khaleej times Saturday, May 5, 2018 25 kt network Masala King bags social entrepreneurship award

mumbai — Masala King Dhananjay Datar, CMD, Al Adil Group, Dubai, was honoured by Master Deena- nath Mangeshkar Smruti Prathish- than recently, for his social entre- preneurship efforts, by being conferred with a special award. He received the award from Ni- tin Gadkari, Union Minister of In- dia. The ceremony took place in Mumbai at Shanmugam Hall, Sion. Dr Datar got the memorable opportunity to share the stage along with other eminent recipi- ents like Asha Bhosale, Ustad Am- jad Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Shek- har Sen, Yogesh Gaud, Rajiv Khandekar and Mary Behlihimji. LuLu FinanciaL Group opens HK oFFice Expressing the emotions after receiving the award, Dr Datar said: Adeeb Ahamed, MD, LuLu Financial Group, along with Surendran Amittathody, VP-APAC, LuLu Financial “Non-residential Indians like me, Group; Priscilla Law, head of Financial Services, Invest Hong Kong; Rajiv Raipancholla, CEO, Orient while excelling high in our respec- Exchange; and officials from the Philippines Consulate General, Hong Kong, during the opening of the tive fields abroad, always cherish Dhananjay Datar receives the award from Nitin Gadkari in Mumbai. LuLu Financial Group’s Hong Kong head office at Hankow Centre in Kowloon. an adoring love towards our moth- erland. That is why we feel elated when our society honours us. I have ing the society with divine music, humbly started promoting Indian received many national and inter- they have been active in social and specially Marathi culture in national awards for my contribu- service and enrichment of our the Gulf countries. His words of tion to the business field, but for culture. Their noble philanthropic appreciation boosted my spirit social entrepreneurship, this is the service has set a unique example and enthusiasm to march forward Unleashing the power of first one. It bears immense impor- for others to follow. Therefore, it in this direction.” tance for me.” is a blessing for me to receive this Datar is a well deserving He further said: “The Mangesh- award. Secondly, I myself have awardee considering that he en- kar family, in every way, has been got a lot of inspiration and en- sures farmer produce sale and em- Indian classical music giving Maharashtra, the best of couragement from Pandit Hri- ploys rural youth from Maharash- their best. Apart from entertain- daynathji Mangeshkar, when I tra in supermarkets abroad. dubai — The Indian Classical Festival is being organised in association with Rajalakshmi Fine Arts. Rajalakshmi Fine Arts was founded in 2003 by Dr Sathish Kumar, a specialist general and laparoscopic surgeon and a disciple of shahrukh opens new Kalyan Carnatic music who believes in the healing power of classical music. Ra- jalakshmi Fine Arts has been actively Jewellers outlet in Bur Dubai involved in promoting classical arts. Over the years, Rajalakshmi Fine Arts show has evolved as a full-fledged fes- dubai — The Baadshah of Bolly- tival showcasing the greatest music wood, Shahrukh Khan inaugurat- maestros and artists of India. ed a new Kalyan Jewellers show- A three-day event showcasing room in the UAE amidst a sea of the best talent from the Indian sub- A three-day event showcasing the best talent from India. fans at Meena Bazaar. continent and internationally The much awaited launch at Bur known exemplary artists from In- Dubai witnessed an unprecedented dia: Hariharan, Bombay Jayashri, “Bombay” Jayashri Ramnath is an calist and a national award-winning crowd and the appearance of Shah- Sanjay Subrahmanyan, Unni Krish- Academy Award (Oscar) nominated, playback singer. He is a national rukh Khan saw a gathering of thou- nan, Ranjani andGayatri. Indian Carnatic music vocalist and award-winning playback singer for sands of people who had come to Hariharan is an Indian playback music composer. She is a disciple of his debut film songs “Ennavale Adi see their favourite star. He was ac- and ghazal singer, whose songs have violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman. Ennavale” and “Uyirum Neeye”. companied by Kalyan Jewellers been featured mainly in Tamil, Hin- She has performed at various festi- These songs were composed by A. R. chairman and managing director di, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, vals and venues all across India and Rahman, with whom Unni Krishnan T.S. Kalyanaraman and executive Bhojpuri and Telugu films. in over twenty different countries. gave most of his memorable songs. directors Rajesh Kalyanaraman and He is an established ghazal sing- Sanjay Subrahmanyan is a Car- Ranjani and Gayatri have re- Ramesh Kalyanaraman for the in- er and one of the pioneers of Indian natic vocalist from India. He was ceived multiple awards and recog- auguration ceremony and on stage. Second from left: Karthik. R, managing director Kalyan Developers, fusion music. In 2004, he was hon- awarded the title of Sangita Kalani- nitions throughout their career. In A special stage was set up out- Ramesh Kalyanaraman, T.S. Kalyanaraman, Shahrukh Khan and ored with the Padma Shri by the dhi by the Madras Music Academy addition, various music personali- side, next to the main showroom Rajesh Kalyanaraman (extreme right). Government of India and is a two- in December 2015. ties from all over India have recog- entrance and there was a thunder- time National Award winner. P. Unnikrishnan is a Carnatic vo- nised their talent. ing applause and loud cheering as Shahrukh Khan came onstage. associated with the brand. We will be able to avail of the ongoing Speaking about the opening, continue to remain committed to festive offer that guarantees shop- T.S. Kalyanaraman said: “It is a bringing in unique brand experi- pers assured gifts* and participate very exciting moment for us as we ences and are humbled by large in the ongoing “Win 25 Mercedes have opened a new Kalyan Jewel- number of people who came to Benz” global campaign. Al Jalila Children’s and nickelodeon lers showroom in the UAE. I take witness the launch today.” The new Meena Bazaar show- this opportunity to thank Mr Shah- The new Kalyan Jewellers show- room has an exclusive section dis- rukh Khan for gracing this occa- room is located at the Salma Bint playing Kalyan’s new brand Muhu- team up to raise asthma awareness sion and believing in the brand Rashid Al Zaal Building, Souk Al rat which is the wedding collection ethos of Kalyan Jewellers. This un- Kabeer Street — Meena Bazaar, spanning a wide range of exquisite derscores the overwhelming love Burdubai. Shoppers at all Kalyan bridal jewellery including stun- dubai — Al Jalila Children’s, the first and support garnered from those Jewellers showrooms in the UAE ning polki pieces. dedicated children’s hospital in the UAE, teamed up with Nickelodeon, the number-one kids’ network, to raise awareness among children and parents about the challenges of asth- ma. The initiative, in line with Nick- elodeon’s ‘Viacommunity Day’ Prism’s Ceo wins BnI awards global initiative, marked the occa- sion of World Asthma Day on May 1. dubai — Amit Vardhan, CEO of Anuradha Shah who are the Na- Latest statistics show that around Prism Advertising, won Member tional Directors of BNI in Middle 600 million people around the world of the Year Award for year 2017- East and Africa in 2005. Since suffer from asthma. 2018 and 8 more recognitions in its launch in the Middle East the Sponge Bob Square Pants, Dora Sponge Bob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer and Shimmer and BNI Middle East Awards Ceremo- organisation has over 500 busi- the Explorer, and Shimmer and Shine visited Al Jalila Children’s on May 1. ny held at Marriott Hotel Jaddaf, ness professionals as members Shine, Nickelodeon’s most beloved Dubai on May 3, 2018. from diverse fields. characters, visited Al Jalila Children’s Business Network International BNI teaches business people on May 1, surprised its young pa- and employees participating in cities main objective for us at Al Jalila Chil- (BNI) is the most successful or- that networking is more about tients, and took fun pictures with around the world to give back to their dren’s to ensure that our young pa- ganisation of its type in the world; farming than it is about hunting. them. The famous characters also communities. Here in Dubai, we’re tients feel that, while being provided there are currently over 8,000 It is about developing relation- distributed asthma leaflets to chil- very happy to be working with the Al with world class paediatric health chapters in operation in over 73 ships that result in referrals for dren and families that contained Jalila Children’s Hospital, using our care, they are also in a fun and enter- countries with over 210,000 each other. valuable information about asthma favourite characters from the Nickel- taining ambience. It very much helps members. The philosophy of BNI is and how to deal with it. odeon brand to delight children here with the healing process.” The organisation was founded summed up in 2 simple words, Tracey Grant, vice-president Con- while raising awareness about World “Asthma is a serious illness that by Dr Ivan Misner in 1985 and “GIVERS GAIN” — If you help tent and Channels Middle East, said: Asthma Day at the same time.” mostly starts at early stages of has grown around the globe in others to win business, they will “Viacommunity Day is an important Farhad Siddiq, director — Market- childhood, and it’s very important the last 3 decades. The concept want to help you win business. As global initiative for Viacom Interna- ing and Communication at Al Jalila that we tackle this issue and raise was introduced in the Middle they say that “what goes around tional Media Networks, with offices Children’s, said: “It was always a awareness among all families.” East by Bijay Shah and his wife comes around”. Amit Vardhan

India’s automotive component industry charms global market

Deepa Narwani pavilion, which is the joint effort number four. Our vision is to be nent companies have a strong focus between ACMA and Engineering among the top three globally in the on quality and have an ISO9000 and Export Promotion Council of India next 10 years. Since the industry ISO/TS 16949 certification. A num- dubai — Known as India’s ‘Sunrise (EEPC). It was last year that we has consistently been contributing ber of these are also proud recipients sector’, the automotive industry started presenting a ‘one India en- with a significant multiplier effect of the Deming award, which is the had an impactful presence in Dubai tity’, and I think it has done very to the entire economy, it is rightly world’s topmost quality award. The at the recently concluded Auto- well for us as an industry.” referred to as the ‘Sunrise sector’ industry also follows the United Na- mechanika 2018. He highlighted that the GCC is and I hope it continues to be sun- tions Economic Commission for Eu- The Middle East has a number of an important market for India’s au- ny!” he shared. rope (UNECE) for emissions, envi- vehicles running in the region re- tomotive industry, as it allows ac- In terms of supporting the econo- ronment or safety. sulting in constant wear and tear, cess to a whole host of countries my, the auto component industry Looking ahead, Mehta comment- and according to Vinnie Mehta, right from the Middle East, Paki- contributes more than two per cent ed on the Automotive Mission Plan director-general, Automotive Com- stan, and Iran to Iraq, as well as the to India’s GDP, Mehta emphasised. that is looking to make the automo- ponent Manufacturers Association African countries. “We contribute 4 per cent to the tive component industry a $200 bil- of India (ACMA) this offers a “India is world number one in overall exports, employ around three lion business by 2026. He conclud- unique opportunity for Indian au- tractor manufacturing, world num- million people and our turnover is ed: “Our bedrock is QCD – Quality, tomotive component companies to ber one in two-wheel manufactur- more than $43 billion. Also, the in- Cost and Delivery. In the future, we tap into the market. ing and world number four in car dustry is keeping pace with rapid de- need to focus more on innovation, Mehta told Khaleej Times: “We manufacturing, making it a global velopments and is building its tech- position ourselves smartly, and the were delighted to have over 100 industry. India’s automotive indus- nological competence,” Mehta said. world market is ours to capture.” Vinnie Mehta and Vipul, Consul General of India in Dubai, inaugurate companies participate at the India try recently became the world Most of the Indian auto compo- —[email protected] the India Pavilion at Automechanika 2018.