May 10, 2020

On the 4th May, 2020, Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, MD of Oneline Wellness Pvt. Ltd. brought together a panel of discussion with the leaders in the beauty and wellness industry along with Honourable Minister, Mr. Nitin Gadkari.
Mrs. Vaijayanti Bhalchandra (Co-Founder, YLG Salons), Mr. Vikram Bhatt (Founder – Enrich), Mr. Pushkaraj Shenai (CEO – Lakme Salons), MR. Rahul Bhalchandra (CEO YLG Salons), Mrs. Monica Bahl (CEO – B&WSSC), Ms. Preeti Dias (Franchise – Lakme Salons), Mr Rajeev Nair (CEO – Kaya Clinics), Ms. Spoorthy Shetty (CEO – BBlunt) were the others who joined the discussion.
Running for more than 40 days. Multiple industries in nationwide lockdown, the condition is crispy. It has a big number of people with self-employment that are directly connected to beauty and wellness industry enterprises is also included.
People of industry discussed about this industry with minister Nitin Gadkari with a demand to provide many help packages for people battling with raised. This includes insurance, GST exemption, ESIC to Industry, NSE MMME or many other schemes.
There were many issues like salary, relaxation in PF. Many other problems were placed in front of the minister. They heard this problem and assured to carry and take this thing till finance minister and prime minister. 60 percent of the women depend on it.
Dr. Rekha Chaudhari started by thanking the Minister for sparing the time to listen to the issues faced by the industry with suggestions on how the Government could address some of these issues. She stated that due to the limitations of technology only 100 participants from across verticals and geographies could be part of today’s call, where a multiple of that number wanted to be part of this interaction with the hon. Minister. She informed the minister the unique quality of this industry is a majority comprises of women micro entrepreneurs and skilled workers.
In this meeting along with the beauticians it has been told that their number in the country is around 70 lakhs. This includes viewer parlours, barber shops, salons, schools, clinics, academies etc. which directly arrow employ to many people, in this two out of three, ie 60 percent women for whom it is the employment mean. It is said that the institute is like this they do not have a flowing walking capital it happens. As well as on the small-scale salons, frequently financial crisis has occurred.
Mrs. Vaijayanti Bhalchandra summarised the main issues facing the industry which are causing distress. Firstly, Skilled workers being the backbone results in a high cost of manpower around 40% of revenues. Second, due to the extended closure, there has been zero revenue for sixty days causing distress to owners and employees alike, bringing in question survival of many small and medium businesses. If this were to happen it will result in closing of businesses and large-scale unemployment. There is significant migrant worker population in this industry which will create further issues of dislocation subsequently.
Mrs. Preeti Dias presented the second lifeline and requested the Hon’ble Minister that the government gives support to the industry and pay 50% of wages for six months from date of lockdown.
Mr. Vikram Bhatt requested the Hon’ble Minister the measures to give organisations in the industry access to enhanced credit either through: Banks to increase working capital / OD limits. Govt to facilitate collateral free soft loans to the industry participants.

The policy to be made after 17 May
The industry has asked them to do many things under MMME or other schemes. Demand for grant of assistance scheme. Mr. Gadkari said that in green zone, this sector is exempted and in many other sectors it is being discussed in the zone. He told that you will have to work with this disease in future.

After May 17, it will be considered how both move along.
He expressed confidence that the difficult situation due to covid is a war which we as a nation have to fight, and we will definitely be successful in overcoming the corona challenge. He advised the gathering that we have to give first priority to the fight against Corona. He further stated that we will need to learn to live with Covid-19 and take appropriate care by using hand sanitisers, keeping safe distance, use of masks, gloves and taking basic hygiene seriously always, while increasing the immunity of the body. He also shared that the MSME ministry had entered into an MOU with the Ayush Ministry for ayurvedic spas to be opened all over the world and similar initiative could be possible for the Beauty & Wellness industry also. The Minister empathised with the industry on the difficulties faced and expressed the government’s intent is clearly to help the industry in these difficult times.

These are the major demands
Medical insurance cover for all customer facing workers in the industry to be covered under Medial cover of Rs. 5 Lac and Life Cover Rs. 25 Lacs
The government must give support to the industry and pay as DBT 50% of wages for 6 months from date of lockdown.
Consider GST paid by the organisation over FY 19-20 and allow 50% of credit back to the company
Government to remove cap of 100 employees and increase the current ceiling of Rs. 15,000 salary for PF contribution to be paid by the government
Working capital and OD limits should be increased
Loans available at lower rate of interest from CBI or MSME
Automatic renewal of license for 12 months
The Minister suggested that for continued employment opportunities for women and men more skill building centres to be opened. He further stressed that many businesses do not register as an MSME due to fear which is not needed which prevents them to granted benefits under MSME schemes. Regarding benefits asked for by the industry the Hon Minister advised the industry players to register themselves as MSME’s so that they can be made part of regular schemes by the government run for MSME’s like 75% guarantee cover for loans by SIDBI MSME cell and banks MSME cell. The Govt. has ensured a 100,000 Crores loan for MSME where collateral required is just 25%.
Minister thanked the entire set of attendees and presenters for the efforts taken to put together a crisp and pragmatic presentation. He expressed that for the first time he became aware of the large employee base of 65 lac people and women led nature of this industry. This definitely deserves attention from the government to building specific policies towards this sector. He shared that there is already a communication with the labour Minister and he is confident the restrictions on PF support will be eased to make it more inclusive soon.

टाळेबंदीमुळे अडचणीत आले ब्युटी प्रोफेशनल्स व्हिडियो कॉन्स्फरन्सिंगद्वारे गडकरींनी दिले मदतीचे आश्वासन;ग्लोबल वेलनेस अॅम्बेसेडर इडियाच्या एमडी डॉ. रेखा चौधरी यांची मागणी रास्त-केंद्रीय मंत्री नितीन गडकरी
सध्या कोरोनामुळे ब्युटी इंडस्ट्रीत सर्वात अडचणीत आली आहे. या व्यवसायात काम कारणाऱ्यांचा थेट संपर्क ग्राहकांशी होतो. त्यामुळे कोरोनाची लागण होण्याची शक्यता वाढते. त्यामुळे सध्या सर्वच ठिकाणी ब्युटी पार्लर्स आणि इतर संबधित व्यवसाय बंद आहे. या व्यवसायात काम करणाऱ्या काही भारतातील काही प्रमुख व्यक्तींशी केंद्रीय मंत्री नितीन गडकरी यांनी व्हिडियो कॉन्फरन्सिंग द्वारे चर्चा केली. त्यात वन लाईन वेलनेस आणि झेप फाउंडेशनच्या रेखा चौधरी यांनीही सहभाग घेतला होता. त्यात देशभरातून सहभागी झालेल्या प्रमुख ब्युटी प्रोफेशनल्सनी एका खास आर्थिक पॅकेजची मागणी केली आहे.
कोरोनामुळे या व्यवसायाला सध्या अनेक अडचणींचा सामना करावा लागत आहे.या बैठकीला उपस्थित असलेल्यांनी या इंडस्ट्रीसाठी एमएमएमई अंतर्गत आर्थिक मदत देण्याची मागणी केली आहे. या व्यवसायात काम करणाऱ्यांकडे सातत्याने रोख रकमेची अडचण असते. त्यातच सध्या ४० दिवसांपेक्षाजास्त असलेल्या लॉकडाऊनच्या काळात सर्व व्यावसायीक मोठ्या अडचणीत आले आहेत. या व्यवसायात लहान ब्युटी पार्लर, सलुन चालक डॉ. रेखा चौधरी-एमडी वनलाइन वेलनेस, श्रीमती वैजयंती भालचंद्र-सह-संस्थापक, वायएलजी सॅलून, विक्रम भट्ट-संस्थापक-enrich सॅलून, श्री. पुष्करज शेनाई-मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी – लेक्मे सॅलून, एमआर.राहुल भालचंद्र-सीईओ वाय.एल.जी. सॅलून श्रीमती मोनिका बहल-सीईओ बीडब्ल्यूएसएससी, राजीव नायर-सीईओ काया क्लिनिक, सुश्री प्रीती-डायस फ्रेंचायझी लकमे सॅलून यांचा सहभाग होता
गडकरी यांनी सांगितले की सध्या ग्रीन झोनमध्ये या व्यवसायाला परवानगी देण्यात आली आहे. मात्र अडचणीत आलेल्या या व्यावसायिकांना एमएमएमई अंतर्गत मदत करण्याचा निर्णय १७ मे नंतर होऊ शकतो. यासाठी आपण नक्कीच मदत करु, असे आश्वासन गडकरी यांनी दिले.
डॉ. रेखा चौधरी यांनी नितीन गडकरी यांचे आभार मानतांना सांगितले की, या उद्योगांमधील समस्या सोडविण्यासाठी वेळ थोडा वेळ देऊन सरकार या प्रश्नांकडे कसे निसटू शकेल, याकडे लक्ष द्यावे, त्यांनी सांगितले की, तंत्रज्ञानाच्या मयार्दांमुळे, उभ्या आणि भौगोलिक भागातील केवळ १०० भागधारक आजच्या काळातील भाग असू शकतात, जिथे त्या संख्येतील बहुतेक या परस्परसंवादाचा भाग होऊ इच्छित होते. या सूत्राची अनोखी गुणवत्ता ही महिला सूक्ष्म उद्योजक आणि कुशल कामगारांची आहे आणि त्यांनी प्रेझेंटेशन मोनिका बहल यांना दिली.
यावेळी एमएमएमई सहसचिव आणि केंद्रीय मंत्री नितीन गडकरी, वनलाईन वेलनेस अॅण्ड ग्लोबल वेलनेस अॅम्बेसेडर इडियाच्या एमडी डॉ. रेखा चौधरी, वाय.एल.जी. सलूनच्या सह संस्थापक वैजयंती भालचंद्र, समृद्धचे संस्थापक विक्रम भट्ट, लॅक्मे सलूनचे मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी पुष्कराज शेनाई, वायएलजीचे सीईओ राहुल भालचंद्र, बी अॅण्ड डब्लु एसएससीचे सीईओ मोनिका बहल, लॅक्मे सलुनचे फ्रांचायझी प्रीती डायस उपस्थित होते.

◆६० प्रतिशत महिला यावर अवलंबून :
डॉ रेखा चौधरी यांच्या माहितीनुसार देशात या इंडस्ट्री ची संख्या ७० लाख आहे, यामध्ये ब्युटी पार्लर, बार्बर शॉप, सलून, स्पा क्लिनिक, अकॅडमी इत्यादींचा समावेश आहे. जो थेट स्वरूपात लोकांना रोजगार मिळवून देतो. यामध्ये प्रति तीनमध्ये दोन म्हणजे ६० प्रतिशत महिलांचा समावेश आहे आणि ज्यांच्यासाठी रोजगाराचे हेच साधन आहे असेही सांगण्यात आले.
हि संस्था अशी आहे कि यांच्याकडे कोणतेही मोठे वर्किंग कॅपिटल असत नाही. तसेच छोट्या स्वरूपातील सलून, बार्बर शॉप, यासारख्या लोकांकडे या वेळेला मोठे आर्थिक संकट आलेले आहे.

◆१७ मे नंतर योजना राबविणार
इंडस्ट्रीतील लोकांनी त्यांच्या कडे MMME किंवा अन्य स्कीमच्या अंतर्गत काही सहायक योजना देण्याची मागणी केली. श्री.नितीन गडकरी यांनी सांगितले कि ग्रीन झोनमध्ये या सेक्टरला सूट देण्यात आलेली आहे. आणि रेड व तत्सम झोन साठी यावर विचार विनिमय चालू आहे. त्यांनी असेही सांगितले कि यापुढे हि या आजाराशी लढतच काम करावे लागणार आहे. १७ मे नंतर यावर विचार केला जाईन कि कशा प्रकारे दोघांशी सांगड घालता येईल. स्थानिक कालेकटर्स ना याचे अधिकार देण्यात आलेले आहे. त्यांनी या इंडस्ट्री च्या पदाधिकाऱ्यांना दिल्लीत येऊन पदाधिकाऱ्यांसोबत चर्चा करण्यास सांगितले कारण ज्याप्रमाणे आयुष्य सोबत MAU अप तयार केले त्याच प्रमाणे MSME ला सुद्धा काही लाभ मिळतील.

◆या प्रमुख मागण्या उठविण्यात आल्या :

●५ लाख रुपयांचा हेल्थ कव्हर मिळणे
●प्रोफेशनल्स आणि त्यांच्या परिवाराच्या सुरक्षितेसाठी २५ लाख पर्यंतचा लाइफ कव्हर (विमा) मिळणे.
●अंध कर्मचाऱ्यांना सहा महिन्याचे वेतन सरकारकडून मिळणे
●MSM २०२० वर्षात GST मध्ये ५० प्रतिशत सूट मिळणे.
●ESIC च्या माध्यमातून लॉक डाऊन अवधीसाठी ७० प्रतिशत वेतन मिळणे.
●PF च्या १०० मर्मचारी आणि १५००० वेतनाच्या सीमेला संपवून प्रधानमंत्री PF चा लाभ मिळणे.
●वर्किंग केपीटल आणि ओव्हर ड्रफ्ट लिमिटला वाढ मिळणे
●सिडबी किंवा MSME च्या कमी व्याज दराने लोन ची उपलब्धता मिळणे.
●१२ महिन्यानंतर लायसन्स चे ऑटोमाटिक रिन्युवल होणे.

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May 8, 2020

Alok Shrivastava And Jatin Upadhyay Helps Needy Families With Groceries And Essentials

In the wake of novel COVID – 19 pandemic outbreak.  Alok Shrivastava Of Gold Coin Entertainment & Jatin Upadhyay Of A J Digital Entertainment helped many needy families  with groceries and essentials for this noble cause and volunteered wholeheartedly in the hour of need during this pandemic. Together, they successfully served this in Delhi NCR and neighbouring areas.. They have requested their fans and the entire Nation to stay home and pray to God. The initiatives taken by the honourable  Prime Minister should be respected and applauded by us.

About Their coming venture Miss Masala Dosa the subject of the film is  a romcom of todays world The Film is written & directed by  Alok Shrivastava and  is being produced  under the Banner of  AJ Digital Entertainment & Gold Coin Entertainment.

Dop: Ashok Jamuar & Bharni Kannan. Music Bappi lahiri & Rsr.singers Bappi Lahiri, Shabab Sabri & Sana Aziz. The film Stars Ojas Rawal,  Hiten Tejwani,  Manu Punjabi, Mrinmai Kolwalkar,  Lavina Israni, Sajid Bubere, Brijendra Kala, Anil Dhavan,  Shalini Kapoor,  Hitesh Rawal, Ashutosh Sinha, Niharika Rana, Gaurav Dixit & others. Producers Alok Shrivastava & Jatin Upadhyay.

May 8, 2020

People were used to complaining about a short time even though they had a long to-do-list, now have enough and more of time in their hands due to the COVID virus. Currently, our social media platforms have turned into an art festival stage as talents in quarantine have geared up to develop their artistic skills choosing COVID as a topic. Among the other such poems which released during this lockdown, Hollywood Director and poet Dr. Sohan Roy’s poem “COVID-19” stands out for its unique style of contents, music, and recitation. COVID-19, which was also written and recited by Sohan Roy, is gaining much recognition like wildfire. In just a few days from its release, the poem, with its English sub-titles and graphics, reached one million views on various social media. The poet’s imagination relates this COVID period to the “great world war.” Alongside, in contrast to the other COVID poems released on social media this season, Sohan Roy’s poem was a collective reflection of positive as well as negative experiences this great pandemic COVID has bestowed upon us. Through this poem, we can grasp how this universe, which is comprehensive of everything from grass blades to the stars, reacted in whispered tones to the silence when the uproars of the human race in dictatorial tone stood still at least for a moment.

Poet believes that the realization that even the atom, which is the minutest element in the universe, has the power to terrorize the world countries, including the significant superpowers, will help humans to eliminate the arrogance that earth revolves on their fingertips. This new version of the virus even came into existence by crumbling the iron fort of dictatorship, The Great Wall of China. Through this poem, we can see the picture of the “superpowers” with the ability to resist even the disaster sowing atom bombs, standing and staring helplessly at this virus crossing bounds and killing their own citizens.

The lines depict philosophy topped with a tinge of humor, which is the method in which the virus has cleansed our society. COVID-19 virus has now leashed harmful elements like air pollution, drug mafia, begging mafia, robber gangs to ventilators. When human influence shrinks to their burrows, who other than the virus will draw the picture of freely roaming beasts coming out of holes unafraid of humans? Ones who raced the share market bull to heights playing the guessing business, have toppled and now lie in the ditches. Here, we can also see ones who used to heal ailments of thousands and the human Gods who had claimed holiness choose self-isolation in fear of COVID virus, while their attendees stand watching them awestruck. Poet sees the exact description of God in health workers who retrieve as many as lives possible from the death Goddess. The poem also puts forward a plea asking not to include “virus tactics” in the new economic war artilleries and eradicate the human race. In different scenarios, a virus had to come forward and make men think beyond cast and creed and teach humans the meaninglessness in meaningfulness. This has brought about insights beyond measure to the readers. In the end, the poet reminds us that it was this pandemic that gave people a chance to soothingly blend into the coziness of their family at last, other than being jailed by the many busy work schedules of life. The poem ends on a sensible and philosophical question of whether COVID has to be judged as the God or the devil when we analyze the various practical lessons COVID nurtured humankind with. Like this, alongside viewing this pandemic from every possible viewpoint through the lyrics, the crew was also successful in using most suitable graphical representations to flawlessly decipher the poem’s essence to readers. And that must be the reason why this poem gained much more public acceptance than the other verses, which got released on social media around the same time regarding this topic.

Sohan Roy is also the author of numerous other poems that have successfully created a buzz on social media platforms. The poem “Asifa’s Heaven,” he authored, soaked the whole of Kerala’s poem appreciators in tears. The eight-year-old tender girl who passed away after being gruesomely raped by a gang of barbarians was the poem’s concept. Similarly, lyrics on various topics like India’s heroic son “Abhinandan,” tribal lad Madhu who was stamped a thief for merely stealing to curb his hunger, etc. were widely viewed and discussed by lakhs of people on social media. After penning down short impromptu poems based on current events and posting them on social media, he incorporated elements of epic poetry. He published the book “Anumahavakavyam,” which was released at the Soorya festival last year by famed lyricist and poet Sreekumaran Thampi. The composition and background music of the poem “COVID-19” was done by the famous and eminent music director, B.R Bijuram.

May 8, 2020

“I am an Indian first, an entrepreneur who takes care of over a 1000 families next. It is time we stop thinking ‘I’ and start thinking ‘we’ . As an Indian I decided to help give meals to the poor and to give Beatle for the COVID19 patients. That is what every Indian should do for his nation.

Every company has disgruntled employees and in our case, it is a handful who want to use media for armtwisting tactics. The investigation of Thinktank dispute is on in Labour Court and we have full faith in the country’s judiciary.. How can anyone tell me I cannot help COVID19 victims,” storms Sachiin Joshi as he confirms that the employees who are trying to armtwist him using media will be immediately served legal notices.

“Are these people asking me not to feed the poor or not to give my hotel to the government for aiding patients misusing media? How dare they” he thunders. Viiking Ventures had acquired a company Tugboat and rechristened it Thinktank.

The deal was that they would be self-sufficient in terms of revenue and we would give them the umbrella and infrastructural support. “But we were left straddled with their frauds and liabilities. There was dual employment, money issues etc. which they have accepted on social media as well Once the frauds are sorted, the liabilities will be too. We have details and letter from some employees accepting that they were doing dual jobs. As we were investigating, they (the ex-employees) tried using Mumbai Mirror to armtwist us. Post that came the lockdown. Now, they are trying to use scare tactics using Mid-Day while the matter is already in court. We are perfectly fine with legal recourse but trying to use media to malign our reputation will only ensure stringent action from our end,” he says.

“I am taking care of a 1000 families, literally. Why are a handful not paid? There must surely be a reason. For a bunch of people whom we tried hard to keep on board to take care of a loss making company that had a chain of frauds, I can say this reputation tarnishing exercise could well be their best work. If only they had used this intelligence and unity to work, the company would have at least been at break-even.”

May 7, 2020

~ Simone Khambatta of Mama Says brings these celebs together who tell us how they want to heal the world for their children and the future ~

While the human race is facing the toughest time dealing with a worldwide lockdown, our Mother Earth is healing and reinstating herself. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, while each one of us is hoping for a better and brighter future Bollywood celebrities did not forget their social responsibility. India’s leading parenting and motherhood blog, ‘Mama Says’ has brought together these celebrities who have pledged to ensure that our planet continues to thrive when we enter the world again- in its present state with clean air, blue skies and beautiful oceans stays that way, and teach their children how to protect their home, i.e. their planet earth.

The video features Karan Johar, Neha Dhupia, Soha Ali Khan, Esha Deol, Tusshar Kapoor, Pragya Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Amrita Arora and Neelam Kothari along with Simone Khambatta, Co-Founder of Mama Says.

With the world’s biggest lockdown in place, these celebrities came together to spread the message and pledge to heal the world for their children and their future.

Simone Khambatta, Co-Founder, ‘Mama Says‘ and one of India’s top Mommy Bloggers said, “We as parents are responsible for our kids’ well-being and as humans responsible for the well-being of our planet. The pandemic has made us realize many things with the most important one being that we need to care for Mother Earth! We don’t have to do big things, we have to small things but have to do it together. I am so grateful for all the amazing likeminded parents who have come together to spread this powerful and important message. I hope everyone who watches this chooses to make their own pledge too.”

Tusshar Kapoor said, “I agreed to be part of this initiative to pledge my support for our planet, simply because I’m very passionate about saving animals from cruelty and firmly believe that humankind must protect the biodiversity of the planet in order to protect themselves!”

“It’s a wonderful message that’s told at the most perfect time. With the current situation we all are in, there couldn’t be a better time to spread this message “A new world”, when we as parents need to secure a safe healthy future for our children to live in and most importantly it’s the small things that matter the most! So, start today in your own little way and make it happen Now! Let’s enjoy and nurture our planet!” added Esha Deol.

Karan Johar said, “All of us are very proud parents, we all love our children. And it’s very integral that we give them all the love, the attention and the care. We also really make their home feel beautiful, we make them love their home, we make them feel like home is where the heart is. But we sometimes miss the point, we sometimes pretend that their home is just their residence, but that’s not true. our planet is also our home.There are few things that I have done with my kids at a very young age apart from the emotional encouragement that one has to always give them about making sure that they don’t fall into stereotypes. The other thing that I do is I tell them about plastic, single use plastic and about how it’s important not to consume single use plastic, because you know that it’s a big deterrent to our planet and we must be very careful. So, say no to plastic is the one thing that I’ve been actually inculcating within their sensibility”

“Apart from all the other conscious work that we are doing, I also pledge that we continue buying wooden toys for our daughter Mehr, try and keep her away from plastic toys as much as we can. And more importantly we are totally open to hand me downs. Mehr has got a lot of friends who are six months or a year older and we believe in hand me down toys, clothes, books, all of it. It’s great on the pocket and more importantly it’s very good for the environment. We are doing our little bit and I think you guys should do yours too just so that our planet can accommodate our beautiful children in the future”, added Neha Dhupia.

Soha Ali Khan also said, “I pledge to use a reusable water bottle with me every time I step out of the house instead of buying plastic bottles because I care about the future of our children and our grandchildren on our planet”

A pledge to enter this new world with mindfulness, compassion, wisdom and a whole lot of love:

Instagram Link – https://www.instagram.com/p/B_4FsxeKoXr/

May 7, 2020

Distressed Indian parents left to fend for their daughter’s rights with the school’s disgraceful demeanour of protecting the offenders

New Delhi, 7 May 2020: Institut Le Rosey, commonly referred to as Le Rosey or simply Rosey and one of the oldest boarding schools in Switzerland is embroiled in a disgraceful situation because of its failure and the serious lack of sensitivity to deal with bullying towards an Indian student. The title of the most expensive private school in the world goes to Institut Le Rosey, with an annual tuition of $115,000 (basic fees plus costs) per year. However, the recent incident of a student from a renowned family from India being subjected to harrowing mental and emotional harassment, at the behest of her fellow students and painfully negligent faculty, puts a serious dent on the image and credibility of such schools that are already charging an exorbitant fee. Serious allegations have been raised that the elitist school failed to protect their daughter from bullying which ultimately led to serious cyber harassment and attacks towards the young teen.

The case is an eye opener for all parents that work hard their entire life to send their children to such seemingly prestigious schools and begs the question ‘Is the name tag ultimately worth it?” As Indian origin parents Radhika & Pankaj Oswal realized! As responsible parents they too had many dreams for their daughter and thought that sending their daughter to an institution like Le Rosey would provide her with not just a world-class education but also the best pastoral care. But they say that “It has become clear, however, that the standards of the school have dropped in recent years, and it is now fast becoming just a playground for rich students to do as they please.”

Commenting on the incident, Radhika Oswal, parent of aggrieved student said “We are disappointed and appalled at the treatment that has been given to our daughter by an institute, and the faculty that has failed miserably to uphold its own code of conduct. The values that the institute ostensibly imparts pertaining to ‘respect’ and ‘physical integrity’ as well as for the ‘religious, philosophical and political convictions’ of students, have been made a mockery of, and are at this point nothing but marketing whitewash!.”

Following a serious set of bullying incidents against their child, the parents raised their concerns to the school and asked for action to be taken to ensure their child’s safety. The school’s senior management however showed no willingness to act or even acknowledge that there was an issue. The bullying meanwhile escalated into systematic harassment and cyber bullying. The student was mocked on social media groups with other students witnessing. Instead of addressing the bullying or trying to come to a reasonable conclusion, Le Rosey cancelled the bullied student’s re-enrolment for the following academic year, without any explanation. The parents say that there is also clear evidence of other Indian children being harassed because of their background, culture and choice to be vegetarian.

Radhika Oswal further added “It is unfortunate that we have heard of other Indian students being taunted for their ethnicity, shockingly even by a member of the faculty. It is sadder that many Indian parents continue the education of their children in this school, despite their children being told disrespectful and racist remarks such as that India is the dustbin of Asia, and that Indian parents look like sweepers. It is shocking when children are taunted and made fun of multiple times on their decision to be vegetarian, their culture and their religious beliefs, but even sadder when parents do not take action”.

Other issues relating to Le Rosey’s Code of Conduct have also been raised. Le Rosey’s fifth ‘Major Rule’ is that ‘possession or consumption of alcoholic drinks on or off-campus throughout the week’ is a ‘major offence’. The code of conduct also deems smoking and ‘leaving a building without authorization’ at night as major offences.

Contrary to this, underage drinking and smoking is reportedly prevalent in the school. First-hand accounts also suggest that unruly students can frequently be seen at clubs outside and bars around Le Rosey during term time, spending lavishly on expensive drinks.

The parents have under righteous obligation, tried to raise their daughter’s concern in front of the school’s management, but apparently in vain, as if a matter of concern of the child’s safety within the school were inconsequential. On the contrary, Le Rosey and its faculty painstakingly were involved in the character assassination of their young daughter by lowering her evaluation grades since she was one of the highest achievers of her class, supporting the students who attacked her mentally, even cancelling her contention for a re-enrollment to the next school year and subjecting her to unimaginable mental torture, in an ultimate bid to try to subjugate her into silence.

Following a failure to reach an agreement in a conciliation hearing, the parents say they had little choice but to take Le Rosey to court. The parents want a public apology for their daughter and a promise that the school will now start to live up to its own – supposedly high – standards. They are concerned that other students at the school may also be victims and be suffering in silence.

Adding to this, Pankaj Oswal said “We are saddened that it has come to this but as parents are duty-bound to act. Le Rosey has failed in their responsibility towards the welfare of a child. It is entirely unacceptable. The school has prioritized having a yacht on Lake Geneva and multiple extravagant events over ensuring the basic levels of care are met. As parents we are in a state of shock and it hurts to know what our brave daughter has had to stand upto at a young age. And just like all parents, we don’t want her to be a victim, but a champion of a cause that has once caused her so much pain, so that it may not do the same to others. To us, she will always be a hero who stood as bravely as she could in the face of her greatest adversity and decided not to be silenced by her oppressors. We hope that this moment makes Le Rosey reflect on what a world-class education really looks like and take action to ensure that this doesn’t happen to any more students.”

The parents have taken the moral onus of fighting for their child’s future and justice for many such future Indian students as their daughter, to uphold justice and parity. With faith in the Swiss legal system and an expectation that truth and justice shall eventually prevail, Radhika & Pankaj Oswal have decided to be the harbingers of change, standing up against bullying and abuse. This is not about money, but principle. They have pledged any financial award to be entirely donated towards charitable causes.

May 7, 2020

He has a dashing similarity with Lucifer. His handsome persona, carelessly tossed mane, his quirky sense of humour and of course the unmissable green eyes that look into your soul… Gaurav Chanana is also one person who wears many hats, each suiting him. “The pursuit is of sheer happiness,” he reveals. This all-heart feel was evident in the candid interview with RJ Aakanksha on Fever Digital, where Gaurav spoke of his venture Lucifer Circus that has made some of the most memorable films recently. The model-actor, in a candid interview on ‘100 Hours 100 Stars’, talks about everything from work, home, family, life et al.
Gaurav took to social media to speak about his familial poetry-shayari recital that encourage a successful lockdown during these trying times! He speaks about the familiarity of his locales and how he is happy reminiscing about it. He explains that there is not much to go forward to but that life is flavourful. Compared to his escaping childhood that lies hidden in these familiar lanes, all of life’s problems appear to be minuscule when the aged and wrinkled faces of parents smile at you! He adds that he misses his parents the most during the lockdown.
Gaurav also speaks about the adaptability of the human race! Speaking about the novelty found in new experiences, he reminisces the times when he had newly moved into a sea-facing apartment and he would relish the breeze every day! However, fast forward to today, he doesn’t give much importance to it. “Humans survive. We get used to things. During lockdown, I sleep at 3 am and wake up at 12 in the afternoon. When lockdown is over, I will adapt.” He discloses that he is a mountain person as he lives near the beach! He also shares an instance of a man living in a palatial house and a man living in a 6×6 room!
Participating in a fun round of rapid fire, Gaurav discloses a fun fact that he doesn’t really read! “People find it odd for a writer to not read,” he laughs it off. He also lauds Shikha Malhotra, an actor turned nurse, who has been helping out as a frontline Covid-19 warrior. He also adds that the frontline Covid-19 warriors deserve a non-stop tribute while the RJ concurs the actor-model’s statement!

On the professional front, Gaurav Chanana, who is also an avid writer, is currently working on projects for Lucifer Circus, his production house. He avers, “If I don’t feel happy doing something, I don’t do it! Even if I lose money. Story-telling, if told from the heart, always works its charm!” Lucifer Circus also has path-breaking achievements to its credit, including a short film where a kid from the slums learns the language of a deaf and mute kid in order to communicate with him!
“The Prime Minister has done a great job so far! We need to do whatever we can and I urge everyone to donate,” signs off Gaurav. The funds raised will go to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-Cares) fund.

Here are some of his production house Lucifer Circus’s recent memorable projects…

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/2517247411875708/ (Dairy Day Campaign)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/203391634225447/ (Dairy Day Ice Cream)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/2165864823706506/ (Centre Fresh TVC)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/419309255389060/ (Manyavar Feat. Kartik Aaryan)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/480524575829001/ (Britannia NutriChoice)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/473262903465950/ (Manyavar Feat. Kartik Aaryan)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/606751096434107/ (Duke’s Waffy Carnival)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/352938408630141/ (Duke’s Waffy Carnival)

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May 6, 2020

Jaiswal Youth Federation (JYF) in association with Saraswati Devi Charitable Trust (SDCT) & with the support of its Trustees Sandipji & Rajdipji Gupta formed ‘Jaiswal Corona Task Team’ to serve more than 5,000 needy families in the wake of noble COVID – 19 pandemic outbreak. In an aim to provide groceries to the needy families, trust members joined hands with several other groups for this noble cause and volunteered wholeheartedly in the hour of need during this pandemic. Together, they successfully served 5,000 plus needy families around Mumbai, Thane & nearby suburbs such as Boisar, Dahanu and Alibaug.

CA Ramanand Gupta, President (JYF) said, “I feel proud to say that our JYF CORONA TASK TEAM proved to be the ‘Real Warriors’ under the guidance & supervision of our executive directors Ramashray Jaiswal & Sanjay Gupta along with Shambhoonath Gupta. I am thankful to all the members of JYF, Individuals, volunteers & donors for directly or indirectly supporting this noble task,” adding, “A heartfelt thanks to Rajdipji & Sandipji Gupta for being the mentor, motivator and our guiding light since inception and especially during this hour of need by being our prime advisors and a great support pillar.”

Rajdip Gupta, Trustee, Saraswati Devi Charitable Trust said, “It is our duty to stand up and do whatever we can to ensure we support the needy ones during emergencies. Charity indeed begins at home. The JYF has supported 1,000 families whereas we have supported more than 3,500 needy people. ”

All the communications between different federations were carried out digitally. The on-ground activities of distributing groceries were undertaken by maintaining social distance, wearing a mask and taking all the right precautions. Great enthusiasm and active support was received from volunteers like ShriPrakash Gupta, Kanchan Jaiswal, Virendra Jaiswal, Sangita Jaiswal, Rajesh Jaiswal, Ashu Jaiswal, Ramvilash Gupta, Pradeep Jaiswal, Rahul Jaiswal , Prashant Jaiswal, Sumeet Jaiswal, Bina Jaiswal, Manoj Gupta, Vishwanath Kalwar, Sachin Gupta, Anil Jaiswal, Santosh Gupta, & so on… among others who dedicated worked to make this a successful initiative. In the end, all the participants were handed over a certificate of appreciation for being the ‘Valuable Warriors’ in the initiative.

Our other key donors / Supportes are Ashok Gupta (Borivali), Krishanlal Jaiswal (Kandivali), Vimala Vijay Gupta (Chembur), Rajesh Jaiswal (Udwada), Radheshyam Gupta (Ulhasnagar), Ashok Jaiswal (Airoli), Kailash Jaiswal (Dombivali), Satyanarayan Jaiswal (Dombivali), Uday Jaiswal (Dombivali), Krishnakumar Jaiswal (Vasai).

This received active participation of all the following members of Federation: 1. Shri Vindhyavasini Seva Mandal. (Malad) 2. Jaiswal Seva Sanstha. (Vasai – Dahanu) 3. Akhil Mumbai Jaiswal Sabha. (Mumbai) 4. Kalwar Samaj Seva Sangathan. (Prabhadevi) 5. Jaiswal Foundation. (Wadala) 6. Jaiswal Samaj Seva Sanstha. (Dombivali) 7. Jaiswal Samaj Seva Sanstha. (Navi Mumbai) 8. Jaiswal Samaj (Thane)

Core committee members of JYF President: Shri Ramanand Gupta Vice President: Smt. Sheela Jaiswal Gen.Secretary: Pramod Gupta Treasurer: Shri Vijay Gupta Joint Secretary: Smt. Chhaya Jaiswal: Joint Treasurer: Mr.Neeraj Jaiswal.

May 6, 2020

Mumbai: Amrita Rao and Hema Malini Ji have come together for The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), an apex trade association of India to celebrate the World Hand Hygiene Day which is commemorated on 5th May every year. To raise awareness for the same, the duo gave out  video and audio messages. The initiative is a part of Honourable PM’s ‘Mission Swachh Bharat’.
Speaking on the occasion Amrita said “Hand Hygiene is the topmost measure to prevent the coronavirus. Many people still think coronavirus is a viral-like cold and flu and while they cover their nose and mouth diligently, they are not at all sensitive about sanitizing their hands with immediate effect as soon as they touch anything that has possibly been touched by or passed on from the hands of another person. Its high time every effort is made to create awareness, educate and remind people that hand hygiene is crucial. Not only Covid-19, but all respiratory and intestinal diseases can be reduced by 50% by washing hands with soap.”
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram a world-class medical facility catering to the healthcare needs of the NCR region has partnered with ASSOCHAM for this initiative. Other activity partners include brands like Himalaya Herbals, Abbott, Dettol, Hindustan Unilever Limited and ITC. “It is important to make handwashing into a daily habit. Good handwashing with soap can save more lives than any single vaccine or medical intervention. I would be happy that this effort would be able to bring a difference in the lives of the many people” said Amrita as she signed off.

अमृता राव और हेमा मालिनी जी ASSOCHAM के विश्व हाथ स्वच्छता दिवस की पहल के लिए एक साथ आईं

मुंबई: अमृता राव और हेमा मालिनी जी विश्व हाथ स्वच्छता दिवस मनाने के लिए भारत के सर्वोच्च व्यापार संघ के एसोसिएटेड चैंबर्स ऑफ कॉमर्स एंड इंडस्ट्री ऑफ इंडिया (एसोचैम) के साथ आए हैं| यह दिवस जो हर साल 5 मई को मनाया जाता है। इसी पहल की जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए, दोनों ने वीडियो और ऑडियो संदेश दिए। यह पहल माननीय प्रधानमंत्री के ‘मिशन स्वच्छ भारत ’का एक हिस्सा है।

इस अवसर पर अमृता ने कहा कि “कोविद -19 वायरस को रोकने के लिए हाथों की स्वच्छता सबसे शीर्ष उपाय है। बहुत से लोग अभी भी सोचते हैं कि कोरोनोवायरस कोल्ड और फ्लू की तरह एक वायरस है। वह अपने नाक और मुह कोंतोह ढक लेते अहि लेकिन हाथों की स्वच्छता के तरफ वो संवेदनशील नहीं होते हैं । ऐसे में किसी भी चीज को छूने या उसके पास से गुजरने से यह वायरस दूसरे व्यक्ति को भी लग सकता है। एहि समय है ही हम पूरी कोशिश करे लोगों को हाथ की स्वच्छ्ता के बारे में शिक्षित और जागरूक करने की। न केवल कोविद -19, बल्कि सभी श्वसन और आंतों के रोगों को साबुन से हाथ धोने से 50% तक कम किया जा सकता है।”

नारायण सुपरस्पेशलिटी अस्पताल, गुरुग्राम एनसीआर क्षेत्र की स्वास्थ्य संबंधी जरूरतों को पूरा करने वाली एक विश्व स्तरीय चिकित्सा सुविधा ने इस पहल के लिए ASSOCHAM के साथ भागीदारी की है। अन्य  भागीदारों में हिमालय हर्बल्स, एबॉट, डेटॉल, हिंदुस्तान यूनिलीवर लिमिटेड और आईटीसी जैसे ब्रांड शामिल हैं।

उन्होंने कहा, ” हाथ धोना रोज़ाना की आदत होनी चहियर। साबुन के साथ अच्छा हैंडवॉश करना किसी भी एक वैक्सीन या मेडिकल हस्तक्षेप से अधिक जीवन बचा सकते हैं। मुझे खुशी होगी कि यह प्रयास कई लोगों के जीवन में एक अंतर लाने में सक्षम होगा ” अमृता ने साइन ऑफ करते हुए कहा।

May 6, 2020

निर्देशक कुमार नीरज की ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट है हिंदी फिल्म गैंगस ऑफ़ बिहार ।

हिंदी फिल्म गैंग्स ऑफ़ बिहार कोरोना के वजह से आगे बढ़ा दी गई है बता दें कि पहले गैंग्स आफ बिहार की शूटिंग20 अप्रैल से उत्तर प्रदेश के कई खुबशुरत लोकेशनों पर होने वाला था, पर अब शूटिंग कोरोना खत्म होने के बाद किया जाएगा,, गैंगस आफ बिहार ए ए ए इंटरटेनमेंट के बैनर तले बन रही है,निर्माता सफीक सैफी है जबकि खुबशुरत संगीत अफरोज खान का है,सिनेमा के म्यूजिक पार्ट बहुत स्ट्रॉन्ग बनी है फ़िल्म की स्टोरी और यंग जनरेसन को देखते हुए बनाई गई है।सिनेमेटोग्राफी नज़ीब खान है फ़िल्म के स्टार कास्ट है मुकेश तिवारी, गुरलीन चोपड़ा ,राजवीर सिंह, नाज़नीन पटनी, जय शुक्ला अंजलि अग्रवाल,श्रीकांत परतूस,इत्यादि जैसे कलाकार दिखाई देंगे । फ़िल्म के लेखक व निर्देशक कुमार नीरज का कहना है कि ” गैंग्स ऑफ़ बिहार “नाम से ही पता चलता है यह बिहार के बाहुवलीयों के ऊपर होगा, बाहुवलीयों की सच्चाई को दिखाने की लेखक-निर्देशक कुमार नीरज ने हिम्मत की है।कुमार नीरज ने बताया के वो उन बहुवलि लोग के रियल नाम के साथ उनका कैरेक्टर भी दिखा रहे है, “गैंग्स ऑफ बिहार ” एक अलग ही फ़िल्म है,निर्देशक कुमार नीरज ने बताया की इसमें कुछ बिहार के बाहुबली भी दिखाई देंगे।

अपने आप में ये बहुत बड़ी बात है,आपको बता दे कि लेखक-निर्देशक कुमार नीरज इससे पहले यूटीवी प्रोडक्सन, बोहरा ब्रोस,ज़ी टीवी,में भी काम कर चुके हैं,” गैंग्स ऑफ बिहार “उनकी पहली हिंदी फिल्म है , स्टोरी लिखने से पहले उन सभी बाहुबलियों से जाकर मिले । अब देखना यह है गैंग्स ऑफ बिहार की शूटिंग शुरू कब होती है और कौन कौन बाहुबली दिखाई देंगे। ये तो सिनेमाघरों में मालूम चलेगा।वही लेखक-निर्देशक कुमार नीरज का ये ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट कब पूरी होती है, और यह पर्दे पर धमाल मचाने कब आती है ,ये तो वक़्त ही बतायेगा। समय से बलवान कोई नही ।

—–Akhlesh Singh