Auditions by 'Special Talents' during 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON'

23rd Aug. at KG Memorial Hall, Sealdah marked the launch of Auditions for 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON', presented by Annie Jain, supported by 'Sangbedan'.

Other significant Associate Partners include SITI Networks, BTM, Levels The Club, FPAI, 24 hrs TV, P & P Ent., Snowpark, Adya Ma Seva Samity, IHRCCO & Haldirams.

A host of honourable dignitaries, from all corners of the society, came forward whole-heartedly to support the cause of exploration of talent of the differently-abled. About 15 'Special Individuals' tried their best to make the evening a memorable one.

The esteemed Guests for the program included Samit Saha (Founder of 'Sangbedan'), Bani Banerjee (Owner of Bani's Herbal), Paromita Ghosh & Moumita Chatterjee (Admins of 'BTM'), Priti Sharma (Yoga expert), Ashish Jana (Special Educator), Illyas Mollah (Natun Swapno), ex-National Fitness Champion Yoga-Guru Chandan Das, Bollywood producer Ayanjit Sen, dance choreographer Indrani Ganguly, veteran actress Sikha Roy, Moumita Chanda & Antara Majumder (Wingfi Event Planners), HR personnel Sukrajit Dhali, educationist Nitesh Chaudhury, Sk Raja (Karate expert), social activists Md. Ehteshamul Haq & Farooque Malik, fashion photographer Somnath Hazra, multilingual singer Dipa Das, Veterans' Olympian Nilanjan Banerjee reciters Mita Ghosh, Shikha Das and Manisha Bhattacharya, Elite Jury Panelist of 'Hello Kolkata Style Icon' Ms. Pamita Sadhukhan & many others.

'Young Hello Kolkata Bureau' members Rinki, Subham, Sukanya, Puja, Priyanka & Chirasree did excellent coordination of the program.

'Hello Kolkata's Brand Ambassador & Creative Director Annie Jain, herself an internationally acclaimed entrepreneur, was absent due to unavoidable circumstances. She had sent her best wishes and pledged to support the differently-abled.

Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' remarked that 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON' is an apt platform for showcasing of latent potential of all ages and all types. The initiative aims for all-inclusive and holistic development of our society, especially to promote the marginalised and differently-abled.

Enlightenment Session on Career Building at 'Hello Kolkata Studio'

'Hello Kolkata'(3D News, Events & Films) had organized an interactive session on career prospects and how to develop oneself at its Salt Lake Studio (IA-60, Sec-3) on 18th Aug. 

    The erudite Guest Speakers included Nitesh Choudhary (Educational Entrepreneur, Owner of  'IITF', a training centre of Computer Courses and Competitive Exams at Uttarpara), Sudip Sinha (NLP Practitioner, Motivator and Wellness Coach), Avra Das (Technical Entrepreneur) and Sukrajit Dhali (HR Personnel and Socio-Cultural Promoter). 

    Each of the speakers touched on important aspects of career building, with special focus on current socio-economic trends.

   The four erudite special guests were felicitated on behalf of 'Hello Kolkata' for their individual excellence.

    Youngster Sneha Dhali's songs regaled the sparse yet attentive audience, that included social activist Sangita Dhali, Rinki Shaw, Subham Shaw and tabla expert Syamantak Mishra.

       Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' remarked that such informal interactive sessions may often act as game-changing windows for many people. He appealed for more such enlightening sessions, to be held at various parts of the city to maximise the positive result of such people-connect initiatives.                                                

Sofia Khan, a renowned social activist won  'Supreme National Excellence Award 2019' from 'Anti-Terrorism Crime and Corruption Front'. It was organised by Lakshmi Singh (Editor of 'Glamorous You' magazine), Harpreet Singh Tony and Dr. Nameeta Singh.

   The Award was presented to Sofia Khan by actor Arbaaz khan and model Georgia Andriani.

   Sofia Khan has been doing great work for many years. She is working with many NGOs like Udaan Empowering Women (Secretary), Rotary Club of  Calcutta Universe (Secretary) Sarparast Literacy Movement (State President), etc. 

Horizons

Rotary District 3291, headed by DG RTN Ajay Agarwal, organised Membership Seminar 'Horizons', hosted by Rotary Club of Calcutta Yuvis on 17th August at Haldiram Banquet. 

   The event focused on was how Rotary is reaching to underprivileged people. For this initiative they need huge manpower to meet their goals. The seminar was organised to motivate people to join this movement of Rotary with the aim 'Service Above Self' that will 'Connect the World'. Event was well attended by more then 200 persons including Rotary Members, District officials and proposed members. 

  District Membership Chair PDF Debashish Mitra lauded the event and President RTN Ashish Agarwal and his team of Yuvis played key role in meeting the theme and success of the event.

Innomania Motion Pictures' wins '13th Hello Kolkata Short Films Fiesta'  

Awards ceremony on 12th Aug. at KG Memorial Hall 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. 

      Reetwika Banerjee's silent film 'Black Rose' won Critics' Appreciation Award and Rajat Talukdar's two films - 'Maa' and 'Left Overs' got  'Special Mention'.

      Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' remarked that 'Hello Kolkata Short-Scope' is an apt platform to motivate upcoming talented film-makers. The film festival also aims to disseminate social awareness through the riveting topics of the various films.

India's Best Face1  

"Talent Round"  of  "India's Best Face1" was held on 4th August at 'Hello Kolkata Studio', IA-60, Sec-3, Salt Lake. 

    IBF1 Talent Round tested skill of acting, song & dance of about 20 candidates, informed  Mrs. Bindiya Bhattacharjee, Founder & Owner Of India's Best Face1.  The program was attended by a host pf dignitaries, who were felicitated by Bindiya.

Doshor's Expo

"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.

Talent Round of "India's Best Face1" at 'Hello Kolkata Studio

    Mrs. Bindiya Bhattacharjee, Founder & Owner Of India's Best Face1 conducted 1st "Talent Round" of IBF1 on 4th August at 'Hello Kolkata Studio', IA-60, Sec-3, Salt Lake.

    About 20 talented youngsters put forth their talent in acting, singing and dancing.

    The versatile Jury Members included Mrs. Bindiya Bhattacharjee, Om Prakash Ladha (Veteran Actor), Sam Kapoor (Producer) and  Asish Basak (Writer & Film-maker, Editor-Director - 'Hello Kolkata'). 

      The esteemed Guests of Honour were Kinkar Banerjee (Founder of Bengal Art Factory & Art Exhibitor), Farooque Mallik (Human Rights Gen. Secretary), Md Ehteshamul Haq, (WBTMC Minority Cell, Gen. Secy.), Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal (President of The Global Academy) and Mrs. Irani Mitra (Fashion Designer).
      Sponsors of  'India's Best Face1' "Talent Round" are from Guwahati Assam:-  Mrs. Kiran Thakuria (Hawain Guitar Player), Mrs. Malinapriya Das (Samaj Sevika), entrepreneurs Bandana Das and Vikas Kukreja (Owner of KID'S GURUKUL PRE-SCHOOL).

IBF1 Members are Amir Khan, Ksd Das, Sufal Roy, Speaker Md. Ishtiaque Alam.

A Nobel step toward nature

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 who 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 beautifully started the main motive to established the idea of saving tree in  different parts of India to save life.

FedEx announces 'FedEx Cares 50 by 50'

  

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 50^th 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.

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.