BTM's 'Pre- Pujo Dhamaka' on 6-8 Sept. at Jai Hind Banquet, Bhawanipur

BTM is organizing 'Pre- Pujo Dhamaka', an expo-cum-sale of boutique, jewellery, cosmetics, organic skin care products, gift items, hand made perfumes, chocolates, food etc. at Jai Hind Banquet (beside Bijoli Cinema Hall, Bhawanipur) on 6th, 7th and 8th of September.
    A few years ago a group of strong-willed women, led by the dynamic Paromita Ghosh, have united together to form BTM, a popular group on Facebook. BTM members take a stand not only to create their identity, but also to fulfill dreams of many ladies who have earlier given up their aspirations. BTM also support many under-privileged people.
    This will be BTM's 4th exhibition and each of the previous ones were roaring successes.  

   Through this expo, BTM members have decided to raise funds for Charity before Durga Pujo to gift a smile to many needy persons.                      

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.                                                

Blood Donation Camp

The Annual Blood Donation Camp of Lake Gardens Falguni Sangha, a popular and well known social organization, was conducted on 18th August. According to Arup Dutta (Working President), the total donors were 106. The occasion was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon'ble MP Prof. Sougata Roy,  Hon'ble Power Minister of WB Sri  Shovondeb Chattapadhyay, Hon'ble MLA Parash Dutta and Hon'ble MMIC and Councillor of 93 Ward Sri Ratan Dey, along with other dignitaries 

Sofia Khan wins 'Excellence Award'

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. 

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Music Video Launch

     

         

    A music video named "Aar Kono Kotha Noi" by Rupankar and Sumana Samanta Mukherjee was released at Angel Digital Pvt Ltd’s office in presence of singer Sumana Samanta Mukherjee, Angel Digital Media's head Sumit Pal, Angel Digital's M.D. Akash Tantiya and other dignitaries.
  The lyrics of the song is by Kabir Mohsin Reza who hails from Bangladesh. The music is by Palas Das.
     Sumana mentioned that Kabir Mohsin Reza took the initiative to make six singles under the album name of 'Bhalobashar Akashe'. Sumana has sung the songs and one song has been sung by eminent singer Pallab Ghosh.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    'One Last Time' (a short film based on love for parents) was declared the champion. 'One Last Time' is presented by 'Innomania Motion Pictures', produced by Boby Mondal and directed by Jayashree Khara. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Number of participants in Kolkata were 1,220

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

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

Wingfi's "শারদ মেলা"

Wingfi's "শারদ মেলা" is a Pre-Puja Exhibition at Parampara Banquets, Dhakuria, opposite Dakshinapan Shopping Complex on 20 - 22 September.

Wingfi Event Planners invite stalls for showcasing products like designer sari, ethnic looms, traditional couture, kid's & men's wear, home decor items, food, etc.

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

For stall booking, ph- 9874470471, 8335960632

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.

ndia'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.

Cricket fever shifts to SonyLIV 

Cricket fever shifts to SonyLIV; India Tour of United States of America
and West Indies Series and The Ashes go live this August
National, August , 2019:
SonyLIV brings cricket fanatics yet another chance to cheer for team India in the upcoming
India Tour of United States of America and West Indies series that goes live on SonyLIV
starting 3 rd August 2019. Adding onto the cricket craze is also The Ashes Test cricket series
that will have new world champions – England, lock horns with their arch rivals Australia in the
UK starting August 1 st to September 16th, 2019.
In one of the most high-profile bilateral series in International Cricket, India Tour of United
States of America and West Indies will contest for 3 T20’s, 3 ODI’s and 2 Test matches over a
period of 4 weeks. After a stupendous performance in the World Cup 2019, the Indian cricket
team will strive for better and more consistent results during their Caribbean sojourn. With
Dhoni serving army duties and some re-shuffling in the middle order, India’s tour of United
States of America and West Indies promises to be a crowd-puller on SonyLIV, the official
mobile and internet broadcaster for the series.
Adding onto this cricket fest is also the world's oldest cricketing rivalry - The Ashes. After a
disappointing defeat in 2017, England will look to regain glory on home soil dominating the
Aussies over 5 test series spanning Edgbaston, Lord's, Headlingley, Old Trafford and The

Oval.
With 4 audio feeds in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for the India – West Indies series,
SonyLIV will be the go-to OTT destination for sports lovers this season. Subscribers will get
access to the live feeds of all the matches without any delay while non-subscribers will get to
watch the match free of cost for 10 minutes. Subscribers can avail 30% cashback upon using
Amazon Pay valid only on subscriptions for 6 months or a year. In addition to this, SonyLIV
offers its subscribers various payment options via BHIM, Google Pay, Paytm, UPI, LazyPay for
ease and convenience of subscription payments.
SonyLIV’s premium subscription is available at Rs 99/- per month and Rs 499/- per year along
with a sachet pack of 29 for 7 days.
So, gear up and get ready as the biggest sporting stars arrive on SonyLIV this August!

Harappa Trilogy' by Shankar N. Kashyap  

 
Most of the readers had often looked at Harappa as one of the names which kept appearing in the pages of history book but never really had been talked about from a fiction standpoint. The veteran UK based Indian novelist Shankar N. Kashyap took it on himself to come up with a really refreshing take on Harappa through periodic story-line against a lost world. It is an honour to experience the neat story-line which spreads across three sub titles. Each chapter unveils a unique side of Indian past which ultimately builds the stage for the climax. Other than the content of writing, the cover page also deserves a special mention for the unconventional depiction of history based fiction genre. 
From a reader’s stance the way faith had been depicted throughout is the marque concept that forces you to think that faith in reality is beyond any religion and it has a driving power of its own. There are several other such take-aways which the series offers to its readers. It is up to the audience to decide and choose the ones they want to retain.

Lexus Design Award India 2020 Open For Entries

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

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

Doshor's Expo

                      

"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.

Malini Banerjee a very talented singer who has rendered playback for popular tv shows, nisha aur uske cousins, teri meri love story & also feature film gangs of ghosts and four songs in two bengali films has launched her new song "Aami Haarte Raaji Noi" on 7th August 2019 at topcat ccu. The launch was witnessed by eminent guests such as Chaitali Das; a jute revivalist and mrs. international classic, Amyt Datta ;a guitarist, composer and mentor. And musicians /band members Bodisatwa Ghosh, Gaurav Chatterjee, Akash Ganguly & Sudipta Paul.

PhonePe clocks 335 Million transactions in July

 

PhonePe, announced that it has achieved an annual TPV (Total payment volume) run-rate of $95 billion while clocking 335 Million transactions in July. PhonePe’s TPV run-rate has grown nearly 5X in the past year, since crossing the $20Bn mark in June 2018. This phenomenal growth has come on the back of the exponential expansion of PhonePe’s merchant network, both online and offline.

PhonePe has invested aggressively on its marketing activities this year and was the official co-presenting sponsor for the TV broadcast of VIVO IPL 2019 and the Official co-presenting sponsor for the TV broadcast of ICC World Cup 2019.

Sameer Nigam, CEO and Founder PhonePe said, "We are thrilled by the rapid adoption of PhonePe services across India. Last month alone, the PhonePe app was used by 60 million users. This means one out of every 15 Indian adults used the PhonePe app in July. This is both very exciting and very humbling for our company which launched less than 3 years ago.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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



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

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.

The Third Edition of Dance Bridges Festival Explores Intimate Stories from Around the World

Thursday August 1: Dance Bridges Festival has become a much awaited encounter for performing arts aficionados, placing Kolkata firmly on the map of international arts festivals. This dance biennale founded in 2015 by Vanessa Maria Mirza supported by an international team based in the U.K, Taiwan and France has grown from strength to strength. Now in its third edition, there will be no less than 40 artists hailing from 15 countries to take part in this 5 day art extravaganza working around the theme of “The Sense of Intimacy” from August 1 to 5, 2019. Apart from Vanessa, associate director Dam Van Huynh from UK and artistic programmer Pierre Palluet were also present for the curtain raiser.
The opening day performances took place at ICCR featuring Asomates Dynameis Dance Company (Cypress), Tijmur Dance Theatre (Taiwan), Gabrielle Revlock (USA) a piece by Vanessa Maria Mirza and Martin Piliponsky Braier (Argentina). The festival saw participation from other renowned dance groups and artists like Massala Dance Company, Florent Schwartz, Harm Weistra, Julianna Ottlick, Compagnie Humaine, Dadans, Papia Chakraborty, Buoyant Performing Arts, Syimah Sabtu, Subhajit Khush Das, Stefano Fardelli, Parth Bharadwaj, Pintu Das, Van Huyhn Company, Pietro Marullo, Casey Avaunt, Diya Naidu, Purnendra Meshram and Vanessa Maria Mirza.

Talking about her experience, Vanessa said, “I was inspired in the beginning in 2014 to try to create a small onetime event in Calcutta for artists to meet and share their work, which developed into a festival in 2015. It had an amazing response from artists, audiences and participants. And so I dared to dream to create an organization to support the Festival as an International Dance Biennale with smaller events in between for years. I was lucky to be able to have an international team to support this as well as Indian based advisers and board members. I think it's important as artists not to be too easily satisfied with what we are creating and where we are at, and to be aware of what is happening in other parts of our country and around the world.”
Making this event extra special is the ambition of Vanessa to ensure the Festival is open to all by offering most events free of charge – apart from workshops requiring a participation fee. Performances and showcases will take place across Kolkata inviting the national and international audience to discover our unique city whilst watching some of the finest contemporary dance made today. Dance Bridges Festival has at heart to engage with local artists and connect them with artists from around the world. For this edition, 3 international choreographers have been offered the opportunity to spend a few days in Kolkata to create new dance pieces with local performers, which will then be presented during the Festival. The various venues of DBF includes ICCR Kolkata, Alka Jalan Foundation (Ballyngunge), Alliance Française du Bengale, International Management Institute (Alipore), Kolkata Centre for Creativity (E.M. Bypass), American Center and Quest Mall.
This year's theme “The Sense of Intimacy” reflects a wide range of shows connecting audiences to personal stories of artists from around the world. “We will explore performances in unconventional settings and bring the viewers closer to the performers to create a space for unique and personal encounters. We will look at how turning our focus towards deeper human connections may help us to cope with our changing world and society,” signed off Vanessa.