The newly launched book by Karina Pandya, ‘New York Wakes to Culture’ draws acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the Indian American experience in Racism and Culture in a Journalist’s life

Karina Pandya, Mumbai-based author and poet announced a new book release, New York Wakes to Culture, a heart-wrenching story of racism in America and journalism during the times of pandemic. The book has been released globally and is available on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Flipkart.com, Amazon Kindle, Google Play, Kobo, and iBooks on [08/12/2022]. This book is the second book that she has released after her first book, Touching Void…Surviving a Car Accident that was released on 2nd August 2021. It was released on the 29th of January in a private book launch.

New York Wakes to Culture is a compelling tale focused on racism, journalism and crime. Filmmaker Amole Gupte claims that it is a fine novel with a truly inclusive point of view of American society through the clear eyes of a young, American Indian girl traversing current culture, crime and cats in New York. The book is available across online and offline bookstores in Mumbai such as Chetna Book store, Kala Ghoda.

This book is significant because racism is one of the major hurdles in American life and Indians face this discrimination while living abroad. However, few books or films highlight this aspect and dwell mostly on the financial and career gains of migration.

Karina Pandya’s novel is an eye-opening and honest read about the situation in New York where the author expertly crafts an emotional and painful dialogue between racism in New York and the culture of the city. It brings to life concrete real-life examples of the 2020 election and analysis and insight into Joe Biden’s approach and Donald Trump’s re-election, Donald Trump’s pandemic blindness and election denial, how there was a political coup regarding the COVID, the vice-presidential elections- Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, how criminal cases were on the rise despite the rise in Corona cases, how the pandemic was majorly affecting sports events and the lockdown was affecting international and national events, how the COVID had urged us all to turn to social media to connect with the outer world and about the culture of New York.

The book is filled with sharp, memorable dialogue which advances the plot and also demonstrates the character’s personalities and adds texture to the story. It is ‘ a tale of a girl who is destined to solve a mystery that lurks within her family, to write about a city as a journalist. Jumping from one universe to another and back again, New York Wakes to Culture is a tale of mystery, crime and the current American culture that will make you believe that journalism can never be silenced. It must speak and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of horrors are still in the air.

A book which highlights the period of Covid 19 and interesting stories of the US election of Joe Biden’s approach to becoming president and Donald Trump’s election denial and many other interesting stories provide an instant connection that draws any reader towards this novel.

The protagonist, Maira Kapoor finds herself entangled between drafting a report as an intern for The New York Times and simultaneously solving a mystery lurking in her past. The story is told from the first-person point of view of the journalist, Maira Kapoor and also includes perspectives from other journalists who were not only exasperated by COVID but also the assignments that they had been allotted to cover. Hope and optimism are prevalent but it does not ignore the harsh reality of the tragic outcomes.

The book has also received critical reviews from renowned personalities like film director- Amole Gupte, renowned poet and author- Menka Shivdasani and Jeroo Mulla, the Former head of the Department of SCM.

This book is a definite pick-up for travellers to New York or people who are just interested in knowing what the scenario in New York was like during the pandemic. It is a very engaging read and a good reference book to help you get the feel of what the city is like. You will automatically feel like you have been a long-distance traveller.

Before writing the two books, Karina Pandya was known for her work as the founder of Limits Make Things Too Small. It remains yet one of the few independently organised events that were effectively able to present open-mic poetry into a mainstream literary event.

“Without Love,” the ending theme song for the anime series VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2, is the new single by LMYK. The anime trailer for the featuring the song and the ending video of the series have been viewed over 600,000 times in a short period of time. Many people from around the world left enthusiastic, positive comments about the song.

Today, the pre-order of “Without Love” started on iTunes! Please be sure to check out the new campaign where 10 lucky people out of those who pre-order the song on iTunes, pre-save on Spotify or pre-add on Apple Music will win a poster of TV anime VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2 with LMYK’s autograph.

The song was produced by a world-renowned producer team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and is written all in English, will be released on the 7th of February. On the very same day, the music video of the song will also be premiered on YouTube. Enjoy the song and MV together in real time!

The special website for the campaignhttps://cp.digle.tokyo/LMYK/

“Without Love” Music Video YouTube Premiere: https://youtu.be/ffCkmSqmykU

Furthermore, the CD cover art has also been revealed for the first time! This artwork of Thorfinn and Einar, who are the main characters of the TV anime VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2, has been drawn specially for this CD. This is a must have for all fans!

On March 1st, Single CD of “Without Love” will be released bundled with DVD which has ending video of the anime and “Without Love.” And long-awaited first album will come out on March 29th. You can pre-order both single and album CDs now.

CD Pre-order links:

Single – “Without Love”   : https://erj.lnk.to/wiSpuT 

First Album – “DESSERTS”  : https://erj.lnk.to/DKsR32 

The comic off of which the anime is based, deemed a true warrior’s tale, printed over 7 million copies and the TV anime received three awards including the grand prize in the “Anime Trending Awards 2020” and has since established its popularity worldwide.

The song “Without Love ” was specially created for the anime and has the most magnificent arrangement of LMYK’s music to date, singing of love, loss, and freedom.

VINLAND SAGA SEASON2 Trailer:

URL: https://youtu.be/uNbI_AXMics

VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2 Official Website

URL: https://vinlandsaga.jp/

<LMYK Release Info>

 Single

■Without Love

Available on digital music services February 7, 2023

■Without Love CD+DVD (Limited Edition)

Release Date: March 1, 2023

ESCL-5753~5754

1400 JPY+tax

 [CD]

  1. Without Love
  2. Without Love (Instrumental)

【DVD】

  1. VINLAND SAGA’s ending animation
  2. “Without Love” Music Video

Album

■DESSERTS

Release Date: March 29, 2023

ESCL-5755

3000JPY+tax

First-run Limited-edition package

Track Listing includes:

“Without Love” Ending theme for TV anime VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2

“0 (zero)” Ending theme for TV anime The Case Study of Vanitas

“Unity” Main theme for Japanese-dubbed version of anime movie The Legend of Hei

“Square One” Opening theme for drama series Iburi Gurashi

And more! Details coming soon.

< Information about the campaign >

Win a VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2 Poster autographed by LMYK

■How to join the campaign

Pre-order the song “Without Love” on iTunes, Pre- save on Spotify or Pre-add on Apple Music, inorder to join the lottery. Then 10 lucky people will win a poster!!

■Deadline for entering the lottery

Until 23:59 on Tuesday the 6th of February

■The special website about the campaign

https://cp.digle.tokyo/LMYK/

LMYK Biography

LMYK is a singer-songwriter, born and raised in Osaka, Japan in a multicultural household with a Japanese mother and a German father. While attending college in New York City, she started writing music and performing, her music soon catching the attention of legendary music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who offered to produce her music. Seamlessly weaving Japanese and English lyrics, she has a unique way of orchestrating her gentle voice to make each sound practically blossom. With Jam & Lewis’ artistry and masterful production work, her music thrives, creating the flowers that depict beautiful gardens with her voice.

LMYK debuted with “Unity,” theme song for the Japanese dubbed version of animation movie The Legend of Hei, released November 6, 2020. 2021 furthered LMYK’s global success with “0 (zero),” ending theme of The Case Study of Vanitas. Single “Square One” released June 2022. The upcoming “Without Love ” is set to be the ending theme for TV anime VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2.

LMYK Official Website: https://www.lmyk.jp/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lmyk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmykmusic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmykstaff

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lmykstaff

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Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey, who was disappointed Monday by Harmanpreet Singh’s sudden drop in form, said it was a concern. However, the absence of penalty corner goals wasn’t the only reason the home team was forced to abandon the FIH Men’s World Cup here.

After the match was over, India lost to New Zealand in the penalty shootout.

Tirkey stated that any discussion regarding a change in coach or captain is premature because the World Cup is still ongoing and India is to play in the 9th-16th classification matches.

“Harmanpreet was performing well in the FIH pro league matches as well as in the five match series in Australia just before the World Cup. We were expecting a lot from him, but his sudden drop in form at the World Cup is concerning,” Tirkey, one the most respected penalty corner hitters of all time, stated.

“There are some new drag-flickers within the team. “Drag-flickers are an important part of modern hockey, and we will plan accordingly,” said Tirkey after a lengthy meeting on Monday.

“We had just won a bronze medal in the Olympics. Then we didn’t make it to the quarterfinals at the World Cup. It was very disappointing.

Harmanpreet was the most dominant of India’s 26 penalties corners during the four matches. The team scored only five goals from these penalty corners.

Harmanpreet converted only two computers.

Tirkey, who was a former captain of India and has played in 412 international matches, stated that “Ultimately, as we said earlier, if we score less goals from penalty corners, we will face problems.”

“The strength of the team was their ability to score from penalty corners. Harmanpreet was a high-profile player. We saw that his flicks weren’t converting into goals from the first match on. The team suffered a lot from not scoring from the PCs.”

Tirkey stated that India had given the cross-over match to New Zealand in a winning position.

“We had enough chances to win against New Zealand. We led 3-1, but we could have done more in the defense structure. Both our goalkeepers performed well in the shootout and provided us with opportunities to win. We also missed the chance in the shootout and lost the match.

He said, “Kahi Na Kahi Jita Huwa Match Ko Humne Unko De Diya Hey (We have given the match to New Zealand in winning position),”

Harmanpreet could have won the match in sudden death for India, but he missed the opportunity.

“We played aggressive hockey, and we had chances (against New Zealand). Tirkey stated that we got 10 PCs, but only two of them scored. We could have scored more.

“Some players, from whom we had high expectations, couldn’t perform.” It was a fact that we all accepted.

Tirkey was a great defender of his generation and wasn’t happy with the performance by the home side’s defensive unit, Harmanpreet being the bulwark.

“If we talk about our defence, I feel that there was something missing from our defensive structure, we could’ve done better (against New Zealand).

“We felt the loss of Hardik Singh. He was playing very well, and our injury hurt. We could have won with the players that we have.”

Graham Reid, the head coach, stated on Sunday that the team needed a mental conditioning coach after their defeat against New Zealand. Tirkey assured them that Hockey India would do the right thing.

“Whatever the team requires, we are prepared to provide it. Hockey India provided everything the coach and team required,” he stated.

When Tirkey was asked if there would be any changes to the position of captain or coach, Tirkey replied, “We will find out later. There is no need to discuss the World Cup as it is currently taking place.

India will face Japan in the first class match at Rourkela on Jan 26, followed by a yet unnamed opponent on Jan 28.

Tirkey stated that the next priority for the team is to perform well at the Asian Games scheduled to take place this year.

He stated that the Asian Games are very important to us and is our priority prior to the Olympics next year.

“Some players have been injured and will not be returning to the team. Some players may not have performed well under pressure. We will provide a mental conditioning coach for the team and we will watch.”

Zigly, India’s leading pet care brand, takes a step further in its aim to serve happy pets and pet parents by launching the Republic Day SALE for them. Now, pet parents can get all their furry’s favourites with this season’s biggest SALE.

The pet care brand is set to open its doors for pet parents with REPUBLIC DAY SALE that will go live between 21st January 2023 to 29th January 2023. During this sale, pet parents can avail of mega savings on branded pet products and professional pet care services. Here is a brief peek into the various offers that would go LIVE.

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The brand is also running a MEGA sale on Beboji, its pet fashion label with everything at FLAT 40% OFF*.

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Celebrate this Republic Day with your furries by availing of these jaw-dropping offers with just a tap at the Zigly online pet store www.zigly.com, the Zigly App or head over to any of the Zigly Experience Centers.

Zigly has been rapidly creating its mark in the pet care space with its omnichannel presence and premium pet care offerings such as branded care products, grooming services, veterinary care, pet fashion wear, etc. From being one of India’s finest pet care centers, running an online pet store to providing convenient and quality pet care through the Zigly App and website, Zigly stands hand in hand with pet parents as their own pet parenting partner for different kinds of breeds.

With Zigly, accessing the best pet care is super convenient and fun as the brand keeps on coming up with interesting events and campaigns for pets and pet parents for healthy engagement and fun. The brand plans to bring more exclusive pet care offerings in the future as well. Follow their social media handle to stay tuned with their latest news and events.

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Mission Majnu is a period drama about an Indian spy in Pakistan. Shantanu Bagchi directed it. It is a super hero period drama about a spy who can make anyone, from strangers to experienced brigadiers, become garrulous and reveal all sorts of information.

Let me tell you why, before you laugh at me. Tariq Ali (Sidharth Malehotra) was a young man from Rawalpindi during the 1970s. He did God knows what for his living until he got a job as tailor. His charm and diligence in performing the five-times-a-day namaz helped him land the job. He falls in love with Nasreen (Rashmika Mandanna), a blind niece of his shop owner, and they wed.

After their 1974 nuclear test, Indian intelligence learns of a secret facility being built in Pakistan and activates its RAW agents to support what is called Mission Majnu. One of them is our Mohalle Ka Darzi Tariq. He is actually Amandeep Ajitpal Sing, a soldier whose father was a gaddar and sold top-secret blueprints for Pakistan. RAW chief Mr Kao says that this, along with his exceptional academic records, makes him the best man for the job. Because he is willing to do whatever it takes for his country in order to make up the difference for what his father did.

As Tariq woos Nasreen (his cover), you are stunned at how talented he is acting. Then, you realize that she is pregnant with his baby and that he might be actually in love with her. You are the only one who seems to be concerned about the implications of this development, as Amadeep Ajitpal Sing is clearly unconcerned.

Mission Majnustates it is loosely based upon true events. My heart goes out to the man who had a choice between his duty, love for his country, and his duty towards his wife and unborn baby. The film could have benefited from a break from the superhuman sleuthing techniques and instead focused on the layers of the man at the center of the film.

But we digress. Tariq, our superspy is given the task of finding the location of the nuclear plant. He uses his superpowers to gather information and some luck. He is called in to make buttons on a brigadier’s coat instead of having it sent to him; a eureka moment when his wife asks for the toilet; another eureka moment when he hears his wife waiting at the hospital.

With his charm and smile, he manages to get an army brigadier to reveal that Pakistan had indeed been building atom bombs. It also involved a foreign scientist and the facility was located around Rawalpindi. To find the scientist’s name, he goes on a hunt for a western-style toilet. He also gets the shop owner to give him the address and random information about his work for the government.

His superpowers, the smile and the affability — blind people so that they don’t find it strange that a normal guy hands over Rs 600 and not even bargaining. He is able to get past guards who don’t bother to verify madamji buga hai and get a neighboring granny to reveal details about the “pathan”, and his English wife, who lived there. Is it a compound or a road? Why were police on guard? How did neighbours’ visitors feel about being interrogated each time they entered any other houses? Never mind.

Without the technology available today, what must have been a difficult task in 1970s seems comically easy. That’s yet another problem with the film. Mission Majnuhad the potential to be a thrilling thriller with a nuanced look behind enemy lines. However, it is marred by happy coincidences and a heavy dose of anti-Pakistani sentiment mixed with an excessive amount of patriotism.

Most of the characters from Pakistan in Majnu are caricatures. These include the cake-loving Prime Minister Bhutto (Rajat Kapoor), the comic-cartoon-like portrayal General Zia-ul-Haq, and the Stormtrooper soldiers. Although they were not Stormtroopers, all seem to have the same bad aim with their guns. Indian counterparts were worse with Indira Gandhi wearing a ridiculous wig and Morarji Desai setting up an individual home-line call to discuss yoga. Also, a RAW agent handler who does more to his spies than any Pakistani could did to them.

Kumud Mishra played Raman Singh/Maulvi Shab in Tariq’s RAW team-up. Rashmika is a pretty, in-love woman who is treated as collateral damage to the mission. Sidharth is a charming young man who lives in Rawalpindi, but he lacks the acting skills to play the role of a spy. It is difficult to distinguish his Tariq from Amandeep. He is also so uncooperative when he hunts for information, it is hard to believe that anyone would suspect that he is a spy.

Mission Majnu is left hanging between a spy joke and a weak attempt at patriotism due to subpar writing and lack of nuance in performances. While there are some moments of excitement, they are really ruined by some bizarre happenstance. Mission Majnu isn’t a fitting tribute to these real-life heroes if even 30% of what’s shown in the film actually happened. They deserved better.

Data Science is the hot favorite job option among IT professionals. Data Scientist salary in India ranges between ₹ 4.0 Lakhs to ₹ 25.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 10.0 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 24.8k latest salaries received from Data Scientists.

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Data Science is defined as a data-driven approach to modern-day data problems using a combination of fields including Statistics, Mathematics, Programming, and Machine Learning. Data Science needs research-level knowledge and how the above disciplines can be applied to modern-day data problems. A Data Scientist derives a mathematical model using Machine Learning algorithms. Click here to learn more data science course in Chennai.

Below are the tasks a Data Scientist performs on a day-to-day basis:

  • Find patterns and trends in datasets to uncover insights
  • Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes
  • Improving the quality of data with the help of Use Machine-Learning techniques
  • Communicate recommendations to other teams and senior staff
  • Using tools such as Python, R, SAS, or SQL in data analysis
  • Stay on top of innovations in the data science field

How much does a Data Scientist earn?

According to Glassdoor, a Data Scientist earns an average of $122,499 in the United States. Coming to demand, data professionals are high in demand; Data Scientists and mathematical science occupations are predicted to grow by 31%, while statisticians by 33% by 2020 as per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data Science jobs are growing more rapidly than other jobs in the market and the high demand is linked to instantaneous digitization and the rise in big data.

How to become a Data Scientist?

Data Science has been grabbing the attention of young and experienced data professionals alike, let us tell you an effective way to become a Data Scientist.

Get a Data Science certification

The first step to becoming a Data Scientist and grabbing a job is that one should have some academic credentials to guarantee that one can handle a Data Science job. A bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics along with a certified course in Data Science can help you put yourself on the employers’ radar. 360DigiTMG offers great courses in Data Science with all the trending tools that you will need to become an expert Data Scientist.

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Communication Skills

As a Data Scientist, one needs to communicate with all the departments in the organization and having good communication skills help in understanding and delivering great results.

Programming Languages

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It is always impressive to portray data in a visually pleasing way and knowing tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel will help your job.

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The automotive industry in India has seen exponential growth over the years. Today, the country has the potential to become the number one automotive market in the world, leading the small car market in particular. Specialist Mandhir Singh Todd explains why this phenomenon is taking place and what the prospects are for the sector.

Automotive sector: a booming industry in India

According to data published by the National Investment Promotion & Facultative Agency, between April 2021 and March 2022, India’s automotive industry produced a total of 22.93 million vehicles, including passenger, commercial, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and quadricycles. The sector currently contributes 7.1% of the country’s GDP, while accounting for 49% of manufacturing GDP.

According to Mandhir Singh Todd, passenger vehicles have recorded the highest ever sales in FY2022-23, as of November 2022. But, in addition, the industry is expected to be able to register a 16% growth in 2023.

Another interesting data point to note, according to Mandhir Singh Todd, has to do with the truck market. The data shows a four-fold growth projection for the year 2050, from 4 million in 2022 to 17 million by that year.

In addition to the above, the specialist explains that the Indian automotive industry is currently worth more than 222 billion dollars, while contributing 8% of the country’s total exports. By 2030, it is expected to become the third largest in the world.

The role of the electric vehicle market in India’s automotive sector, according to Mandhir Singh Todd

In addition to the data mentioned above, part of the exponential growth being witnessed in the Indian automotive industry goes hand in hand with the option for electric vehicles. Mandhir Singh Todd maintains that the electric vehicle market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 49% between 2022 and 2030, reaching annual sales of 10 million units by 2030. But, in addition, it is estimated to be an industry that will be able to create a total of 50 million jobs between direct and indirect.

Mandhir Singh Todd explains that a market size of $50 billion has been identified for electric car financing in 2030. This represents 80% of the current size of the retail car finance industry in the country, worth as much as $60 billion today.

On the sidelines of Auto Expo 2023, renowned brand Suzuki stated that electric vehicles alone will not be enough to achieve the country’s goal of finding carbon neutrality. In that context, the firm said it will explore other technologies, such as hybrid, flex-fuel and compressed natural gas.

The future of the industry with India at the forefront

With sustained growth, India has already overtaken Japan to become the third largest automobile market in the world, after China and the United States. However, based on the above data, Mandhir Singh Todd explains that a new growth in the sale of new vehicles in the country is to be expected. Thus, the automotive sector in India comes to represent one of the greatest opportunities for economic and manufacturing growth in the country.

Whenever you need to consult an astrologer, you need to schedule an appointment with them or travel several miles to meet them. Astro Yogendra is one of the most renowned and respected astrologers in India who specializes in Astro Vedic. Every day, he meets a large number of people and offers them consultations on various issues. To make his services and expertise more accessible to people who are not able to meet him, Astro Yogendra has now launched his website which goes by the URL astrologeryogendra.in.

Talking about the reason behind launching this website, Astro Yogendra says, “I am somebody who has always believed that one needs to move with the times and use technology in a positive manner. While I meet my clients in person and am available through phone and other mediums, I thought having a website would help me connect to a larger number of people. The basic objective behind the creation of this website is to create more awareness around Vedic Astrology and help more people through it”

Though the website was launched just a while back, it has generated and continues to garner strong traffic every day. In a very short span of time, astrologeryogendra.in has become one of the most popular websites in the world in the astrology segment. As soon as word spread that Astro Yogendra has launched his website, people who follow him and seek his guidance immediately started visiting it. The website features a user-friendly interface and the content on it would be easily comprehended by even those who haven’t studied astrology.

As the CEO and founder of MaxFate Private Limited, Astro Yogendra has used his expertise and knowledge to help several troubled souls. He uses several important practices and techniques that have been an integral part of Vedic Astrology for centuries. One of the most prevalent methods he uses to help his clients is referred to as the Bhagya Vridhi Kavach/ https://astrologeryogendra.in/book/services/bhagya-vridhi-kavach/.

Elaborating on the same, he says, “Bhagya Vridhi Kavach is one of the most important forms of astrological healing remedy. It greatly helps an individual get over the negative elements in their horoscope which create issues for them and impede their growth. Bhagya Vridhi Kavach has tremendous powers that can create the kind of positive energies that can uplift a person’s life and lead them on a path of growth, fulfillment and prosperity. It helps in resolving issues pertaining to every aspect of their life including health, finance, property, marital, familial and legal.”

Astro Yogendra’s extensive knowledge of Vedas is one of the major reasons behind a large number of people reaching out to him. Apart from having a large clientele in India, several people residing abroad, too, approach Astro Yogendra to help them out with the issues plaguing their lives.

While Vedic Astrology is his forte, Astro Yogendra’s mission in life is to help as many people as he can. He firmly believes that it is the foremost duty of an individual to help a fellow human being. He is performing this service through his skills as a Vedic Astrologer. Those who wish to know more about Astro Yogendra’s work can visit his official website https://astrologeryogendra.in.

Confors Ply is one of the top plywood manufacturers in India, providing the highest quality services while making sincere efforts to ensure customer happiness. The company offers a wide range of products that are brought together with a strong emphasis on the unique demands of clients in order to generate something different and goal-oriented. All the products are delivered in line with a thorough strategy.

Confors Ply was established in 1996 with the goal of effectively contributing to the country’s economy. AEGL technology makes Confors unique. It is a cutting-edge technique that adds two more alternative layers to the original ply, bonds and presses them to the existing thickness. Through this method, the density of the plywood is nearly doubled, and the shear strength of the glue is increased by more than 40%. Ordinary plywood is completely ineffective against these characteristics. The ultimate thickness of each layer is very thin as a result of the intense pressure and increased layer count, which helps to lessen the tendency for warping and creates a perfect and straight ply. Additionally, it can improve the cohesive action, adhesion, and strength of the plywood, as well as its dimensional stability.

The company is best known for its exceptional quality and a large assortment of plywood products, including block boards, flush doors, shuttering plywood, marine plywood, calibrated plywood, and commercial plywood.

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When it comes to commercial plywood, Confors is among the top plywood manufacturers in India. Confors Plywood’s widespread use over the past ten years by consumers speaks volumes about its adaptability and usefulness. To prevent delamination, they are made using the best phenol formaldehyde resin.

Confors commercial plywood is an excellent option for customers looking for durable plywood because the requirements and durability are given special consideration.

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This plywood is best suited for the challenging and ever-changing Indian climate due to its extremely high shear strength and anti-swelling properties. It is put through vacuum pressure impregnation for a long-lasting preservative solution that will protect it from termite, borer, and other microbial attacks.

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A modernised version of conventional plywood is calibrated plywood. It is the ideal plywood for kitchen modular businesses that do not skimp on thickness.

The calibrated plywood is produced at Confors utilising cutting-edge equipment and methods, all while adhering to a strict zero error philosophy.

  1. Shuttering Plywood

There are two types of Confors shuttering plywood: film face and densified.

  • Confors densified plywood is made under exceptionally high pressure, giving it structural strength and dimensional stability.
  • A glossy mirror coating on the film face plywood makes construction easier.

Shuttering plywood is widely used to construct bridges, dams, and other structures since they require a sturdy framework and superior finishing.

  1. Blockboard

In terms of blockboards, Confors is among the best wood manufacturers in India. High quality synthetic phenol formaldehyde resin is used to glue Confors blockboards together. It is extremely durable and wear resistant because it is made from carefully chosen species.

Confors blockboard is unique as it combines the durability of solid wood with the gloss of a smooth surface board to produce exclusive and stylish woodwork.

  1. Flush Door

When it comes to quality, Confors flush doors speak for themselves. It offers outstanding stability and durability. It holds the prestigious Bureau of Indian Standards’ ISI certification mark.

  • Every flush door is meticulously finished to ensure durability and high-quality satisfaction.
  • Confors flush doors use professionally treated and well-seasoned stiles and rails. Many residential projects have acknowledged the superiority of the frame and fillers utilised within.
  • Confors flush doors have a straight, solid appearance that adequately comes from seasoned wood of the same species.

Finally, let’s look at the factors that make Confors Ply the leading plywood manufacturer in India.

  • The Bureau of Indian Standards has certified the Confors products. In fact, the products surpass every requirement of the manufacturing process as stipulated by ISI.
  • Confors products are made by a reputable, ISO 9001:2000-certified firm, giving you complete assurance of quality. The quality control team documents and oversees everything from the receipt of raw materials to the shipment of finished goods, ensuring a truly standard service and product.
  • Confors has always been the first to introduce new techniques. With its improved properties of rigidity, strength, and smoothness, Confors AEGL is a true alternative to wood.
  • Confors offers eco-friendly products.
  • A highly qualified team of professionals works hard to deliver unique, premium quality products.
  • Bringing popularity to a fast growing sport globally.
  • Creating the latest state of the art Badminton Arenas in NCR region of Delhi.
  • Specialized coaching, training and competitive opportunities for upcoming players.
  • Providing affordable and advanced equipment for playing badminton.
  • Tech based software to manage tournaments and rank players based on performance.

Racket sports refer to any sport that involves the use of a racket. Some of the sports that come under this category are badminton, tennis, squash, table tennis and pickleball among others. While many Indian sportspersons have achieved great things in this sport category, there was a dearth of a strong system that would help players, who are interested in racket sports, to get the kind of opportunities they deserve.

To bridge this gap, Dhruv M. Bagla founded Rackonnect which has emerged as India’s first one-stop destination for all those who play racket sports. The mission of Rackonnect is to put together an elaborate sports community that would inspire and motivate racket sports fanatics to create a name for themselves in this space, while helping improve mental and physical fitness.

Talking about the vision behind Rackonnect, founder Dhruv M. Bagla says, “As we all know, India is a cricket-crazy nation. That is a great thing as very few countries have the kind of clout India has in this space. However, promoting other sports is equally important. We have designed Rackonnect as a hyperlocal sports-tech platform that aims to create a powerful impact on India’s racket sports community which is quite big. Our goal is to make racket sports accessible to everyone regardless of their age, gender and economic background.”

Rackonnect has been strengthening the racket sports ecosystem through infrastructure development and distribution of equipment. By combining sports and technology, the company is focussing on empowering grassroot-level players and helping them achieve their goals and ambitions. While the vision of the company is to raise awareness of racket sports and make racket sports available to all, its strategy is to provide a competitive platform through tournaments to scout and nurture promising players.

Elaborating on this, Dhruv says, “One of our USPs is the Rackonnect Tournament Solution. The kind of facilities we are providing players, coaches and others is the kind no other company or individual has offered in India till date. We organize tournaments without making the stakeholders go through hectic paperwork. Tech being the backbone of the company, has enabled users to do all their tasks online which they would otherwise do on paper, thereby simplifying the task of managing an event, thereby making events more competitive. We spent hours making algorithms that would automate things such as draw seeding and separation, automated match scheduling, real time updates, and many more. We are implementing methods and proposals that would make everything that happens in the racket sports space more transparent and organized.”

At the moment, Rackonnect has five badminton arenas located in Delhi/NCR. Its badminton arena at Noida Indoor Stadium is a sight to behold. It features 10 BWF-approved wooden cum synthetic courts, a sitting capacity of 5,000 people, free parking, healthy cafe and shower facility. Having ventured into the infrastructure space in June 2021, rackonnect is confident of a fast-paced expansion journey wherein by 2025 they plan to have 50 state of the art facilities in North India. “The vision of making North India the biggest hub for badminton may seem far sighted, but the support and encouragement we have got in a short span will definitely make this vision come true,” adds Dhruv.

Apart from offering event bookings for corporate, institutions and international accredited tournaments, Rackonnect assures you of wider reach, increased efficiency, reduced time and cost and helps players build their tournament portfolio. For offering racket sports coaching, the company has joined hands with Padukone Sports Management which is helmed by badminton legend Prakash Padukone. In the near future, Rackonnect plans to come up with several unique initiatives that would propel the growth of the racket sports community forward.

Apart from focusing on several initiatives for the enhancement of racket sports, Rackonnect has also introduced a social initiative by the name of Racket for All to encourage prospective racket sports enthusiasts who are unable to pursue the sport due to social and economic restrictions. Rackonnect organizes regular workshops, tournaments, equipment donation drives to ensure exposure for these athletes.

Lastly, Dhruv Bagla added, “This year is going to be a big one for the entire Rackonnect team due to several expansion plans and Rackonnect strives to support the growth of professional players and wants to be a part of the journey for glory”.