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Sonalika And Vishwajeet Pradhan’s India Fashion Week Australia Returns To The Runway Following A Two Year, Pandemic Induced Hiatus, At The Epic Marvel Stadium In Melbourne

Inaugurated by Consul General Sushil Kumar, the fashion festival, curated by Bollywood actor Vishwajeet Pradhan and his wife Sonalika Pradhan aims to boost cross- cultural participation within the global fashion community. IFWA’s program this year includes a high fashion runway show featuring international designers like Vietnamese prodigy Ivan Tran, Indian Designer Archana Kochhar, India’s first transgender designer Saisha Shinde along with local Australian, South Asian and African origin designers. The multicultural extravaganza is choreographed by Indian fashion veteran Shakir Shaikh. With Supermodel Hua Trang as show stopper, Ivan Tran set the runway alight with his blazing , out of this world designs.  Couterier Archana Kochhar debuted at IFWA with social media influencer Nagma Mirajkar turning out for her in a fiery red dress. Drawing a huge round of applause, Saisha Shinde launched her multi-hued retail collection, in a Grand Finale to the magical evening. IFWA Brand Ambassadors, AFL (Australian Rules Football) greats  Kevin Sheddy, Matthew Richardson, Trent Croad, Dustin Fletcher and Anthony Koutoufides added the “Popular stars” quotient to the event, in this AFL crazy nation. They also participated in an auction, raising funds for a key Aussie Charity. Cheered by celebrities Diana Chen, Sharon Johal, Kate Jesaulenko etc. Interspersed with multiple performances, traditional as well as contemporary from various performers ,  Rapper Simba Mak wrapped up the evening with a ballistic performance by his  troup. A Judges Panel comprising Multicultural Commissioner Abiola Akinbni, actress Sarah Roza and Councillor Richard Stockman presented the awards to the winners. Brainchild of Meilleur Events , the inaugural edition of IFWA in 2019 featured participation from designers like Samanth Chauhan, Rimi Nayak, sayantan Sarkar, Nicholas Gilbert, mini Raxevsky etc.       Sonalika And Vishwajeet Pradhan’s India Fashion Week Australia Returns To The Runway Following A Two Year, Pandemic Induced Hiatus, At The Epic Marvel Stadium In...

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University Of North Carolina Charlotte Apologizes UNITED SIKHS Offers To Train Staff And Campus Security On Sikhism

Charlotte, North Carolina/Chandigarh Sep 28, 2022 A Sikh student on the campus of University of North Carolina Charlotte had to face harassment last week. He was handcuffed and detained merely for wearing a kirpan — a Sikh article of faith. Such mistreatment of a Sikh student and gross ignorance displayed by the 76-year-old university about Sikhism shocked the Sikh community around the world. Sikhs have been part of the American social fabric for over a century. People on social media questioned the lack of understanding about Sikhism at the university, known for taking pride in its diversity. UNITED SIKHS applauded the quick response from the university — as Chancellor Dr. Sharon L. Gaber issued an apology on the university website. We had written to the Dean of Students, Dr. Christine Reed Davis, seeking an apology for the misconduct that had taken place with Aman Singh. The apology from the Chancellor stated that they will use the incident “as a learning opportunity by engaging in constructive dialogue with Sikh students and employees”.  It also stated that they “apologize”, that the student didn’t feel “welcomed, supported and safe” that day, as they wanted every student to feel so, further adding that they are “committed to ensuring it doesn’t happen again.” UNITED SIKHS shared with them a Sikhism Fact Sheet. We also offered to provide sensitivity-training to the university staff and security, about Sikhism and Sikh articles of faith. “Despite curt behavior by the police on the campus, Aman Singh was graceful, resilient and showed leadership — everyone should practice their faith freely and fearlessly,” Manvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Advocacy Director said. “All institutions, particularly, universities that attract students and staff from around the world must have a mandate to sensitize students and staff about Sikhism and other world religions, cultures and traditions. It is essential to create a culture of co-existence to prevent incidents of racism and misconduct with students and members of any community,” he stated. We appreciate the efforts of Sikh organizations around the world for raising their voice in this case and lending support to Aman Singh. Everyone should be able to practice their faith freely and without fear. If you face harassment and discrimination because of your faith, please write to us. University of North Carolina Charlotte apologizes; UNITED SIKHS offers to train staff and campus security on Sikhism Disclaimer: The facts and opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of Our Website And...

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University Of North Carolina Charlotte Apologizes UNITED SIKHS Offers To Train Staff And Campus Security On Sikhism

Charlotte, North Carolina/Chandigarh Sep 28, 2022 A Sikh student on the campus of University of North Carolina Charlotte had to face harassment last week. He was handcuffed and detained merely for wearing a kirpan — a Sikh article of faith. Such mistreatment of a Sikh student and gross ignorance displayed by the 76-year-old university about Sikhism shocked the Sikh community around the world. Sikhs have been part of the American social fabric for over a century. People on social media questioned the lack of understanding about Sikhism at the university, known for taking pride in its diversity. UNITED SIKHS applauded the quick response from the university — as Chancellor Dr. Sharon L. Gaber issued an apology on the university website. We had written to the Dean of Students, Dr. Christine Reed Davis, seeking an apology for the misconduct that had taken place with Aman Singh. The apology from the Chancellor stated that they will use the incident “as a learning opportunity by engaging in constructive dialogue with Sikh students and employees”.  It also stated that they “apologize”, that the student didn’t feel “welcomed, supported and safe” that day, as they wanted every student to feel so, further adding that they are “committed to ensuring it doesn’t happen again.” UNITED SIKHS shared with them a Sikhism Fact Sheet. We also offered to provide sensitivity-training to the university staff and security, about Sikhism and Sikh articles of faith. “Despite curt behavior by the police on the campus, Aman Singh was graceful, resilient and showed leadership — everyone should practice their faith freely and fearlessly,” Manvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Advocacy Director said. “All institutions, particularly, universities that attract students and staff from around the world must have a mandate to sensitize students and staff about Sikhism and other world religions, cultures and traditions. It is essential to create a culture of co-existence to prevent incidents of racism and misconduct with students and members of any community,” he stated. We appreciate the efforts of Sikh organizations around the world for raising their voice in this case and lending support to Aman Singh. Everyone should be able to practice their faith freely and without fear. If you face harassment and discrimination because of your faith, please write to us. University of North Carolina Charlotte apologizes; UNITED SIKHS offers to train staff and campus security on Sikhism Disclaimer: The facts and opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of Our Website And...

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Roadshow & Fashion Show For 67th Bangkok Gems & Jewelery Fair To Be Held In Bangkok From 7 -11 September

More than 25,000 Visitors & 1,200 Million Bahts of  Revenue is expected from this edition.August,2022: Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) with Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) delegates & Thai Trade Centre, Mumbai, conducted the “Let’s Go To Bangkok Roadshow” for the 67th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) to be held from 7-11 September 2022 in Bangkok. The event was followed with an exclusive fashion show with models displaying an array of Thailand’s Gem & Jewelry to the visitors, “India’s Lab Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDPC) & DITP also came to an understanding on how both the countries can leverage each other special resources exponentially. LGDJC proposed to export a substantial number of Lab Grown Diamonds Gold, Silver & Rubies to Thailand & in return Thailand will export their ruby, silver & white gold worth the same amount to India. This will further boost the economy & solidify the bilateral trade between both countriesIndia has been a Key market for Thailand’s G & JS exports, especially the silver jewellery. It has been exponentially growing at the rate of +158.21% from the last year. Both the countries shares unique civilization links going back several millennia. In the recent years both these neighbours have been sharing an excellent multilateral & business relationship in various sectors`DITP’s recent report states that Thailand’s gems and jewellery exports (excluding gold) have risen to 3,884.21 million USD between January to June 2022, a 40.96% increase from the previous year. Among the main markets like the US, Hong Kong and Germany, the Indian market has generated the highest export value, a total of 149.21% increase from products like diamonds, gemstones, pearls, jewellery, synthetic stones, precious metals & other products clad with precious metals.India has been the top visiting country for the BGJF fair since  many years, both in terms of footfalls & trade volumes. Even for this 67th edition Indian visitors registration has been on number 1 slot with many more registrations pouring in. BGJF is a very important trade platform especially for Indian exhibitors. Primarily because being neighbors, both the countries share almost similar culture & heritage not only in terms of existence & food habits, but also in terms of fashion and lifestyle. For an Indian buyer or importer this exhibition gives a nearby & readymade platform to access the latest range of designs of gems and jewellery uniquely created by Thailand.BGJF is the biggest Gem...

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युवा निर्देशक सौरभ भारद्वाज की पहली इंग्लिश फिल्म का शुभ मुहूर्त, मुंबई में संपन्न ,अभिनेता ऋषभ भारद्वाज थे मौजूद

मुंबई के अंधेरी वेस्ट स्थित व्यंजन बैंक्वेट हॉल में इंग्लिश फिल्म ग्रीन कार्ड का शुभ मुहूर्त किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम को फैंटाबुलस जोन द्वारा आयोजित और मैनेज किया गया। मुहूर्त में कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन अभिनेता एवं निर्देशक संदीप मालानी, विशिष्ट अतिथि कृति राज सिंह, निर्देशक सौरभ भारद्वाज एवं इस फिल्म के क्रिएटिव हेड एवं अभिनेता ऋषभ भारद्वाज ,अभिनेत्री अंजली बनर्जी ने संयुक्त रूप से दीप प्रज्वलित करके किया। इस मौके पर संदीप ने कहा कि सौरभ भारद्वाज की मेहनत हमेशा ही कुछ नया करती है। विदित हो कि संदीप कई हॉलीवुड बॉलीवुड, तमिल फिल्म में निर्देशन और अभिनय कर चुके हैं। 2021 में रीलिज बॉलीवुड फिल्म नेलपॉलिश से चर्चा में आए अभिनेता ऋषभ भारद्वाज ने अपनी शुभकामनाएं देते हुए कहा कि रांची शहर से मुंबई तक इस मुकाम तक पहुंचना सौरभ की सच्ची मेहनत की पहचान है। निर्देशक सौरभ ने प्रेस वार्ता में कहा कि यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि मुझे एक इंग्लिश फिल्म करने का अवसर प्राप्त हुआ है। हमारी फिल्म की सह निर्मात्री एवं लेखिका क्रिस्टीन पर्सौड नवोदित लेखिका के रूप में उभर रही है। इस फिल्म का सपना 2009 से ही देखा जा रहा था, पर आज हकीकत का रूप ले रहा है। निर्मात्री के बारे में सौरभ भारद्वाज ने बताया कि उन्हें भारत से बहुत लगाव है और बॉलीवुड इंडस्ट्री में काम करना चाहती हैं। निर्मात्री अमेरिका में रहते हुए भी अपने देश कि मिट्टी से जुड़ी हुई हैं वो मां दुर्गा की बहुत बड़ी भक्त हैं वो उनकी फैमिली इंडिया के लिए कुछ करना चाहती है। क्रिसटीन पर्सौड वीडियो कांफ्रेंस के माध्यम से कार्यक्रम में मौजूद रहीं। फिल्म के कलाकारों के बारे में पूछने पर सौरभ ने बताया कि बॉलीवुड से प्रियंका चोपड़ा, अर्जून रामपाल, ऋषभ भारद्वाज, संदीप मलानी को अप्रोच किया गया है।  प्रियंका चोपड़ा, अर्जुन रामपाल के डेट्स मिलते ही शुटिंग की तैयारियां शुरू हो जाएगी। फिल्म की शूटिंग अगले साल तक इंडिया में की जाने की संभावना है। फिलहाल इसके प्री प्रोडक्शन की शुरुआत हो चुकी है। कार्यक्रम में अभिनेता ऋषभ भारद्वाज, अंजली बनर्जी, राव रनविजय, प्रिया ठाकुर, आर्यन अग्रवाल, शाहरुख खान,भरत त्रिवेदी,  सच्चिदानंद श्रीवास्तव, बाबा बघेल, श्याम गुप्ता, अरविंद ओझा, प्रमोद पंडित,जय कमल सुथार, गगन कातोरे, संदीप रावल, संजय लातूरकर ,अनमोल पांडे ,किंजल मारवाड़ी, रघुवीर कुमार मंडल, महेंद्र मोरे,इत्यादि उपस्थित थे । युवा निर्देशक सौरभ भारद्वाज की पहली इंग्लिश फिल्म का शुभ मुहूर्त, मुंबई में संपन्न ,अभिनेता ऋषभ भारद्वाज थे...