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New Delhi, 7th Sept 2022:

To celebrate the 75 years of bilateral friendship between India & Russia on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a coffee table book titled “Shining India” was unveiled at the Russian Culture Centre in New Delhi. The book features prominent Indian personalities from various sectors including politicians, film stars, bureaucrats, fashion designers, beauty& wellness and aviation.

To celebrate the occasion key dignitaries were present including First Secretary, Head of Cultural Department, Embassy of Russian Federation in India; Oleg Beglov, Director, Russian Culture Centre; Elena Barman, President , Indian Association of Russian Compatriots (IARC);Vijay Jolly, Senior BJP Leader, President-Delhi Study Group, Ex-BJP MLA, Delhi Govt.; Yogita Singh , President, Mahila Morcha, BJP; Jyoti Kalash, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary & Resident Committee, Govt. of Nagaland, Delhi; Blossom Kochhar, Pioneer of Aroma Therapy & Founder of Aroma Magic; Parin Somani, TedX Speaker, Philanthropist, Independent Scholar;Dr. Aacharya Vinod Kumar Ojha, India’s top celebrity Vedic Astrologer & Vastu Expert.

On the occasion, Preeti Puja, Managing Editor of Shining India coffee Table book said,” Indian-Russia 75 Years of friendship is very important occasion to unveil the shining India Coffee Table Book .We were part of the India Day celebration in Moscow from 11th-14th August and we unveiled the International edition of this CTB over there in front of 2 Million people. We are extremely delighted to feature top Indian dignitaries in this book who are real life role models. We also thank His Excellency, Ambassador of Russian Federation in India for supporting us with the event at New Delhi.”

The event has official launch of the CTB and the chief guest Shri Vijay Joly and Mrs Yogita Singh presented trophy and copy to all the esteemed member of the CTB. Special event also witnessed the handloom fashion show of sarees By Namrata Agarwal of Chinaya Banaras which were adored by the top Russian women from the diplomatic fraternity who walked the ramp among the elite guests.
Few eminent guests includes, Neena Gulati, Sona Beauty Therapist, Yotsna Attree, Nikita Khattar, Ratan Kaul, Aayana By Siimie, Agampreet Sidhu, Prachi Gandhi, Vijay Laxmi, Pam Chatwal, Asma Gulzar, Rinku Shroff, Sabih Khan, Manish Burman, Vaibhav Varun, Arvind Kumar and others.

Prime Communication Media unveiled its annual Coffee Table book titled,”Shining India” at the India Day Festival in Moscow on 12th August.Shining India CTB features ‘Who’s Who of the World. Trailblazers from various industries, who have scaled massive heights of success, have shared their passionate journey in this book.

The front cover of Shining India CTB features Vedic Guru, Guruji Shrii Arnav of Gemstoneuniverse.It also features Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The copy of the CTB was presented to Shri Pavan Kappor, Ambassador of India to Russian Federation, who was the chief guest of India Day Festival in Moscow.

‘Shining India Book’ applauds innovative businesses and entrepreneurs who have become trend setter in their respective sector. Leaving the conventional ideologies and business strategies aside, they have brought a revolution in the market with their innovative ventures. The rapid growth of businesses has not only triggered the markets but has given back to the community as well, in one way or the other. These entrepreneurs are blessed with creative minds and their success stories well deserve to be showcased before the larger audience.

‘Shining India Book ‘is dedicated to all those highly motivational success stories of entrepreneurs who didn’t let the challenges in their way fade their vision. That young brigade of entrepreneurs with limited resources & and those first generation start-up owners who have made it big in no time, have revolutionised the markets exceptionally through their innovative ideas. This well exposed adept squad of entrepreneurs has defined new horizons of businesses that are committed to take the next big leap soon.

India Day Festival was attended by esteemed guests from 11th-14th August 2022 at the picturesque Dream Island landscape park, Moscow to celebrate the India-Russia Friendship on the occasion of 75th year of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, just one moment gives us a magical fairytale. And in that one moment, we want to feel and look our most gorgeous self. From being a bride to getting dolled up for a photo shoot to hitting the ramp for ace designers, a single stroke of a brush can enhance your inner beauty and unleash your self-confidence. Swearing by this mantra, Damini Gupta is one such makeup artist who makes young women dazzle in their little fairytales.

Her journey from being a dreamer to a focused professional makeup artist began by launching a chic makeup studio Crop’s & Bobber’s Fashion Salon in Hazaribagh. In January 2022, she started a new venture of Meenakshi Dutt Makeovers Salon & Academy in Hazaribagh.

(MDM Hazaribagh), which in today’s time holds a great reputation for expert artistry and knowledge of beauty products. With more than 100k Instagram followers, this ‘Makeup Mogul’ is not only the most popular artist in Eastern India but has also been rated among the top 10 makeup artists in Eastern India for three years consecutively by several magazines & award associations, etc.

MDM Hazaribagh is one of the top names in the makeup industry. Damini being the professional makeup expert and the brain behind MDM Hazaribagh specialises in bridal makeup and transforms each of her brides into the stunning princess. She is known for creating unique looks for each of her brides for all their occasions. Damini adorns many feathers in her cap as a celebrity Mua, model, beauty-influencer, digital content creator, fashion Influencer & blogger. Her instagram page MDM Hazaribagh is a visual delight for latest trends, places to explore, product reviews and more. As a model & influencer she is the face of various lifestyle brands.

Creativity being her best makeup skill, Damini has never been afraid to go that extra mile and experiment to create magic on the beautiful ladies. From a natural daytime look to bold evening shenanigans, she takes pride in her makeup and her happy brides are a testimony to her skills, mastery, and dedication. Her clientele also includes top models and celebrities from the Bollywood Industry. Apart from Hazaribagh, Damini also offers her freelance services all over India and the world.

Currently, she runs a training academy as well which provides a hands-on learning experience in the field of makeup and styling to passionate newcomers in the industry. She juggles many roles with utmost grace like being an entrepreneur, a trainer, a customer-focused person, and most importantly a self-made, successful woman who learns every step of the way.

Further talking about her work life discipline Damini says teamwork is key in strategically planning each day. Prioritising each job needs utmost attention, while allocating what can be done under my supervision. Every role demands a different side of my personality, so forethought and organised working helps me switch between roles seamlessly. The idea is to get the work done well but without burning out. Inspired by my mother’s humility and my father’s diligence, I am perpetually striving to build a successful home while scaling my business. It is the perfect way to lead a balanced life. Moreover young girls of the current generation or the ‘millennials’ as they say, are inspiring us daily. We see a difference in their thought and approach in comparison to the past generations. They work with precision with a want to achieve their objective with focus. And more of that is needed moving onward. The goal should be a happy & healthy work life balance.

So, for all the to be brides if you wish to get the best makeover:
Must Visit: Meenakshi Dutt Makeovers
2nd floor Bhawani Plaza
S.P. Rana Enclave , Bansilal Chowk
Hazaribagh- 825301, Jharkhand
M: +91-7898430694
Instagram: MDMHAZARIBAGH

By Working Together, We Can Create Positive Global Change

Global Motivational Speaker and TedX Speaker, Dr. Parin is Crowned Mrs India 2021 and Mrs Universe International 2021

Life is full of unexpected surprises, some pleasant while others are more challenging. The way in which challenges are viewed can create a difference in our intent to act with a positive or negative mindset. One such exceptional individual has transformed negative life-threatening situations in her life into a strength. She is a living inspiration and a true ‘Diamond’ changing the lives of numerous individuals globally. That remarkable individual is Dr Parin Somani, who has implemented a multitude of initiatives globally towards creating positive global change and facilitating humanity.

By profession Dr Parin Somani is an Independent Academic Scholar, International motivational speaker, Author, Writer, Philanthropist and Humanitarian. She has undertaken immense work for humanity, building bridges between societies through her literature, education and research facilitating positive societal progression. She is a pillar of strength to humanity internationally, who has been identified by the media as a role model to women globally to empower women from different walks of life. She has been identified as a shimmering light to individuals, supporting those in need facilitating them towards a self-sustaining brighter future through hope, education, and skills.

Dr Parin Somani has been identified as a ‘Beauty with Brains’ who has recognized that life is full of beauty internally and externally, through which societies can be motivated to make a difference in the world. On Thursday 28th October 2021 the grand finale of Mr Mrs and Miss India 2021 was organised by Preeti Puja and Sona ji from Beauty and the Best Magazine and the Media Prime Communications. This event was held in New Delhi where Dr Parin Somani was the Winner of Mrs India 2021 in the Platinum category. She was Crowned by Dr. Aditi Govitrikar a Bollywood Actresses. This initiative created a platform for Men and Women to highlight their expertise and illustrate their talents through which they can make a difference in the lives of others. Both females and males, married and single were provided an opportunity to shine. This inspired Individuals of various ages to register in their appropriate category, resulting in a staggering 550 registrations. After a lengthy elimination process only 45 participants were selected to participate in the Grand finale.

Dr Parin Somani’s impeccable internal and external beauty has been identified by the media as a beacon of light to help women and support them through the work she is doing. Winning Mrs India 2021 has provided Dr Parin Somani with a platform to inspire and motivate other women to come forward and share their gifts with the world, in the same way that she has done. She aims to boost the confidence of individuals and ignite a spark towards becoming a part of humanitarian work to make a positive societal difference. This is exemplified through Dr Parin Somani’s second motto “By working together, we can make a positive global change”.

Dr Parin Somani’s work towards creating positive change in the lives of individuals did not end there, because true beauty lies within and radiates outwards, it can be captured through different perspectives and highlighted on global platforms. Dr Parin Somani was nominated for another beauty pageant, this time it was Mr/Miss/Mrs Universe international 2021. This was an opportunity for beautiful females and handsome males internationally to participate in this prestigious event. This event was organised by Sonia Khatana and Sandeep Goswani from S. k. Satr groups, 50 candidates were shortlisted in different categories competing for the title and demonstrated their amazing personalities and skills. After a tough competition on 31st October 2021, Dr. Parin Somani was Crowned Mrs Universe International 2021 in the Platinum category. Winning Mrs Universe International 2021 will inspire and motivate other women towards self-exploration, self- acceptance, and self-motivation with the tenacity to share their gifts with the world and help others, in the same way Dr Parin Somani has done.

One more thing I would like to add that Dr Parin Somani was asked to be In world of glamour by Prime media communication and other media who inspired and convinced her to be part of a beauty pageant with a aim to help society at large and be a Role Model to many women around the globe who can be inspired by Dr. Parin Somani life journey of struggle in health challenges and motive others Not Lose Hope in life and be strong , more confident and inspire their story to the world and help society and make a better place to live in the world.

I do remembered at one point Dr . Parin Somani made a statement in one of the interview in media that Beauty Paegant is not her cup of a tea as she was working in media Ahmedadad Doordarshan television and All india Radio Akashvani presenting her programs in india and when she moved to England she become a Banker working for Lloyds Bank a finance institution for last more than 24 years and also now working as an academician but to help and support women around the globe is a way of helping, guiding and inspiring them will fulfil her motto as she she can’t do everything by herself so by bringing all women globally will support her 2nd motto of her life is by “Working together we can make a positive global change” . she added initially she said No to be part of a beauty pageant but her daughters have played a huge role to support her and help her to be part of this initiative created by social media to help the global community. Her daughters, her husband and her family are her support system to achieve her goals and help good cause of humanitarian work which she has been doing for decades.

Dr Parin Somani’s life changing experiences, global educational initiatives and talks have been exceptionally inspirational and life-altering for global societies. Hence, Dr Parin Somani was nominated by TedX organisers Pavan Tiwari, Suman Meena, Chandresh Sharma and Seema. 15 eminent speakers were selected by TedX ManSagar Lake from all over india and out of them one was Dr. Parin Somani who was invited to be a speaker at TEDx ManSagar Lake, on 31st October in Jaipur and the theme was Courage and Perseverance. She captivated the audience as she spoke about how to ‘Manifest your dreams into a reality’. She utilised her personal experiences and valuable knowledge to inspire, motivate and move the audience. She demonstrated resilience to overcome major health challenges, turning negative situations into positive life changing opportunities and inspiring the audience to ignite their spark towards positive societal change and fulfilling their dreams. Challenging life experiences can provide a source of inspiration for others, facilitating them towards self-growth and overcoming the struggles of life. TedX provides a platform through which individuals can convey information to live audiences to motivate and share ideas through thought provoking talks.

Despite numerous health challenges, Dr Parin Somani has dedicated her life in the service of humanity. She has been successful and continues to successfully inspire numerous women globally, encouraging knowledge acquisition through education and skill development. This has improved the quality of their lives and will help benefit lives of future generations. Dr Parin Somani has quoted that individual should follow three key concepts “1. Always believe in yourself despite circumstances. 2. Follow your true instincts, Do the right thing. Do not forget your ethical values. 3. Be the person that builds bridges.”

Dr Parin Somani has proven that she is a phenomenal global speaker, that immerses every accepting individual with positivity and words that are precious gems full of wisdom. Her immense dedication towards creating positive societal change and implementing countless initiatives for societal development supports her first motto “I aim to serve humanity until my last breath”.

Excerpts from an interview:

1.After winning the title of Mrs India 2021, what’s your vision to work towards the upliftment of society?

It is an honour to win the title of Mrs India 2021 and with it comes great responsibility through which societal upliftment can be achieved. I have had immense support from my husband and daughters to which I am truly grateful. Several initiatives are planned through which I aim to facilitate global societies towards better quality of life. Sharing my knowledge and research in international conferences, governmental and non-governmental organisations through and collaboration, building schools and training centres in deprived areas.

2.What are the necessary steps you would like to take up in the field of education, since you are an academician?

Education has always been a vital component of societal development and the production of learned citizens globally. It is only through education, that individuals can be well equipped to face future challenges. I will continue to support underprivileged people residing in poverty struck conditions, facilitating through humanitarian work and educational tools required to build a sustainable future for themselves, improve quality of life and contributing to economic growth of the nation. Sharing goodness in an everchanging society where the manifestation of new inventions, ideologies and evolving thought processes is very important.

3.Is there any field you would like to focus on?

Lifelong learning and progression during and post pandemic is a primary area of focus. It is vital to personal and societal development as our world is continuously changing. We must develop skills relevant to contemporary life that will help facilitate societal growth. We have been affected economically, socially and personally through the pandemic, however our world is slowly evolving into a ‘New Normal’ society, where things as we know it may never be the same again. We must embrace this change together and we have the power within ourselves to facilitate good change in the world. Through cultivating a positive mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities to build a better future and understand that diversity is a strength we can prosper. I believe that by working together that we can create positive global change.

With the call of a new revolution in the field of youth empowerment* Beauty and the Best Mr. Miss, Mrs 2021 was organised by Prime  Communication Media. This Beauty contest was  concluded on 28th October at Four Point by Shetaton, New Delhi.

Internationally renowned motivational speaker Doctor Parin Somani was declared  Beauty & The Best  Mrs India 2021 (Platinum category)*, whereas *Mrs Prachi Gandhi was declared Beauty and the Best Mrs India  (Classic Category) 2021*

There were total 50 participants belong to various states of India. Out of which 15 participants were declared winners in various categories.

Preeti Puja, Manging  Editor, Beauty  & The Best was the organiser of the Beauty contest. She said  ” Participants belonging to cross section of the society living in small towns to  metro cities displayed their talents on a common platform. One hand affluent wealthy   participants participated and on the other hand another one participant, who came from the remote part of Bihar state,  was too financially weak to buy slippers even.”

Preeti Puja told,”  My one of the objectives to organise Beauty & Fashion events to provide opportunities  to the financially weaker section , residing even in villages. It is a way to empower women.”

Dazzling outfits were showcased by fashion designer Pam Chhatwal & the show was directed by SonaBeautytherapist.

Renowned Mentors as Life Coach Dr.Parul Singh, Wellness Coach Sonali Bansal of The Wellness Table, Author & Life Skill Coach Nehal VRK, Pageant groomer Ankit Nagpal, Title holders Saru Sharma, Shweta Sharma & Tanmay Das trained the contestants with full zeal & conviction.

Preeti Puja revealed ” Some of the successful contestants of the concluded beauty contest would participate in the forthcoming international Beauty Contest to be held in London in the last week of November 2021.

# Miss india: Prakriti Nandi

# Miss India International- Yana Narula

# 1st Runners Up-Priyanka Lakra

# 2nd Runners up- Aakansha Yadav

# 3rd Runners up- Prashitha AP

#Mrs India：Dr Parin Somani （Platinum

#Mrs India：Prachi Gandhi （Classic）

# 1st Runners Up：Gazal Arora

# 2nd Runners Up：Vanshika Tyagi Gupta

# 3rd Runners Up：Simran Kaur

# Mr India ：Soumyajit Roy

# Mr India International：Amit J Sharma

 # 1st Runners Up- Anees Khan

# 2nd Runners Up- Ritu Raj

# 3rd Runners Up- Manish Kumar

Mr India photogenic personality

Miss India Beautiful Skin 2021

Miss social media queen 2021

 Mrs India beautifull skin 2021

Talented Makeup Expert

Miss india- 1st runner up

Perfect catwalk diva

Mrs India Fit and Fabulous 2021

Mr India 2021 Runner Up

Mr India 2021 Congeniality

Miss India 2nd runner up

& Beautiful Hair

13. Manisha Raj
Mrs India Beautiful Smile 2021 &
Award For Creative Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

A promising entrepreneur, Mrs Ritika Jatin Ahuja is an icon of sorts and a name to reckon with. An avid collector of exotic miniature perfumes since childhood which she cultivated as a hobby and passion has seen her as a proud owner of 563 scented bottles and has been awarded the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by the Golden Book of World Records for the same. Having passed out from one of the elite prestigious schools of Delhi, Modern School Barakhamba Road, she is an interior designer by profession and has also specialized in the interior designing of jets and yachts from the University of Arts London in addition to a professional course in 3D Animation and Software coral.

Blessed with an artistic bent of mind, her imaginative skills have truly seen no boundaries when it came to shaping her rewarding and fulfilling career path. Presently she spearheads the Merchandise section at Big Boy Toyz, one of Asia’s largest super exotic car destinations. As the Chief Operating Officer, her key role here is to ensure that the team successfully markets the product portfolio consisting of stationery, decorative items and lifestyle products.  A well-conceived effort, planning and execution from her side became the reason for the bright and fruitful inception of the Merchandise section. And the most talked about amongst them all is the Big Boy Toyz’ Gold Edition perfume, a one-of-a-kind offering, that was launched on 9^th August 2017.

It instantly grabbed headlines for promising its users a whiff of heady fragrance, aristocracy and signature style. A heartfelt companion for the special occasions, it makes you announce your arrival in style along with leaving a lasting impression. The flawless blend of fragrance and ornamentation that draws praiseworthy exclamations on first glimpse is akin to perfection, the definition for which lies at Asia’ biggest Super Exotic Car Showroom. And the cherry on the cake, being the affordable price of rupees 1499/- quickly makes a place for itself in the hearts of fashion lovers. Indulge yourself in a never like before extravagant affair that will surely leave you speechless and craving for more.

Her leadership and motivational skills, the ability to take bold decisions and overcome challenges without compromising on the ethics, tackling business and organizational issues as an integrated unit, makes her a promising entrepreneur and an inspiring mentor. Winning the National Excellence Award 2018 and the Women Entrepreneur award 2018, Young Women Leader in Operations by the Indian Conventions, Most Influential Leader of the 2018 by Transformance Forum and the Gem of India Awards by AIAC portray her steadfast and true-blue demeanor which has been the catapulting differentiator. Her unfazed passion for perfumes along with the standout entrepreneurial journey has fetched big time coverages on CNBC TV-18, Business Standard,YourStory.com,  She magazine, Business Connect and the like. Staying committed to her goals in the face of uncertainties and not compromising on her values remains her dare quotient.

Taking each day as it comes, she has nevertheless geared herself and is sufficiently equipped to handle the pressures from unexpected quarters thereby striving to make the merchandise section as big as Big Boy Toyz in due course of time. The talented multi -tasking lady surely has her hands full and the manner in which she has balanced motherhood and profession with harmony and precision is truly commendable.

My childhood perennial attachment for scented bottles! That is what I accord it to.Revisiting the past timeline makes me cherish the good olden days when perfumes occupied the “top drawer” fascination of my daily chores.To be more precise, when my parents were on their honeymoon in Switzerland! My mom bought small bottles of perfumes which were later gifted to me and thus began my interest in collecting miniature perfumes. This was a very exceptional moment, extremely close to my heart for it chalked out the course of my career.Truly want to thank them!Of course, the quest to do something different from my contemporaries was always on the wish list and soon the mental soft spot for perfumes grew into a full- fledged hobby of dwelling deep into the peculiarities of various renowned brands together with making them a part of my collection.A staunch diversion from the run of the mill praxis proceedings, the strong emotional connect with perfumes saw me stack the exemplary bottled specimens with utmost care in a colossal glass cabinet, that calls for a grand recital of “passion is the basis of achieving everything you once dreamt of”.Receiving the honorable “Certificate of Excellence” by the Golden Book of World Records was a complete validation which conveyed that this was a meritorious start with much more to follow.

I head the Merchandise section at Big Boy Toyz. As the Chief Operating Officer, my key role is to ensure that my team and I successfully market the portfolio that we have come out with like stationery and lifestyle products. The responsibilities entail that we work hard, take bold and tough decisions without compromising on our values and solve the difficult business and organizational issues as a team.

What is the idea behind Merchandise section at Big Boy Toyz (BBT)?
As the preferred and choicest super exotic car destination, Big Boy Toyz aims to offer extra and something more with the newly launched Merchandise Section.Coming up with a full-blown contributory for furthering the indomitable streak and popularity which BBT commands, was always there on my mind and choosing an item from the alluringcategory surely adds to your attractive takeaway at the end of the day when you drive off with the swanky four wheeled statementfrom our showroom.Specifically pinpointing to the big eponym, the “Big Boy Toyz Gold Edition Perfume”, which has redefined the very essence of luxury & gratification together with qualifying as a wholehearted satiating exemplification for our ever-expansive brand following. So that is a definite icing on the cake!

 

Where do you want to see yourself in the next 5 years?

I may be the COO of the Merchandise Section but I want to make it clear that both my husband, MrJatin Ahuja and I work as a team and intend to remain that way. Along with our responsible and dependable staff, we want to expand, innovate and offer our best services to the people in the coming years.It is not only about competition but a process of constant evolving and upgradation that keeps us on our toes and Market ourselves better.

 

What type of a lifestyle do you enjoy?
I strive to achieve a lifestyle with a perfect work life balance wherein I can give an optimum contribution to my Merchandise Section and not feel guilty of neglecting the family members andhousehold affairs. My little daughter Zaara commands most of my attention and time which I enjoy to the hilt.It is my responsibility to bring her up with the right values and see her taking over the reigns of the organization.

What inspired you to do what you are doing today?
There are a couple of things that I would love to highlight here -Firstly, it was my dream to be a complete woman. A woman with a home and a woman with a flourishing career!The Merchandise Section of Big Boy Toyz is like my baby. My passion of collecting perfumes soon got translated into a business venture and I realized that I could give the ladies and the men folk a unique individualistic style, something that stands apart, the Big Boy Toyz Gold Edition Perfume. 

Not only this!

 

We have other products too in our attractive listing such as the BBT Carbon Fiber Pen, Puzzle, Stickers and the newly added Signature playing cards, all of which add to our diverse quotient.

 

I always had a desire to put my creative instincts to good use and believe me this is like a meditation that has aided my spiritual growth.

 

What message do you have for budding entrepreneurs?

Foremost, be committed to the people you want to serve and the people who are the backbone to your organisation. Be smart and different in your organizational skills, inspire & lead your team and above all have a sense of humor in the face of challenges. Work hard but take out time for yourself.