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Purple Style Labs (PSL), owner of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop raises USD 10 Million in Series B-round from Madhuri Dixit Nene and a cluster of investors

Purple Style Labs (PSL), owner of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop raises USD 10 Million in Series B-round from Madhuri Dixit Nene and a cluster of investors

New Delhi: PSL has scaled the business of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop at an astonishing pace to achieve a 50X growth in only four years (acquisition in 2018), despite seeing a suppressed market in the last two years.  PSL’s current growth plans and projections include achieving INR 750 Cr+ (~USD 100Mn) Gross Sales in ongoing FY 22-23. Purple Style Labs (PSL), owner of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop (PPUS), India’s largest omni-channel luxury fashion e-commerce platform, has raised USD 10 million in its Series-B round led by Akash Bhansali (Director, Enam Holdings). The round saw participation from renowned investors and industry veterans like…
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Ramesh Gowani the business tycoon and his venture into power plants

Ramesh Gowani the business tycoon and his venture into power plants

Ramesh Gowani the owner of Kamala Mills in Mumbai has grabbed every opportunity in business to mark his territory. After having identified the potential in renewable energy, Ramesh Gowani set up multiple renewable energy plants in India. These power plants were set up decades ago which today produces renewable energy supplied to leading corporates and playing an active role in the climate action by the country. A decade ago set up the MPPL Renewable Energy plant at Mallavali, Karnataka. The plant has a capacity of producing 4.5 MW of biomass power. Ramesh Gowani has also been the brainchild for Set…
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After the success of ’21mu Tiffin’, the makers are gearing up for more releases.

After the success of ’21mu Tiffin’, the makers are gearing up for more releases.

The film received rave reviews and was appreciated widely owing to its powerful storyline and impressive cast. Cinema has been a very powerful medium which has drawn audiences worldwide, garnering more attention than anything else.  Like many film industries in India, the Gujarati film industry has also grown exponentially, having their own set of films which have a dedicated audience in the country and abroad as well as many from the community are settled on international shores. This has prompted many to bring out interesting projects which have wowed the audiences and secured their place in the list of best…
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Sandeep Marwah Entered into World Book of Records Second Time

Sandeep Marwah Entered into World Book of Records Second Time

London [United Kingdom]: This is another exclusive record of Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios who has produced so far 3300 short films under his banner Marwah Films and Video Productions, Noida, Uttar Pradesh and given an opportunity to more than 10,000 film makers from more than 100 countries of the World. We feel honored in entering this record into the The World Book of Records, London and here by grant him the certification of his World Record,” said Dr. Diwakar Sukul, Chairperson of the World Book of Records. A certificate mentioning the World Record was handed over to…
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CHINT India showcased Smart Energy Solutions at ELASIA Exhibition 2022.

CHINT India showcased Smart Energy Solutions at ELASIA Exhibition 2022.

CHINT India, provider of smart energy solutions showcased its new energy solutions at ELASIA Exhibition 2022, held in Bangalore between June 24-26. The 9th ELASIA Exhibition is a platform to showcase and witness the best products locally as well as globallyin sectors like Electrical, Electronics, Lightings and Power. The platform brings together Policy Makers, Manufacturers, OEM’s, Suppliers and Distributors. Branding the products under the theme ‘Driving Smart Energy World’ CHINT India showcased digital technologies for Electric Vehicles, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems), Diesel generators and Elevators. It launched a new product NM8N MCCB specially designed for HV Solar Application…
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I could be a doctor or businessman but I chose to be a teacher says Manoj Bajaj

I could be a doctor or businessman but I chose to be a teacher says Manoj Bajaj

'I knew I could be a doctor, a physiotherapist, a businessman and many other things, but I wanted to be a successful teacher and so I chose this. I listened to myself and today I feel that I certainly did justice to myself' says Mr.Manoj Bajaj, director (management) of glorious institution called SYNTHESIS INSTITUTE, Bikaner.  Mr. Bajaj, who hails from Nokha town in Bikaner, got his early education upto class 9th from Kolkata, West Bengal. Gradually he shifted to his home Nokha after class 9th and did his matriculation, +2 and graduation from here. His journey of teaching is full…
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Child Help Foundation with IIFL Foundation Initiated Bazaar Haat Project in Gulabi Gaon, Nashik

Child Help Foundation with IIFL Foundation Initiated Bazaar Haat Project in Gulabi Gaon, Nashik

Dr. Bharati Pawar, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Laid the Foundation Stone Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Child Help Foundation (CHF) in collaboration with India Infoline Limited (IIFL) Foundation laid the foundation stone for Business Hub and Community Hall in Bhintghar Village, Nashik, Maharashtra. The Foundation Stone of the Business Hub as a part of Village Development Project was done by Dr. Bharati Pawar, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare of India.  The event started with the ceremonial lighting of a lamp and concluded with the felicitation ceremony and empowering words by the dignitaries from the Government, Village residents…
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Film on Padma Shri Kaur Singh’s life finally gets a release date; to be out on July 22

Film on Padma Shri Kaur Singh’s life finally gets a release date; to be out on July 22

The COVID-induced lockdown resulted in the shelving of several big and small films, and one of them was a biopic on Padma Shri awardee and Indian boxer Kaur Singh. However, as per the latest news, the much-awaited movie, starring actor Karam Batth, has finally got a release date. The latest posters released by the filmmakers reveal that the film will be out in theatres on July 22, 2022. The biopic, titled "Padma Shri Kaur Singh’, has been the talk of the town ever since its announcement. The long-forgotten boxing legend, who was the only boxer in India to have entered…
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Meet the brand that is reimagining the mighty jackfruit: ‘Eat With Better’

Meet the brand that is reimagining the mighty jackfruit: ‘Eat With Better’

A plant-based food brand offering a variety of jackfruit-based recipes Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Eat with Better, a plant-based foods brand formed by Karan Bajaj and Keertida Phadke with the goal of changing people's perceptions of the mighty jackfruit. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company was launched in 2020 with the base ingredient of plain shredded raw jackfruit for your imagination. Over the last few years, the humble jackfruit has found its way onto restaurant menus replacing everything from pulled pork in tacos, to mutton in biryanis. Plant-based foods brand ‘Eat With Better’ brings this meat alternative to dinner tables across the…
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Digital podcast Fundraising Made Easy is a breakthrough that start-ups need

Digital podcast Fundraising Made Easy is a breakthrough that start-ups need

We have all heard that fundraising is important, but have you ever wondered what it exactly is and why start-ups need any kind of fundraising. What is fundraising and why is it needed? Fundraising, or fund-raising, is the method involved with looking for and gathering willful financial commitments by drawing in people, organizations, altruistic establishments, or legislative offices. Although fundraising frequently refers to efforts to raise funds for a non-profit organization, it is also used to refer to the identification and sale of investors or other sources of capital for non-profit endeavors. For the most part, fundraising has comprised the…
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