IIT Roorkee and looking forward that with this collaboration IIT Roorkee can help in addressing challenges of MPRRA.

Together we shall bridge the gap between field and lab. I believe both the institutes can achieve new heights and address issues of utmost importance to the rural areas especially in matters of transportation, connectivity, and the environment” said Mr Umakant Umrao, CEO MPRRA.

The nodal officer for the project from M.P. Rural Road Academy will be Mr. B.K. Nayak, Director and that from IIT Roorkee will be Prof. Rajat Rastogi.

Muskan Narang earlier known as Seema has been a pioneer in the fashion industry as well as she manages celebrities for a quite long time now. She has been associated with notable national and international shows for long now. She has won many accolades as well as awards for her contribution.

Talking about how this journey started and how connecting the dots has led her to where she is now. She was born and brought up in Amritsar, Punjab. She has completed her graduation from Punjab University and then went on to study fashion designing from NIFT.

During her time on NIFT, she became an integral part of many fashion shows, which was followed by her love for fashion blogging, which eventually made the way for her towards the world of Glamour and Entertainment, but she made sure that her passion for fashion remains the same and she continued to follow her dreams in the industry parallelly.

Muskan’s core strengths include collaborating, coordinating and partnering with potential clients for tailored projects. The former has an addiction and it’s called winning. With the rich expertise of successful 5 years, her name is on the speed dial of famous actors, producers and event management companies as well. Be it a film PR or an event (big or small) where celebrities are involved, Muskaan has done it all! She has worked with Arbaaz Khan, Dino Morea, Bipasha Basu, Sunny Leone, Gippy Grewal, Himanshi Khurana, Guru Randhawa, Mika Singh, Kapil Sharma, Gurpreet Ghuggi, living legend Gurdsmaan ji and the list is too long to keep going. In a short but momentous career, she has already done PR for over 100 films along with managing events. 

Managing a celebrity especially during the promotions is not a cakewalk, and there are few people who are trusted by stars themselves. She is one of the top names to be trusted upon. Celebrity management or promotions is not something which keeps her busy, Muskan is multi-talented person, who is a fashion designer, has her own garments business and has also been selected for styling an outlet in Dubai. 

The benevolent says she is always thankful to Waheguru papa for all and her family who always support she thankful to Punjabi industry who gave so much respect in her work or her praise always. When asked about her achievements she says “The journey was not easy but it was not tough either as it was my passion, that helped me get through the obstacles easily, and if your passion becomes your professions, it becomes, even more, easier to achieve milestones”. 

You have proven yourself to be a very skilled individual who has the capacity to do great things with their life. Continue to make us proud as you face new challenges and adventures. Here’s wishing you success in everything you do. Good luck.

Jitendra is a very well know entrepreneur the owner of the very famous Playboy Club at Jaipur. He is a wanderlust by heart, often tries to travel as much as he can buy effectively managing the businesses. A B.com graduated and resides in Jodhpur. 

His club promises a luxe nightlife experience crafted to elevate the party ethos, stationed in the heart of the city. The club being of such premium standard is known and recognised by everyone. The club also hosts various events like Ladies Night, DJ night, Bollywood Night and many more. Many influencers, bloggers and celebrities can be spotted in the club. Jitendra is aiming at expanding the club at various places across the country. 

The aspiring entrepreneur is also bringing an International White Club this year, which is voted World’s 20th Club on DJ MAG 100 Clubs. The club has made nightlife history as Dubai’s very first outdoor rooftop nightlife experience with high-tech and ultra-modern. 

The former is into construction, so he started his real estate firm known as of Panwar Builders. The firm is been associated with great projects in Jodhpur.  The entrepreneur aims as achieving more projects in this coming year. He also financed in the Parag Sanghvi sarkar movie.

Vishakha Raghav the diva who sizzled the reality show Love school 3 with her astounding persona and charm is all set to enter the b’town world.

That’s right a birdie informed us about the diva signing a well-renowned banner for her debut.

The shoot of the untitled project will be starting later this year. Vishakha will also be seen in an upcoming web series having well-renowned Starcast under an ace production house.

Extracting immense fame and fan fam from a reality show, Vishakha is all geared up for her upcoming projects in the pipeline.

In this world of stereotypes, Sahil Malhotra broke through those barriers and rose as an exceptional makeup artist. A fore-time, he has been enthralling everyone with his art and style. His approach to style is simple yet unique: as he believes in going beyond the conventional way of makeup.

Through these years, Sahil as a young artist has been able to establish his grounds in the makeup industry. He studied the artistry of Make-Up Designory in Los Angeles, USA and Baku, Azerbaijan and thereafter Hairstyling from Blossom Kochhar. With a fusion of experience and excellence in his work, he’s considered to be profoundly demanded in the market. Thailand, Canada, LA, Udaipur, Mussoorie, Chandigarh, Bihar, Gorakhpur, Rohtak, Karnal, Panipat, Ludhiana, Jhansi and an endless list of places around the globe, Sahil has immersed many hearts and minds with his work.

With sincere practice and diligent hard work, he further instigated his forever cherished dream of House Of Beauty as a celebrity makeup artist. Along with a flourishing list of eminent personalities, like Hina Khan, Urvashi Rautela, Shamita Shetty, VJ Gaelyn, Anisha Butt, Tanaaz Bakhtiyar, Kubra Seth and many more. Sahil has become one of the dynamic creative forces of the industry, his work was featured in various magazines like La Fiesta Magazine and even has collaborated along with numerous fashion designers like Pernia Qureshi, Manish Malhotra, Gaurav Gupta, Samant Chauhan, Kanika Goyal Label, many more. To add on to the ceaseless list of collaborations, he has worked as a makeup partner at events like Crowning Glory 2016, Mrs Face of the Year 2017, India Style Fest and many more.

Sahil has the ability to tailor a truly spellbinding ensemble for his clients which made dignified for numerous awards like ‘Best Makeup Designer North India’ at International Excellence Awards 2019, ‘The Most Promising Makeup Artist 2016’ at Ravishing Beauty & Wellness Awards, ‘The Most Promising Makeup Artist 2016’ at Star Fashion Week and Meri Pehchan Award Season

The Global Tiger Day came with loads of good news for India on tiger conservation front!

The All India Tiger Estimation-2018, released by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today showed a 33% increase in the tiger population, putting the number of tigers at 2,967. India has achieved the target of doubling tiger population four years before the deadline of 2022 agreed upon at St Petersberg in 2010 the countries agreed to a Global Tiger Recovery Program.

This `historic achievement’ prompted the Prime Minister to say: “It is not enough that tiger zinda hai….’’ Tiger Zinda Hai is a popular Bollywood movie. He further went to on say that the song “Baagon mein bahaar hai….(It is springtime….) should now be replaced by “Bhaagon mein bahaar hai…. (It is springtime for tigers)

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister described this as a historic achievement for India, and reaffirmed India’s commitment towards protecting the tiger. Appreciating the speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this feat, he described it as one of the finest examples of Sankalp Se Siddhi. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them from getting the desired results, he said.

The Prime Minister said that with almost 3000 tigers, India is today among the biggest and most secure habitats.

According to the census, Madhya Pradesh saw the highest number of tigers at 526, closely followed by Karnataka at 524 and Uttarakhand at number 3 with 442 tigers. In five years, the number of protected areas increased from 43 to 100.  

While the 2014 census put the Big Cats number at 2,226, the number was 1,706 in 2010 and even lesser at 1,411 in 2006. 

Mr Modi asserted that the way ahead is “collectiveness” instead of “selectiveness.” He said that a broad-based and holistic look is essential for environmental conservation. He said, it is possible to strike a healthy balance between development and environment. “In our policies, in our economics, we have to change the conversation about conservation,” he added.

India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India, the Prime Minister asserted.

He expressed confidence that India will prosper both economically and environmentally; India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers; India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage.

He said that in the last five years, while work has proceeded at a fast pace for next-generation infrastructure, the forest cover in the country has also grown. There has also been an increase in the “protected areas.” In 2014, there were 692 protected areas, which increased to more than 860 in 2019. The “Community Reserves” have also grown from 43, in 2014, to more than 100 now.

He said that India is making a sustained effort to make its economy “clean-fuel based” and “renewable energy based.” He said “waste” and “bio-mass” are being made a big part of India’s energy security. He mentioned the progress made in schemes such as “Ujjwala” and “Ujala” for LPG connections and LED bulbs, respectively.

The Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Mr Prakash Javdekar; the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Mr Babul Supriyo; and the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Mr C.K. Mishra, were present on the occasion.

Indian American Businessman Amar Patel shares his top tips for Instagram networking success.

Amar Patel, 27, oversees the strategic direction, Manufacturing of goods, fulfillment and Social media growth for companies with sales that exceed 20-million per year, many listed on the INC 500 and Forbes list.

So what’s the secret to work with such large companies at such a young age? He’s a young Indian American businessman who’s realized the value of building quality relationships and quality products. Patel has managed to build a powerhouse network of contacts worth over $15 billion via Instagram marketing.

Patel’s story is both motivational and replicable, and I had the privilege of meeting with him recently to learn some of his tricks of the trade. Here are some key takeaways from my chat with him.

1. The power of a direct message

The direct messaging function, or “DM,” as it’s often called, is one of the simplest ways to reach out on Instagram. The biggest reason most choose not to utilize this feature is fear of rejection. We often far too quickly assume that if we send a DM, it won’t be read or will be denied, and it won’t provide any value.

If we choose to let go of our fears and chase our goals in life, then we will come to realize that rejection simply doesn’t matter. Patel actually reached out to me via direct messaging, and it wasn’t automated, as you might expect from large companies or people with big followings.

It was real, it was personal, and therefore, it resonated with me.

The best thing you can do when using the direct messaging feature is to keep it authentic and simple. Even something as brief as, “I love your photos and what you’re doing with your page. Excited to follow along!”

2. Outreach through value

Above I talked about keeping it authentic; this next point brings that rule home even more. If you’re consistently reaching out to people you can’t bring any value to, you’ll come off as inauthentic.

Furthermore, this will bring little or no value to your business. One way to bring value to those you’re contacting is to offer a compliment. Letting people know you appreciate what they’re doing and the positive impact it has on the world is always a good idea.

Encouragement feels good. And when you bring value to others, it will come back to you in some form. Just ask yourself as you’re reaching out to others on Instagram: What value does this bring them?

3. The money is in the research

Patel’s rule of thumb is this: TRY FAIL TRY FAIL and do it a few more times, take away experiences from your failures to make sure that your clients and potential clients are educated from real experiences you yourself needed to go through so that they do not need to.

What does this mean? Research, research, research. This is the key to Instagram outreach.

This only builds on our last two points. When you know the individual you’re reaching out to, you’ll seem authentic (have I drilled the word “authentic” into your brain yet?), and you will know how to positively impact and bring value them.

If you reach out to someone without having first cared enough to learn about him or her, this will only result in failure. You’ll have already lost them within the first few words of your attempt, as Patel says.

The more you know, the better you’re able to adequately address people’s challenges and convey the solution you can provide.

4. Rejection is a part of life.

Remember that little fear of rejection we talked about earlier? Get rid of it — yes, even if you’re getting ready to message someone on Instagram with a huge following and a verified profile.

Everyone started somewhere, and most of these “celebrity” Instagrammers remember this fact and know that it took hard work to get where they are. Usually, they’re more than happy to connect with you, especially when you prove that you have something worth looking into.

If you don’t contact these people simply because of fear, you could be missing out on many opportunities that would have offered you great potential. Don’t be afraid of rejection, and don’t be afraid to hear the word no.

If you present the correct message, coupled with interesting content on your page, they will want to know more about you.

Patel told me that some of the most successful people he knows who are worth hundreds of millions of dollars have fewer than 30,000 followers on social media. Don’t be afraid to reach out, no matter the size of their following.

5. One powerful direct message

All it takes is one powerful direct message. Well, I lied — it takes more like 100 direct messages. But if you get one answer back from one of them, then you win. Your goal here should be engagement and connection.

If you can engage and connect with the right people — even if they don’t directly contribute to your business — chances are that in the long run, they’ll know someone who can contribute.  Never bypass a relationship simply because your business doesn’t necessarily benefit from it today, but can be massively rewarding in the near future. Business is an art and all greats take time and persistence..

As Patel put it, all you need is one answer, one conversation, to work your way into a network that could lead you to many people with similar interests, and in turn, further networking connections and continuous qualified referrals.

Twenty-seven Patel is a total inspiration both to me and other millennials in our world today. I hold a great deal of respect for him and his work.

I look forward to seeing all of his future ventures. And as Patel so graciously taught me, let go of your fear, don’t be afraid to hear the word “no,” be authentic, be yourself, and start reaching out!

The Central Government has given its nod for an Rs.8,000 crore mission to explore the deepest regions of the oceans surrounding the country as part of an exercise to promote sustainable use of the vast living and non-living ocean resources that remain untapped.

Disclosing this, Secretary, Ministry of Earth sciences, Dr. Madhavan Rajeevan, said the Government has given in-principle approval for the mission and now his Ministry will draw up the expenditure plan and circulate it to relevant organizations for implementation. It is an integrated program in which several scientific departments such as Department of Science and Technology, Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Biotechnology, Defence Research and Development Organisation, and Indian Council of Agricultural Research would work together. 

Noting that the Government was focussing on leveraging the blue economy for the country’s overall economic growth, he said the Mission was one of the transformative ideas of the Government’s 100-day programmes. “I am confident that we would be able to launch the Deep Ocean Mission by October end”.

A  major thrust of the Mission will be to look for metals and minerals. The United Nation’sInternational seabed Authority has allotted to India a site of 75,000 sq. km in the Central Indian Ocean Basin for exploitation of Polymetallic Nodules which are scattered on the seabed. The rock like material contained several valuable metals and minerals such as Manganese, Nickel and Cobalt. 

Dr. Rajeevan was speaking at a function to mark the Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

On the occasion, Union Minister for Earth Sciences, Science and Technology and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched a mobile application developed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences that will provide agro-meteorology-related advisory services to farmers at the touch of a button. He also unveiled new websites for India Meteorology Department and the National Centre for Seismology. 

Further, he presented the life Time Excellence Award in the sphere of Earth System Sciences to Prof.J.Srinnivasan for his wide range of contributions to the climate science over the past 46 years and the national awards in the fields of Ocean Science and Technology, Atmospheric  Science and Technology and Geoscience and Technology to Prof D.Shankar, Prof.S.K.Sateesh, and Prof.G.V.R.Prasad respectively and the National award for Women Scientist to Prof C.Manikyamba.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan urged scientists and officials associated with the Ministry of Earth Sciences to strive to build advanced knowledge-based multi-hazard early warning and decision support systems for various natural disasters and asked them to explore ways to create greater awareness about the Ministry’s activities among children.‘The Ministry of Earth Sciences is doing a lot of good work. The common man needs to be made aware of this. We can do it through children”.

(India Science Wire)