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Play is essential for a child’s growth! 🌟 It boosts cognitive skills, enhances physical abilities, and fosters social-emotional development. Let’s encourage our little ones to explore, learn, and discover the world through play! @who @healthministryofindia #thehealers #healthtips #healthupdate #healers #lifestyle #explore #foryoupage #ChildDevelopment #PlayMatters

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Technology alone is no silver bullet. Technology will lead to the kind of impact envisioned only if appropriate structures and processes are built for people to be able to use it for empowerment. Technology can be used as a powerful lever to set many things right: address inequities, improve democratic governance, accelerate knowledge sharing. However, technology needs to be built specifically for the underserved and marginalized, otherwise it tends to exacerbate inequality. We place emphasis on the role of communities, building and nurturing relevant community support structures and the need to build human capacity and channel the right intent to address the gaps. It is hence important to acknowledge the significant contributions and amplify the role of community-based and civil society organizations in mitigating many of these issues, empowering communities and to make welfare benefits more accessible and transparent (Learnings from Gram Vaani's journey) It was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Archana Kannan and team Indus Action, sharing our thoughts & learnings on this important topic. Thanks to Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

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India votes today! And we are asking some tough questions from the government from a gender perspective. What happened to all the schemes that were supposed to work for us women and gender diverse persons? Where did the money go? What wa sit spent on. Like good old journalism is supposed to do. All this in our new video series "Bhaisaab Hisaab?" Do watch where we make accountability fun! And think of these issues as you go out to vote today! https://lnkd.in/e6MA3_6x

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How cricket players and bollywood stars are part of surrogate advertisement, endangering lives of millions of people in India? That's why I say, they can't be our role models. It's our social responsibility to keep our youth and the poor people away from cancerous products and liquor, another important issue is of online gaming apps. #surrogate #advertisement #tobacco #onlinegaming #liquor https://lnkd.in/gM2MUBEc

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runwalkcycle2024 on the #eastwestcorridor of India is an attempt to explore the culture, tradition, language, heritage sites and stories of the names of the places we cross on the #eastwestcorridor . Nihar Pattanaik and I started from Silchar and have covered 10 towns in Assam , 4 towns in West Bengal and right now passing through Bihar. We have just reached Darbhanga in Bihar. Darbhanga is the fifth largest city in the state of Bihar in India, and is considered an important city in North Bihar. The name has been derived which is said to have been founded by Darbhangi Khan, who was fauzdar or military head of Tuglaq forces stationed here. It is also said that the name Darbhanga was derived from Dwar-Banga or Dar-e-Bang meaning “The Gateway to Bengal”. Darbhanga is one of the oldest cities in India. Musical, folk art, and literary traditions in Sanskrit,Urdu ,Hindi and Maithili have passed down generations in Darbhanga and constitute the city's strong cultural background. It is popularly known as the "Cultural Capital of Bihar" and the "Heart of Mithilaanchal" The rich history and the glorious past which almost dates back to the time period of Ramayana and Mahabharata. has wide impact on the progressive present. Darbhanga has been the land of Literature, Culture, Justice and Philosophy for centuries. Maithili language, spoken in this region is supposed as sweetest language in the world. Researchers used to come this place to study about this language. Languages spoken are Maithili, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Sindhi, Marwari and Nepali ** We run , walk, cycle and cover a particular distance in our city. We draw a parallel with the #easteestcorridor and map it to to the distance on the #eastwestcorridor and reach a destination . We identify the location - a town, a village or a city.on the #eastwestcorridor Then we share the story of that location / destination. #storiesunite #storieshelpuslearn #learnthroughstories #explorethroughstories #stayfit #knowyourindia #travelstories #storiesbehindnames #lopamudrathestoryteller Cheers2Bhasha BIG BUDDY WORLD

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Do you all love Sneakers? Sneakers have become a new asset class. In talks with Mr. Sharan Hegde aka financewithsharan about the sneaker culture and how people are making career out of it. #sneakers #sneakerindustry #sneakerhead #sneakerreseller #podcast #finance #sharan #financewithsharan #businesstalks #dripculture #sneakerculture

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Imagine living in a massive metropolitan city, where you order some groceries, and then suddenly, something is delivered that touches your heart deeply. It's from "DeHaat," a brand rooted in my home state. I’ve read about the founders in news articles—they're from Bihar, and I happen to know them and their journey is nothing short of a movie about successful entrepreneurs. It might sound trivial, but it genuinely excites me to see someone from my state rising to such heights. Sitting here in Andheri West, when something like this happens, it’s hard to put into words how I feel. The packaging, the product, the price—everything is fantastic. But for me, the most important thing is that the creators are from Bihar. That's more than enough reason for me to keep ordering DeHaat products again and again. Shashank Kumar, take a bow for this amazing "work of art." #Bihar #BiharRennaisance #DeHaat #SupportLocal #Entrepreneurship #MadeInIndia #BiharRising #StartupSuccess #HomeStatePride #IndianBrands #IncredibleIndia #InnovativeIndia #ShashankKumar #ArtOfEntrepreneurship

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On the auspicious day of Akshaya Thrithiya, we wish you & your loved ones Abundance in Prosperity, Love & Happiness! We are in a golden era of economic growth & prosperity in India. Let's make the most of it it by investing TODAY! Warm regards, Sivaramakrishnan Co-founder & CEO Sincere Syndication Leader in Wealth Creation

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‘Disability inclusion would serve as a beacon of social cohesion.’ More than 2.68 crore Indians live with disabilities – that’s more than the entire population of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. However, an inclusive ecosystem that doesn’t ensure just respect but also empowerment of people with disabilities remains elusive. Such an ecosystem would span comprehensive rehabilitation services, rights, entitlements, equal opportunities and dignity. After all, disability inclusion means understanding how people function and participate in society, ensuring everybody has the same opportunities in every aspect of life. Dr Senthil Kumar NS, CEO of the Association of People with Disability, speaks to All Indians Matter. https://lnkd.in/d_EezquP https://lnkd.in/ddhdHkTs Website: https://lnkd.in/dcmiK3Sb Available wherever you get your audio. #disability #disabilities #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrights #physicallychallenged #india #podcast Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios)

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Thank you Mumbai Mirror and Nauzer Bharucha. We have been very busy with engaging the municipal corporation but also the community through community walks and talk and also digital content in form of the Pedestrian Manifesto for the coming election but much more which can be seen at Walking Project. You can do your part and support the efforts by becoming a donor. The program went into a pause from 2017-2022 because there was no one full time to look into the very intense and exhausting nature of engagement. The way to make a difference for any of our pressing social and developmental issues is for community to come together. Some people offer their time, some offer resources like offices or convening spaces, others provided money. Issues like walkable cities have to be funded through money raised through donations from the very community it will benefit. The model cannot be to raise funds through some grant from a European or US based entity or CSR. Only and only what community pays for is of consequence, everything else is hot air. If standup comedians and Coldplay and iPhone and alcohol is what community will pay for, that is what it will get. Road safety and clean air can all be left aside. Started in 2012, we would have expanded to 10 other cities by now if any of the HNIs would have thrown in a Range Rover or a Maybach or a Lamborghini. Or a few thousand non -HNIs to become retail subscribers like in the stock market or like they subscribe to fast food and more. We need a few people to rise beyond arguments like "but I am paying taxes" or "this is the job of the government" to make any changes for the better. A majority want to be caught in this circular loop forever and are happy to adapt. A few consider themselves to be worth more than their wealth. In May 2023 when we were able to restart Walking Project after a five year lull it was because of the availability of wonderful human resource in the form of the young Vedant Mhatre and the first donor Melwyn Furtado, my friend from school (one of the many) whom I never knew in school. We have just a handful more donors all of whom we are much grateful to! Many of them don't even make a big deal out of it and are equally a part now. We still go through a month to month anxiety. Raising a healthy Rs. 50 lakhs budget should be a weeks job. We should focus on work not funds. That's what should be the purpose and value of social media. Or else we can choose for it to be a tool for the negative - fueling bigotry, peddling false narratives and breaking social cohesion. Choose to become a Friend of Walking Project! Reach your friends and networks. Make a Diwali gift. #walkingproject #walking #cities #india #mumbai #climateaction

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We are now at the closure of the week-long 'Azadi' campaign that we facilitated both online and on-ground. Through this campaign, we remembered the wisdom and incredible contribution of revolutionaries namely Rabindranath Tagore, B. R Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. We raised our voices as well on 'What does Azadi mean to us? ' We further took these conversations to girls who are part of the Sahasi girls program in the village and they expressed their voices as well on the meaning of freedom for them which is breaking all the gender barriers they face each day 🍀 But, as we were coming close to the Independence Day which is today, the gruesome gang-rape of a 31 year old doctor in Kolkata has pushed many people of our country to ask this very question, 'Are we really independent? ' It's very unfortunate that this incident is a chilling reminder of 2012 gang-rape case in Delhi where just like today many young people are on roads protesting for justice, we were protesting 12 years back to seek justice! Since, the year 2016 we at Sahas have been working with a vision to create a world free from gender based violence. This involves working on challenging the patriarchal and misogynist mindset that governs almost all institutions, workspaces and households leading to gender based violence. At the country level, we must move ahead from identity politics and representational change in the context of gender issues, we must demand some institutional and structural changes so, that someday girls and women of India can actually experience Independence! #Independenceday #Azadicampaign

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I often find myself pondering why working with many Indian agencies can be so stressful. Despite putting in long hours to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality videos, once the project concludes, there's often a prolonged period of chasing after agencies to receive payment. A. You end up investing your own funds for shooting, editing, etc. B. Timely payment to vendors becomes crucial to maintain your reputation. C. Ensuring timely GST payment is essential to avoid legal complications and penalties. In the end, there's a constant state of stress regarding whether or not payment will ever come, especially when dealing with well-known #EventAgencies. Unfortunately, many of them have a habit of not paying altogether. If anyone has faced similar issues in the past, feel free to comment/share.

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Did you know that 7 out of 10 e-retail orders come from Tier 2/3 cities and smaller towns, though the numbers may be lower for younger D2C brands? By 2025, millennial consumers will drive one-third of the global social media shopping expenditure, followed by Gen Z at 29% and Gen X at 28%. Recently, Tejas discussed what’s driving marketing in Tier 2+ cities across industries. While Tier 1 cities have to drive a higher AOV across segments, The next 500 million new internet users will come from Tier 2+ cities or smaller towns. Hence, most brands are working to create better distribution and visibility across not just only Tier 1 but Tier 2+ cities as well At Mobavenue, we enable growth in Tier 2+ cities by solving distribution and reach challenges. Are you looking to reach the ideal audience with the right strategies? Just message us, and we'll work on tailored growth plans. Fact: According to McKinsey & Company, the number of households with annual income INR 10-25 lakhs is expected to grow from 80 million in 2018 to a remarkable 140 million by 2025. Thank you Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the feature.

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Men & Mental Health is a topic that is crucial and close to my heart. Here’s an insightful conversation with Dr Sarthak Dave. He is a practicing psychiatrist from Ahmedabad and creates content on Instagram on mental health in general. Tune in, I hope you all will like this episode. #unboxedwithparth #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #talkofthetown #totmedia #podcast #therapy https://lnkd.in/dp7_qMi8

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Bollywood Needs Serum. The current ecosystem in Bollywood faces two significant problems. First, there is a lack of capital for "quality" films, whereas huge sums of money are consistently funnelled into star-led melodramas. Despite often losing money, these projects still manage to secure funding, raising concerns about the transparency of revenue numbers, which are reportedly fudged. The sources of such funding remain opaque, making it difficult to understand how these projects continue to thrive despite underperformance. Second, there is a severe bottleneck in distribution outlets. Chains like PVR are nearly inaccessible without massive marketing budgets, leaving smaller films, particularly those focused on quality, without a platform to reach audiences. OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Sony and Zee were initially seen as an alternative distribution channel for these films. However, even these platforms have now become dominated by big-budget, stereotypical thrillers, a trend fuelled by behind-the-scenes collaborations, which further push smaller productions to the margins. OTT platforms, once seen as the saviours of independent filmmakers, are now contributing to the problem due to their preference for formulaic, inflated-budget content.These OTT giants are also showing signs of financial stress, making them less willing to take risks on lower-budget films. Amid these challenges, the ‘Dharma-Adar deal’ provides a potential beacon of hope. Karan Johar's decision to sell half of his stake in Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, is an important development. Poonawalla's ₹1,000 crore investment aims to inject much-needed capital into large-scale, multilingual productions and the creation of franchises, while also elevating traditional entertainment formats. This is the first major external investment in Bollywood in recent memory, and it represents a significant step toward addressing the capital shortage in the industry. The injection of organized capital from a non-strategic investor like Poonawalla could pave the way for more professionalization in Bollywood, where financial transparency and scalability are still major concerns. The deal also highlights the growing need for consolidation within Bollywood. The fragmented nature of capital flow has stunted growth for many years. Bollywood lacks the backing of professional investment that major Hollywood studios like Disney or Fox enjoy, making it difficult for smaller or more artistic films to secure financing. Poonawalla’s investment could act as a catalyst for more private equity and venture capital investments, as it signals the beginning of a more financially structured and risk-managed ecosystem. #reelismfilms

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“EMPOWERING HOMEPRENEURS: TURNING ASPIRATIONS INTO ACHIEVEMENTS” “the market for homemade products in India is on an upward trajectory, supported by consumer preferences for unique and sustainable goods, the expansion of digital sales channels, and supportive government policies.” “"RT THE TRANSFORMATION STUDIO empowers homepreneurs to turn their aspirations into achievements by offering a one-stop solution for personal branding, business development, and strategic growth. With expert guidance tailored to your unique vision, we help you build a strong market presence, craft compelling stories, and leverage modern media strategies to connect with your audience effectively. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, our personalized approach ensures that every step aligns with your goals, enabling you to grow with confidence and stand out in a competitive market." Reach Us To Turn Your Aspirations Into Achievements. Rajkumar Tennyson THE SOLUTION PROVIDER RT THE TRANSFORMATION STUDIO https://lnkd.in/g7_snatm [email protected] 91 9840762688

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"Ever wondered what treasures lie beneath the surface of your thoughts? 🤔 Reflecting on our experiences is like diving into an ocean of self-discovery, where each wave brings new insights and growth. Embrace the journey of introspection! #IiLM #ReflectAndGrow #DiscoverYourself #EmbraceTheJourney"

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Tomorrow 24th April we will celebrate Panchayati Raj Day!  A celebration of grassroots democracy and local governance in India.  This system was introduced in 1993 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which aimed at bringing democracy at the grassroots level and empowering people in rural areas. The 73rd Amendment Act, a landmark legislation, bestows upon Panchayats the authority to administer and manage 29 crucial subjects, ranging from education and healthcare to agriculture and rural development. However, the effective implementation of these powers lies in the hands of the state governments. This Panchayati Raj Day, let us reiterate the importance of decentralization and urge state governments to expedite the devolution of powers to Panchayats. Empowering our local bodies is not just a legal mandate but a pathway to inclusive and participatory governance, ensuring that the fruits of development reach each and every corner of our nation.                        On this Panchayati Raj Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to strengthening local self-governance and empowering Panchayats to become vibrant centers of participatory democracy. Together, let's strive for inclusive development and prosperity across every village and hamlet of our nation. https://lnkd.in/gssATbgF Ministry of Rural Development #PanchayatiRajDay #EmpowerPanchayats #LocalGovernance #Decentralization #RuralDevelopment

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Do 'I' really have the power to make a positive impact on the environment? Do 'we' really stand a chance to bring about a change for the environment? 2 questions that became the precipice of the Panel Discussion hosted by GreenMic.India at LuLu Mall Bengaluru. Thanks to the panelists who brought in perspectives, experiences and real stories that showcased the power an individual and community have in bringing about a change. Key Takeaways, 1. Every individual has a different journey to and in sustainability. Take your own but ensure to take that journey. 2. Use your purchasing power as a vote to nudge brands towards being sustainable. 3. There is always wins and losses in this journey. it's all about being persistent and doing it for yourself to be motivated. 4. Peer Pressure can work wonders to implement initiatives in waste management and ecofriendly lifestyle. 5. Start easy and start small when you begin your journey in ecofriendly living. Add on more things as you get comfortable 6. Gen Z see sustainable living as a regular lifestyle helping them to adapt and change having less negative impact on the environment Absolutely love the women and their work for the environment. Thanks to LuLu Mall Bengaluru for taking a step towards sustainability. Here's to many more events and activations to influence people and brands to play their part for climate action. In the picture, from the left Me, Nayana Premnath(Sustainability influencer), Dr. Sowmya Raghavan (member-SWMRT) and Mrudula(Founder-Ullisu & Partner - India Wasted 360) #sustainability #powerofI #powerofwe #communityengagement #environment

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