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Honoring Exceptional Leadership: Manappuram Unique Times Business Excellence Award 2024

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The Manappuram Unique Times Business Excellence Awards have been unveiled, celebrating remarkable achievements across diverse business sectors. These esteemed awards highlight individuals who have exhibited exceptional performance and leadership in their respective industries.

In the hospitality sector, Mrs. Mini Sajan has been awarded the Excellence in Hospitality Entrepreneurship Award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the industry. Suresh Pillai popularly known as Chef Pillai received the Excellence in Culinary Brand Building Award for his remarkable work in culinary branding, while Mr. V A Ajmal was honored with the Excellence in Strategic Business Growth Award for his achievements in driving business growth. Additionally, Mr. Mehroof Manalody was recognized with the Excellence in Global Education Impact Award for his impact on the education sector, and Mr. Jolly Antony received the Excellence in Cross-Sector Business Strategies Award for his innovative cross-sector business strategies.

The awards will be presented on Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 AM at Le Meridien, Kochi. The event, conceptualized by Pegasus Chairman Dr. Ajit Ravi, will bring together prominent figures from various industries to celebrate excellence in business and entrepreneurship.

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SAJ Hotels, DQUE, Pegasus Unite for Miss Glam World & Mrs Glam World Spectacle in Kochi

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Pegasus Global Private Limited, in collaboration with SAJ Hotels and Resorts and DQUE, is gearing up for the prestigious Miss Glam World and Mrs Glam World beauty pageants, slated for June 9th. These global events aim to spotlight the extraordinary talent and allure of women worldwide. Spearheaded by Dr. Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus, with over two decades of experience in the beauty pageant realm, these competitions promise to be nothing short of spectacular.

The opulent Le Meridien Hotel in Kochi has been selected as the perfect backdrop for the Miss Glam World and Mrs Glam World extravaganzas, showcasing elegance and grandeur.

Pegasus Global Private Limited is dedicated to hosting beauty pageants that go beyond superficial standards, emphasizing qualities like intelligence, wisdom, and empathy. By championing a platform that celebrates humanity, Pegasus has taken a bold step by removing the bikini round, shifting the focus to inner beauty and substance. This groundbreaking decision sets a new benchmark for global competitions, paving the way for a more inclusive and meaningful experience.

With a rich legacy in event production, including renowned national and international beauty pageants such as Miss Queen Kerala, Mrs Kerala Global, Miss South India, Mrs India Global, Mrs South India, Miss Queen of India, Miss Asia, and Miss Asia Global, Pegasus Global Private Limited is committed to elevating India’s stature in the beauty pageant industry through the Miss Glam World and Mrs Glam World competitions.

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Dr. Hafeez Rahman to Receive 15th Manappuram MBA Award

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The 15th edition of the esteemed Manappuram Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award is set to honor Dr. Hafeez Rahman, Chairman of Sunrise Hospitals. The award ceremony is slated to be held at the Le Meridien Hotel in Kochi on June 9th. Dr. Hafeez Rahman will also be inducted into the prestigious Federal International Chamber Forum (FICF), a globally renowned club whose members boast assets exceeding 1000 crores (Indian Rupees).

The FICF stands as a distinguished alliance of MBA awardees, lauding exceptional business acumen and aiming to channel their ideas towards societal betterment. It serves as an inspiration for budding entrepreneurs, highlighting outstanding business achievements while actively contributing to social causes.

Dr. Hafeez Rahman, a widely acclaimed laparoscopic surgeon, embarked on his career journey in 1992. He established the Sunrise Group of Hospitals in 2005, which has since expanded its footprint across the UAE and India. Renowned for its community outreach initiatives in schools, villages, and civic bodies, Sunrise Hospital in Kochi is a leading tertiary care multi-specialty facility and a hub for laparoscopic procedures, championing preventive medicine and healthy lifestyles.

Among the illustrious roster of previous MBA Award recipients are prominent figures such as Shri V P Nandakumar, Shri Joy Alukkas, M A Yusuf Ali, Shri T S Kalyanaraman, Shri P. N. C. Menon, Mr Gokulam Gopalan, Dr Ravi Pillai, Mr M P Ramachandran, Kochouseph Chittilappilly, Sabu M Jacob, Dr Viju Jacob, Dr A V Anoop, Dr Varghese Kurian, and Adv Dr P Krishnadas.

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Mahindra and Manappuram join hands with Pegasus to organise Miss Asia Global 2019

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The fifth edition of Miss Asia Global is to be organised in Gokulam Convention Centre, Kochi, at 6 PM on 1st November, 2019. At least twenty-six beauties from across the world are going to participate in the International event. The chief guest of the event is YB Yeoh Soon Hin, the tourism minister of Penang, Malaysia. Apart from him, several other delegates from the region are expected to be at the venue. The Miss Asia Global 2020 is going to be organised in Malaysia. So, this year, India will hand over the baton to Malaysia.    

In the contest, not only the physical beauty of the contestants is gauged, but also their intelligence, talents and social commitment are also measured. 

The winner from the Asia region is awarded the title of Miss Asia, and the same from the rest is gifted the title of Miss Asia Global.

Many acclaimed figures in the fashion and modelling sectors will appear in the judging panel of the event.

The national costume round, black cocktail round and the white gown round are the three main rounds in the program.

The grooming session of the program has begun on 25th October at Saj Earth Resort, Ernakulam.

Samiksha Singh, the first runner-up of the Miss Queen of India 2019, will represent India in the contest.

Apart from the Miss Asia Global, Miss Asia, Miss Asia first runner-up and the Miss Asia second runner-up titles, the Miss Beautiful Face, Miss Beautiful Skin, Miss Beautiful Hair, Miss Beautiful Smile, Miss Beautiful Eyes, Miss Congeniality, Miss Perfect Ten, Miss Talent, Miss Catwalk, Miss Personality, Miss Photogenic, Miss Viewers’ Choice, Best National Costume and the Miss Social Media titles are awarded.

The winners of the prestigious event will receive the golden crowns designed by Parakkat Jewellers.

Mahindra and Manappuram Finance are the main partners of the event, organised by Pegasus – which has nearly eighteen year’s experience in the field. And, DQ watches, Sera, SAJ Earth Resorts and T Shine are the powered by partners.

It is a proud moment for the state. Pegasus is the first organiser which has organised a beauty contest excluding the infamous bikini round. The company has carved a unique position in the national and International fashion sectors. Miss South India, Miss Queen of India, Miss Asia and Miss Glam World are the other main events of the company.

Dr. Ajit Ravi, the Founder Chairman of the Miss Asia Global, says that the event is conducted to showcase the rich culture of the country and to promote its tourism sector.

Unique Times, Juzt Shine Family Fitness, Neo TourEx Private Limited, Wow Factor, J D Institute of Fashion Technology, The Times New, Kerala Gods’ Own Country, DTPC, UT World, Europe Times, Fitness Forever, Vee Kay Vees, Parakkat Resorts and Aiswarya are the event partners of the Miss Asia Global.

Bonadeo Adora Jane (Australia), Shanta Paul (Bangladesh), Yana Khramtsova (Belarus), Tenzin Zomkey (Belgium), Singye Bidha (Bhutan), Karoline Aline De Morais Daniel (Brazil), Eva Nedelcheva Dobreva (Bulgaria), Dong Xiaoge (China), Jana Kutova (Czech Republic),  Maame Yaa Asieduwah Donikor (Ghana), Elshamma Valdor (Haiti), Samiksha Singh (India), Fira Dwi Indria (Indonesia), Melissa Kassanova (Kazakhstan), Leeseul Kim (Korea), Hannah Paiwan (Laos), Aylasha Ramrachia (Mauritius), Ajita Rayamajhi (Nepal), Jeanfer Ozbot (Philippines), Shakherezada Rastokina (Russia), Sara Damnjanovic (Serbia), Hsieh Ling Tzu (Taiwan), Oksana Zemlianukhina (Ukraine) and Nguyen Thi Yen Trang (Vietnam) are the contestants of the contest.

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Melt into some Yummy Cheese Fondue

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. corn starch
  • 1 pkg. (200 g) Gouda cheese, cubed
  • 1 pkg. (200 g) Swiss cheese, cubed
  • 1 clove garlic, cut in half
  • 1 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups dry white wine

Preparation:

In a large bowl, mix corn starch and mustard. Add some cubed cheeses and toss to coat.

Rub the inside portion of fondue potion of the fondue pot with garlic. Bring into boil in medium heat. Slowly add the cheese cubes, stir constantly until the whole cheese is melted.

Add and cook the Parmesan. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is melted completely. Prevent the sauce from coming into boiling by reducing the heat if necessary. Serve hot!

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3 killed in Venice boat speed record attempt

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Three people, including Italian champion speed boat racer Fabio Buzzi have died after a power boat crashed near the Italian city of Venice.

The boat had crashed near the rocks of the Punta Sabbioni, off Venice. Italian emergency services said the bodies were recovered from the submerged cabin of the boat.

The boat, which was trying to break the offshore speed record from Monte Carlo hit an artificial reef.

Fabio Buzzi (76), an Italian businessman and power boat world champion, who was leading the team, was on an attempt to set a new record.

Dutch mechanic whose name is still not known, and Luca Nicolini from Italy were the other two, who got killed in the accident, says the president of the Italian Offshore and Endurance Committee, Giampaolo Montavoci.

Reports said that the other member in their team, Italian Mario Invernizzi, survived with injuries.

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The ‘oldest woman’ was not fake: says France

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France claims that the oldest person on record was not fake. The officials of France have refused to change the death certificate of Jeanne Calment, the oldest woman on record, despite claims of fraud by Russian researchers.

The death of Jeanne Calment was in 1997, aged 122 years and 165 days. But, the Russian researchers, on account of their studies claims that she died in 1930s.

She had acquired the place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest person.

Reports said that Jeanne also had claimed that she had met the artist Vincent van Gogh (who was born in 1853).

The team of Russian researchers insists that Jeanne’s daughter had taken her identity in order to avoid paying inheritance tax.

But, the French officials discredited the claims of Russian researchers saying that Jeanne’s age is “well-documented”.

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – Hitting the big screens on October

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No one could ever forget Maleficent, the kind-hearted fairy, who is deceived by the love of her life, Stefan.

The second part of the movie Maleficent, is waiting to hit the screens on this October. The second part is named as ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”.

It is an epic fantasy adventure which follows the ascendant princess Aurora and the darkly charismatic Maleficent as they try to navigate the complex dynamics between them, form new alliances and confront new adversaries – all in a bid to protect their land and its subjects.

A formidable queen causes a rift between Maleficent and Princess Aurora. Together, they must face new allies and enemies in a bid to protect the magical lands which they share.

The movie will be having its theatrical release on October 18th.

The film is directed by Joachim Ronning from a story by Linda Woolverton and a screenplay is done by Linda Woolverton and Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster, the film is produced by Joe Roth, Angelina Jolie and Duncan Henderson with Matt Smith, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Michael Vieira serving as executive producers.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER HERE !!!

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News

Paul Whelan claims set-up in Russia spy case

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Paul Whelan, the Former US marine, who was accused in Russia for spy works has said he is not a spy and that he was set up by a Russian friend.

Whelan (48), who is also a citizen of the UK, Canada and Ireland has said to the media that a friend had planted a hard drive on him without his knowledge.

Paul Whelan said, “A person turned up at my [hotel] room and put something in my pocket, then I was arrested”.

The Moscow court has denied his appeal against detention. Whelan was caught “red-handed” with state secrets last year, says the prosecutors.

The investigations came to an end now and the lawyers of Whelan have begun studying the evidence. Since this is an espionage case, all the information is classified.

The US ambassador in Moscow asked Russia to stop “playing games” with the case.

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Luxembourg prime minister describes Brexit as a ‘nightmare’

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Current Luxembourg prime minister Xavier Bettel reportedly said that the Brexit process has turned into a “nightmare”. The PM’s comment came after holding talks with UK PM Boris Johnson.

Bettel said that the UK PM had failed to take any serious decisions to allow a deal by 31 October.

Boris Johnson is facing a severe protest and was forced to cancel his press conference. He said, “there’s been a lot of work” and “papers have been shared”.

PM said that his joint press conference was cancelled due to the fear that the two leaders would have been “drowned out” by pro-EU protesters.

Mr. Johnson said, “I don’t think it would have been fair to the prime minister of Luxembourg”.

“I think there was clearly going to be a lot of noise and I think our points might have been drowned out”, he added.

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