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MaxLife i-Genius Young Singing Star Grand Finale!!!

Date: 17 December, 2014

Venue: Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai

Website: http://www.igenius.org

Every child is blessed with one or the other talent, an amazing vocal, theater skills, a hidden author or anything for that matter. Its we parents who need to recognize their hidden talent and nurture them to better their future. 

MaxLife Insurance has taken up such an initiative to recognize the hidden talents from across the country. i-Genius programme which was launched in 2010, has become a benchmark initiative in the country to recognize young talent. They have connected with over 20 lakh children across the country through their i-genius Scholarship, Young Authors Hunt programme and this year's Young Singing Stars. MaxLife Insurance along with leading music label Universal Music India, launched ‘i-genius Young Singing Stars’ programme, a nationwide search for young singing talent. This unique competition provided exciting platform for aspiring and talented young singing stars, giving children aged between 8- 15 years the opportunity to have their songs heard by industry professionals and a chance to have their own music album. Through a rigorous three phase selection process the panel of jury shortlisted many top performers. The video conferencing round resulted in the final short listing to top 10 who went through mentoring sessions with Salim Merchant and Shraddha Sharma. 

Few of we bloggers from Blogadda, were invited for the grand finale of the i-Genius Young Singing Star, which was held at Taj Lands End, in Mumbai. As always, I was there quite on time to the event, joined other bloggers. 

The event started off with mesmerizing performance by host for the evening Mansi Scott. Mr. Rajesh Sud CEO and Managing Director, Max Life Insurance and Ms Anisha Motwani, Director & Chief Marketing Officer, shared the journey of i-Genius YSS. How the platform was made available to all children who dream big and aspire to achieve greater heights. Out of 1.26 lakh entries, 9,000 plus entries were by under-privileged children as a result of a special inclusion drive conducted by Max Life in 7 cities. Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director - Universal Music Group and EMI South Asia said, it was the most amazing talent he had witnessed in his career. And those Young Singing Stars were truly the future of India and Universal & EMI were proud to be an integral part of the process of discovering and nurturing those future stars. He added, he was excited and eagerly waiting to start recording the albums and singles and introduce the Young Singing Stars to the world at large.

Salim Merchant and Shraddha Sharma performing for the evening

Then was the introduction and performances by the jury for the evening Shraddha Sharma, a Youtube superstar who has over million fans following her music on Youtube, and Salim Merchant, a leading composer and director who has directed over 40 movies.

The super talented i-Genius Stars

Panel of Jury Devraj Sanyal, MD - Universal Music Group and EMI South Asia, Salim Merchant, Music composer and director and Youtube SuperStar Shraddha Sharma

Followed by two rounds of performances by top 10 finalists who kept everyone engaged with their amazing vocal. To add to the melodies for the evening, were the performances by Kavitha Seth and Raga Trippin', a unique band of six, who perform non-instrumentally music, solely depending on the sounds and rhythm created by their voice. 

Mansi Scott and Kavitha Seth

Raga Trippin'

The Top 10 finalists

The event ended with the announcement of the two winners, Shrada Shreya amongst the seniors and Shivam Ahuja amongst the juniors who won an album contract, whilst the 8 finalists won 'single song' contract with Universal Music Group.

Himalaya Herbals enters Guinness Book of World Records

Date: 29 November, 2014

Venue: Jashoda Rang Mandir Grounds, Near NMIMS, Vile Parle, Mumbai

Website: http://www.himalayaherbals.com

Its a proud moment for anybody to be part of a Guinness Book of World Records, event. As part of Media, few of we bloggers were invited by Himalaya Herbals, when they set a record for conducting the maximum number of facials.

Beauty expert, Veena Desai moderating the event

I reached Jashoda Rang Mandir in Vile Parle by 11:45, registered at the media registration counter and entered the venue. The podium was all set in bright greens, with Himalaya logo and the Himalaya Pure Skin Neem Facial kit at the backdrop and huge cut-outs of Himalaya Facial kit(Purifying Neem Face Wash, Neem Scrub and Neem Pack). And 286 students from various colleges of Mumbai were in salon chairs, getting a complete facial - starting with cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine followed by a Purifying Neem facial, done by 286 professional beauty experts from Mumbai.

286 college students getting facial done simultaneously

Beauty Expert, Veena Desai on the podium moderated the activity and interacted with the audience explaining the step-by-step facial routine. She also shared interesting tips on skin care and demonstrated the process of cleaning, toning and moisturizing.

Bollywood Actress Shraddha Kapoor and Mr. Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Head - Consumer Products Division, The Himalaya Drug Company, with the Certificate of Guinness Book of World Records

The record of 286 facials was certified at Shri Rang Mandir Grounds by Guinness Adjudicator, Ms. Fortuna Burke. On the occasion, Mr. Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Head - Consumer Products Division, The Himalaya Drug Company shared, it was proud moment for Himalaya to be recognized by Guinness Book of Records, and it was their responsibility as a leading brand to create awareness for healthy skin and help young girls and boys address common skin problems.

Then was the moment, everybody in the gathering were eagerly waiting for. Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, made her entry, congratulated the brand for the achievement and interacted with students and guests. 

As part of media, we had lunch and were given a goodies bag of Himalaya Herbals winter regimen products and Pure Neem Facial kit. 

About Himalaya Pure Neem Facial Kit: 

 

Pack Contents:

• Purifying Neem Face Wash 50ml
• Purifying Neem Scrub 50g
• Purifying Neem Pack 50g

Actual Price Rs. 195/- Sale Price Rs. 175/-

Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash, is a soap free herbal formulation that gently removes impurities and prevents pimples. Neem, well-known for its antibacterial properties, kills problem-causing bacteria and turmeric effectively controls acne and pimples. 

Himalaya Purifying Neem Scrub, works with a dual exfoliation and purifying action. Neem, well-known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, kills problem causing bacteria, combined with exfoliating Apricot granules, it gently scrubs away blackheads, dead skin cells and embedded impurities, leaving skin soft, clear, refreshed and problem free.

Himalaya Purifying Neem Pack, helps regulate excess oil secretion, cleans clogged pores and prevents the recurrence of pimples. Neem, well-known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, helps in controlling acne and pimples and their recurrence. Combined with Turmeric, it helps remove acne causing bacteria. Fuller's Earth(Multani Mitti) cools and soothes the skin, improving skin texture and leaving with clear, problem-free skin.

Godrej Interio - TRANSFORMING Lives!!!

Date: 8 November, 2014

Venue: Godrej Interio Showroom, Godrej Experience Center, L.B.S.Marg, Vikhroli (W), Mumbai

Website: http://www.godrejinterio.com/Godrejinterio/index.aspx

Of memories and reality, home is the place where you stay with your own people, people close to your heart. Every space of your house has lots of memories associated with, while your living and dinning rooms get the whole family closer, the bed room lives the intimate moments with your partner. Space is no bar when it comes to the moments spent with your loved ones. 

So how can you make your living, and moments more interesting and memorable?? Does your space reflect your interests, or are you still in the misconception of the thought, Bigger is Beautiful? Worry not, a proper planning can just not transform your space but your life too. Godrej Interio is all with a mission to transform lives, by transforming homes. Their recent "Upload and Transform" contest has transformed many lives. Where people upload the pictures of the space they want to have a transformtion of, and the dream of the lucky one's is turned into reality by Godrej Interio.

The whole transformation starts with the interaction of expert panel with the customer, knowing their interests and listing out their expectations. The panel of interior designers carefully guide the customer through every process of the home's amazing transformation, right from choosing the coolest colour combinations to selecting the latest state-of-the-art Godrej Interio furniture, paired with the quirkiest new accessories they have at their store!

Mr. Anil Mathur, COO Godrej Interio addressing the audience

Few of we bloggers were invited by Godrej Interio in association with Blogadda for a recent meet and greet with the Bollywood star, Sonu Sood at Godrej Interio experience center in Mumbai. Where Sonu Sood, who got his house at Chandigarh transformed by Godrej Interio, shared his experience.

Bollywood star Sonu Sood interacting with Bloggers

The event started off with a talk by Mr. Anil Mathur, COO Godrej Interio, who shared about "Upload and Transform", followed by a series of questions flooding Sonu Sood, by his eager fans. Right from how he shifted his career from Engineering to acting, to how he maintains his physique even after following a pure vegetarian diet. Sonu Sood, joyfully answered all the questions and then was a photo session with the celebrity. 

Just when rest of the people left for refreshments, we bloggers had a special interection with Sonu Sood, knowing the transformation of his house. He was so well satisfied with the way the whole transformation process went on. How the expert team took every care to give him the perfect space he was looking for, in just 25days. He shared with us, he is a person who believes in family life, he would like to spend time with his family, over those late night parties and so is his living room his favourite space in the house, where he can just sit, relax and spend some time with family. He has loads of memories of his lost mother, associated with the house and he is happy with the transformation, and feels that's how even his mom excepted her home to be, and her dreams have come true with the transformation.

After the interaction with Sonu Sood, we took a tour of the experience center. The experience center takes you through a tour of the home spaces, the living room, dinning room, the kitchen and the bedroom. The lower floor has the living, dinning and kitchen spaces and the first floor has the bedroom section. You can experience the set-up and shop the one which suits your interest, space(area) and budget.

The kid's bedroom

 

And the next three pics are of a bedroom set-up of a travel enthusiast, where there is space to showcase your travel memories. So you know Godrej Interio takes care of every individual's interest.

So if you haven't visited the Godrej Interio experience center yet, go have a tour soon, relive the moments you have been dreaming of a perfect home and get your home TRANSFORMED!!!

PS: This post is a part of Godrej Interio activity at BlogAdda.com