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Zista Education organized India’s only hospitality & culinary-focused higher education fair ‘GHEE 2019’





With a sizeable portion of Indian students pursuing Hospitality & culinary courses, Zista Education organized India’s only hospitality & culinary- focused higher education fair “Global Hospitality Educational Expo 2019”.

This year the hospitality expo was glorified with the presence of eclectic and quintessential thought leaders, innovators, chefs & experts under one roof. Growing even bigger than the last edition, GHEE 2019 was carried out in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Jaipur and Delhi
This expo was distinctive in terms of options it provided to each seeker, who could apply to the institution of his/her choice and get first-hand information on courses, scholarships right there. The fair also provided an opportunity to have one-on-one interactions with 17 leading institutions mentioned below:

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

International Management Institute, Switzerland

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Switzerland, Spain & China

Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland and London

University of Derby, UK

Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Australia

Michigan State University, USA

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai

Hotel & Tourism Management Institute, Switzerland, Australia and Singapore

Swiss Hotel Management School, Switzerland

University of Surrey, UK

Le Cordon Bleu, France

New Zealand Management Academies, New Zealand

Ducasse Education, France

Kendall College, USA

William Blue College of Hospitality, Australia

University of Delaware USA

 


























































The second edition of GHEE was not just an exhibition but a mélange of best of curated universities and their vast knowledge from across the world where more than 575 visitors attended. On organizing such a successful event Mitali Rawool, Assistant Director, Zista Education states,” We at Zista Education are delighted and humbled to have put together the Global Hospitality Expo 2019 for aspiring students. This education fair aims to provide a transparent and delightful opportunity for students to grow personally and professionally. We aspire to help students and institutions to achieve their goals as efficiently and effectively as possible.


Students really appreciated hearing from hospitality and culinary leaders in different cities. The speakers included Mr. Abhishek Anand, Head, Human Resources, The Leela Palace, New DelhiMr. Vijay Wanchoo, Sr. Executive Vice President & General Manager, The Imperial, Delhi and Mr. Manas Krishnamoorthy, General Manager, ITC Windsor, Bangalore, Mr. Sameer Malkani, Co-Founder, FBAI and Mr. Nikhil Agarwal, Founder, All Things Nice.

Hospitality entrepreneurship panels were organized in Mumbai and Kolkata. The panel in Mumbai included Mr. Ketan Sinh Gohel, Co-Founder Brewbot Pub Eatery & Brewery, Mr. Tanay Kapur, Co-Founder, Chin Chin Chu & Director, Artisan Food Temple and Dr. Siddhant Bhargava, Co-Founder, Food Darzee. The panel in Kolkata included Mr. Iftekhar Ahsan, General Manager, The Calcutta Bungalow and Co-Founder, Calcutta Walks, Ms. Aradhana Khullar, Director, Amber Restaurant, Ms. Avantika Saraogi, Partner, Monkey Bar & Fatty Bao and Ms. Sneha Singhi, Founder, The Paris Café.
Interactive culinary demonstrations were organized in 2 cities; Chef Urvika Kanoi, Founder, The Daily Café focused on Super Foods & Indigenous Ingredients in Kolkata, whilst in Bangalore, Chef Akshraj Jodha, Executive Chef, ITC Windsor, focused on Rajasthani cuisine.

To conclude, Mitali added, “After a successful expo this year, we will be back with a new set of eclectic speakers and promise to deliver one of the most insightful and interactive hospitality education expo next year. “

DJ Himani launches the official remix of “Dil Ka Telephone” in association with Meet Bros



 Upcoming DJ Himani Singh launches the official remix of the famous track “Dil Ka Telephone” from the movie Dream Girl in association with Meet Bros. This is her first collaboration with Meet Bros making her classic entry into Bollywood. 

Having started her career 8 years ago as an Emcee, Himani has performed live around the country creating a space in the event arena. Her versatility and talent define the modern-day electronic music space. It was at one of these gigs in Hyderabad, where she was hosting for the Meet Bros. Impressed by her potential, they invited her to be a host at all their live events. Her keen interest in music caught the attention of the duo who advised her to take professional training as a DJ given her effortless understanding of tunes. Having already composed the original track featuring Jonita Gandhi and Nakash Aziz, the remix gives the groovy a track a great rhythm and beat. The track is also synonymous to the movie’s fun and comic theme. Since the release of the movie, the album has created a wave with the different tracks and variety that has caught the attention of the audience. 
Speaking on the release of the track, Himani Singh said, “I am very excited to get this break and work with Meet Bros for my very first Bollywood project. I have been working in the industry for the past 8 years. This encourages me to work harder and make some great music knowing that people appreciate my talent. Both Harmeet and Manmeet have been extremely supportive and encouraging of my music and I look forward to working with them on future projects”. 

Talking about the track, Manmeet said, “It’s so wonderful to see that you can find so much talent in our country. We already knew about Himani’s prowess in music since her hosting days. When she reached out to remix “Dil Ka Telephone” we were already excited for it. The result simply blew us away given that this was her first remix and that’s when we decided to add it in the album as the official remix.”

Speaking about Himani and her talent, Harmeet said, “The album for Dream Girl is very special for us and we are extremely happy with the outcome. Himani has been a breakthrough artist with the versatility and confidence she shows on stage. We are excited to share the track with the audience and to work with an artist par excellence like Himani. We look forward to greater collaborations with her and we predict a great future for her.” 
This is just the first step for Himani Singh, who looks to work on many more Bollywood projects and share her music with the world.

Former IAS Officer Dr. Aruna (Limaye) Sharma unveils 'You @ Game Changer'


The Indian constitution is the most notable document for an Indian as it mentions about the fundamental rights of each and every Indian citizen. Provision of basic necessities like developed infrastructure, clean water, and surroundings, etc. are a part of the constitution and that the government should provide the taxpayers the said amenities. To look after the public sector, the government employs a civil servant. Civil servants then make it a priority to put citizens in the first place and to represent their interests. One of the many examples of the enthusiastic civil servants is Dr. Aruna Sharma who is a retired civil servant and has been playing an active role in the development of the nation.


Knowing that not many citizens are aware of their rights to basic necessities and the funds provided by the Government for the same, Dr. Sharma decided to spread awareness by launching ‘You @ Game Changer for Inclusive Growth’, a highly insightful book at Four Seasons, Mumbai. Even after retiring, Dr. Sharma continues her contribution towards the country.

During the launch of the book, she addressed the people and mentioned how each constituency can tackle the funds available and make the country a better place to live. She aesthetically stated this in an example “One should decide whether the mint should be sold as a vegetable in the market or make a profit by making menthol out of it and the remainders of which can be sold as masala in the market”. Her insights dexterously explained how a village can be smart, how prosperity can be dynamic, how the community can play a role in the growth of the same and so on while giving an overview of the book.
Mr. Manish Gupta from Indra Publishing House expressed how this book demonstrated the power to bring a positive change in society and encouraged them to publish it.

Also, present there, Mr. Shifuji Bhardwaj - a well-known actor as well as a trained martial arts professional, joined hands to strengthen the cause of spreading awareness which Dr. Sharma has been doing. Mr. Bhardwaj believes that the youth has the power to transform the world with their active and positive energy. “It is the coming generation that can change things how it wants to and the social media will be the helping hand for it", quotes Mr. Bhardwaj. He considers the association with Dr. Sharma to be a boosting message for the people who believe they can bring some change.

The book reading session educated the people in the hall on how the Constitution has amendments for its people and how it can be put to use for bestowing each citizen with their fundamental rights.

ICONIC UK LABEL VIRGIN EMI PARTNERS UNIVERSAL MUSIC INDIA TO BREAK INDIA’S OWN ANUSHQA INTO THE WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL POP MUSIC


Virgin EMI, home to a stellar line up of contemporary artists including Florence + The MachineEmeli Sande, Bastille, The Vamps, MNEK, James Bay to name a few, has a strong plan in place to take artists of Indian origin beyond just the Asian diaspora, well into the mainstream music audiences.

Anushqa is one of the label’s picks who will be the focus of a combined effort between Virgin EMI in London and Universal Music India, to help bring an Indian artist to a global audience with her debut international single“Something In Common” that drops worldwide TODAY!
Ted Cockle, President, Virgin EMI Records said: Anushqa is an artist with a killer voice, youthful beauty, and an overall vibe that matches up with the best global pop talent.  She has such infectious energy that the journey with her will be so much fun too.  This is a true first of India and the UK, combining efforts in the modern pop landscape!”
Devraj Sanyal, MD & CEO, Universal Music Group India and South Asia said, “I’ve always believed in Anushqa’s talent ever since I signed her about 24 months ago, but to have the full support of Ted and his team at Virgin EMI is what makes this project Special. The single “Something In Common” is a culmination of a concerted joint effort between both teams and the output is simply brilliant – a mainstream international sounding track that retains her ethnic roots. I’m confident that this is the beginning of a very exciting journey for Anushqa and we are proud to be leading it ahead along with Virgin EMI!”
The label dropped Anushqa’s “Ecstasy” as a taste maker last month, which got rave reviews and radio plays in the UK. However, the stage is now set for the release of “Something In Common” - a sexy upbeat pop / dance track with an ethnic vibe to it, retaining Anushqa’s identity. The track is written and composed by Rishi Rich, Anushqa and Naamless and produced by Rishi Rich, Naamless and Loose Change (UK).
The stunning and visually appealing music video to “Something In Common”, shot in London by cutting edge British director duo Sophia + Robert will drop on 29th August`18.
Anushqa broke out on the music scene with the first season of India’s only English singing talent show `The Stage’ where she was a finalist.  With her powerful and confident performances, Anushqa stunned audiences as well as the judges, Vishal Dadlani, Monica Dogra, Ehsaan Noorani and Devraj Sanyal.  She also wrote and performed on a couple of tracks for Bollywood director Mohit Suri’s last venture `Half Girlfriend’.
“Something in Common” releases Worldwide on 24th August`18 across all digital services exclusively on Virgin EMI/UMG.

Celebrities spread the message to stop ‘Behen Ki Gaali’


Chirag Bagaria from Proton, Harshali Zine and Ravindra Nayak of Corronet Innovations at Andheri Station



In a diverse and multilingual country like India, learning a new language always is adrenaline pumping. However speakers of any language range from sophisticated and civilized to uncivilized and foul. Indians, in general, are habituated to using swear words in their communication. Every region, language or social group has its own set of foul words which are widely prevalent among its speakers. Some of the foul words are however common to all. These are readily used by certain individuals, not always as a way of insulting but also sometimes as a catharsis too. One such swear word used commonly and liberally by Indians is ‘BEHENC@*&’


Proton Communications – a communications agency came up with this unique idea of celebrating Raksha-Bandhan with this social message which received the support of various celebrities. Raksha-Bandhan is usually celebrated as the day of bonding between brothers and sisters. The festival has become an occasion of national solidarity and state tradition. This Raksha-Bandhan , Proton Communications through the help of various celebrities decided to carry on various activities urging people to give up this word. This move was supported by various Bollywood and TV celebrities, radio stations and news channels. 

 


Speaking on the occasion Sonu Sood said, “I wish you a great Raksha-Bandhan ; I want a promise from all my fans to stop using ‘behen ki gaali’ and to stop other people from using it as well. Have a super year ahead.” Actress Harshali Zine who has been a part of TV shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum & Hitler Didi said; “Every brother gives some or the other gifts to his sister on this day be it chocolates, mobile phone, Jewellery etc. I urge all the brothers to stop using ‘behen ki gaali’ from this Raksha-Bandhan . This could be one of the best gifts that you can ever give to your sister." She was also a part of the on-ground activity for this campaign at Andheri Station. 

Singer Bhoomi Trivedi also gave out a strong message saying “Do you guys abuse your sisters? No. Then why use ‘behen ki gaali’. Pledge that this Raksha-Bandhan you will stop using ‘behen ki gaali’.” Actress Vindhya Tiwari who was a part of TV Shows like Naagin 2 and Sasural Simar Ka said “Raksha-Bandhan strengthens the bond of a brother-sister relationship . I want to request everyone to take a pledge to stop using ‘behen Ki gaali’ and this could be the best gift that anyone can give to all the sisters.” Actress Gauri Tonk who was a part of TV shows like Kahin Kissi Roz and Ek Boond Ishq said, “A very happy Rakshabandhan to all of you. We all love our sisters so much and can’t even bear to hear a single word against them. If you love your sister so much then why use ‘behen ki gaali’. I request all of you to stop using this swear word. Any word said with aggression helps relieve anger. Let’s pledge to stop using this word.” Comic Balraj Syal who is currently in Australia gave out this message “I wish all the brothers celebrating the festival with their sisters and those like me who are far off but still celebrating the festival in spirit a very happy Raksha-Bandhan . Let’s pledge that this Raksha-Bandhan we will not use ‘behen ki gaali’ and will motivate others also to do so.”


Actress Aashi Gaur of the TV Show ‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain’ commenting on the occasion said, “Wish you all a very happy Raksha-Bandhan . I am asking for the biggest gift this Raksha-Bandhan from my brother and request all you sisters out there to do the same. Brother you have given me everything, but this time I need a promise from you that you will stop using ‘behen ki gaali’ yourself and also stop others from doing it.” Actress Neha Marda said “This Raksha-Bandhan let's take an oath to stop using ‘ behen ki gaali’ and educate everyone else also. Wish you all a very happy Raksha Bandhan .” Jayesh Joshi, Maha-Mantri, Business & Industries Cell, BJP also supported the campaign and extended his full support for the noble idea. Commenting on the occasion he said “I request all brothers to stop using ‘behen ki gaali’ and stop anyone else who uses it. This could be a real gift for your sister. Jai Hind.” Poonam Dhillon, Jyotii Sethi, Anuritta Jha, Nandhish Sandhu, Sakshi Pradhan, Hritu Dudani, Raju Shisatkar also extended their support to the campaign.

Chirag Bagaria, Business Head, Proton Communications said “We are a communications agency and believe in giving out clear and strong messages; be it for our clients or for the society. Our team ideated this campaign #SpeakRight and through the help of various celebrities and on-ground activities we could get this message across. 'Bhaiya iss Rakshabandhan Behen ki gaali dena chhod do' was the central message that we gave out through the #SpeakRight campaign.”

Ravindra Nayak of Corronet Innovations whose event company executed the campaign said; “We have old relations with Proton Communications, and when they came to us for execution of the campaign we got rolling. It was a good idea and a great time to roll out the message. A high traffic area like Andheri station was the perfect place for the campaign as there are a lot of footfalls of the suburban train and metro travellers. We plan to take the #SpeakRight campaign to newer heights going forward with more places to activate.”

The Prolific Singer, AmeyaDabli Hosted, ‘Krishnaa- Music, Bliss & Beyond’- a Soulful Music Concert to celebrate Janmashtami



With momentous performances at over 1500 concerts across 15 countries, Ameya Dabli has always been applauded as a prolific singer whose melodies connect with the inner soul. Through the platform of AD Ventures, over the years Ameya has performed for A-list social events as well as various army cantonments. On the journey towards providing the society with melodious musical experiences, AD Ventures in association with Bank of Baroda, DHFL, décor partner – Ami Kothari dining couture and beverage partner - CCD hosted Krishnaa- Music, Bliss & Beyond’- a music concert on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.

The evening was dedicated to melodious hymns, chants and soulful music which saw spiritual leaders, industrialists, devotees, and fans rejoicing to the tunes. Industrialist Ajay Piramal, Swati Piramal, Vice Admiral A.B. Singh and officials from the Indian Navy, spiritual leader Gaurang Das PrabhuJi from ISKCON also graced the event.

The concert commenced on a spiritual note as the dignitaries undertook the lamp-lighting ceremony. Later on, Purvi Soali(Co-Founder AD Ventures) briefed the audience about Ameya Dabli, AD Ventures, and their collaborative vision.
The harmonious session started with ‘Jai Radha Jai Kunj Bihari’, as the premier song of the evening. Popular chartbusters, Achutam Keshavam, Mara Ghat Ma, Jai Radha Madhav, KrishnaGopala, Baje re MuraliyaBaje, O PaalanHaare and Hey Govinda Hey Gopala among others; were a few other melodies that created a serene ethos. Ameya also belted out his popular chart buster‘Radhe Govinda Krishna Gopala’ which has over 25Mn hits on YouTube.


Ingenious artists like Mr. R S Mani - music arranger par excellence with movies like Veer Zara to his credit, were the overall music arranger for the show. Sanchita Garge, finalist of popular music show- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa; also sang divine songs on the beautiful occasion. With the soulful mix of songs, the event also reverberated with tuneful chants like Satnam Shri Waheguru, Ishwar Allah Tero Naam, Amazing grace and many more.
 Throughout the concert, every member of the audience was deeply mesmerized and taken to a world of glorious musical enchantment. The session marked its end with a song Har deshmeintu, Har Bhesh main tu in Bhairavi raag. Post this, with a thunderous applause, the audience showed their gratitude for the maestros: Chintoo Singh on Guitar, Tejas Vinchurkar on Flute, Girish Vishwa on Dholak,  Jayesh Dhargalkar on Tabla, Umashankar Shukla on Sitar, Vipul Samani on Keyboard, Pratap Ji – Percussionist,  Kajal Visaria - Singer,  Prasad Chavan - Singer (Chorus), Priyanka Jhadav - Singer (Chorus), Sanchita Garge - Singer (Chorus) and Neha Rane - Singer (Chorus).
As a departing thought, Ameya Dabli said, “Music is not only an art form but also a form of worship. It provides an individual with the ability to emote, communicate and share experiences. We hope to create more music that will give listeners an extraordinary experience.”
To this Purvi Soali added, “On behalf of the entire team at AD Ventures, I would like to thank you all for being an amazing audience and giving us an opportunity to showcase the power of music we truly believe in.”


Simantinee Roy and Sreerama Chandra collaborate with Ajay Singha to create a magical cover version of ‘Waada Raha Sanam’



Indian Idol 5 Winner and a Bollywood singer Sreerama Chandra and Simantinee Roy, performer and a trained singer collaborates  to reignite the magic of ,“Waada Raha Sanam” from Akshay Kumar and Ayesha Jhulka starrer Khiladi. The recreated version is composed and produced by Ajay Singha, Bollywood Music Director and Producer.  The song celebrates 26 years of existence and marks the two creators coming together for the very first time to curate a cover. This was originally composed by Music Composer duo Jatin- Lalit and sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharjee and Alka Yagnik’s that struck the chords of zillion hearts in the 1990’s and continues to remain one of the top romantic melodies.  Being passionate about music, both Simantinee & Sreerama have dedicated the track to music gurus. 

Ajay’s intricate and meticulous arrangement,  Simantinee’s  mellifluous vocals and Sreerama’s  soulful voice takes us down the memory lane and makes the composition alive. 
 
Talking about the collaboration, Simantinee shares , “"Music has played a pivotal role in my life. Coming from a strong musical and literary family, music has played an important role in shaping me in who I am today. I have always been inspired by Alka Ji and today it's an honor to do this cover version, a song that I listened growing up.  It was an awesome experience to work with the very talented Sreerama, who is so versatile”

Sharing about the excitement, Sreerama Chandra notes  “It's definitely a challenge when  you have to live up to the track's original fame. It’s a song that has always been close to my heart. Simantinee is not only an amazing singer but also a beautiful person at heart who keeps the enthusiasm going”. 

About the overall composition Ajay Singha shares,“Waada Raha Sanam" rendition is a dedication to the music gurus Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Alka Yagnik who have earlier added their magic touch to it. After having worked with the biggest of names, I am really proud to put out the same words through the voices of talented singers Sreerama Chandra and Simantinee Roy. Both of them have beautifully curated the track and the melodious composition make you want to hear it again and again "

The song is available digitally on YouTube  and all other known audio platforms.

SSGD Conducts Dance Lessons For Students Of St. Catherine of Siena School and Orphange, Bandra For 'World Dance Day' Performance




This World Dance Day will be a special one for the students of St. Catherine of Siena School and Orphange. The students will be performing traditional Gujarati folk dance choreographed by the Sonis School Of Garba Dance.

12 girls and 4 boys between ages 8-12 will perform the dance on a special folk song, the steps of which have been taught by Jigar and Suhrad Soni, founders of Sonis School of Garba Dance on their Garba night called 'Re-Live' Navratri organised by the dance school every month.


9 year old Shabbo who has always been loving dancing. She wanted to learn some sort of dance form and perform somewhere in front of an audience. Her dream came true when she got to learn from the Soni brothers and now can not just dance but is ready to give a fantastic Garba performance. "I enjoyed learning Garba. I only knew a little about it, but Jigar sir has taught me so much. I want to learn more," she said.

Jigar Soni, mentor and founder of SSGD said that kids are always quick learners. "Be it any dance form, kids always absorb steps quickly. I was surprised to see these students at St Catherine's, that with little or no knowledge about this dance form, they learnt Garba steps so fast. I am proud of all of them with the kind of dedication they have shown towards learning," he said.


Suhrad Soni, the co-founder and mentor of SSGD said that teaching kids is the most special thing for them especially for World Dance Day. "The amount of love we have gotten from these children is overwhelming. These kids have made World Dance Day special not just for them but for us as well as we look forward to their performance," he shared.


Innovative Concept of 'Re-Live' Navratri
To beat the notion that Garba can only be performed in Navratri, SSGD, has for the first time, introduced the concept of 'Re-Live Navratri', where not just students of SSGD but everyone is welcome to be a part of the celebration. This is a fresh change for those who love Garba and Dandiya but only get to dance during Navratri.

About SSGD

Both being proud Gujaratis, the founders and mentors Jigar and Suhrad  have contributed to the Indian culture largely, and for this, they were honoured by the Member of Parliament in United Kingdom Bob Blackman on September 2017 at the House of Commons in UK’s parliament house.

SSGD has been recognized by UNESCO for its contribution to Indian folk dance culture and has performed in United Nations as well. The Soni brothers were invited to perform at the Trafalgar Square by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Sonis School of Garba Dance, that started about 20 years ago is the world's biggest Garba dance school based in Mumbai. They have taught more than 10,000 students across the world.  SSGD has its presence worldwide in countries like UK, UAE, Switzerland, Ireland and USA.

They recently bagged the Transmedia awards as “Best Dance Directors” for Gujarati movie “Mad for Each Other” in February 2018.


Summer Garba Night By World's Biggest Garba School - Sonis School Of Garba Dance - 'Re-Live Navratri'

Who Said Garba Can Only Be Performed In Navratri? SSGD Introduces ‘Re-Live’ Navratri To Celebrate All Year Round!


The whole world dances on Garba in the nine nights of Navratri. And that remains the perception of the world - that one can do Garba only during Navratri. In the world's biggest dance festival, about a million people participate in Mumbai alone to dance to the devotional songs of the Goddess and folk songs of Gujarat. However, nobody ever said that you only have to dance on Garba tunes just during Navratri.

To beat this notion, world's biggest Garba school - Sonis School Of Garba Dance (SSGD), has for the first time, introduced the concept of 'Re-Live Navratri', where not just students of SSGD but everyone is welcome to be a part of the celebration. This is a fresh change for those who love Garba and Dandiya but only get to dance during Navratri.

Based in Mumbai, founders of SSGD Jigar and Suhrad Soni believe that Garba is just like any folk dance across India and does not need a specific defined time to be danced on. SSGD will be celebrating Ram Navami and Chaitra Navratri in true traditional style in the 'Re-Live Navratri' event on March 25.

About SSGD: Sonis School of Garba Dance, that started about 20 years ago is the world's biggest Garba dance school based in Mumbai. The founders and mentors Jigar and Suhrad have taken it to newer heights by being felicitated at the House of Commons in the UK. The Soni brothers have taught more than 10,000 students so far and aim at increasing the number year after year.

SSGD has been recognized by UNESCO for its contribution to Indian folk dance culture and has performed in United Nations as well. SSGD has its presence worldwide in countries like UK, UAE, Switzerland, Ireland and USA. The Soni brothers were invited to perform at the Trafalgar Square by the current Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. They will be visiting London again to conduct more workshops on demand in UK. They also recently won the Transmedia Gujarati Film awards for the best choreography in the film "Mad For Each Other"