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Manipur boys win Start-up Idea at Ignitron, Hyderabad

Manipur boys win Start-up Idea at Ignitron, Hyderabad

Scott Belsky once said, “it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen”.

To make an idea happen, people require a chance and a nudge of belief from people with expertise. Popular B School of Hyderabad, VJIM just did that by providing a platform to students with entrepreneurial bent of mind to showcase their start-up ideas at “Ignitron”.

Ignitron was part of a three-day event of MILAN 2023 where an inter college business plan competition was held. ‘Manifestation of dreams’ being the theme of the competition, where contestants had to come up with a business plan which is innovative as well as be a possible solution to a problem.

All the teams went through a preliminary round where they explained the basics of their business plan. By the end of the 1st round, 5 teams qualified for the final round. The final round was judged by Dr Zahoor Ullah, the Chief Innovation Officer and Incubation officer at Aleap We hub, and Mr Vijay Bawara, Senior director – of start-up innovation at T-hub.

Contestants created unique pitches on diverse topics and put their best foot forward while the judges brought in fresh perspectives and shared their insights. The one pitch that fascinated the judges was from the group Mangaa – the team that hailed from Manipur and presented a business plan that reflected the soul of Manipur and stood by the theme “manifestation of dreams”.

Every pitch seemed as interesting as the other. From the use of blockchain in food services, to websites that can help in the creation of apps, and use of A.I. in the creation of models for construction etc.

The final presentations ended up in a tie. The team from Manipur, led by Okram Diamond from VIMIT Collage, Manipur and team from VNRVJIT, led by Hruthik Kumar and Abhiram shared the title and won prize money of Rs. 30,000.

Contestants noted down recommendations and suggestions from the judges on the business plans.

“Ignitron at VJIM Hyderabad was an initiative to offer students with entrepreneurial mindset a platform where they can showcase their startup plans and get guidance from professionals towards strengthening their start-up ideas and get help in acquiring some seed funding too,” said Prof. Ch. Durga Prasad, Director at VJIM Hyderabad.

VJIM, one of the oldest and most popular Business Schools of Hyderabad offers a 2 year full time PGDM Program in Business Analytics, Human Resource management (HRM), Finance, Marketing, Operations Programme. Applications now open. The placements for 2021-23 batch of management students was completed successfully where more than 100 recruiters visited campus and 95% students were placed  till Jan 2023. Top recruiters for the batch 2023 had been Adani Wilmar, Amul, EGON Life, Big Basket, Berger, City Union Bank, Deloitte, ICICI Prudential, Godrej, ICICI Bank among others.

Have you seen Paatal Lok or Naraka Lok, if not then read this

Have you seen Paatal Lok or Naraka Lok, if not then read this

Shri Ram Sevak & Artist Nakul Saini is coming to Faridabad on March 31, 2023 with Lord Shri Rama Charan Paduka from Shri Ram Janam Bhoomi, Ayodhya ji, all of you are requested to pray and support that Shri Ram Charan Paduka does not have to pass through this drain.

Sankat Mochan Shri Balaji Temple located in Faridabad, Haryana is organizing Shri Ram Katha from 1 April 2023 to 10 April 2023 on the occasion of completion of 25 years of its establishment. Along with this, a musical drama presentation of Shri Ram Katha will be done by Delhi Theatre Artistes. It will be broadcast live on the c of Balaji Mandir.

The condition of the temple road is so bad as if you have to pass through the drain, you can see in the pictures, many unsuccessful attempts have been made to clean it.

This time Nakul is trying with his solo ride.

He says that where basic cleanliness has not reached today even in 2023, why shouldn’t it be considered as Paatal Lok or Naraka Lok.

The system here strangles humanity, this situation from Rashtrapati Bhavan, the world’s largest democracy’s center is just 37 kilometers away, will force every responsible citizen to die by drowning in shame.

He is traveling alone on his bike and requesting everyone to pray to  help us to clean this as cleaning this by human has been unable to accompolished, may only God can do something now

His journey has started from Pandupol Hanuman Temple Alwar and reach Faridabad Temple via Mehandipur Balaji, Mathura, Vrindavan, Hanuman Setu and Mankameshwar (Lucknow), Prayagraj, Banaras, Gaya Ji, Bodh Gaya, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Kaichi Dham, Haridwar, Rishikesh.

He will try to visit & pray at the Maa Janaki Temple, Pahupatinathji Mandir along with Shaligram Stone at Gandaki River located in Nepal, if permited to go to the Indo-Nepal border.

This journey marks the Initiating his vision i.e. Om Retreat Centre, Faridabad, Haryana. ORC is an Idea to make society a better place to live. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW6o6lHTaNg

 https://www.instagram.com/balajimandir.in 

 https://omretreatcentre.com

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Shri G. Kishan Reddy chairs the meeting of Heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Administrations in Kashi (Varanasi ) on March 17

Shri G. Kishan Reddy chairs the meeting of Heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Administrations in Kashi (Varanasi ) on March 17

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India chaired the Meeting of Heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Administrations held in ‘Kashi’ (Varanasi) on 17th March 2023.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Yerzhan Yerkinbayev, Vice Minister of Culture and Sports, Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Lu Ying Chuan, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of Republic of China, H.E. Samat Bekturovich Shatmanov, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy, Government of Kyrgyz Republic and H.E. Azamov Ulugbek Axmatovich, First Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of Republic of Uzbekistan in person and through online mode by H.E. Vladimir Evgenyvich Ilyichev, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economic Development, Federation of Russia, H.E. Muminzod Kamoliddin, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee, Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and H.E. Aun Chaudhry, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Tourism and Sports, Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The meeting was also attended by Senior Officials from Departments of Tourism from the SCO member countries, Representatives from Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

The SCO Tourism Ministers finalised and approved the Joint Action Plan prepared for implementing the Agreement between the Governments of the SCO Member States on the Development of Cooperation in Tourism. The approved Joint Action Plan has the following prioritised components –

  • Promotion of the SCO tourism brand.
  • Promotion of the cultural heritage of the SCO Member States in tourism.
  • Sharing and Exchange of information and digital technologies in tourism.
  • Promotion of mutual cooperation in medical and health tourism.
  • Improving the quality of services.

As per the agreed Joint Action Plan, the member countries will undertake various activities such as SCO tourism exhibition, SCO Food Festival, Webinar & Seminar on tourism, conference and expert session on promotion and development of tourism in the region.

The meeting also adopted the Action Plan for “Year of Tourism Development in the SCO Space in 2023.” This document identified a list of activities and events to promote and showcase Tourism products of SCO member States.

A Joint Statement by the Head of the Tourism Administrations of the SCO member countries was also issued post the meeting. The Meeting of Heads of SCO Tourism Administrations was preceded by two Expert Working Group (EWG) meetings held under the Chairmanship of India. The 1st EWG meeting was held online on 31.01.2023 whereas the 2nd meeting of the EWG was held in physical mode on 14th -15th March 2023 in ‘Kashi’ (Varanasi).

‘Kashi’ has been declared as the First Tourism & Cultural Capital of SCO. This recognition will bring the city to a greater prominence in the global tourist map. The initiative will garner more attention by highlighting the spiritualism, mysticism, learning of Kashi which is also the cradle of Indian civilization. The next meeting of the SCO Heads of Tourism Administrations will be held in Kazakhstan in 2024.

Four bilateral meetings of India with China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan were also held on the sidelines of the Meeting of the Heads of SCO Tourism administrations.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai. The SCO currently comprises Eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan).

FinGrad aims to Simplify options for all traders with its New Options Trading Course

FinGrad aims to Simplify options for all traders with its New Options Trading Course

Bangalore-based Edutech Startup, FinGrad, has launched a complete Options Trading Course for Beginners on its learning platform with an aim to simplify options trading for all beginners. Within one month of launch, the course has got over 3,500 enrollments and is rated 4.8 by 157 students.

This new course offered by FinGrad Academy is created by Kunal Patel, a full-time trader with +8 years of experience in trading in equity and derivative markets, and is available in the Hindi language. The course claims to teach options trading to all beginners from scratch and in a practical approach.

The key concepts that this course explains are what is Options Trading and how it works, the Basics of Options Trading (Call/Put), Margin Requirements, Options Chain, Options Greeks, Technical Analysis required in Options Trading, How to pick strike price and take option trades, Options Trading Strategies and Trading Psychology with Money Management.

Commenting on the course, Kritesh Abhishek, founder of FinGrad said, “Options trading is one of the hottest skills to learn to make money online from the stock market. However, most content available online on Options trading is either theoretical or does not cover all aspects. In this Complete options trading course from Scratch, we tried to keep a practical approach by teaching all the required concepts of options trading through the right demos and examples.”

Currently, the users can avail of this course by taking a subscription to FinGrad academy. The platform offers Basic, Premium, and Elite plan with a validity of 3 Months, 6 Months, and 12 months for the learners. After enrolling in the course, the users will get access to all the lessons, and demos of Options Trading along with a certificate of completion after successfully completing the final assessment.

FinGrad is a stock market learning platform with over 30,000 registered students and offers varied stock market courses on Intraday trading, options trading, technical analysis, futures trading, fundamental analysis, and more. The platform aims for imparting financial literacy in India and teaching stock trading and investing to all Indians.

Science and Technology Park’s Demo Day showcases the most promising startups

Science and Technology Park’s Demo Day showcases the most promising startups

New Delhi [India], March 16: Science and Technology Park, Pune (Scitech Park), with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is taking a bold step towards creating a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem through the Scitech StepUp ManXL – a NIDHI Accelerator Programme funded by DST.

The manufacturing sector has been historically established as the backbone of the economy and employment generation. The sector is witnessing exponential growth in start-ups covering untapped technological prowess. Furthermore, the sector is scouting for greater efficiencies and create opportunities for cost rationalization. Scitech StepUp ManXL is an attempt of harnessing the potential technological advancements to achieve the vision of value creation and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Scitech StepUp ManXL culminates with a Demo Day on 29th March 2023 in Pune showcasing the most promising startups offering cutting-edge technologies for MSMEs in manufacturing sector. 14 startups will showcase their innovative solutions to potential investors, enablers, mentors and customers at the Demo Day event. Moreover, the start-ups will compete to win cash prizes of Rs. 10 Lakh. These start-ups have onboarded the accelerator after going through a rigorous selection process. In the programme, to make them investment/order ready, the start-ups were provided expertly curated training and 1-on-1 mentoring. They also had access to Scitech Park infrastructure and showcasing opportunities.

On Demo Day, in the morning half (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM), the start-ups will make brief presentations to a Jury (to decide awards) and an audience having investors, enablers, industry representatives etc. In the post-lunch session (2:00 PM to 4:30 PM), the start-ups will interact with investors and enablers on a 1-on-1 basis (the investors/enablers will choose the start-ups they want to interact with). Post 4:30 PM the award ceremony will take place.

The 14 participating start-ups showcasing their work are AICAN, AQ Automations, BTECH Smart Solutions, C-Probe Technologies, geniSIGHTS, HariSi, IDT Innovation Technologies, InfinityX, Inovec Solutions, Jay Bharat Agritech, PupilMesh, Resonating Mindz, SmartBizz CS and WaveNxD Technologies. One can access more information about these companies on the Science and Technology Park website.

In conclusion, the Demo Day is an excellent opportunity for investors, mentors, and customers to witness the most promising startups in the manufacturing sector Scitech Park has to offer. By supporting these startups, we can invest in the future of manufacturing and contribute to economic growth.

Let us come together to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurship and supports the growth of the manufacturing sector in India.

To register your interest to the Demo Day organized by Scitech Park on 29th March 2023 as an investor, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/rrSatb2DTb1F5oGL6.

Science and Technology Park, Pune (Scitech Park) is DST, GOI supported Science and Technology Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP) set up on the Pune University campus. It is a not-for-profit organization registered as a Society and a Trust in 1990. It acts as Industry – Research – Academia – Government connect to promote S&T based innovation and entrepreneurship. With a mission to convert knowledge into wealth, Scitech Park has supported nearly 200 innovative start-ups by providing comprehensive incubation services. From idea stage to growth stage, to support the innovative start-ups, Scitech Park runs various initiatives including sustenance grant, prototyping grant, seed fund and acceleration support.

For more information, please contact on stp@scitechpark.org.in

Courseplay and Mindstream Consulting Partner to Provide Innovative Learning Solutions

Courseplay and Mindstream Consulting Partner to Provide Innovative Learning Solutions

[Mumbai, Maharashtra] – Courseplay, a leading provider of Learning Experience Platform, and Mindstream Consulting, a respected HR consulting firm, have announced a partnership to deliver cutting-edge learning solutions to businesses in India.

The partnership brings together Courseplay’s expertise in tracking the whole 360 degree employee growth on its platform with Mindstream Consulting’s experience in providing learning solutions to help businesses train their workforce effectively. The two companies will work together to design, develop, and implement tailored learning solutions that meet the unique needs of each organization.

“Mindstream has a diverse team of domain experts and thought leaders that cater to market leaders across the country,” said Arjun Gupta, CEO of Courseplay. “We are thrilled to be working with them to offer our employee learning and growth solutions to an even larger market.”

Mindstream Consulting has a proven track record of helping companies develop effective learning programs that improve employee performance and increase organizational efficiency. By combining Courseplay’s powerful learning technology with Mindstream Consulting’s consulting services, businesses can expect to receive a comprehensive learning solution that delivers measurable results.

“One line on the partnership,” said Sunil Singh, Founder of Mindstream Consulting. “Two lines of the partnership ”

Together, Courseplay and Mindstream Consulting are committed to helping businesses enhance their learning and development initiatives. The partnership offers businesses the ability to implement a comprehensive learning solution that drives performance improvement and maximizes organizational efficiency.

About Courseplay:

Courseplay is the next-gen solution for 360-degree employee growth. Our AI-powered employee experience platform focuses on transforming employee growth through on-the-job, social and formal learning in the workplace. We are currently having clients who are some of the industry leaders who’ve trusted us over the years to manage their entire skill and talent development lifecycle on our extremely simple, inquisitive and unified interface on the web and mobile-apps.

About Mindstream Consulting:

Mindstream is a technology consulting and services company based in India that offers a wide range of IT solutions and services to clients in various industries. The company’s services include application development, data analytics, cloud computing, digital transformation, and more. Mindstream’s team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and deliver customized solutions that meet their unique requirements. The company is committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation, and uses the latest tools and techniques to provide the best possible service to its clients. Overall, Mindstream is a reputable and reliable technology consulting and services firm that helps businesses leverage technology to achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition.

16 YEAR OLD RISHI KUMAR RELEASES A ROMANTIC SOULFUL TRACK “DIL HO TUM” WITH HANSIKA PAREEK

16 YEAR OLD RISHI KUMAR RELEASES A ROMANTIC SOULFUL TRACK “DIL HO TUM” WITH HANSIKA PAREEK

16 MARCH 2023 (MUMBAI, IN) — 16 Year Old Rishi Kumar releases his soulful romantic track “Dil Ho Tum” sung by the wonderful “Hansika Pareek” and lyrics by Anurag Mishra today. This is the 3rd song from his 2nd album “Ishq”.

“Dil Ho Tum” is a beautiful and soulful track that captures the essence of reflection, warmth, hopefulness, and emotion. Composed and produced by Rishi Kumar and sung by the incredible Hansika Pareek, the dreamy and ethereal soundscapes take you on a journey through a flowing and sparkling musical landscape, inviting you to lose yourself in its enchanting melody.

The amazing lyrics written by Anurag Mishra, speaks to the heart and soul, evoking feelings of warmth and tenderness. The reflective and emotional lyrics explore the beauty of love and the power of hope. As the song builds to its climax, the soaring vocals and lush instrumentation create a sense of transcendence, lifting you up into a world of pure bliss.

Rishi is a 16 year old music producer & composer, an IFP 2022 – Gold Winner,  composing and producing music across Hindi and Tamil languages. He has released more than 9 original hindi songs till date. While his first album “Zindagi” was all about different aspects of life, the second album focusses on the usage of different types of string instruments in each song with the lyrics expressing views on how Love can be enjoyed as part of one’s life. Rishi’s music is usually unpredictable as he enjoys creating music across multiple genres and explores variety extensively.

While not in school or composing his own songs, he arranges piano instrumental covers of various songs.

Rishi Kumar has collaborated earlier for his first track “Baadalon mein Ghar” from this album with the famous Hindi Indie artist Akansksha Sethi and Anurag Mishra. This track was created by Rishi in collaboration with his school friend Pranav RV This track explored a combination of Pop and Ambient genres with a tinge of Electronic Dance flavour to it. Akanksha Sethi’s songs are a raving success on spotify and are chart busters. The Baadalon mein Ghar lofi flip version has been a raving success on Spotify and has been one of the chart busters for Rishi’s Indie’s songs.

The second song of the album was a track named “Ishq Hai” sung by the amazing Keshav Huria. This was a unique track which cut across Electronic Dance, Pop and Soul genres, and was the first time for Keshav to lend his voice to such a genre. Keshav is an amazing artist and while he has lent some of his skills to Bollywood movies, he is a major artist on Wynk and rapidly growing his profile on Spotify too.”

Fortune’s Holi Campaign – #FortuneEkRangAnek contest – a great success

Fortune’s Holi Campaign – #FortuneEkRangAnek contest – a great success

New Delhi [India], March 15: On the occasion of Holi, one of India’s most popular and colourful festivals, Fortune Edible Oils & Foods released its Holi campaign with a unique concept uniting India & highlighting special Holi recipes that are the favourite dishes of households during this time. As a brand that prides itself on bringing people together through the joy of homemade food, Fortune Edible Oils & Foods made everyone’s Holi special with the #FortuneEkRangAnek Contest and exciting Holi gift hampers.

Touching India’s emotions with food & colours, Social Beat conceptualised the idea of Fortune Ek Rang Anek, a thoughtful Holi Contest that pays ode to the diversity across India celebrating cuisines and dishes specific to the festival across India.

The Fortune Ek Rang Anek contest invited participants from all over India to cook their favourite Holi dishes famous in their region and share them on social media to win exciting hampers. The contest went live on the 1st of March and is accepting participation till the 10th of March. It has received a whopping 10+ million reach, 16+ million views and an engagement of 6+ million till now. Various Influencers & Chefs from the food industry have participated by explaining the idea of the contest, sharing their special recipe made with Fortune edible oils and foods and inviting others to join the Holi celebrations.

Commenting on the campaign, Vikas Chawla, the CEO & Founder of Social Beat, said, “Holi is a joyful festival that brings people together. And nothing is complete without the spread of delicious food in Indian households. The core idea of this contest hence reflects the joy of preparing various delicacies, sharing them & enjoying them together. This contest plugs in with that emotion and has been receiving huge participation”

Creativity and festive joy are reflected in their shared recipes of Puranpoli, mixed pakodas with thandai dip, kadi badi, basanti pulao and gujiyas. Popular Food Bloggers, YouTubers & Master chefs from all around India participated in promoting Fortune’s Holi Campaign & Contest. A few among them were Chef Guntas Sethi from Maharashtra, Akriti Gupta from Delhi, Gujju Ben from Gujarat, Aarti Sahani from UP, Baby Chef Sabhya from Rajasthan, Oindrila Bala from West Bengal.

As a company that is deeply rooted in Indian culture, Fortune understands the importance of this festival and the joy it brings to people’s lives. This contest will announce 20 winners with the best recipes who will receive the Fortune Holi Hamper with kitchen essentials for an entire month! Fortune invites everyone to join in the festivities and experience the magic of Holi with Fortune Ek Rang Anek!

“While we all celebrate Holi after 2 years, it’s eminent to make it a perfect & memorable event. With Fortune’s wide range of products, trying various recipes becomes easy & hassle-free. And with this Campaign, we see our audience happily engage and share their household Holi recipes. This contest is a great idea to bring everyone together & cherish India’s diversity” – Sanjay Adesara, Media & Digital Head, Adani Wilmar Limited.

It was in 2000 that we began our journey, a journey where every milestone said Rukna Mat. It was a journey to take Ghar ka Khana from good to great, kyu ki hum sirf “good pe nahi rukte”. Beginning as an edible oil brand, we started exploring the flavours of north India and other parts of India and came up with our own range of highest quality rice, soya chunks & granules, revolutionary cooking oils to manage sugar levels, and the list continues to go on. Tel se lekar chawal tak, atta se lekar dal, besan se lekar soya bade hum kabhi ruke nahi!

Today, Fortune Edible Oils & Foods is one of the leading food brands in India, with a strong presence in both urban and rural markets. We have a vast distribution network and sell our products through various channels, including modern retail stores, traditional grocery stores, and online marketplaces. In addition to its domestic operations, Fortune Edible Oils & Foods also exports its products to several countries around the world.

https://www.fortunefoods.com/

Maple Ideas positions premium stainless-steel kitchenware as flagship product line for modern Indian Households

Maple Ideas positions premium stainless-steel kitchenware as flagship product line for modern Indian Households

Maple’s recently launched premium ecommerce store for kitchenware and gift sets (mapleideas.com) features their complete range of stainless steel products as a key product line.

The stainless steel kitchenware products combine the rugged build required for Indian cooking alongside contemporary design features and elegance that modern and well-informed households prefer.

Maple’s stainless steel range, under the Buckingham series, is ideal for cooking and serving; an optimum balance of functionality and aesthetics. The products include steamer pots, deep sauce pans, fry pans, kadais, handis, multi-purpose pans, and cook-and-serve sets.

This enviable range of stainless steel is further complimented by Maple’s other product ranges spanning non-stick cookware, thermoware, pressure cookers, electrical appliances, and gift sets.

The stainless steel products make for fascinating gift set combos to suit any occasion. Maple’s stainless steel collection has, over the years, gained the reputation of being solidly built with thick gauge premium quality raw materials to ensure long life, high performance and durability.

They feature gloss exteriors and satin finish interiors for a contemporary aesthetic. All kitchenware products are suited for gas, halogen and induction cooking, while also being dishwasher friendly. They come with Bakelite firm grip non-heat handles and glass lids for maximum safety, and ergonomic design for practical convenience.

In the words of Vijay Bhaskar, AVP Operations, “Maple’s stainless steel products under the Buckingham range are designed to respect the timeless traditional cooking methods while also catering to the rapidly morphing tastes and expectations of new age households.”

Products are now available at https://mapleideas.com/ with free pan India shipping on all orders.

About Maple Ideas:

Maple Ideas is an e-commerce store launched by Group Welkin. For close to fifty years, Group Welkin has been adding value to clients across every conceivable industry. They have become a corporate gifting staple for hundreds of discerning organizations, who count on them as their one-stop solution provider.

Over the past fifteen years, its flagship brand, Maple, has touched the lives of over two million homes and families, with its boutique Kitchenware and Household appliances. Mapleideas.com is the new e-commerce extension of the brand to deliver premium kitchenware products to doorsteps across India.

The new range is available for purchase on the brand’s website, where customers can take advantage of the company’s convenient and easy-to-use online shopping platform.

For more information on Maple Ideas and its new range of Kitchenware and gifting products, please visit the company’s website at https://www.groupwelkin.com.

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16-yr old Arya Dharod launches “Silent Ripples” an anthology of contemporary reflective poetry

16-yr old Arya Dharod launches “Silent Ripples” an anthology of contemporary reflective poetry

Arya Dharod (age 16) has launched an anthology of free verse poetry.

The set contains 3 books with over 400 poems and 100 haikus spanning diverse topics touching upon life’s varied insights and reflections.

In Arya’s own words, “A fleeting thought, a sudden realization, a reflection on an aspect of my own existence …… all coming to life in the form of poetry. I have titled this entire repository of my poetry “Silent Ripples”. A silent, subtle ripple in the pond may not be noticeable at first. In just a few seconds, it spreads over the surface of the entire pond, and for a fleeting moment blurs and transforms any reflection staring into the body of water. In essence, that is what poetry, indeed most writing is. Profound and powerful enough to inspire, move and question us from within. In my own simple, subtle ways, through my writing, I wish to ignite sparks for a beautiful life and enriching soul journey for each one of us.”

A look inside:

Soul’s Journey: Is a deep look inward and outward; a journey of self-discovery. The poems cover a breathtaking array of themes with perspectives on experiences and life lessons. From profound concepts like repentance and life choices to the core values needed for life, a sense of wonder, motivation and self-identity, the book is a powerhouse of insights.

Nature’s Wonder: “If you are tired of just existing, and want to truly start living, open up your senses and heart, look deep but not too far … at this marvelous blue planet of ours”, is Arya’s inspiring invitation to readers. The book is a refreshing look at Creation through fresh eyes; turning the mundane into the miraculous. Arya explores themes like the seasons, nature’s diverse creations and colors, seasons, life’s true calling we can draw from nature, the blessing of food, diversity of creatures in our environment, the duality of nature and its joys.

Life’s Balance: Very often, we are unwilling to stretch our mental faculties to dive further into higher thinking and curiosity. This book takes readers on a journey to examine how a delicate life balance can be achieved, It addresses vital questions about the different phases of life, the importance of family and the primacy of relationships among a host of other reflections.

What makes Arya’s books not just endearing but truly inspiring is both the depth of insights and the massive breadth of thinking; covering a staggering array of themes and ideas. Written in a simple and evocative style it makes good reading for readers of any age or background. The books are available as a 3-book set, or as stand-alone books. On sale now at https://serenestrokes.com/poetry/

About Arya Dharod

Arya Dharod, (aged 16) loves to share his perspectives about the world we live in, through the characters and situations in his books. He has a natural flair for writing, which he has been nurturing since a very young age of six. His stories are a reflection of the present generation’s life perspective, especially teenagers – their dreams, hopes, fears and character traits.

Lost Ca(u)ses is his fourth book, a crime thriller with a social relevance in the present day milieu. His first standalone writing was “Jungle Book: A Share Khan perspective’ – a contrarian take on the classic story from the antagonist’s viewpoint! ‘Clumsy Diaries’ is a fictional autobiography of Clumsy, an African Wild Dog, from his first to least breath, and an exclusive preview into Heaven after death! -2051: Gen-i’, is a sci-fi, giving us a sneak peek into a utopian future world, where the lines between man and machine have blurred, and Mars has been inhabited!

Arya, age 16, studies in Grade 11 at Indus International School Hyderabad, India. He loves to watch movies and read books across genres, enjoys music and finessing his drumming skills, and play all kinds of sports. He is passionate about travel, and zealously possessive of his family bonding over meals and sweet nothings. His new fond fascination is human psychology, which he is exploring through books, documentaries, TED and discourses.