Roles, Rights and Responsibilities in Education – A Global Summit for More than 300 Educators...

The common notion is that the entire responsibility of educating our children lies on the teachers and the school authorities though education is a significant element which affects the development of the entire nation . Hence, the responsibility of imparting education also lies on the community at large.

Parisar Asha , a not for profit organisation working in the field of education for the past 36 years have been incessantly working towards imparting quality education and spreading awareness among the underprivileged communities about its importance. On 15^th January’2019, it held a global consortium on the topic ‘The R Factor in Education’ which focused on the ‘Roles, Rights and Responsibilities in Education’ pertaining to different stakeholders at Kohinoor Continental Hotel, Mumbai.  The summit aimed at brainstorming on the individual roles which stems from the needs of the society and in particular towards education followed by the rights one achieves and the responsibilities one needs to fulfil. The consortium aimed at bringing in forefront these nuances which make the wheel of education more effective and robust. The entire initiative was supported by Deenabandhu Trust, a Kolkata based not for profit organisation working towards bringing about innovations in the field of education through its ground breaking Science, Technology Engineering and Maths ( STEM ) Model.

The programme was graced by Hon’ble Adv Shri Ahshishji Shelar, President of BJP, Mumbai. Stalwarts from academic fraternity like renowned educationist Mr. Francis Joseph, Ms. Maya Shahani, Ms. Basanti Roy and Ms. Rekha Shahani; Dr Sonali Geed- Chief Academic Officer of TIPS Group of International Chain Schools and Dr. Samir Dalwai, renowned developmental paediatrician spoke about the different aspects of roles, rights and responsibilities in education.

More than 300 educators from different schools pan India attended this event to participate in this conference and table their perspectives in this unique platform. The event culminated with the  recognition of twenty outstanding educators and they were awarded the ‘Gloria Memorial Excellence International Award – Best Educator’ instituted in the fond memory of Late Gloria de Souza, founder and Director of Parisar Asha.

On this joyous occasion, Ms. Aarati Savur, CEO of Parisar Asha stated that, “ Our nation will soon be climb the ladder of developed nations when education is considered to be the most important aspect of social development and each individual starts acknowledging their role in the society.”

This initiative also marked the contribution of twenty outstanding educators who were awarded Gloria de Souza Excellence International Best Educator Award for their outstanding contribution in the field of education. This award has been instituted in the fond memory of the late Gloria de Souza, Founder and Director of Parisar Asha.

Ajay Kapoor, Managing Director Kyta Productions Meet Narendra Modi Ji...

Ajay Kapoor, Managing Director Kyta Productions pleasant rendezvous with our Honourable Prime Minister Of India, Shri Narendra Modi at the launch of National Museum of Indian Cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating India’s first National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai today, said films are a “silent power” that can quietly bring about major social changes to the society.

“How’s the josh?” the Prime Minister asked audience he inaugurated the museum. “Films are identified with social changes. They help unite people who speak different languages. They help boost tourism and employment opportunities,” he said.

Maharashtra Governor CV Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, union ministers Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Ramdas Athawale made their presence felt  at the event. Aamir Khan, A R. Rahman, Parineeti Chopra, Divya Dutta, along with Ajay Kapoor and many other film personalities were present at the inauguration.

Spark’s Book Therapy With Voice Of The Intellect In Mumbai...

A Mega Launch of 4 Unique Books addressing Emotional Intelligence and Fantasy on January 20th.2019

Spark – Igniting Minds, one of India’s largest community of writers, is conducting Voice of the Intellect – a mega launch of four books on January 20th, Sunday, at Taste of Punjab, Bandra, Mumbai. Three of the books are anthologies of writings by Spark’s members on varied topics of mental wellbeing, relationships and human emotions.

The mega release is being graced by eminent personalities Dr. Alok Mishra, former chairman of Brain Reseaech foundation of India, Chaya Momaya, Dr. Ashis Sen, Chairman of the Forum of Emotional Intelligence learning India (FEIL) and Managing Director of AS Consulting & Coaching will preside the event as the guests of honour. Popular industrialist Chhaya Momaya specifically came to launch Zahraa Basta’s book “Supernatural Secret”.

Spark’s writer members have come together to compile books on topics of extreme relevance to the present world of a madding crowd. These include:

Code, Uncode Your Psy-Key – Focusing on the importance of mental well-being, Code, Uncode Your Psy-Key is a handbook that stresses on the acceptance of mental illness within the mainstream. With real-life stories and experiences, and expert advise, this anthology aims to help people identify signs of mental illness in oneself and others, and adopt simple measures to either prevent it or overcome it, with a focus on enhancing Emotional Intelligence. The book was released by changemakerDr. Alok Mishra (PhD Psychology – Mind Body Medicine DY. Sc., Fellow APS , USA) is the Chairman of Brain Behaviour Research Foundation of India and North Zone Secretary of Indian Academy of Health Psychology.

Dr Alok is second Indian recipient of International Cousins Global Outreach Award by American Psychosomatic Society, USA.  He received Innovative Scientist Award 2017.  His research is focused on 4D Brain Analysis “DNA Brain Mapping and Neuro-Psycho-Bio-Behaviour Analysis”.  He served as judges member in special court for children.

His book “Child behind the Crime” is under publication.

His popular National Geographic Mega Icons series featured Dr Kiran Bedi, Virat Kohli, Dr Abdul Kalam, Actor Kamal Hasan and spiritual master Dalai Lama.

Labyrinth of Relationships – Complicated and, yet, magical, stories of relationships that have withstood the sands of time with a high order of Emotional Intelligence are woven into the anthology, Labyrinth of Relationships. Writers of Spark from across India share inspiring tales of relationships that answers the much-debated question of What lies at the crux of our life? Labyrinth of Relationships was released by Dr. Alok, chaya Momaya and Dr. Ashish Sen.

A Melange of Outpourings – was released by Dr. Ashish Sen. A Melange of Outpourings is a memoire by Spark’s writers that brings together a myriad situations which shape a personality. This anthology of human emotions brings together a multitude of circumstances that once influenced young minds and shaped their emotional intelligence and moral skills. It wields the power of words to help the reader identify situations that could have been different in one’s own life to make a more positive impact on one’s personality.

Supernatural Secret – Authored by Zahraa Basta, a 19-year-old Sparkian and budding fashion designer, Supernatural Secret is a young-adult fiction and the first of a trilogy pregnant with dark woods, werewolves, nerd hunters, alpha creatures and an escape into another world. Zahraa’s debut novel was released by Chhayav Momaya.

Event was sponsored by Polyset & Harish Kotwani of Nimco.

Event partner was Ms Chaitali Chatterjee, owner of ShreOM Communications and Solutions, who managed the entire event.

Each of the books are pickled for spice and everything nice about unputdownable reading by Spark’s core editorial team.

About Spark

Spark – Igniting Minds is a platform conceived and founded by Sahana Sundar, a captain of the National Cadet Corps and an inspirational blogger. Spark is designed with the purpose of bringing together writers to collaborate in a synergetic manner and bring about harmony in the world via the power of words. Spark’s writers wield their craft with words and share their experience with passion to inspire and motivate one another, and the world at large to travel towards a greater good with positivism as the driving force. Spark has published two books in recent times – Soul Sojourn, an anthology of spiritual anecdotes and experiences which was released by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar at the Art of Living headquarters in Bangalore, and Delete, Log off, Shutdown Corruption, a passionate voice against corruption by Sparkians, which was released by eminent IPS officer and current Hon’ble Governor of Puducherry, Dr. Kiran Bedi, and by eminent political leader Priya Dutt.

LA based Mumbai Girl Tanya Gawdi Creating A Perfect World Through Her Lenses...

Tanya Gawdi(originally from Mumbai) is in Los Angeles since 4 years to spread her ideas and to make a change through her work.

She believes that most people especially in United States have many stereotypical opinions about Indians which are not true. which brings us to the reason why she did what she did, that is to change these misconceptions and give the world a rather broad reality. “We are not considered artistic or good at anything else. I am here to change this misconception about Indians and show the world our rich heritage of lots of color and culture”, says Tanya Gawdi.

Tanya is known to make Indians proud Internationally.

The American Connection – Starring the renowned stars of Kill Bill, Daryl Hannah and Michael Madison, also starring Bonnie & Clyde star Faye Dunaway. It is directed by Jeff Espanol.

Tanya Gawdi worked as the still photographer on set.

She has also been hired as the lead photographer for the screening of the film which is scheduled for later this year. The screening will be attended by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

Wilder India.

She also recently finished two children’s book for Wilder India where she is the lead graphic artist and illustrator. They will be showcased and sold at Kala Ghoda Art Festival this February.

She got hired Heartistic Production as a the lead photographer and graphic designer. A company based in Los Angeles that provides services in production and post production. The president of the production is Anatole Lardeyret, a French-American filmmaker and editor. Some projects that Heartistik worked on include “Ladies of the Law” and “All that Glitters”, “Bronx SIU” among others, which can be found on the Urban Movie Channel on Amazon Prime.

Through Heartistik production she have also been commissioned to work as a poster artist for several award winning films. Another project that is in pre production is Wall & Paper, a mockumentary style TV show, which is confirmed for two seasons for which she has been hired as the lead still photographer and graphic designer.

Tanya has also designed their company logo.

Ashes – The film is selected to be screened at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood this February. It is one of the most prestigious and iconic theaters in Los Angeles. She worked as a poster artist for this film.

Knead for Love – She worked as a poster artist for the film Knead for Love which was screened at the Cannes film festival and also won awards at other festivals.

Reena Mehta College Fest – MRIDANG-19

Reena Mehta College festival Mridang’19 has been one of the most happening festival  followed by the amazing dance, fashion show, Raper, comedy and singing performances by students and judged by the celebrities of bollywood, Roadies, Splitsvilla. The festival was conducted on 18th and 19th of January’19. Majority colleges has participated and been a part of Mridang’19.

Reena Mehta has shared all her views and experiences of the festival including the do’s and dont’s and has spoken about how to make the fest performances more and more better. Overall, it was a grant festival enjoyed and loved by all the students, teachers, participants, celebrities, etc.

Along with Reena Mehta, the students of the college has also shared their views and opinions as how they have got a grand platform of *Mridang* to give a kick start to their career.

Celebrity Guests at the fest :

Zuber Khan, Akash Choudhry , Naina Singh, Esha Choudhry, Anshula Dhawan, Sheetal, Shiv Thakare, Naveen Sharma, Mehmood Ali, Pappu Khanna, Nikhil Kamat, DJ Ali Merchant, Danish Alfaaz ,Priyanka Pol, Karan Mehta, Meenal Shah, Zara Siddiquee, Vishal Choudhary, DJ Aaryan Gala And TNO.

These honrable politicians also graced mridang with their presence. Hon Mr Narendra Mehta – MLA, Hon Mrs Dimple Mehta – Mayor MBMC, Hon Suresh Khandelwal- Corporator MBMC AND Gaurav Porwal – Youth Leader of BJP.

रीना मेहता कॉलेज फेस्ट मृदंग 2019 का शानदार आयोजन सम्पन्न

रीना मेहता कॉलेज महोत्सव मृदंग 19 छात्रों द्वारा किए गए सबसे अद्भुत नृत्य, फैशन शो, रैपर, कॉमेडी और गायन के प्रदर्शनों में से एक रहा है जहाँ बतौर जज बॉलीवुड के मशहूर कलाकार और रोडीज़ साथ साथ नज़र आये ।

यह फेस्टिवल 18 और 19 जनवरी को आयोजित किया गया था जिसमें अधिकांश कॉलेजों ने भाग लिया और मृदंग 19 का हिस्सा बने ।

रीना मेहता ने फेस्टिवल में अपने सभी विचारों और अनुभवों को साझा किया है, जिसमें डू और नॉट्स भी शामिल हैं और उन्होंने फेस्टिवल के प्रदर्शन को और बेहतर बनाने के बारे में बताया है। कुल मिलाकर यह सभी छात्रों, शिक्षकों, प्रतिभागियों, मशहूर हस्तियों आदि द्वारा आनंद और प्यार वाला एक शानदार फेस्टिवल था ।

रीना मेहता के साथ कॉलेज के छात्रों ने भी अपने विचारों और विचारों को साझा किया है कि कैसे उन्हें अपने करियर की शुरुआत करने के लिए मृदंग का भव्य मंच मिला है।

फेस्टिवल में सेलिब्रिटी मेहमान के तौर पर जुबेर खान, आकाश चौधरी, नैना सिंह, एशा चौधरी, अंशुला धवन, शीतल, शिव ठाकरे, नवीन शर्मा, महमूद अली, पप्पू खन्ना, निखिल कामत, डीजे अली महंत, दानिश अल्फाज, प्रियंका पोल, करन मेहता, मीनल शाह, ज़ारा सिद्दीकी, विशाल चौधरी, डीजे आर्यन गाला और टी एन ओ उपस्थित हुए ।

इनके साथ ही राजनेता माननीय श्री नरेंद्र मेहता – विधायक , माननीय श्रीमती डिम्पल मेहता – महापौर मीरा भायंदर म्युनिसिपल कॉरपोरेशन , माननीय सुरेश खंडेलवाल- नगरसेवक मीरा भायंदर और गौरव पोरवाल – भाजपा के युवा नेता की भी उपस्थिति प्रमुख रही ।

—-Wasim Siddique(Fame Media)