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.