Heartiest Greetings from 'HELLO KOLKATA' (3D News, Events & Films)!!!!

  We hereby cordially invite you/your esteemed organization   to be an  ASSOCIATE PARTNER of  'Hello Kolkata Style ICON'  (event span- Aug. middle to Nov. end). 

   We will launch  our 'Hello Kolkata Style Icon 2019' (7th edition, presented by Annie Jain), a Talent Hunt competition for all ages & for both male & female, including the differently-abled,  at Bangur Kolokakuli on 17 & 18 August, Saturday & Sunday at 3 - 6 pm.

   The proceeds of 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' will be channelised for development of socio-cultural activities for differently-abled yet talented individuals.

Our Guests of Honour Sri Subrata Mukherjee, Hon’ble Minister of WB and Sri Dinesh Bajaj, Hon. Chairman, WBTIDC will grace the occasion on 17th Aug., 3 pm.

   Apart from 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019', on 17 & 18 Aug. at Bangur Kolokakuli, we will have FAIR (display-cum-sale of various items) and also cultural fusion of songs, dance, recitation, sruti-natak, etc. by several talented artists.

 **On 31st Aug., 3 - 5.30 pm, we will have Pre-Event Party for  'Hello Kolkata Style ICON'  at Levels The Club, Y-17, EN, Sec-V  with various celebs like actress Payel Sarkar, Sourav Das, Sayanti, MLA Baishali Dalmiya, national contests winning models & many others.

  **'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019'  will have 6 Levels of Contests, with 6 events on 6 different days (between Aug. to Nov.), with Grand Finale at Hotel Stadel, Salt Lake Stadium in Nov. end.

Annie Jain  presents    'Hello Kolkata Style ICON 2019'
-- --an INITIATIVE to promote Socio-Cultural Activities of  Differently-Abled Persons 

11 rounds:-  1. Self-Introduction in Ethnic Wear    2. Fun Quiz in Western Wear   3. Extempore in Casual Wear    4.  Talent Hunt (Perform anything)     5. Acting Auditions   6. Fitness/Strength     7. Quiz   8.  Creative Composition    9.  Debate    10 & 11.  Q & A (with Jury and Audience)

First Round of Contest:-  Venue- Bangur Mukta Mancha, beside Bangur Swimming Pool, VIP More
Date- 17 August, 2019 Saturday    Reporting Time-  9.45 a.m.

'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' (M & F) invites participation in 11 categories:-

1. Baby Icon (Single Category- Male or Female <1.5 - 3 years)

2. Kid Icon (Male and Female - <3 - 6 years)

3. Junior Icon (Male and Female - <6- 9 years)

4. Senior Icon (Male and Female - <9- 12 years)

5. Teen Icon (Male and Female - <13 - 17 years)

6. Youth Icon (Male and Female - <18- 23 years)

7. Lady Icon (2 categories - Miss & Mrs. Above 23 years)

8. Gent Icon (2 categories - Married & Unmarried Above 23 years)

9. Iconic Couple (3 categories - Youth, Married, Unmarried <less than 50 years)

Special Iconic Couple- Seniors <more than 50 years)

10. Mom & Kid (Kid <3-6 years)

11. Differently-Abled (<3-7 years, 7-14, 15 till any age)

###Each participant if 'Hello Kolkata Style ICON 2019' will get:-

 ** Appreciation Certificate and Memento     

**Coverage in ‘Hello Kolkata’ newspaper & web, You-tube recording of exclusive interview, etc.

 **Each candidate will be groomed in various aspects after 1^st Round.

**Each candidate will have direct access to all associate partners, sponsors, producers, etc. for career advancement and 'Hello Kolkata' claims no 'Right of Exclusivity'.

**Each candidate will be featured as Face of 'Hello Kolkata Sharad Samman' (our 13th year) 

**Each candidate will be featured in 2020 Calendar (English or Bengali). 

**Each candidate will get guaranteed modeling scope in our own projects, banners, Fair, etc. 

 **Each candidate will get guaranteed  Acting Role in film/series of 'Hello Kolkata'. 

    We will give reference for scopes in other companies/production houses, but we bear no guarantee for placement in other houses.

**Each candidate will be a part of All Programs related to Media Interactions. 

**Each candidate can get wide-spread media-promotions in other newspapers & TV, but that will be chargeable additionally.

  Commission structure--  (On sponsorship of amount & Regn. Fees)-     * For referring a single person u can gain rs 1500.
                  ***For Barter system, we will mutually decide ur benefit and commission.

*Pl note- Registration is FREE for Differently-Abled**

#### Regn Fees for all others-(Male/Female, all ages, Baby 1.5 years to Super Seniors 80 years)

  Registration Fees for 1st Round:- Rs. 500 (FREE for Differently-Abled)
--Commission = 20% = rs 100

Regn. Fees for 2nd Round – Rs 2,000  (includes 5 hours of Grooming by Experts & Profiling in our own newspaper, webs & Youtube)
-Commission = 10% = rs 200

3rd Round – Rs 4,000  (10 hrs of Grooming, Face in Banners, Puja Parikrama Jury Member)
--Commission @ 7% = rs 300

4th Round – Rs 7,000  (15 hrs of Grooming, Banners, Puja Jury, 1 Album, 1 Short Film)
--Commission = rs 300

Pre-Final – Rs. 13,000 (20 hrs of Grooming, Ad Shoot, 3 Albums, 3 Short-Films)
--Commission = rs 300

Grand Finale (Top 7) - Rs. 17,000  (35 hours of Grooming, Albums, Banners, Short Films)
--Commission = rs 300

For referring a single person u can gain rs 1500.

Regn. Fees for Designers- Rs. 3,000 – 30,000  (depending on Rounds, Media Promotions)
Commission - 10-15%

Associate Partnership or Sponsorship Details:-
**Title Sponsorship – 3 lacs
1. 6 Hoardings in prime spots in Kolkata and minimum 1 Advertisement in T2.
2. News Coverage in leading newspapers, TV & web. May also get Advts. in TV and FM.
3. 8 VIP Guest Cards & 8 Free Passes.
4. Direct access to all contestants & partners for commercial purpose.
5. Minimum 12 Advertisements in ‘Hello Kolkata’ (Daily English newspaper) & web.
6. Logo in all promotions including Certificates, Banners, Social Media, Fliers, etc.
7. On-stage briefing about Co., felicitation with memento, certificate and gifts.
8. Free Passes for various other prestigious events by ‘Hello Kolkata’.


Associate Partnership  'Hello Kolkata Style ICON 2019':-
Commission - 10-15%
For Barter system, we will mutually decide commission.

Silver Associate-  Rs. 30,000 ---- 2 VIP Cards & 2 Free Passes  plus  Pts.  4, 5, 7.

Gold Associate-  Rs. 60,000 ---- 4 VIP Cards & 6 Free Passes  plus  Pts. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7.

Diamond Associate-  Rs. 1,00,000 ---- 6 VIP Cards & 10 Free Passes  plus  Pts. 1 - 8.

Waiting for your kind response to be an Associate Partner for 'Hello Kolkata Style ICON'.

Request for association with 'Hello Kolkata FAIR' at Bangur Mukta Mancha (near VIP Airport Bye-Pass) on 29 & 30 June, 17 & 18 August, Puja Spl-- 28 & 29 September

'Hello Kolkata'  cordially invites you to be a part of

 'Hello Kolkata FAIR' (Fusion of Cultural Programs & Exhibition-cum-Sale)

  Fixed Dates-  29 & 30 June (Sat. & Sunday), 

            17 & 18 August  (Sat. & Sunday), 

            28 & 29 September  (Sat. & Sunday)  **Pre-Puja Special  as  28 Sept. is 'Mahalaya' 

 Timing- Each day 10 am - 9 pm

Venue-  Bangur Mukta Mancha (Kolokakuli), besides Bangur Swimming Pool, (@ 1 Km. distance from VIP Bangur Stop or 1 Km. from 227 No. bus stand, Bangur)  

     **** Bangur Mukta Mancha has 18 ft wide x 15 ft. good stage (at 4 ft. height). 

***Items can be displayed on concrete seats (2 ft. wide & 3.5 ft. long, with 2 ft. back-rest)

       Rental for 2 days' display-cum-sale = Rs. 1500 per seat. 

  This rental of Rs. 1500 include all of the following:-

2 days of display of items in 1 seat (2 ft. wide & 3.5 ft. long & 2 ft. back-rest), 

Display of up to 2 banners or standees at venue,

FB & other promotions,

Free Participation in cultural program,

Minimum 8 times announcement during whole day abt. the organization/items,

Minimum 2 time self-briefing abt. the organization/items, 

3 to 4 times free advertisements in 'Hello Kolkata' newspaper and web,

U will get You-tube recording of the program

Each Stall Owner will get  10 - 20% Discount for Membership of 'Hello Kolkata Ladies CLUB'. (Annual Membership Fees of HKLC = Rs. 3000).   

Pls. note---  For additional Media promotions in newspapers like Dainik Statesman, Dainik Jagran, Arthik Lipi, Sukhabar, & TV Channels like CTN, etc. charges will be extra and will be decided mutually.

****As there is NOT adequate storage system at venue, all goods have to be taken back at home after 1st day's eve, and NOT to be kept at venue.  

****'Hello Kolkata FAIR' will have Auctions for Charity & Social Welfare - So we request donation of clothes, books, foods for needy people. 

***On 29 & 30 June, 10 am - 9 pm, 'Hello Kolkata FAIR' will have various Cultural Programs:-

Song - With & Without Music Hands

Dance

Recitation

Sruti-natak

Band Festival 

Workshop & Talk Shows (Law, Insurance, Women Empowerment, Gender Issues, Health, Wellness, Make-up)

Fashion show with New Designers  

Auditions for Acting in Films, Series, Albums, etc.

Beauty Contest- Solo (Kid, Mr., Miss, Mrs.)

                   Duo- Mom & Kid, Couple, Senior Citizens, Differently-abled children

'Hello Kolkata Literature Festival' on 30th June, 10 am - 1 pm will be conducted by Ms. Ritweeka Banerjee, 'Literoma'

We are inviting Cultural Groups for song, recitation, sruti-natak, etc. on 30th June, 1 pm onwards & 29 June (10 am - 9 pm) 

     **Regn. fees= Rs 200 - 1000  per hour (depending on period 10 am - 8 pm)

       

We will have Cooking contest on 29th & 30th June- Bring Veg. & Non-Veg. items (Snacks and Dessert). 

        Tell recipe within 1 minute in front of Judges.  

Regn fess- Rs 200.

       Each contestant can publish Recipe for free in our 'Hello Kolkata' newspaper & web.

Lexus Design Award India 2020 Open For Entries

Lexus India had announced the third edition of the distinguished Lexus Design Award India (LDAI).  The Design competition serves as a platform for both, emerging and established designers and creators, whose works can lead to a better future for all. The annual event attracts creative talent from around India, who aspire to win the coveted award for innovative design excellence.

Making the world a better place through design has been the program’s purpose and the 2020 award continues the directive of “Design for a Better Tomorrow”. As was the case last year, entrants will need to demonstrate how their creative ideas express three key principles of the Lexus brand. Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate, with an emphasis on how their design anticipates the needs of individuals and society, remarked P B Venugopal, President, Lexus India.       

Doshor's Expo (8-11 Aug.)

Pre-Puja Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition-cum-Sale” is organized by Ankita Sinha, Owner of DOSHOR Event Management, on 8, 9, 10 and 11th Aug. (12-9 pm) at Dumdum Subhashree Hall, near Private Road Bus Stop.           

The Expo has 15 boutiques of exclusive collection of garments, jewellery & many more with up to 50% discount on all products.        

Wingfi's "শারদ মেলা"

Wingfi's "শারদ মেলা" is a Pre-Puja Exhibition at Parampara Banquets, Dhakuria, opposite Dakshinapan Shopping Complex on 20 - 22 September. Wingfi Event Planners invite stalls for showcasing products like designer sari, ethnic looms, traditional couture, kid's & men's wear, home decor items, food, etc.

'Hello Kolkata' is Media Partner for this grand endeavour of Wingfi Event Planners, informed Moumita Chanda, one of the organizing officials..

For stall booking, ph- 9874470471, 8335960632

www.wingfievent.com

Indian Idol season 11 creates buzz as Indian Idol 10 winner Salman Ali and ex-contestant Renu Nagar winds up the auditions in Kolkata

After roaring success of the Indian Idol season 10, Sony Entertainment Television brings another enthralling season of Indian Idol with extra dose of entertainment. Opening doors to the new generation of young singers, who dream of making it BIG in music industry, Indian Idol 11 started off its multi-city auditions for the 11^th season in Kolkata. Indian Idol 10 winner Salman Ali and Ex contestant Renu Nagar was present in the city to select the talents. The auditions were a brilliant success with 1,220 contestants auditioning for the show.

Entire city participated whole heartedly and auditions witnessed great enthusiasm of aspirants in huge numbers who put their best skills to play and showcased their musical talent. Once selected, the judges will guide, nurture, mentor and introduce these young singers and prepare them for the coveted title.

Number of participants in Kolkata were 1,220

The train of Indian Idol’s audition has now left Kolkata and on its way to Lucknow. Apart from Kolkata the auditions will happen across various cities such as, Lucknow, Indore, Nagpur followed by janta auditions in Delhi and Mumbai, opening doors for aspiring singers to the Indian music industry for a whole new generation.

The next auditions will be held in Lucknow on August1 4^th  2019.

'Pre-Independence Day Fiesta' by 'Hello Kolkata'

'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events and Films) had organized 'Pre-Independence Day Fiesta' on 12th Aug. at KG Memorial Hall. The cultural program was well supported by Annie Jain (Annie's Creation) and Rudra Sen (Daffodil Incorporate).  Social Welfare Partners were 'Adya Ma Seva Samity', 'Sangbedan', BTM and 'Jyotsna - A Ray of Light', Media Partners were 'Mukhyabarta', 'Kolkata Vision' and 'Nirvik Kantha', Gift Partner was 'Agomoini Events'.

    The cultural program was a fusion of songs and recitation by several talented artists.

      As a mark of social welfare,  Narayan Majumder, Secretary of 'Adya Ma Seva Samity' distributed 'Rakhis' and  educational items amongst needy children.

      Chief Guest for the event was Sarod Baba, internationally acclaimed music maestro. 

       A host of dignitaries had also graced the occasion. They included social activists Md. Ehteshamul Haq, Farooque Malik, Ashok Mondal, Sukrajit Dhali, Abhishek Mishra, Swagata Basu Guha Neogi, Chayan Mukherjee, vocal artists Seba Gupta, Papri Das, Srabani Bhattacharya, Dr. Gouri Bandopadhyay, Dilip Das, Sikha Roy, Moonmoon Banerjee, Jia Saha, Tomojit and Arkapriya.

       The program witnessed felicitation of the winners of 13th 'HELLO KOLKATA Short Films Fiesta' ('SHORT-SCOPE').  

    'One Last Time' (a short film based on love for parents)

was declared the champion. 'One Last Time' is presented by 'Innomania Motion Pictures', produced by Boby Mondal and directed by Jayashree Khara. 

       Ms. Subrata Banerjee, on behalf of 'Literoma', accepted the Award for 'Critics' Appreciation' for Reetwika Banerjee's silent film 'Black Rose'.

      Rajat Talukdar received recognition as 'Special Mention' for his two films - 'Maa' and 'Left Overs'.

      Priyanka and Sukanya anchored the show, while Rinki and Shubham did co-ordination. 

     

Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' remarked that 'Hello Kolkata Fiesta' is a socio-cultural platform that aims to motivate cultural performers and also helps promote socio-cultural harmony.

'Harappa Trilogy' by Shankar N. Kashyap

Most of the readers had often looked at Harappa as one of the names which kept appearing in the pages of history book but never really had been talked about from a fiction standpoint. The veteran UK based Indian novelist Shankar N. Kashyap took it on himself to come up with a really refreshing take on Harappa through periodic story-line against a lost world. It is an honour to experience the neat story-line
From a reader’s stance the way faith had been depicted throughout is the marque concept that forces you to think that faith in reality is beyond any religion and it has a driving power of its own. There are several other such take-aways which the series offers to its readers. It is up to the audience to decide and choose the ones they want to retain.

which spreads across three sub titles. Each chapter unveils a unique side of Indian past which ultimately builds the stage for the climax. Other than the content of writing, the cover page also deserves a special mention for the unconventional depiction of history based fiction genre. 

"Indian Idol" season 11 to flag off auditions in Kolkata

After the power-packed season of Indian Idol 10, Sony Entertainment Television is back with another
musical treat for its audience with Indian Idol. Setting forth a memorable journey the upcoming season
is all geared up to provide platform to talented young aspirants between the age group of 15 to 30 years
giving viewers an entertaining watch with amazing singers.
Flagging off the auditions in Jaipur, Indian Idol is all set to hunt the youngsters in Kolkata city who have
the zeal and confidence in them to experience the musical journey and hone their singing talent further
under the guidance of some exceptional musical stalwarts.
The latest season produced by Fermantle; Indian Idol 11 is announcing participation from a whole new
generation of aspiring talents.
Apart from Kolkata the auditions will further be hosted across in cities like, Lucknow, Indore, and Nagpur
followed by Janta auditions in Delhi and final round in Mumbai.
    The auditions in Kolkata will be conducted on:
Date- 10 th August 2019
Venue- Amity University, Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, Newtown, Kolkata, West
Bengal 700135
Time- 8:00am.

Singer and song writer Malini Banerjee launched her original Bengali song "Aami Haarte Raaji Noi" that makes a powerful statement on Empowerment

Haunted by heartbreak, she mustered the courage to harness her inner demons and transform them into strength by pouring out her feelings into soul stirring lyrics. Currently, the only multilingual singer-songwriter in Kolkata, Malini Banerjee released her original Bengali song “Aami Haarte Raaji Noi” that talks about a woman and her victorious fight against sexual injustice and domestic abuse.

        Chief guest Chaitali Das, jute revivalist, Mrs International Classic 2018 and Fortune Most Power Women US State Department Alumna and guest of honour Amyt Datta, guitarist, composer, producer and mentor and Sidhu released the song at Topcat CCU on August 7 along with musicians

Bodhisattwa Ghosh and Gaurab Chatterjee.
 Says Malini, “The song is inspired by a personal experience. I was in a serious relationship which, unfortunately, ended in violence. I was completely dejected and had shut myself off from the world. The only way I felt I could deal with the situation was by penning what I was going through. But, through the hurt and anger, I also discovered that this entire episode had taught me how to depend on myself, and that brought with it a sense of freedom I’d never felt before. This is the message that my song aims to give – as women we have to trust our own instinct and carve a path for ourselves. We owe it to ourselves and to each other.”

“Aami Haarte Raaji Noi” also brings together a bunch of musicians who are nothing less than a ‘dream rock band’- the kind that ruled the music scene in the late 90s and early 2000s, but hasn’t been heard, of late. The song has been arranged and produced by Bodhisattwa Ghosh, who has also performed guitar duties, while Aakash Ganguly is on bass, Gaurab Chatterjee on drums and Sudipto Paul is on keys.
       Born in Dehradun, the talented artist was raised all over the country including Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai because of the nature of her father’s job. Crediting her mother- “woman with the voice of an angel” she says- as her biggest inspiration, Malini started to sing at the tender age of three and by her early teens she had started to take formal lessons in Hindustani Classical Music and Rabindrasangeet. Before pursuing music as a full-time vocation, she built a successful career in news, television production and public relations working with an eclectic mix of organisations such as NDTV, UTV and Atletico de Kolkata among others. Malini has also rendered playback for TVCs, popular television shows like Nisha Aur Usske Cousins and Teri Meri Love Storys, and feature films including Gang of Ghosts (the Hindi remake of Bhooter Bhaibishyat) and 4 songs in two Bengali films composed by well-known music director Samidh Mukherjee. While working, she has also had to combat health issues that led to two back to back surgeries. While they did set her back by time, they did absolutely nothing to dampen her spirit.

Describing herself as a go-getter and someone with a lot of perseverance to follow her dreams, Malini aims to be known for her independent music. “Despite all the talent, there are, sadly, very few women in this part of the world that are independently writing and telling their own stories through music. I wish to change that and encourage more women to come forward and sing their own songs”, she says. She wants women to let their guard down and not be afraid to show the world who they truly are. 

"Save Water, Save Life” - Organized by Kolkata Alor Disha Social welfare

On 4th of August a successful rally was held near Dumdum Sithir Mor at 5 pm in evening organised by Kolkata Alor Disha Social Welfare. This rally was smoothly conducted by the members present in the this organization and many people also supported this rally which highlights on the simple cohesive step "Save Water, Save Life” to spread awareness of the environment among the peoples. This initiative was taken only to support conservation of water and the main reason of this rally was to list the ways of saving water to support life and the possible ways to reserve water saving methods. 

The honoured guests  were present as the great supporting hand were felicitated with prizes and without their cooperation this wouldn't be possible were-Babu Manna(Founder of World Rabindrik Foundation and Researcher at Rabindrabharti University and General Secretary of North Kolkata Jai Hind Bahini), Amartya Dey( Advocate at Sealdah Court and legal cell advisor North kolkata Jai Hind Bahini), Subrata Lahiri (honourable film director and editor), Gopal Bose( well-known tabla player in India), Diptyajit Bose( a visual artist and Researcher at World Rabindrik Foundation ), Saikat Neogi(Officer-in-charge of Sinthee police station). 

This rally was magnificently organized by Amit Basu Roy Chowdhury-the welfare Secretary of the Kolkata Alor Disha, who started the main motive to established the idea of saving water in different parts of India to save life. 

Organic GOATS bred and nurtured by Imperial Livestock & Agro Farms

Imperial Livestock & Agro Farms, located near Sonarpur, held its first press conference on breeding and nurturing of goats by industry experts at the hallowed Birla Planetarium Hall. The keynote Speakers were Mehboob Reza and H. Zaman, the Owner of Imperial Livestock & Agro Farms.

   Imperial Livestock and Agro Farms is primarily a goat farm located in West Bengal, India, about 36 km from the city of Kolkata. They rear about 10 breeds of pasture raised goats for milk and meat.   

The interactive meet was to give an idea about the first Organic Goat Farm of Kolkata which also functions as an integrated farm. The method used in weighing goats is set to bring down the cost as compared to other traditional ways. The scientific aspects of the farm relies on goats being raised organically instead of being injected to accelerate growth by using harmful fattening steroids such as dexamethasone that affect the kidneys of the consumers in the long run. The farm features a doctor at hand 24/7 to care for the livestock.

The Director of Imperial Livestock and Agro Farms, H. Zaman said, “The concept arose out of a need to essentially provide consumers healthy mutton, free of harmful chemicals and steroids that are used for fattening animals. Our goats are organically raised on natural fodder and grow into healthy animals in a scientific manner, in a clean environment, well cared for and brought up to produce the finest quality of mutton.”

BTM's 'Pre-Pujo Sale'

BTM is organizing 'Pre-Pujo Sale', an expo-cum-sale of boutique, jewellery, cosmetics, hand-crafted products, gift items, foods, etc. at Jai Hind Banquet, Bhawanipur (beside Bijoli Cinema) on 15, 16 & 17 August, 11 am - 8 pm.

    A few years ago, a group of strong women, led by the dynamic Paromita Ghosh, have united together to form BTM, a popular group in Facebook. BTM members take a stand not only to create their identity, but also to fulfill dreams of many ladies who have given up their aspirations and also many under privileged people.

   This will be BTM's 3rd exhibition. BTM members have decided to inaugurate this expo by children on 15th Aug. morning during a colourful I-Day celebrations.         

FedEx Announces Next Stage of its Global Community Engagement Program

India, 2019 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is proud to announce the next stage of its global community engagement program – FedEx Cares 50 by 50, a new journey to deliver hope, change and new possibilities for 50 million people by the company’s 50th anniversary in 2023. FedEx launched the new strategy after exceeding its goal to invest $200 million in 200 global communities by 2020 six months early. 
        “ At FedEx, we believe that when we connect people and possibilities, we can change the world,” said Raj Subramaniam, president and COO, FedEx Corporation. “FedEx Cares 50 by 50 will allow us to continue to work with some of the world’s top nonprofits to support the change in social challenges like sustainable transportation, road safety and youth unemployment. We will also focus on the unique needs of local communities where we live and operate by creating connections with community leaders and supporting nonprofits. In short, we are delivering hope, change and new possibilities for 50 million people.”
FedEx Cares 50 by 50 launched last week at the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational hosted at TPC Southwind in the U.S., Memphis, Tenn. 
About FedEx Cares 50 by 50
FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Launched in 2019, FedEx Cares 50 by 50 is our goal to positively impact 50 million people around the world by our 50th anniversary in 2023.
To learn more about the FedEx Cares 50 by 50 campaign visit fedexcares.com and follow #FedExCares or FedEx on social media on Facebook, Twitter via @FedEx and Instagram via @FedEx.

SAMSARA PREMERE AT ACROPOLIC MALL

Friday & Co. presented 'SAMSARA' premiere at Acropplos Mall.

Social Friend - Moumita Chatterjee has said some beautiful word to her loveable friend Paromita Ghosh

Yes! Yes!! I know every Friendship is social. But in my case, it was virtual to begin with. Facebook can find your old school or college friends, work associates, etc. But I hardly knew that it can find you a soulmate.

    'Soulmate' means a friend who understands you and being understood. The one entity who becomes inseparable from all aspects of your life.....At every struggle who will be there for you. Who will always stand beside you firmly and lovingly and give you the courage to fight all odds. She can give you a solid kick when you did something wrong. So she teaches you a lot, nags you, bothers you, but in every way she cares for you. She is that one individual to whom you turn when all options are gone, in bad mood, in gloom and of course during ecstasy and party.

     Yessss.... I have found that sort of a 'Soul Friend', nay, my 'Soul Sister' through Facebook.
    She is mad, creative, jolly, many things together. And, above all, she does lots of good work for lots of women who want to stand up and do something worthwhile in life. 

     She is Paromita Ghosh, my friend, philosopher, guide, my 'SOULMATE'. 

      I am one of the many many women she has helped rise in life. But I dare not say "Thank You Paromita" as that cute prankster will k... me for anything good I say of her. People like Paromita are the rarest of rare breeds who will continue to love and help you without an iota of return or any expectation. 

      Friend/Sis - I love you always. And this will be forever & forever. We don't want to set friendship goals for anyone. Always be like this. I promise this Friendship Day and other hundreds of Friendship Days we will be there for each other. And our GOA plan is on, surely.....

   Love you always, Paromita!!!! 

   And, Yes.... Happy Friendship Day to all of you all.

   May you all find what I have found in my Paromita, a true 'SOULMATE'.

Youthon+ in Doars of North Bengal

Youthon+ is 'Youth Marathon' – Run for “My Right to Education 4 Opportunity”, organized by SPAN (Society for Peoples’ Awareness) in Doars, North Bengal on August 4.  Youthun+ is curated, hosted & powered by Tanveer Khan (eminent Development Sector Professional & PR Expert), supported by  National Academy of Media & Events. Special Guests for the eve included Bikash Kedia, Rapax, Payal Varma, Kashif Khan, Ayan Chattopadhyay, Anahad Tibrewal, Soumie Dutta, Prabir Basu, Swaraj Bhowmik, Alka Kedwal, Subramaniyam and others. 

    Asish Basak of 'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events & Films)  had anchored the pre-event program on 25th July at Levels the Club, Salt Lake Sec V, organized by Annie Jain (Annie's Creation) and Tanveer Khan.                  

Dance Bridges Festival 2019 Explores Intimate Stories from Around the World

 

Dance Bridges Festival has become a much awaited encounter for performing arts aficionados, placing Kolkata firmly on the map of international arts festivals. This dance biennale founded in 2015 by Vanessa Maria Mirza supported by an international team based in the U.K, Taiwan and France has grown from strength to strength. Now in its third edition, there will be no less than 40 artists hailing from 15 countries to take part in this 5 day art extravaganza working around the theme of “The Sense of Intimacy” from August 1 to 5, 2019. Apart from Vanessa, associate director Dam Van Huynh from UK and artistic programmer Pierre Palluet were also present for the curtain raiser. 

The opening day performances took place at ICCR featuring Asomates Dynameis Dance Company (Cypress), Tijmur Dance Theatre (Taiwan), Gabrielle Revlock (USA) a piece by Vanessa Maria Mirza and Martin Piliponsky Braier (Argentina). The festival saw participation from other renowned dance groups and artists like Massala Dance Company, Florent Schwartz, Harm Weistra, Julianna Ottlick, Compagnie Humaine, Dadans, Papia Chakraborty, Buoyant Performing Arts, Syimah Sabtu, Subhajit Khush Das, Stefano Fardelli, Parth Bharadwaj, Pintu Das, Van Huyhn Company, Pietro Marullo, Casey Avaunt, Diya Naidu, Purnendra Meshram and Vanessa Maria Mirza.

Talking about her experience, Vanessa said, “I was inspired in the beginning in 2014 to try to create a small onetime event in Calcutta for artists to meet and share their work, which developed into a festival in 2015. 

It had an amazing response from artists, audiences and participants. And so I dared to dream to create an organization to support the Festival as an International Dance Biennale with smaller events in between for years. I was lucky to be able to have an international team to support this as well as Indian based advisers and board members. I think it's important as artists not to be too easily satisfied with what we are creating and where we are at, and to be aware of what is happening in other parts of our country and around the world.”

Making this event extra special is the ambition of Vanessa to ensure the Festival is open to all by offering most events free of charge – apart from workshops requiring a participation fee. Performances and showcases will take place across Kolkata inviting the national and international audience to discover our unique city whilst watching some of the finest contemporary dance made today. Dance Bridges Festival has at heart to engage with local artists and connect them with artists from around the world. For this edition, 3 international choreographers have been offered the opportunity to spend a few days in Kolkata to create new dance pieces with local performers, which will then be presented during the Festival. The various venues of DBF includes ICCR Kolkata, Alka Jalan Foundation (Ballyngunge), Alliance Française du Bengale, International Management Institute (Alipore), Kolkata Centre for Creativity (E.M. Bypass), American Center and Quest Mall. 

This year's theme “The Sense of Intimacy” reflects a wide range of shows connecting audiences to personal stories of artists from around the world. “We will explore performances in unconventional settings and bring the viewers closer to the performers to create a space for unique and personal encounters. We will look at how turning our focus towards deeper human connections may help us to cope with our changing world and society,” signed off Vanessa. 

Satisfactory Performance by Goodricke Group Limited

Goodricke Group Limited announced its 43rd Annual General Meeting at the EZCC, Salt Lake Kolkata and reported a gross revenue of Rs. 7487.88 million for this year, vis-a-visRs. 7305.74 million of previous year. 

  Commenting on the Group’s performance at the AGM, P. J. Field, Chairman, Goodricke Group Limited shared how the Company has performed satisfactorily despite unfavourable industry conditions. He expressed his concerns over the spiralling cost of production per kg of tea with recent hike in worker wages and other input costs without commensurate rise in selling price of tea in the market; as this may result in a crisis in the Indian Tea Industry.

He further highlighted the company’s results of the year ended 31 March 2019 and mentioned about the phenomenal growth where Net Profit was Rs. 94.94 million vis-a-visRs. 317.22 million of previous year in spite the increase in wages and not commensurate rise in sale prices. Moreover, the Company proposed a dividend of 40% to all the shareholders.

The meeting also saw Mr. Atul Asthana, Managing Director & CEO, Goodricke Group Limited, talking about how the year 2019 marked the acquisition of Harchurah Tea Estate in Assam. He further discussed on the Company’s Production, Modernisation and Mechanisation, Instant Tea and Packet Tea, Goodricke Tea Pot, Acquisition and Sustainability plans, etc.               

An exciting and inspiring sporting event Zee Bangla Football League'19 ends with a special felicitation ceremony .

ZEE Bangla presented a splendid cultural program and awards ceremony. This Program was held on 31 July at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata. Where came as a Chief Guest Mr Sourav Ganguly (Former Indian cricketer) and also came those celebs of sports & culture sector who had graced the occasion.

In this year Zee Bangla 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' joint runner up singer Gaurav and Snigdhajit was showed their talent by sing some songs for the audience. Actually East Bengal and Mahun Bagan was joint winners in this tournament (ZBFLU19). Both team

had got 40 lakhs as a prize money. Keshab Dhara (SBD) got the 'Golden Glove' as the best goalkeeper, Subha Ghosh (MB) got the 'Golden Boot' as the top scorer in this tournament and Deep Saha (EB) got 'Golden Ball' for being the player of the tournament.

Max Fashion launches on Amazon Fashion India

 Max Fashion, India’s most loved value fashion brand for men, women and kids, is now available at Amazon Fashion India, starting 1st August 2019. For the first time in India, customers can find and shop Max Fashion apparel and merchandise on Amazon. Amazon Fashion continues to delight customers across the country by bringing the widest and most loved fashion selections from emerging labels, 

 as well as popular brands. And now added to that elite roster is Max Fashion - a brand known for not just affordable fashion, but also for its global styling and trends. The Max store on Amazon Fashion will launch with the latest selection of seasonal fashion and trends from their Autumn ‘19 collection. 

 Max Fashion has focused foremost on delivering “fast fashion” at value prices to consumers. It is the only brand that operates on an eight-season calendar, which is almost a quick 45 days per season. The swift stock turnover from the brand ensures that the audiences are delighted with a completely new range, in around just six weeks. The dedicated store front on Amazon Fashion will also reflect the ethos and vibrance that the ‘Max’ brand will bring forward, beginning with their Autumn ’19 collection, informed Mr. Mayank Shivam, Director – Category Management, Amazon Fashion India.