Kalyan Jewellers Offers Re-Imagined Shopping Experience To Customers At Dickenson Road

* Renovated showroom will provide a luxurious shopping experience

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brands, launched its newly designed showroom in Bengaluru at Dickenson Road near Sivanchetti Gardens. The all-new showroom promises to present a luxurious, re-imagined experience with the latest of distinctive as well as trendy jewellery designs on display.  This is part of the company’s larger strategy towards renovating and upgrading the look & feel of showrooms across the state, promising to re-imagine the experience for shoppers in the region. Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom at Dickenson Road is fully operational. 

Celebrating the launch, Kalyan Jewellers has also announced special offers that will enable customers to maximize the value of their purchases this season. Kalyan Jewellers is offering mega discounts and bumper giveaways for its customers. On gold jewellery purchases of Rs.30,000 and above, customers can avail the 0% wastage offer, on half the purchase value. Shoppers can maximise the value of their purchases with up to 20% off on diamond, uncut and precious stone jewellery. These offers are valid until 31st January, 2022.

Talking about the new showroom, Mr. T S Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our newly-revamped showroom at Dickenson Road in Bengaluru. At Kalyan Jewellers, we have consistently working towards reinventing the shopping experience, from expanding the existing product portfolio to taking major strides towards creating a holistic ecosystem. The redesigned showroom will cater to customers with Kalyan Jewellers’ extensive range of collections, especially the wedding jewellery line – Muhurat, which includes contemporary designs as well as intricate works of temple jewellery. We would also like to thank our patrons in the region for their constant support and faith in Kalyan Jewellers. We promise to continue working towards offering the best to our customers and will stay true to the company’s core values of trust and transparency in times to come.”

Kalyan Jewellers will offer its patrons Muhurat, the bridal jewellery line curated from across India along with exclusive sections featuring Kalyan’s popular house brands such as Tejasvi (Polki jewellery), Mudhra (handcrafted antique jewellery), Nimah (Temple jewellery) and Glo (dancing diamonds). Other sections at the showroom include Ziah (Solitaire-like diamond jewellery), Anokhi (uncut diamonds), Apoorva (diamonds for special occasions), Antara (wedding diamonds), Hera (daily wear diamonds) and Rang (precious stones jewellery). Kalyan Jewellers will draw from its portfolio of over one lakh contemporary and traditional designs and will offer selections for everyday as well as bridal wear and festive occasions.

As part of Kalyan Jewellers’ ‘We Care’ COVID-19 guidelines, the company has instituted the highest level of safety and precautionary measures across all showrooms to safeguard the health and safety of both customers and staff alike. The company has also appointed a ‘Safety Measure Officer’ to ensure safety protocol guidelines are strictly followed.

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About Kalyan Jewellers

Headquartered in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers is one the largest jewellery retailers in India with a presence in the Middle East. The company has enjoyed a long-standing presence in the Indian market for nearly three decades and has set industry benchmarks in quality, transparency, pricing and innovation. Kalyan offers an array of traditional and contemporary jewellery designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones catering to the distinct needs of the customers. Kalyan Jewellers has 151 showrooms across India and the Middle East.

Academy Of General Education, MAHE, MEMG And Manipal Media Network, Honoured Personalities At New Year Awards 2022

Academy of General Education (AGE), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), MEMG and Manipal Media Network Ltd conducted “New Year Awards 2022” to honour eminent personalities of different fields for their distinguished services and immense contributions to the society. The awards were conferred on four individuals for their contributions in the fields of medical education, healthcare, business administration, arts and culture. The welcome address for the ceremony was made by Dr H S Ballal - Pro Chancellor & President, Academy of General Education, MAHE.  Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor MAHE gave the felicitation address

The felicitation of four awardees was done by Dr Ranjan Pai, Chairman, MEMG Group and Registrar, Academy of General Education, along with Dr HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, Mrs Vasanti R Pai- Trustee, MAHE Trust, Shri T Satish U Pai, MD, Manipal Media Network Ltd and Vice President, Academy of General Education (AGE), and Dr Narayana Sabhahit- Registrar MAHE.

The winners of this year were Dr Suresh S Rao, Medical Director Sanjeevani Hospital, Mumbai, for contribution in healthcare, Shri Bhaskar Bhat, Director TATA Sons Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru for his contribution in the field of business administration; Dr Pragna Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Bengaluru Campus for the role in the field of education and Shri Gopal Acharya Thirthahalli, Renowned Yakshagana Artist from Kergal, Kundapura for contributions to arts and culture.

Speaking about the awards and the achievements of the eminent personalities Dr H S Ballal - Pro Chancellor, MAHE said “We are extremely proud and honoured to be hosting this event to award these very well-deserving members of the society. Their contributions to the nation have been remarkable. I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to them for their dedication and spirit that drives them to make the society we live in, a better place. Keeping in line with the tradition established by our founder the late Dr T.M.A Pai, we are extremely privileged to be honouring such service minded individuals through the New Year Awards 2022”

Speaking on the special occasion, Gen (Dr.) MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE said “We feel elated to be conducting this award ceremony to honour these four individuals who have achieved exceptional stature in fields ranging from business administration, medical education, art and culture to healthcare and philanthropy. We are extremely honoured by their acceptance of this award. Their noteworthy contributions in their respective fields show the zeal and determination of the human spirit. They have set such a great example for all of us to learn, imbibe and make our own contributions to society. I congratulate them all”

Expressing his happiness Shri Bhaskar Bhat, Director TATA Sons Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru said “As I accept this recognition from an Institution as renowned and respected as the Academy of General Education, I must admit that I am filled with a sense of both pride and disbelief. As the nation battles the pandemic, I am in awe of the unity that people have shown to support each other through these terrible times. With rigorous vaccination drives the situation has improved. Our economy has done quite well as witnessed by the performance of the stock market, the tax collections and new money that is flowing into start-ups. It is a great time to be in this country of ours with a large aspiring population, a talented workforce, democratic institutions, our wonderful diversity and a “can do” attitude amongst the younger lot in this country”

Expressing her happiness after receiving the award Dr Pragna Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Bengaluru Campus said “Being recognized and nominated for the Academy of General Education’s New Year’s Award is a tremendous honour and I express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Academy of General Education, MAHE, MaGE and the Manipal Media Network. This award assumes even greater significance to me as it was initiated by the Late, Dr TMA Pai who was keen on establishing facilities for higher education at rural areas through the Academy of General Education. My association with Manipal began in 1984 when I joined the Department of Biochemistry as a Post- Graduate student. Now as the Pro Vice Chancellor of the new MAHE Bengaluru campus, I would like to thank this prestigious institute for being an extremely inclusive workplace for women. This just shows Manipal holds equality as sacrosanct to its core values”

Expressing happiness after receiving the award Shri Gopal Acharya Thirthahalli, Renowned Yakshagana Artist from Kergal, Kundapura “I am extremely grateful to be receiving this award. Being recognised for the art of Yakshagana fills my heart with joy. The people from the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada district have also excelled in education, medical and cultural fields and it gives me great pride to hail from this place. Yakshagana is a symbol of Karnataka and I hope the future generation will also contribute to promoting and saving this art form”

Expressing his happiness after receiving the award Dr Suresh S Rao, Medical Director Sanjeevani Hospital, Mumbai said “I feel overwhelmed by a deep sense of gratitude on receiving The New Year Award. Having spent my childhood in Kateel, I have a deep affection for my village and my reverence to the Goddess of the temple knows no bounds. Once I graduated to become a doctor, I realized what my heart deeply wished and that was to serve my village and the society in some way. With determination and courage, I dared to dream of running a hospital. I have been associated with MAHE and KMC Mangalore since 2015 and it has been the most rewarding experience. For me, I had received my award the day Manipal group accepted my proposal to take over the hospital. The members of this institution have provided constant support for me and helped me realise my dream”.

World Peace Museum Inaugurated In Bangalore On Occasion Of Sadako Day

KidsChaupal and WPM in Association with BGS National Public School, Bengaluru, India inaugurated the World Peace Museum on the occasion of Sadako Day. January is observed as Sadako Day as it marks the birth anniversary of Sadako Sasaki who was a victim of the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This museum has been established in her honour and the movement for world peace.

The co-founders of KidsChaupal Mr. Devendra Jaiswal, Mr. Ashish Srivastava & Mr. Dhiraj Singh extend their gratitude to all the participants & BGSNPS management, Academic Director, Dr. S. Ayyappan Nair, Principal Smt. Sreekala G Kumar for being part of the inaugural event & making it a grand success.

Event was physically organized in the BGSNPS auditorium and also virtually hosted on KidsChaupal’s live platform and social media platforms. The occasion was graced by lively song, dance, music, poetry and engaging speeches. Tisya Singh, the face of KidsChaupal, was also invited as a speaker. She shared her thoughts on world peace and urged today's youth to contribute towards the movement.

Apart from India, there were participants from Japan, Germany, Hungary that contributed to a packed audience. The event was executed successfully with the efforts of BGSNPS teachers & students under the guidance of Vice Principal Smt. Savitha Suverna, World Peace Museum founder Mr. John Devraj & Smt. Srivalli Nagiger along with the Art creative coaches. KidsChaupal and WPM are grateful to all those who joined hands to make this event a success.

About KidsChaupal 

KidsChaupal is an ed-tech start-up, founded in 2019 by Mr. Devendra Jaiswal and Mr. Dhiraj Singh. KidsChaupal aims at honing the skills of children to be ready for their future.  

Their vision is to enable the exposure of kids to multiple learning choices, exposure to inter-disciplinary ways of thinking, and help them make career choices beyond popular opinion. KidsChaupal uses the best in technology with its live platform and mobile applications to cater to the needs of both teachers and kids at the same time. They are one of the pioneer Indian companies who developed a live learning platform. 

They offer over 100+ courses and classes in areas ranging from Personality Development, Vocational Training, Arts and Crafts, Health & Fitness, Performing Arts, Languages, Emerging Technologies, and Entrepreneurship. With over 5000 kids enrolled, and 100+ mentors on board with KidsChaupal, they conduct approximately 3000 hours of skill development classes every month.It also focuses on the professional and leadership development of teachers and offers regular workshops/webinars and training programs based on NEP 2020. KidsChaupal is not only backed by experienced industry experts of the country but also US-based investors and mentors. KidsChaupal has been tying up with several public and private schools for delivering experiential sessions to the students with the help of mentors and teachers.

KidsChaupal focuses on providing a next-gen platform for the youth of India to help them reach their full potential by honing their skills. Mainstream education focuses more on academia, but skill training, which focuses on identifying, training, and nurturing talent in any desired field, will help the students to be confident and job-ready. To accomplish this, we have come up with a model of various curriculums for developing the skills of kids at the schooling level. The model developed is a result of years of research conducted by experts in every field. It promotes a holistic view of skill development throughout the curriculum.

Over 50,000 Students Of Narayana Group To Benefit From Fee Financing At Zero Cost By Financepeer

The Covid19 is not only seen as a health crisis but it has severe economic implications as well. Calling it an economic pandemic won’t be an exaggeration. The past 18 months have brought a serious economic imbalance which has impacted a large percentage of the population. With layoffs, pay cuts and revenue loss becoming obvious, the implications of fund shortage are reflected in the education sector too. There are several parents who are experiencing difficulties in managing their finances and in turn the education fees payment is also delayed and sometimes defaulted too.

As the education fee payment becomes a stressful task for several parents, so to address the challenge of parents about fee payment, one of the leading education groups of the country Narayana Group of Institutions has brought a path breaking mechanism of fees payment under fee financing model which comes with Zero cost EMI. The Fee Financing Facility will directly benefit around 50,000 students of Narayana group who will be able to pay their education fee on zero cost easy EMI which will further reduce the burden of parents.

For this special arrangement Narayana Group has teamed up with Financepeer India's leading Fee Payment Solution provider. Under this agreement, Financepeer will provide a facility using which parents can pay their child’s education fee in multiple parts at zero additional cost. This facility will be made available to 50,000 students of Narayana Group of Institutions. Financepeer is also offering free insurance facility to the students that will ensure security to their education.

Speaking about the collaboration, Rohit Gajbhiye - Founder, Financepeer said: “Narayana Group of Institutions is among the most prestigious names in the industry and is known for its quality education. This partnership is a win-win situation as it opens the gates of a premier education institution for the parents while the institution will have access to the funds without any hassle. Also, the insurance facility that we provide will act as a safety guard for the students to pursue their education without interruption. This association will further motivate us to achieve our vision of ensuring quality education to the masses. This also gives us energy to continue working with great zeal to bring a revolution in the education system of the country."

Speaking about the initiative Mr. Puneet Kothapa- Executive Director, Narayana Group of Institutions said “We understand that there is a challenge faced by the entire industry and parents also have financial constraints but the continuity of education is essential for the children. We are committed to address and resolve the challenges faced by the students so that their education doesn't suffer. We have identified the fee payment challenge by a lot of parents and have partnered with Financepeer to facilitate them for ease of fee payments. This has helped a significant number of parents in managing their finances and we have also seen a spike in our admissions. The service quality and response mechanism of Financepeer are commendable and we are determined to bring back the lost balance in the education system.

This innovative approach taken by Narayana Group and Financepeer will set the benchmark for others to follow. The fee financing model will change the dynamics of the education industry and would facilitate access to quality education to more and more students.

About Narayana Group

Narayana Group is one of Asia's largest educational conglomerates that provides world class education to more than 4,00,000 students. The group is committed to bringing out the best in every student by imparting a strong educational foundation. Narayana group is widely recognized for its innovative and pathbreaking approach for creating exceptional and enriching student experiences.

About Financepeer

Financepeer is a leading fintech company which offers innovative and first of its kind Fee Payment solution where the parent can pay their education fees in multiple parts at zero additional cost thereby eliminating the parents' burden of making bulk payments. Financepeer platform envisages making education accessible to the masses and looks forward to spearheading a revolutionary impact for millions of people. 

Hero MotoCorp Strengthens And Expands Operations In El Salvador

In Strengthening its presence in El Salvador, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has expanded its operations and commenced retail sales at a newly opened flagship store in the country’s capital city San Salvador.

Customers have been thronging to the company’s new state-of-the-art dealership located in El Pedregal to purchase Hero MotoCorp’s products.

The showroom that offers 3S (sales, service, spares) operations and is spread over 600 sq. mt, displays Hero MotoCorp’s world-class products such as the Xpulse 200, Hunk 160R and Hunk 150 motorcycles and Dash 125 scooter. The workshop with five service bays provides the best-in-class aftersales service and spare parts to customers. In keeping with its commitment to provide a world-class customer experience, the company offers a 4-year or 40,000 km warranty across its range of products.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Bhan, Head – Global Business, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The strengthening and expansion of our network in El Salvador clearly underscore the market's importance for Hero MotoCorp. There has been a steadily growing demand among the customers here for our wide range of products and with this state-of-the-art flagship store in the capital city, our customers will now be able to experience Hero MotoCorp’s world-class products and services. We will continue to keep consolidating our presence in this market in both immediate and medium term.”

With a footprint in 43 countries across Asia, Africa, South and Central America and the Middle East, Hero MotoCorp has already sold over 100 million motorcycles and scooters globally since its inception. It’s range of products are designed and developed at the world class R&D facilities in the Center of Innovation and Technology in Jaipur, India and the Tech Centre Germany near Munich.

In El Salvador, Hero MotoCorp caters to its customers through a distribution network of over 200 touch points including five company-owned showrooms, 15 dealerships, 85 retail and 26 spare part outlets and service centers across 14 cities.

Hero MotoCorp’s comprehensive product range in El Salvador includes motorcycles from the premium to entry levels, including the XPulse 200, XPulse 200T, Hunk 160R, Hunk 190R, Hunk 150, Ignitor 125, Eco150, Eco 125 and the Dash 125 scooter. The Hunk 150 is the best-selling bike in the 150cc category in El Salvador.

Hero MotoCorp has been consistently engaged in ensuring customer delight in the country through its various initiatives such as free service camps, customer meets & greet sessions, training technicians across the region and providing strong aftersales support.

Experience Dimensions Of Religious Festivals: Religion And Spirituality At Paryaya, Udupi, India

*Article by researchers from Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, MAHE, published in The International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, by Technology University Dublin, Ireland

* The article is titled "Experience Dimensions of Religious Festivals: Religion and Spirituality at Paryaya, Udupi, India”

Research article by two researchers from Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, has been published in in The International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage published by Technology University Dublin, Ireland.

The article titled "Experience Dimensions of Religious Festivals: Religion and Spirituality at Paryaya, Udupi, India” indicates that ‘Paryaya’ as a festival helps the pilgrims to develop their spirituality. Festivals and events are an important motivation for travel and act as a great tourism attraction for destinations. The five-hundred-year-old ‘Paryaya’ is a festival known for its rituals and religious traditions followed at Sri Krishna Mutt, Udupi, held biennially, attracting thousands of pilgrims from Karnataka, other states of the country and abroad.

The researchers have adopted the concept of experience economy to understand the spiritual nature of religious festivals. Their quantitative research findings on a study conducted during Paryaya in January 2020 indicate that pilgrims' festival experience is a predictor of their revisit intention to Paryaya. Moreover, the research concludes that visitors to Paryaya can be considered as spiritual tourists as their experience reflects the features of spiritual tourism.

Stride Ventures Invests INR 20 Cr In Digital Freight Forwarding Company, Wiz Freight

Wiz Freight, a full-stack digital freight forwarder offering door to door international freight solutions to importers and exporters, today received a funding of INR 20 Cr. With this, Stride Ventures has added another new-age startup to its already stellar portfolio and are the first venture debt lender to Wiz Freight.

Wiz Freight uses its proprietary technology platform to offer end-end shipment management solutions including price discovery, booking management, shipment tracking, documentation, shipment finance and customer support. The company offers solutions across ocean, air and road freight. In addition to traditional freight forwarding services, Wiz also provides value added services such as door pick-up and delivery, custom clearance, road logistics, warehousing, etc. The company caters to mid and large corporates with a focus on the energy, manufacturing, and consumer sectors.

Digital supply chain solutions are becoming increasingly more important in the modern day shipment industry. Commenting on the funding, Mr. Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder – Stride Ventures, said “Wiz Freight has been successful in growing consistently and on boarding key corporates while sustaining margins in a highly volatile freight market. In spite of the pandemic affecting the wider freight and logistics industry, the large-scale digitization has led to newer solutions. With Wiz, we are very keen and excited to be a part of their journey towards expanding global reach and creating disruptions in the international supply chain.”

Sharing his thoughts on this development, Mr. Ramkumar Govindarajan, Co-founder – Wiz Freight, said “Cross-border shipping has been the backbone of global trade and the last 2 years have seen unprecedented disruptions in the international supply chain driving prices and inventory shortages. We have been able to help our customers minimize disruptions with better visibility, planning and real-time shipment control using our tech-platform. We have grown 25x in the last 12 months and have established a presence across 10 Indian cities. We are planning to invest in hiring, tech development and global expansion in 2022. We are happy to partner with Stride Ventures in this journey.”

Since its commencement, Stride Ventures has focused on investing in market leaders across sectors. Through its myriad of financial products Stride Ventures provides comprehensive tailor made credit solutions to new age startups and is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for all financial requirements. Having been one of the most active venture debt companies this year, the total commitments have crossed INR 1000 crores in portfolio companies across both its debt funds.

About Stride Ventures  

Stride Ventures is focused on providing debt solutions to growth stage start-ups. Stride provides tailor-made debt solutions to start-ups, enabling them to strategically allocate capital. Bringing more than six decades of collective underwriting experience, the fund helps its portfolio companies leverage the banking ecosystem through their domain expertise and extensive network.