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On International Women's Day, Swati, aka Tanvi Dogra from &TV's Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein, talks about what it takes to be a woman, the women she admires and about portraying a strong woman character. Here are excerpts from a candid conversation with her: 1. What does International Women's Day theme on 'Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world' mean to you? One lesson that all of us have learnt from COVID-19 was that no matter the consequence, everyone was affected by it in one way or the other. The social and economic impacts of COVID-19 were harsher on women than men, with the increased burden of unpaid care disproportionately carried by women. Among other factors, it also impacted women's employment. The increased responsibilities crammed women physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. As we move into the recovery mode, a shift in gender-roles attitudes with more support and opportunities for women is more crucial than ever. 2.Who is the most inspiring person (in a leadership position and the entertainment industry) to you, and why? I have always looked up to Gracy Singh, who also happens to be my co-actor in &TV's Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein. She is truly a guiding inspiration in her acting skills and just the way she carries herself. I admire the dedication that she puts into her work. Over the past year, I have learnt plentiful from her. She holds such a positive aura around herself, and I feel blessed to have received the chance to work with her. 3.For the past year, we have been battling the pandemic situation in the country. How have you managed to keep up with your work at a time when recession and economic slowdown hit the world? The pandemic has been a challenging time for all. My father, who hails from Chandigarh, is a die-hard Punjabi and loves food. Cooking has always been his passion. Due to my tight shooting schedules earlier, I never got time to help my father in the kitchen, but I utilized the lockdown time to help and spend more time with him. Apart from this, I also used this time to engage in and learn new things. 4.What do you think is the biggest issue today facing women of your age, especially the working women having to find a work-life balance? I feel that women are emotionally vulnerable and often focus more on caring for others than for themselves. A woman must take a step back and see things with a clearer perspective regarding their professional or personal life. Achieving a work-life balance is crucial. As women, we often blur those lines between work and our lives to prove to others of our caliber. With time, we have moved towards a progressive world who understands the needs of a woman of today's age. Therefore I believe being assertive is a quality much needed. 5.Your character has struck a chord with the viewers. What, according to you, is the USP of this role/character? Swati is an ardent devotee of Santoshi Maa (Gracy Singh) and a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Indresh (Ashish Kadian). She is a do-gooder and thinks for everyone than for herself. She is sincere, honest, compassionate and kind. Under Santoshi Maa's continuous guidance and support, along with her undying devotion, Swati overcomes various obstacles in her life. The quality of perseverance, patience and dedication navigates Swati through challenging situations in life, setting an example for viewers to instill these qualities to overcome various issues in their day to day lives. 6.What does it mean to be a woman, according to you? In my opinion, a woman brings in a lot of clarity during times when situations are unclear. She is someone who nurtures those around her with the utmost care and unconditional love. Being a woman is a feeling like none other. They define perfection, flexibility, and calm and can face testing times with courage and determination. 7.One message for all the young girls and women you would like to give? Firstly, I would like to convey a warm Happy Women's Day to all the women out there! Treat yourself to lots of love and find your inner happiness first before anything else. Allow your intuition to get you going and believe that nothing is impossible, provided you have faith and courage. To all the young girls, I ask you to be true to yourself and be there for each other in times of need. There is no one else who will understand a woman better than a woman herself.

Mumbai, March 2021: Adhesive tapes can be easily found in the stationary of a school kid to a skilled craftsman. Their easy application and reliable bond make it possible to stick an object on the surface an easy task. But we fail to realize that our standard adhesive tapes have pretty much changed in the past decade. They are no longer a solution for temporary bonding as in today's time, small articles such as a car’s batch of honor to the glass panels of a skyscraper are all stuck using these strong tapes. The R&D has made it possible for these tapes to withstand all the challenges like temperature, weather conditions, and water. These tapes are designed in such a way that their bonding keeps getting stronger with time. When asked Mrs. Sarika Rahul Rajgaria, Director of sales, Pentagon Tapes. He mentioned, “Tapes are one of the most underestimated tools in a person's toolbox, it has the potential to provide a strong and lasting bond without being concerned about it physically injuring you. A few decades ago, adhesive tapes were just used for temporary application but extensive research and development has revolutionized our adhesive tapes. There are various types of tapes made just for a specific task. For instance, there are Frame Mounting tapes that are strong enough to stick to advisable surfaces and when you remove them to change the photo, they do not leave any residue on the walls. Then there are mirror mounting tapes which on the other hand are tape for a permanent solution as when you fix the mirror with the tapes, the bond gets stronger and stronger with time. This makes it super easy for any naïve person to bond their object without the need of using tools like a hammer and nail.”

In an endeavor to promote talent, Xtraview, India’s leading digital interview platform for students has partnered with The Big Red Group to sponsor a full scholarship for two students to participate in the 2021 Harvard Youth Lead the Change (YLC) conference. The Harvard Youth Lead the Change is a prestigious 7-day leadership program that offers a life changing experience to students to unleash their leadership capabilities. This scholarship is a continuation of Xtraview’s effort to mobilize change and encourage out of the box thinking amongst students. The scholarship is valued at INR 40,000 and students are selected through a rigorous screening process. Students can participate in this scholarship through their schools or independently through the wild card entry. Through the wild card entry, any student studying in any high school (any board) across India can participate. The entry through schools closed on March 1st. However, the last date of entry through Wild Card is March 7th 2021 and the results will be announced on March 24th 2021. The wild card entry is open for any student across India. The wild card entries will only be eligible to half the scholarship amount whereas students who are nominated by their schools will get full scholarship. As a part of the program, selected students will also receive one-on-one mentor ship from Harvard trainers for twelve months. Furthermore, five shortlisted students through the wild card category will undergo a training session at the Xtraprep workshop and Xtraview interview round, where they will be trained on communication skills and ways to excel in their interviews. This Xtraprep workshop or Xtraview interview does not entail any fees and is free of cost as a part of this collaborative tie-up. Xtraview is a one- of- its kind digital interview platform founded by two women; Katherine Ernst Mehta- an educationist and Kavitta B Bedi- a leading entrepreneur in children's space. Xtraview enables students to demonstrate who they really were beyond school marks, test scores, college essays and application forms. A group of experts in communication skills, interview techniques amongst other, mentors the aspirants to get industry ready. Kavitta B Bedi, Founder & CEO, Xtraview says, “Our country is at the cusp of a revolution that embodies technology and education. The past one year has thrown several challenges that have given us opportunities to break the mold and create a benchmark. At Xtraview we strive to empower deserving students to showcase their talent and nurture their skill set. Partnering with The Big Red Group for The Harvard Youth Lead The Change initiative has further augmented our goals and helped us strengthen our vision.” The first step of the selection process is a 2minute self-recorded video which talks about how he/she is a perfect candidate to receive the scholarship and seat to attend the Harvard YLC program. ·To know further details, click on https://xtraview.in/harvard-ylc-scholarship/ ·Queries and entries can be submitted contact@xtraview.in

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. It offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Woman is a personification of love, resilience, strength and beauty and although her existence should be celebrated everyday but to mark her contributions we have International Women's Day dedicated to her. This day is celebrated to observe women's success and part in cultural, political, social and economic development. It is also acknowledged to make people aware of women's rights and gender equality. So, ahead of the special day, here we are with its history and significance. Read on to know why the International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. To commemorate the splendor of womanhood Eminent painter and singer of international fame Soumita Saha announced her second solo Exhibition "Nari Katha". After the affluence of her debut solo exhibition 'Imagining Neverland' Soumita is all set come up with Nari Katha. " Nari Katha " enunciates the veiled commiseration of women. I have always observed that nothing is more multifarious and multilayered than the life of women. Nari Katha narrates story of every women who dared to walk against the tide" said Soumita.

Molecular Connections, a leading global data science company, has recruited over 200 women scientists since the outbreak of COVID-19. The organization continues to break all stereotypes and is headstrong in its mission of empowering women. Testimony to the fact is the award by Working Mother and Avtar-best place for women to work for in 2020. This is the fourth time in a row that the organization won the award. It is ranked among the top 15 best companies for Women to work in India based on women recruitment, highest percentage of women in leadership roles, retention & advancement, safety & security measures, flexible work hours, benefits and work/life program, parental leave, best practices for women career enablement and advancements, company culture, and management accountability. This evaluation was based on a study by Working Mother and Avtar Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) in 2020. Women at MC are leading various roles including leadership. MC opened up a plethora of employment opportunities to women scientists who did not prefer to be part of the wet labs but wanted to make their contributions in In-silico research and aid drug discovery. Further, the company has been influencing the curriculum of educational institutions and encouraged the inclusion of life science curation as a subject. The students are then trained at our incubation centers, who finally go to hold various important roles at MC. Women friendly company – in its DNA Jignesh Bhate, Founder & CEO of Molecular Connections, has been a firm believer of woman empowerment in both his personal and professional life. When he started MC, he decided to make it a pioneer when it came to gender diversity. He broke all stereotypes 18 years ago when he hired two senior woman employees to be the Business Unit Heads of his startup. He not only continued on this journey and hired many more woman employees across the board from leadership positions to individual contributors, but also constantly coached and mentored them on operations, P&L responsibility, and client management. Jignesh Bhate, Founder and CEO, MC He led from the front and continues to believe in an equitable environment bringing better business results. MC’s success story is testimony to this fact as we grew from 20 employees in 2003 to about 2700 employees as of 2021. Work Life Balance a Way of Life at Molecular Connections Programs such as sabbatical, unpaid time off to take care of ailing family members, reduced work hours, are institutionalized to enable retention. This enables woman employees to straddle between their career and personal commitments and yet retain their jobs and raise in their career path. Flexible ways of working is one of the commonly followed practices at MC as this is highly effective in retaining our woman employees. Molecular connections’ CSR initiatives are focused primarily on the education sector, with a special emphasis on girls’ education. Women Who Chose to Challenge Science is often considered a male-dominated field. But, here is our boundary-breaking women in science, who has made remarkable contributions to Indian & global Science. Dr Jaya Nagaraja, Chief Scientist at MC, holds many hats. She is a PhD. holder from the University of Berne, a post-doctoral position at Ludwig institute of cancer research, Berne; Research Associate from the University of Rochester, New York; Research Scientist- at IGBMC, Strasbourg; Scientist- Astra Zeneca, Project lead – Monsanto; She worked on Arabidopsis Curation & literature mining in Bangalore. She says, “A few years ago, when I started out, science was a male-dominated area. But today women are breaking barriers and creating their own unique identity and taking charge. For more women to venture into the world of science and technology, it is important we provide them with the right support systems and infrastructure. You need an organization or a leader who has faith in you to deliver good science. It is also important for women to support and nurture each other to grow. I feel proud that I have groomed so many young scientists who have grown into leadership roles and contributed to world science. The pandemic has once again proved that women are capable of much more. They are wearing multiple hats at the same time and at the same place. Today, there is a thin line between your workspace and home. But, they have beautifully accomplished the tasks, met deadlines.” Ms Krishna K., Director - Sales & Marketing at MC, holds Masters in Business Administration, (International Business) from IIM Indore. She is one of the very few women in this country who holds a leadership role in her early thirties. She says, “I often find people wearing a flabbergasted look when I tell them that I am in a leadership role in my early thirties. But, when you think deeper, it all has to do with the perceptions. We always imagine a man in such a position and rarely a woman. Hard work, perseverance, coupled with an encouraging and nurturing environment can lead any woman into the leadership team. Every woman can achieve what they aim for, all they need is the focus, passion, and unnerving determination to fight back.”

Get ready to witness a rollercoaster ride of emotions this week with your favourite &TV shows. Romance being the flavour of the week, Anita Bhabi aka Nehha Pendse from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai tries her best to convince Vibhuti Narayan Mishra aka Aasif Sheikh to disguise himself as a watchman in order to keep the spark in their relationship going. While Yogesh Tripathi aka Happu turns red-faced with anger as he receives a complaint from his children’s principal. In Gudiya Humani Sabhi Pe Bhari, Gudiya aka Sarika Bahroliya announces a Gulak competition to lessen the workload off Sarla’s aka Samta Sagar shoulders. Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Katahyein sees various pareekshas that everyone including Indresh aka Ashish Kadian, Swati aka Tanvi Dogra, Santoshi Maa aka Gracy Singh, Asur Rani Paulomi aka Sara Khan must individually fulfill. Elaborating on the track, Nehha Pendse says, “Anita approaches her husband Vibhuti with a rather unfamiliar request. She asks him to dress up as a watchman. Of course, there is a backstory to it, which she keeps away from Vibhuti who is hesitant to listen to her, but just to please his wife, he obliges. With Anita now paying close attention to her newly hired house watchman, her neighbors Manmohan Tiwari aka Rohitashv Gour and Angoori aka Shubhangi Atre get suspicious. Amidst this Teeka aka Vaibhav Mathur is worried about his sister Teekli’s marriage. With all this confusion taking place, all I can say is tune-in to find out how it gets solved.” Kamna Pathak aka Rajesh Singh says, “While we may have been the most badmash kids during our time, parents always want our children to look up to us and think of us as ideal parents. That is exactly what an angry Happu tries to do in the episodes, he brings in an outsider and refers to him as his principal so that his children can hear about his school life first-hand. But the outcome of this whole conversation backfires when Happu’s boss aka the Commissioner questions him on the so-called principal.” Sarika Bahorliya (Gudiya) trying to find a way to ease her mother’s workload, she says, “Ours is not a big family, but when it comes to customizing food dishes basis each one’s preference, it can get hectic. Empathizing with her mother Sarla, Gudiya announces a competition which will not only get the work done by everyone, but it will also be divided. Personally, I think it is a smart move, but the only way to find out if it actually works is to watch the show next week.” Taking the competitive note a notch higher is Gracy Singh aka Santoshi Maa who says, “Each character in the upcoming episodes will be seen facing their own set of challenges. They are not directly competing against each other, but have tasks to complete wherein, Asur Rani Paulomi and Santoshi Maa have to collect 5 of Shivji’s beloved belongings, Swati is faced with the challenge of choosing between Indesh and her bhakti, while Brihaspati Dev and Sukracharya have to find Laxmi ji’s Yogya Var.” Tune in to watch 'Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein at 9:00 pm, ‘Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari’ at 9:30 pm, 'Happu Ki Ultan Paltan' at 10:00 pm and 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' at 10:30 pm, every Monday to Friday only on &TV!

As Pawan Jailkhani has decided to move on to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor, India’s largest Music television network, 9X Media has appointed Alok Nair as Chief Revenue Officer. Alok will take charge from Pawan and will report to Mr. Pradeep Guha, the Managing Director of 9X Media. Alok will work closely with 9X Media’s Executive Team and Board of Directors to drive the next phase of growth for the Network. Alok brings with him a deep understanding of the world of media and technology as well as cross- and multi-channel marketing and advertising. In the past, Alok has worked with iconic media brands such as The Times of India, Network 18 and Bloomberg in various leadership capacities across print, TV and Digital platforms. Prior to joining 9X Media, Alok spearheaded a management consulting practice that developed growth solutions and strategies for media and non-media organizations. Commenting on Alok Nair’s appointment, Pradeep Guha said, “The pandemic has created disruption across all industries. It hastened the inevitable changes in the way people consume & engage with media and content. At 9X Media, we have geared up to embrace the new reality and tap the opportunities hidden in the heap of adversities. The on-boarding of Alok Nair is a key step in our strategy to re-imagine and create value-rich experiences for our ever growing base of customers.” “I would also like to thank Pawan Jailkhani who has been part of the 9X Media journey right from the start and has played a crucial role in the success of the Network. Pawan has been a great colleague, a valued counselor to the 9X team and above all, a friend. I am pleased that Pawan has graciously agreed to stay on a bit longer to ensure a seamless transition of charge to Alok. I wish Pawan great success in his entrepreneurial journey and he will continue to guide us in the future,” Mr. Guha further added. Speaking about his 12-year long journey at 9X Media, Pawan Jailkhani said, “I am extremely proud to be a part of 9X Media’s founding story. From a single music television channel network, 9X Media has evolved into India’s largest music television network comprising several satellite channels, an Indie music label and compelling and unique digital products. My stint at 9X Media Group has been an extremely satisfying milestone in my life. I would like to welcome Alok Nair to the 9X Media family to take forward the dream we have all cherished.” Speaking on joining 9X Media, Alok Nair said, “I am extremely pleased to be part of a young and dynamic team at 9X Media. While I look forward to working with Mr. Pradeep Guha, I would also like to thank Pawan for the extremely warm welcome I have received from him and wish him good luck in his future endeavours.” Alok further said, “9X Media is a leader in short format entertainment and I look forward to leveraging this unique vantage point to serve our consumers and partners more effectively while we embark on this exciting path to further growth. Innovating strategies to quickly adapt to this new, dynamic future is the need of the hour. Consumption patterns have evolved and brands need to keep pace with the changing consumer psycho graphics. I look forward to contributing and adding value to our portfolio of brands to higher levels of engagement and relevance.”

27 February 2021 was one of the innovative, memorable day for Central located in Amnora Mall, Hadapsar Pune 28 as they witnessed one of the most glamorous events in recent times. "In the upcoming phase of the year, expect plenty more examples of this kind of fashion events-as-communication to emerge" - Neeta Razdan Kaul She mentioned thanks to everyone who was associated with Make-Up Marathon as a viewer, participant, judge, sponsor, etc Team NRK and Associates Received tremendous while broadcasting this on social media channels during the live event. Organizers issued thank you note with the following names Special thanks to our Jury Kamartaj Pathan Special Guest Bobby Karnani Special Guest Neetu Jha Congratulations to our Winner Zahira Shaikh Congratulations to Runner up Seema Rohila also, organizers added "special thanks" to Anchor Nirup Kumar Satpathy Gaurav Bandawala for all Support and trust from Central Trupti Kati - Supporting Patner models and Make-up Artist, SR Dance Studio Ruchi Mehta and Sabita Das Jiya Jagwani and Dance-O-Mania Nehu Kay

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