It is tricky to read other’s body language but if read correctly, which comes with practice, then it certainly gives a boost to making right day to day decisions concerning you. Let’s take an example of the trickiness involved. If someone is crossing his arms, you may assume that he’s closed off, when in fact he is just feeling cold.

Nonetheless, despite the risks involved, when you’re working hard and doing all you can to achieve your goals, anything that can give you an edge is powerful and bound to streamline your path to success.

More than a million people were tested and it was found that the upper echelons of top performers are filled with people who are high in emotional intelligence (90 percent of top performers, to be exact). These people know the power that unspoken signals have in communication, and they monitor body language accordingly.

Here are few quick tricks to read people’s body language correctly so as to gauge what goes on through their minds while they interact

Smile – Real smiles crinkle the eyes

Person’s smile is one of the biggest mirror that reflects what is going on in your mind. If you try to fake a smile, your mouth can lie but your eyes can’t. A real smile reaches the eyes, crinkling the skin to create crow’s feet around them. Sometimes people fake smile to hide what they are thinking but you can judge if the smile is genuine or not. If the smile isn’t genuine, they are hiding something.

Eyes – Eyes that lie

Most of us probably grew up hearing, “Look in my eyes when you talk to me!” Our parents were operating under the assumption that it’s tough to hold someone’s gaze when you’re lying to them, and they were right to an extent. But that’s such common knowledge that people will often deliberately hold eye contact in an attempt to cover up the fact that they’re lying. The problem is that most of them overcompensate and hold eye contact to the point that it feels uncomfortable. On average, Americans hold eye contact for seven to ten seconds, longer when we’re listening than when we’re talking. If you’re talking with someone whose stare is making you squirm -especially if they’re very still and unblinking. Something is up and they might be lying you.

Eyebrows – Raised eyebrows signalling discomfort

There are three main emotions that make your eyebrows go up: surprise, worry, and fear. Try raising your eyebrows when you’re having a relaxed casual conversation with a friend. It’s hard to do, isn’t it? If somebody who is talking to you raises their eyebrows and the topic isn’t one that would logically cause surprise, worry, or fear, there is something else going on.

Posture – Posture tells the story

Posture of a person can tell a lot of things about the person. Erect posture, gestures made with the palms facing down, and open and expansive gestures have large effect on what’s going in person’s mind. Standing up straight with your shoulders back is a power position. Slouching, on the other hand, projects less power. Try to maintain a good posture as it commands respect and promotes engagement.

Gritted jaw – Reflects stress

A gritted jaw, a tightened neck, or a furrowed brow are all signs of stress. Regardless of what the person is saying, these are signs of considerable discomfort. The conversation might be delving into something they’re anxious about, or their mind might be elsewhere and they’re focusing on the thing that’s stressing them out. The key is to watch for that mismatch between what the person says and what their tense body language is telling you.

Crossed arms & legs – Signals resistance to your ideas

Crossed arms and legs are physical barriers that suggest the other person is not open to what you’re saying. Even if they’re smiling and engaged in a pleasant conversation, their body language tells the story. Gerard I. Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero videotaped more than 2,000 negotiations for a book they wrote on reading body language, and not a single one ended in an agreement when one of the parties had their legs crossed while negotiating. Psychologically, crossed legs or arms signal that a person is mentally, emotionally, and physically blocked off from what’s in front of them. It’s not intentional, which is why it’s so revealing.

These tricks for reading body language can make it very easy to tell how those around you are feeling, and if what they’re saying to you is truthful or not. Try these out today and you might just learn something interesting about your co-workers, friends, and/or family members.

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In recent years, some financial services companies have been adding investment products that place bets on female-led firms, investing in companies that have either women as chief executives or diverse boards of directors. New research from Scandinavia’s largest bank shows why the wager might be a good one.

Companies with a woman in the CEO or chairman role have performed far better than a major global index over the past eight years, according to an analysis by the bank Nordea of nearly 11,000 companies globally.

Naess’ study adds to a growing body of research aimed at examining whether gender diversity has an effect on corporate performance. Some studies show a link: Credit Suisse, for example, has found that having a woman on the board was associated with better performance and that having more female top managers was associated with higher returns on equity, valuations and dividend payouts, as well as better stock performance.

Other studies, meanwhile, have shown less clear links, with one study showing the stock price of Norwegian companies dropped after adding female directors to meet a mandate that 40% of the country’s corporate boards be female — the drop was attributed in part to less-experienced directors.

Naess’ analysis examined publicly traded companies that had at least $2 million in stock trading each year from both developed and emerging markets. He looked at nearly 400 companies over the period in which women held one of the two roles, examining how the performance of the company fared in the following year if a woman was CEO at the end of the year prior.

As the co-portfolio manager for a $40-billion fund that invests in “quality” companies with more stable earnings and less volatile stocks, Naess suggested a few possible explanations for the findings. One is that for whatever reason, women may tend to lead more of these less-volatile companies. According to his numbers, about 4% of the companies had a female leader in the broader market, compared with 9% of companies on an index that tracks these more stable firms.

Another possibility, he said, is that analysts tended to have slightly lower earnings growth expectations for the companies in his data set with a woman at the helm — at an average of 7.4%, versus 9.7% for the broader market. Again, while the reason for that is unclear, analysts overshoot expectations frequently, he said. Because the actual average earnings growth is only about 5% a year, the women’s performance could be seen as less disappointing, which could lead to stronger stock performance.

In a follow-up email, Naess said the explanation also could simply be that the women were better managers. “The simple interpretation of my calculations is to buy the companies with a female CEO/chair,” he wrote. “If you invested consistently in only companies with a female CEO/chair, then you would have done better than the market.”

Written by: Jena McGregor, WP

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Indian women these days are fast catching up with men and in some fields even leaving them behind. Be it married or single, women have proven their mettle both at their homes as well as in business. Time and again it has been proven that females are the best all-rounders, be it home making, or as loving moms, beautiful wives or successful bosses.

Here are some of the Most Beautiful Business Women In India who have proven themselves not only with their business acumen, leading top notch business firms but also with their mesmerising beauty and style.

AYESHA THAPAR

Ayesha Thapar is the MD of “Indian City Properties Ltd” (ICPT), the land arm of KCT group. She is a Economics graduate from Wellesly College, Boston. Mostly located in Delhi, she also has an NGO named Nimaya that funds women entrepreneurs. She additionally owns a jewelry line in her name. Ayesha is married to Nikesh Arora, Vice Chairman of SoftBank Corp and CEO of SoftBank Internet and Media.

SHUBI HUSAIN

Shubi Husain is the Founder and Managing Director of ‘Health Sanctuary’ a famous chain of Aesthetics and Wellness clinics in India. A nutritionist cum serial entrepreneur, Shubi is a well known socialite more famous as a Lifestyle celebrity.

ROSHNI NADAR

Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the Executive Director and the CEO of HCL Enterprise. She is the daughter of HCL’s founder, Shiv Nadar. Roshni is a trained classical musician as well

KALYANI CHAWLA

Erstwhile VP, Marketing at Christian Dior Couture, Kalyani Chawla, now in her 40s, is a serial entrepreneur—a garment exporter, art gallery owner, runs a marketing agency, and is co-founder of luxury e-commerce portal Lulu and Sky.

DIPALI GOENKA

Dipali Goenka is an entrepreneur based in Mumbai. She is the CEO & Jt. Managing Director of Welspun India Limited, one of world’s largest home textile manufacturer, and part of the US$2.3 Billion Welspun Group.

SWATI BHARGAVA

Swati Bhargava is the Co-founder of CashKaro.com – India’s largest Cashback & Coupons site, backed by Mr. Ratan Tata & Kalaari Capital.She is a graduate of London School of Economics (LSE) with a BSc in Mathematics and Economics.

GAYATRI REDDY

Gayatri Reddy is known primarily as the face and owner of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League. She is the daughter of T Venkattram Reddy, owner of the Deccan Chronicle.

SONIA GARWARE

Sonia Garware, the Joint MD of Garware Polyesters, is a well know figure in the Page 3 social circuits. Quite stylish, she is a real diva with an amazing dressing sense. She’s looks after the international operations as the director of the Rs 1000 crore Garware Polyester conglomerate.

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Astrology, also known as Vedic Astrology is the science that explains the planetary movements and positions in respect to day and time, and their effects on 12 zodiac signs that influences human behavior and personality traits. It basically predicts a person’s life by mapping the position of the planets at the time of his/her birth. Here are the Experts who have contributed immensely in furthering the science of Astrology in India (and abroad) and make it to the Top most Famous and Best Astrologers in India as per N4M Survey.

Swetta Jumaani

Swetta Jumaani from the famous Jumaani family has been a regular columnist and has various television shows on numerology and astrology to her credit. Armed with a client list of some of the top names in various fields and walks of life, Swetta Jumaani still believes that it is the common man who should benefit from this science of Astrology. With over 15 years of dedicated practice Swetta has made a mark as being one of the most famous and best Numerologists in India and abroad. Her guidance has brought many a smiles on the faces of public at large.

Contact details / For Appointments:
Website: http://www.jumaani.com
Email: swettajumaani@rediffmail.com    Call: +91 9822354526

Pt. Ajai Bhambi

A Post graduate in economics and a law graduate, Pandit Ajai Bhambi used to practice law before astrology. He has written many books targeting both international as well as Indian readers. Runs a regular column in “The Hindu” since a long period of time where he writes about national and international personalities and their traits.

Contact details / For Appointments:
Website: http://www.astrobhambi.com
Email: ajai@astrobhambi.com    Call: +91-11-26175070, 26160803
Location: 701, Ansal Chamber-II, 6 Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066

Sanjay B Jumaani

A leading Numerologist based out of Mumbai, Sanjay B Jumaani has been largely credited with reviving the age old science of Numerology in India. He has been instrumental in the naming of many Bollywood hits and releases and long lasting soaps.

Contact details / For Appointments:
Website: http://www.jumaani.com
Email: sbjumaani333@yahoo.com Call: +91 9870052645 / +91 9820310928

Dr. Sohini Sastri

A highly renowned and award winning astrologer, Dr Sohini Sastri stands out tall when it comes to choosing the ‘Best’ amongst the Astrologers in India. A celebrity unto herself, Sohini exuberates intense knowledge and expertise while handling and solving matters related to business, property, career, marriage, studies, legal, vastu, love and relationships.

With a doctorate in Astrology, specializations as KP / Vedic Astrologer and Tantra expert, Dr Sohini Sastri has always gone that extra mile and proven herself with an impeccable track record. She has a huge following, both online and offline with many a social elites, business tycoons and celebrities making it to her clients list.

Official contact details and for fixing appointments:
Website: http://www.sohinisastri.com
Email: sohini.sastri@gmail.com    Ph: +91 9163532538

Pt. Dr. Somesh K Sharma

With an astrological career spanning 15 years, He is a post graduate in the field of Biochemistry and molecular biology and thereafter achieved his ‘Doctors in Astrological Sciences’. Widely travelled across the world, Pt Somesh Sharma’s understanding of various popular religious believes help him in sharing his expertise for the benefit of people across castes and religions.

Acharya Bhushan

Acharya Bhushan Kaushal is practicing professional astrology from the past fifteen years and appears on television shows regularly. He has successfully done several daily astrology shows for the past 7 years like that on Kal Aaj Aur Kal (Live India), Famous Astro Uncle (Tez-Aaj Tak), Shri News and Total TV

Deepak Kapoor

Astrologer Deepak Kapoor is regarded as the Master of the Prashna Kundali. He is a world-renowned astrologer with over 30 years of experience in the field. He has been teaching astrology for over 15 years and has 4 best selling books on astrology to his credit. He also hosts the TV show “Aapke Tare”, which is aired daily on Aaj Tak and Delhi Aaj Tak since 2008.

Bejan Daruwala

Named as one of the top astrologers of India, he is the astrologer to the rich and famous. He gained massive recognition when in 2014 he predicted that the time was just ripe for India Pakistan to resolve their differences and strengthen their bonds of friendship. His articles are often published in many newspapers like The Sunday Times, News India (New York) etc. He has also published several books.

K. N. Rao

Kotamraju Naraina Rao, born on 12 October 1931 and also known as K. N. Rao is an expert vedic astrologer of India and has authored many books on Hindu astrology.

Born in Machilipatnam town of Andhra Pradesh, KN Rao retired from the Indian Audits and Accounts Service as Director General in November 1990. Rao was initiated into astrology by his mother K. Saraswati Devi. He is the Advisor and founder member of the world’s largest school of astrology, being run in the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi. He is said to not have charged a penny teaching astrology.

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List of Top Most Famous and Best Jewellery Designers In India: Since times immemorial, humans have indulged in the art of designing and creating jewellery. Many civilization’s as old as those of Mesopotamia and Egypt were distinguished for their advancements in jewellery and art. Jewellery designing has come a long way from the simple beadwork of ancient times to the sophisticated metalworking and gem cutting of present times.

Jewellery designers, as professionals have an important role to play in the society. It’s with their help and expertise, that we are able to resolve as tedious a task as jewellery selection for various occasions and events. N4M media through its team of experts, went about selecting and choosing the “Top most famous and best Jewellery designers in India” and the list follows:

Malvika Vaswani

Based out of Mumbai, Malvika Vaswani is a new cross-disciplinary design house, creating products across categories, bound by a core philosophy. The brand is an expert amalgamation of design, craft and process, resulting in its uniqueness and appeal. The studio believes in creating for each unique instance, what complements an individual user. The designs are based on the philosophy that products aren’t temporary, but long lasting and intrinsically valuable. Malvika Vasvani’s firm belief in honoring the qualities of materials, letting them take appropriate form and function leads to create beautifully designed products.

Contact Details:
Email: info@malvikavawani.com Website: http://www.malvikavaswani.com

Eina Ahluwalia

A jewellery designer based out of Kolkata, Eina trained under the pioneering conceptual jewellery artist Ruudt Peters in Holland, and studied at Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence. She has built a brand of herself and is famous as a luxury jewellery designer of India.
https://www.einaahluwalia.com/

Alpana Gujral

Daughter of famous artist Satish Gujral, Alpana’s taste of aesthetics developed from the home environment itself. Alpana Gujral is a veteran high end fashion jewellery designer who firmly believes in the fact that Jewelry isn’t meant to make you look rich, rather it’s an essential to adorn you.  A pass out from the Delhi school of art, Alpana’s collections are influenced and give a touch of the Mughal era. Her designs reflect of traditional glimmer infused into modernity.
Website: http://alpanagujral.com

Asha Kamal Modi

A professionally trained gemologist based out of Delhi, Asha Kamal Modi is a stalwart amongst the Jewellery Designers in India. She started her store under the brand name “Art Karat” as early as year 1988 when jewellery designing was barely establishing itself as a profession. Asha’s jewellery is mostly influenced by traditional Kundan and Rajasthani styles, while in her initial days her designs drew inspirations from the Khajuraho and Mughal art-forms.
Website: https://www.artkarat.com

Ms.Poonam Soni

Many a hidden talents get identified by fluke and that’s what happened in case of Ms Poonam Soni. Poonam Soni started her career as a hobby. Her designs initially floated on the net and owing to their uniqueness started  becoming popular among the social circles. Poonam is a gold medalist from Delhi University.

She is truly a pioneer who started a luxury brand introducing the concept of ‘bespoke jewelry’, signature boutiques & stressed upon service & craftsmanship. Today Poonam Soni has successfully created India’s first luxury jewelry brand catering to a select & niche clientele.
Website poonamsoni.com

Ms.Pallavi Foley

A jewellery designer cum artist Pallavi Foley has numerous awards to her credit. She is a graduate from the NIFT Delhi passing out in year 2000. Today, she runs her own studio and boutique in Bangalore. Owing to high demand for her creativity, Pallavi also provides design consultancy to many Indian and International jewellery brands.

Pallavi has over 14 yrs of experience in her field. She has also been called the Elsa Peretti of the new generation by the World Gold Council.
Website: pallavifoley.com

Neelam Kothari

A formal Indian actress turned jewellery designer, Neelam is infact from a family into jewellery making. Even while pursuing acting, she always was interested in jewellery designing and kept herself associated in the family business. She also pursued a course in jewellery-designing from Mumbai and after quitting films in 2001, started off commercially on her own under the brand name Neelam Jewels.  She formally expanded operations launching her jewellery store in Mumbai in 2011 under the name Neelam Kothari Fine Jewels.

Ms.Varuna D Jani

Based out of Mumbai, Varuna D Jani is a renowned name in Jewellery designing. Providing contemporary designs and customisation of her jewellery, Varuna D Jani launch her signature label ‘Varuna D Jani’ in 2006. Thereafter, she expanded it to a flagship store in 2008. Varuna D Jani puts together a beautiful blend of Indian and International sensibilities in her designs. Her expertise and superior craftsmanship is clearly visible in her collection of stylish masterpieces that she designed over a period of time.
Website: varunadjani.com

Ms. Mira Gulati

She is a Delhi-based designer and owner of the Mirari boutique. Mira Gulati studied and trained in the US as a gemologist and jewellery designer. Mira’s ability to capture the spirit of modernity is amply reflected in her exquisite designs.
Website: www.mirari.com/

Ms.Nitya Arora

Mumbai based Nitya Arora is an alumni of the Parsons School of Design, New York from where she majored in fashion designing. Growing up as a child in South Mumbai, Art Deco architecture has always influenced and inspired her. She founded India’s first luxury fashion jewellery store under the brand name of VALLIYAN in 2008. She has a passion working with semi-precious stones, glass, crystals, metals, acrylic, wood and rare materials, with gold plating for the designs that she keeps innovating.
https://valliyan.com/

Ms.Suhani Pittie

Suhani Pittie is a jewellery designer based out of Hyderabad, India. Suhani graduated from the famous Gemological Institute of America, USA. Thereafter, in 2004 she launched her own jewellery store under the brand name SuhaniPittie. Suhani is listed as one of the top 10 most inventive and ingenious jewellery designers in the world by the World Gold Council.

Also Read: Exclusive interview with Jewellery designer Suhani Pittie

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Those who have read Frederick Forsyth, would sure have understood by now. The Vampire pilot, going home on a Christmas Eve 1957, whose aircraft suffers a complete electrical failure en route. Lost in fog and low on fuel, he is met and guided (shepherded) to a disused RAF dispersal field by the angel pilot of another fighter-bomber of World War II vintage, who apparently has been sent up to guide him in.

The Vampire pilot, some time after he lands at the airfield learns that his saviour was Johnny Kavanagh, a wartime RAF pilot who had been stationed at Minton (fictional) and who used to guide crippled bombers home. To his utmost bewilderment and surprise, the Vampire pilot also learns that Kavanagh disappeared over the North Sea in his Mosquito on his last mission, on Christmas Eve 1943, exactly fourteen years before this rescue.

Arjan Singh is indeed the proverbial Shepherd from Frederick’s thriller, leading and guiding the Indian Air Force during the most crucial period in history. Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Indian Air Force just before the 1965 war, when he was only 44 years old, a responsibility he carried with grace and elan.

Today evening at 1947 hours, The Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh breathed his last at the Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi. He was 98. He was admitted to the hospital today morning following a cardiac arrest. He was being treated at the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Sciences Centre of the hospital.

Arjan Singh was born on 15 April 1919, in Lyalpur of undivided Punjab. He completed his education from Montgomery. In 1938 when he got selected for the Empire Pilot training course at RAF Cranwell, he was still in college and was only 19 years old.

His first posting on being commissioned involved flying Westland Wapiti biplanes in the North Western Frontier Province as a member of the No.1 IAF Squadron. Arjan Singh flew against the tribal forces before he was transferred for a brief stint with the newly formed No.2 IAF Squadron. Later he moved back to No.1 Sqn as a Flying Officer, when the Squadron was re-equipped with the Hawker Hurricane.

Also read: IAF Chief Takes To The Skies, Leads The ‘Missing Man’ Formation Flypast

Promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader in 1944, Arjan Singh  also flew Close Support missions during the crucial Imphal Campaign and later assisted the advance of the allied forces to Rangoon, Burma. For his role in successfully leading the squadron during combat, Arjan Singh received the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. He was given command of the IAF Display flight which flew Hawker Hurricanes after the war that toured India giving demonstrations. On 15 August 1947, he was given the unique honour of leading the fly-past of more than a hundred IAF aircraft over the Red Fort in Delhi.

Immediately after independence, he took over the command of Air Force Station, Ambala, in the rank of Group Captain. In 1949, after promotion to the rank of Air Commodore, Arjan Singh took over as the Air Officer Commanding of Operational Command, which later came to be known as the Western Air Command. Arjan Singh had the distinction of having the longest tenure as the AOC of Operational Command, from 1949-1952 and again from 1957-1961. Promoted to Air Vice Marshal, he was the AOC-in-C of Operational Command. Towards the end of the 1962 war, he was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff and became the Vice Chief of Air Staff by 1963.

On 01 August 1964, Arjan Singh took over as the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) in the rank of Air Marshal. Arjan Singh was the first Air Chief who kept his flying category till his CAS rank. Having flown over 60 different types of aircraft from Pre-Second World War era biplanes to the more contemporary Gnats & Vampires, he had also flown in transports like the Super Constellation.

A testing time came in September 1965   when Pakistan launched Operation Grand Slam, in which an armoured thrust targeted the vital town of Akhnur, he was summoned into the Defence Minister’s office with a request for air support. When asked how quickly the IAF will be ready for operations,he replied with his characteristic nonchalance,”…in an hour”. And true to his word, the Air Force struck the Pakistani offensive in an hour. He led the IAF through the war showing unparalleled leadership.

Arjan Singh was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his leadership during the 1965 War and subsequently the rank of the CAS was upgraded to that of Air Chief Marshal. Arjan Singh became the first Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force. He retired in July 1969, thereupon accepting ambassadorship to Switzerland. He remained a flyer till the end of his tenure in the IAF, visiting forward squadrons & units and flying with them. Arjan Singh was and remains a source of inspiration to generations of Indians.

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In recognition of his services, the Government of India conferred the rank of the Marshal of the Air Force onto Arjan Singh in January 2002 making him the first and the only ‘Five Star’ rank officer of the Indian Air Force. In 2016 Air Force Station, Panagarh was renamed as Air Force Station Arjan Singh.

Arjan Singh’s demise enables him to metamorphise into a legend that India will proudly remember in all times to come.

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There has been no looking back, ever since Hyderabad based Suhani Pittie, established her own gemology training institute at the young age of just nineteen. The Jewellery designer in her seems to have naturally evolved over the years and bloomed to make a mark. On date Suhani Pittie is not only one of the famous and best jewellery designer in India, as adjudged by N4M survey, but has been earning laurels across continents too.

N4M Media spoke to Jewellery designer Suhani Pittie who pours her heart out on her travails, from the start with a meagre capital of Rs 5000 to the launch of her men’s line on Amir Khan in Dangal. Working 15-16 hours, through the week! No wonder Suhani’s firm belief “Excellence is not an occurrence, its a habit” stands proven.

N4M Media: Now may I ask you that when you look back, as a celebrity owner of famous “SuhaniPittie” stores, whom do you think inspired you to begin with and pursue your dream ofbecoming a Jewellery Designer.
Suhani Pittie: It was unplanned. I had started a gemology school when i was 19. And was actively pursuing that subject. Jewellery just happened

N4M Media: Did you have any formal training in jewelry design and creation?
Suhani Pittie: No

N4M Media: What was the first piece of jewelry you ever made and where was it?
Suhani Pittie: I heated an old piece of silver, drilled a hole in it, bent it into an offbeat shape and made it into a necklace. That was the first piece

N4M Media: How have your designs evolved over time. Have they really changed?
Suhani Pittie: One new collection is introduced every 45-55 days.So designs are ever changing but the outlook and DNA is always “being local going global”.India is always in the DNA

N4M Media: Which year did you launch your own company? How much was the initial capital and how did you arrange it.  
Suhani Pittie: 2004 i started work with under 5000 Rs , a box of rose quartz and chalcedonies and a 8×8 inch piece of silver. That was my capital-my raw material.Thepvt ltd company was initiated in 2005.

N4M Media: Did you ever imagine that celebrities like Amir Khan would be wearing your jewellery? 
Suhani Pittie: I focus on doing great quality work and building a remarkable company. The rest is all organic and hence i have never given it a thought.

N4M Media: Our audience would love to know about your design process—like choosing materials, design development, how you or your team works to do this, etc. Take us through your “typical” day at work.
Suhani Pittie: I start work at 10 sharp and wind up at 9.30pm in the office after which i get home and work on next days production and business to-do’s.Im also the CEO of the company so Im continuously participating in board meetings and internal meetings with different departments. My work day is usually 15-16 hrsmon-sat and 8 hrs on sunday. 

N4M Media: Do you design your jewellery for only the elite or do you keep your jewelry on the more modest and affordable end?
Suhani Pittie: Our goal is to make beautiful pieces which are not too heavy on the pocket. And it is certainly for everybody. The enigmatic Indian woman is my inspiration.

N4M Media: If you could see any woman wearing your beautiful designs, who would it be?
Suhani Pittie: Everybody! We have 10 different collections running at any given point of time. That means ten different moods. our target audience is everyone!

N4M Media: In today’s times when men spend more on grooming, Do you design for menfolk too?
Suhani Pittie: Yes absolutely. Infact our men’s line was launched on Aamir Khan in Dangal.His team reached out to us. I think men are more conscious and particular.Not a thread can be out of place. I love that challenge.

N4M Media: How does being born and brought up in India influence your design style?
Suhani Pittie: Everything i do is inspired by India. Im besotted by our country.There is so much heritage and culture that subconsciously is ingrained within all of us

Also read: Top Most Famous and Best Jewellery Designers In India – N4M Survey

N4M Media: What is your one career highlight thus far that you might like to share?
Suhani Pittie: Many good and encouraging things have happened on the way. I’m very grateful and humbled http://www.suhanipittie.com/profile

N4M Media: What is the most important lesson you’ve learned as an entrepreneur?
Suhani Pittie: Excellence is not an occurrence.Its a habit. Be at it everyday. Make your own roads. Follow your instincts. No guts, no glory. Be sensitive, be humble but never stop. Don’t waste time. It doesn’t wait for anyone.
Listen. Listen a lot.

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India, with its wide diversity of cultures and ethnicity has an ancient clothing design tradition. However its only in the last few decades that the Indian Fashion Industry has started emerging from infancy to pop up on the international stage. Fashion designers have certainly been instrumental in the strides that Indian Fashion Industry has taken post 1990’s, buoyed by the global fashion and the economic boom in India. Today we have both established as well as constantly emerging and challenging Indian fashion designers trying to make a mark and establish brands globally. With their unique ideas, styles and designs, it becomes difficult to choose those whom we can bunch together as the “Most Famous and The Best”. It’s here that N4M media has established its authenticity through surveys and innovative methodology to bring to you an authentic list of “Top Most Famous and The Best Fashion Designers in India”. N4M constantly tries including upcoming talent that challenges established ones by improving and bettering records one notch at a time.

Pernia Qureshi

A trained Kuchipudi dancer, Pernia Qureshi is one of India’s leading style icons and fashion entrepreneurs. She has been a stylist with Harper’s Bazaar, Elle & Conde Nast in New York & New Delhi. Pernia has also designed costumes for Bollywood viz for films like ‘Aisha’. Her entrepreneurial journey started with the creation and launch of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop in 2012, India’s first true fashion e-commerce website that showcases over 500 designers, and delivers worldwide.

Satya Paul

Satya Paul is a legend that India has known since decades now and who has always  endeavored for enhancement, finesse and elegance for contemporary life. Famous for his ionic style of bridal outfit particularly the Satya Paul range of sarees has been a hit amongst the fairer sex and earned him a name and place in the fashion industry.

Ritu Kumar

Ritu Kuma is another naturally gifted Indian Fashion industry stylist. Her designs are innovative and versatile and the wardrobe comprises of a unique range strating from swimwear to evening wear to traditional Indian wear. She specially excels in bridal outfits of sari, lehenga and casual wear. She is the perfect embodiment of tradition, style and elegance. All these clearly reflect in her design and demeanour.

Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal the fashion designer from New Delhi and a passout from St. Stephenson has often been in news, for both good and bad reasons. He is considered as one of the most vibrant person in the fashion industry. He designs catering to both men and women, bridal and evening collection with day wear and ready to wear collections. His creativity knows no bounds and he mostly creates his own style. His sophisticated designs elaborate both traditional and the modern world.

Manish Malhotra

is a name that everyone associates with poses in the company of mostly female actress across the film industry. He is charismatic in his fusion of colours, style and glamour quotient. He is one of the few who could blend film and fashion into a single thread. His designs have reflections in many a films like the dress of Urmila for film Rangeela etc.

Neeta Lulla

Neeta Lulla is another well known Fashion Designer on the national stage. Her simplicity and style has helped her to create an indelible mark in the fashion industry. Having been designing wedding dresses since 1985, Neetu got a break and committed herself mostly to Bollywood after Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit wore her costumes in film Devdas (2002 Hindi film).

Sabyasachi Mukherjee

The uniqueness in the name extends to the ‘cut above the others’ in talent and fashion designing. A down to earth and humble soul from the city of Kolkata, Sabyasachi is the latest and the youngest buzz in an otherwise high profile and elites dominated fashion industry. Sabyasachi has won innumerable awards from best designs to collections to stylishness. He is an ardent believer in designing clothes using unusual fabrics and fusion of styles in a vibrant colour palette, which draws inspirations from the ancient and medieval traditions.

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The film industry or motion picture industry comprises of the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking taken together i.e. film production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew personnel.

Hollywood is the oldest film industry of the world and the largest in terms of box office gross and number of screens. In terms of viewership however, Bollywood is the most watched with 3.2 billion viewers mainly in Asia, as compared to Hollywood which has 2.6 billion viewers.

The world has seen the emergence of indigenous film industries with Hollywood-inspired nicknames, most starting with the first letter(s) of the location and ending in the letters “-ollywood” or “-wood”. India has the largest share of names after Hollywood to represent the local movie industries. Lets recall the names of the film industries from across the world.

Brief About Hollywood:  Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, United States (yes, it’s not a movie industry in itself, as believed popularly). The place situated west-northwest of downtown Los Angeles, got it’s cultural identity as the center of movie studios and movie stars when movie making activities increased in the early 20th century.

India:

• Bollywood – is the informal name given to the Bombay-based Hindi language film industry located mostly in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. After Hollywood, Indian movie industry is considered to the biggest in the world. Name Bollywood is an amalgamation of Bombay and Hollywood.
• Kollywood may refer to the Tamil language film industry in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kollywood is a portmanteau of the words Kodambakkam, an area of Chennai, where Tamil language feature films are produced, and Hollywood. Kollywood West refers to Tamil movies produced in western countries and the term Kollywood South refer to Tamil movies made in Singapore, Sri Lanka and India.
• Ollywood is the olloquial name given to Odiya language film Industry in the state of Orissa, India.
• Tollywood – A name most poached upon by Bengalis on one hand and the Telugu speaking Andhrites on the other hand. It is originally said to be coined for Bengali Film industry after Tollygunge in West Bengal drawing inspiration from Hollywood dating back to 1932 by Wilford E. Deming an American Cinematographer. However the Telugu film industry in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana also vie for it and often refer to their film industry as Tollywood
• Chhollywood is the colloquial name given to the Chhattisgarhi language movie industry in Chhattisgarh, India.
• Jollywood is the colloquial name given to the Assamese language movie industry based on Jyoti Chitraban, Guwahati, Assam.
• Mollywood refers to the Malayalam film industry in the state of Kerala.
• Punjwood – Punjabi language movie industry in India
• Sandalwood – Kannada language film industry in Karnataka, India
• Sollywood – Sindh language movie industry in India.
• Dhollywood or Gollywood refers to the cinema of Gujarati Language in Gujarat, India.

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Apart from US and India, many other film industries of the world are also obsessed by the suffix “-ollywood”. Some of these are:

South Asia:

• Pollywood. The Pashto language movie industry in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,  Pakistan.
• Lollywood refers to the Punjabi films of Pakistani film industry based in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The word was first coined in 1989 by a gossip columnist Saleem Nasir.
• Dhallywood or Dhaliwood refers to the Bangladeshi film industry, based in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Kariwood refers to the Pakistani film industry, based in the city of Karachi.
• Kollywood also refers to the movies made in the city of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. However since it is an already well established name to represent something else, some other appropriate name needs to be coined and earmarked for Kathmandu movie industry. A name Nollywood (for Nepal + Hollywood) is also taken, so is Pollywood (Pokhara +Hollywood). May be, Nepalwood or a Nellywood would be simple and easiest alternative to represent Nepali movie industry.The Nepalese film industry is also sometimes called Kaliwood.

Africa:

• Ghollywood refers to the Ghana film industry.
• Hillywood refers to the emerging film industry in Rwanda
• Kannywood refers to the film industry in Kano, Nigeria
• Nollywood is the film industry in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Riverwood is the film industry in Kenya
• Swahiliwood refers to the cinema of Tanzania
• Ugawood is the Ugandan film industry.
• Wakaliwood refers to the film studio in Wakaliga, Kampala, Uganda, which specialises in very violent films. 
• Zollywood refers to Cinema of Zimbabwe

America: 

• Chollywood refers to the Peruvian film industry. It is also spelled “Choliwood.”
• Hollywood North refers to film and television production in Canada, especially the cities of Vancouver and Toronto.
• Mollywood may refer to the Mormon film industry in the United States.
• Somaliwood refers to the film industry that has sprung up around the Somali immigrant community of Columbus, Ohio.
• Peruliwood refers to film production in Peru.

Europe:

• Etyekwood is the informal name given in the media to Hungary’s new Korda Studios under construction in the wine-making village of Etyek near Budapest.
• Hollyhammar was used to refer to a TV production facility in Hallstahammar, Sweden, in the 1990s.
• Pinewood, name given because of the pine trees surrounding it. Is located in Buckinghamshire, England This studio dates from the 1930s so its real name predates the +wood suffix.
• Trollywood is the informal name for a film production facility in Trollhättan Municipality, Sweden.
• Valleywood is the informal name for the Dragon International film studio complex in Wales.

Oceania:

• Wellywood refers to Wellington, New Zealand – home of Weta Workshop, Weta Digital and Peter Jackson’s film studio.
• “Mollywood” is sometimes jokingly used to describe the Hollywood Sign-inspired town name on the hillside at the eastern edge of Mosgiel in New Zealand.
• Aussiewood or Oziwood refers to Australian cinema, including Ozploitation from the 1970s and 1980s but post-dates the genre.

Other:

• Chinawood is a nickname for the Hengdian World Studio, the largest filmstudio in China.
• Pallywood is a term used by conservative commentators to describe alleged anti-Israeli media manipulation through video footage.
• Hallyuwood refers to Cinema of South Korea
• Bulawood – Fiji film industry. The word Bula is a word of greeting in Fijian language.
• Kabulwood represents Afghan Cinema.
• Hollywood North – the film industry in Canada, specifically Vancouver and Toronto is termed Hollywood North. The term has been in use to describe Canadian film and television production since the late 1970s
• Hollywood of the East – Egypt movie industry
• Wellywood – Cinema of Wellington New Zealand
• Nollywood – Cinema of Nigeria
• Sollywood – South Africa Film Industry (Coined in 2010)
• Dhollywood – is the Gujarati film industry in India
• Tollywood – is Telugu film industry (correction).

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Tollywood industry has always been dwarfed by the Big Bro Bollywood. The brightest sparks from Tollywood would shift to Mumbai and this is how it has been going on all this while. But No More. Tollywood artists have slogged real hard and the hard work has started paying dividends. Today we can proudly say that Tollywood has started giving many movies that are not only doing good in the Bangla belt but are going places, from Cannes to many other international screenings. The credit certainly goes to the Tollywood actors and actresses whose talent, dedication and team work has made all this possible. N4M Team surveys and brings you some names of the most famous and best in Tollywood.

Prosenjit Chatterjee

He is the most well-known, experienced actor & producer in the Tollywood industry after our Mithun Da. He began his acting career as a child artist in the movie “Chotto Jigyasa”. After that he never had to look back. His “Amar Sangi” was a big hit that time & from that movie his fame started. Maybe you’ve seen him in Saratchandra Chattopadhaye’s “Chokher Bali” movie with Aishwarya Rai Bachhan and in “Shanghai” as Dr. Ahmadi, a social activist. He’s still in the lime light and stealing every girl’s heart with his look.

Dev

The most handsome guy in this industry, every girl’s crush and everyone’s heart beats by his name. He known as actor, producer and politician. He is a boy from a small town called keshpur. His first movie was “Agnishapath (2006)” wasn’t a big hit but his next movie “I Love You” was a huge success. He’s a very talented artist which he showed in commercial films and art films too. He’s a very good dancer. But every girl’s heart broke when he revealed his relation with Rukmini Maitra

Jeet

Good looks comes with Jeet. He’s the most good looking guy in this industry. He belongs from a Punjabi family background.  His success came with his very first movie “Sathi (2002)”. He had done only the commercial films so far. But his fans are looking forward to see him in art films also.

Ankush Hazra

This cute looking face started his career in 2010 with “Kellafate”. Recently he stole everyone’s heart with his acting and cute smile. A small town boy from Bardhaman always dreamt of become a successful actor and obviously he succeed & here he is on number four.

Abir Chatterjee

If anyone says that you can’t act on movies if you’re acting in a soap opera, Abir proved them wrong. He started his career with many hit serials and now he’s one of the best movie actors. He appeared as Byomkesh Bakshi & Feluda which made him more popular in the audience. Maybe he does not have the heroic face but his height and his smile makes him more attractive

Parambrata Chatterjee

So here comes my personal favorite and another actor who started his career from soap operas. I’m sure you guys have seen him in the movie “Kahaani (2012)” starring along with Vidya Balan. At the starting of his career he was famous as ‘Topshe’ Feluda’s assistant cum nephew. But after that he had done many art films and directed some of them too. So he’s at number 6 in my list!

Soham Chakraborty

He was a very famous child actor from his very first movie “Choto Bou”, he was only 1 or 2 and a half years old then, but he melted everyone’s heart with his acting, & really he was the cutest. His first film as an adult was “Bajimat” which was a big hit but after that his another blockbuster movie came “Prem Amar” and after that he had done many more movies and here he’s in number

Jishu Sengupta

Passion can take you to the top, he was an ex cricketer but his passion was acting so he debuted in a serial named “Mahaprabhu” & that makes his career smoother. He’s mainly known as an art film actor.

Anirben Bhattacharya

Now a days everyone is crushing over this guy. He’s mainly a theater artist and from there his fame flourished over every people in Kolkata. He started his film career with the Zee Bangla telefim “Kader Kuler Bou”. He got fame for his character as Bishan Roy from the film “Eagoler Chokh”. Recently he made his fans more proud with his acting in “Dhananjy”. His fans are looking forward to see him in many more good films.

Saswata Chatterjee

‘Dada ek minuet’ this dialogue was very famous after releasing “Kahaani”. Yeah we all know him as Bob Biswas but beside that he is a very famous personality in Kolkata. He began his career with a serial named “Kaalpurush”. At first he was famous as “Topshe” in Feluda television series. Then he had done many art films such as Ritwik Ghatak’s “Meghe Dhaka Tara”. But “Kahaani” brought the fame towards him.

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Preet Didbal has been elected as the mayor of Yuba city in California, becoming the first Sikh woman to hold the position in the United States.

Dibal was appointed by the California city council and will be sworn in on December 5, KCRA-TV, an NBC-affiliated television station, reported.

There are other Sikh mayors across the country — Ravi Bhalla was elected earlier this month as mayor in Hoboken, New Jersey.

However, Didbal is the first Sikh woman to be elected as mayor in the country, the report said.

Didbal was elected to Yuba City Council in 2014 and is currently vice mayor. She is the first in her family to graduate from college.

“Seeing someone that looks like you, that comes from the same faith as you, to be elected in a public office in this country is inspiring and exciting. And it’s definitely moving,” Jaydeep Singh with the Sikh Coalition said.

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“When Ravi Bhalla was elected in New Jersey, that was the first time I saw someone who looked like me, who was in a public office in the United States of America,” Singh said.

The Sutter-Yuba region is home to one of the largest Sikh communities in the country.

On November 8, Bhalla became the first ever Sikh mayor of New Jersey’s Hoboken city after a stiff competition that turned ugly when he was labelled a terrorist in slanderous flyers.

The Sikh Coalition estimates around 500,000 people who follow the Sikh faith live in the United States.

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India’s First ISO 9001:2015 Certified Astrologer and Gemologist Dr Sohini Sastri hails from a family of noble and famous personalities like Swami Dharmamegharanya Aranya on the paternal side  and Swami Hariharananda Aranya from maternal side. Born in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sohini graduated in Arts and went on to finish her Masters and PhD in political science. She has been further honored with the coveted Doctorate in Astrology.

Instead of pursuing her traditional family professions of Doctors and Lawyers, Sohini decided to do something different. Her passion led her to choose the profession of occult sciences as she happened to be blessed with the gift of clairvoyance, intuitions and mystical experiences since childhood.

Sohini Sastri has been recognized as an esteemed member of Asian Astrologers Congress, Astrological Research Project and Astro Medical Research Center. Her significant works have been published in various magazines and have been highly appreciated by the audience.

In this exclusive interview, Dr Sohini Sastri reveals her thoughts on everything from romantic relationships to the turbulence plaguing the society, all the while clearly demonstrating her solid grasp of the ancient art of astrology.

Thank you so much Mam, for taking the time off to respond to our questions for the benefit all of us and the society at large. We begin with some basic but inquisitive questions.

N4M Media: What got you into Astrology and who influenced you to become an astrologer?

Sohini Sastri: From my childhood I was  very much spiritual minded and devotee of god and very much interested to know and  study about occult science and  I always got inspiration from my Mother who belonged to the family of great Swami Dharmamegharanya Aranya and Swami Hariharananda Aranya. I even drew lots of  inspiration from my uncle, former Justice of Supreme Court late Aloke Chandra Gupta.

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N4M Media: What are the benefits of getting a Vedic astrology reading done?

Sohini Sastri: Not one or two but many. Some of them are:

• Identifying your main gifts or talents
• Choosing what to study
• Which career to follow
• Help with your love life, compatibility guidance
• Difficulties with conception
• Health issues
• Remedies to protect against accidents and negative forces
• Discovering what system of healing can be most beneficial
• Choosing the business that’s right for you
• Developing your business

N4M Team: For the benefit of our viewers, Can you please tell us about the basic difference between a KP Astrologer and a Vedic Astrologer?

Sohini Sastri: 

• Distribution of Cuspsis  done as per Placidus System in KP while Vedic follows Sripat  Paddhati.
• Start of the Cuspis taken as Start point in KP and it is taken as Mid point in Vedic.
• Aspects are taken  degree wise  and they are applicable as per orb of individual planet in KP. Vedic astrology follows cusp to cusp Aspects.
• Duration of Yearof 365.25 days but vedic take it as 360 for easy calculations.
• Less rulesbut vedic have lots of rules and books to get accurate prediction.
• Logicaland vedic has lost the accuracy of predictions because of missed data.
• Ayananshaplays a major role in  accuracy KP  has its own  and single ayanansha but vedic has lots of ayanansha provided by so many astrologers.  Each Ayanansha gives the  different values to  Planets and Cusps.
• Understandability One can learn  KP in very  few months but one can not learn full vedic astrology in his life.
• Accuracy Vedic can not pin point the time of frutification but KP can tell the exact time of frutification of the event.
• House of Father KP treat  9^thCusp  as the House of Father and 10^th Cusp for social status/carrier but Vedic take 10^th Cusp for Father/social status/carrier.
• Basics KP follows the rules given by sage Parashar for Vimshottari Dasha/Moon. KP has divided  each planet and cusp  Sign (Dasha)  into Bhukti,  Bhukti  into Antar and  Antar into  Pratyantar in the  same  ratio  as done by sage Parashar in Vimshottari  Dasha. It gives the more accuracy but vedic does not follows so.
• Navamansha Vedic follows  Navamansha  of Moon  Sign only but KP follows  navamansha of Nakshatra of each  Planet and Cusp.
• Fortuna KP introduced a new fast  moving point which can  differentiate between two early births as twins, it is known as Fortuna.
• Mercury Combustion KP says that Mercury never Combust(अस्त)from Sun.

N4M Team: Mam, we came to know that you are one of the very few who have the unique distinction of specializing in both i.e. as a KP astrologer as well as Vedic Astrologer k. What are the additional benefits for people who consult you, due to this dual specialization of yours?

Sohini Sastri: They will get more accurate calculation and  analysis of their birth chart because KP starts  where traditional ends .

N4M Team: Which aspects of someone’s life can you NOT predict?

Sohini Sastri:  I always give a warning of someone for  their upcoming events but  never do any predictions which make them more depressed because my work is to give peace and  relieve in mind of my client and  inspire them with all positive  aspect of  life rather point  out  only negative things .

N4M Team: Just in case if someone finds out about something in their chart that they don’t want to occur, is there some way the person can change it, or is it that whatever stands in the chart is going to happen inevitably?

Sohini Sastri: You have  face your  fate but we can support them by giving remedy and also alert them prior indication so that people  can minimize the  thing .

N4M Team: Ok let me ask you that in case you see something bad or perilious in someone’s future…an accident, a life threatening disease, a cheating spouse etc then do you reveal it to the person?

Sohini Sastri: Obviously and  this  is our  basic  work  to cautious them and advice to  initiate to take  preventive measures .

N4M Team: To what extent is a warning from you, such as ‘be extra cautious while going on your official tour’ or ‘be careful while driving,’ able to help someone avoid a situation that is bound to happen as per their chart? Can being aware or conscious of impending dangers actually benefit someone by avoiding a possible accident / incident / injury?

Sohini Sastri: People  come  to discuss for a specific event of life but if anybody wants to take advice  regarding  this them I obviously advice him or her and also prescribe remedies and precautions to protect them  and I am proud to say that people are very much benefitted from my advice and remedy  for this particular event of life and  beside everything I always try to educate every client astrologically about  what their charts say and try to involve them always in discussion about the  planets and  stars so that they can easily avoid any upcoming hazards in life and  if a client follow this  perfectly or take some remedy to prevent them he or she can get relieve .

N4M Team: Though a bit personal Mam, but how often do you look into your own chart for guidance in your life?

Sohini Sastri: This  is very interesting  point s for  a astrologer and this is really pathetic and  as well as beneficial   to someone who can read his or her own chart perfectly and  it is like  a doctor who treat himself or herself  and  it is really beneficial if we follow everything positively .

N4M Team: Is everything that is predetermined  and can be seen in ones chart, the same as fate or destiny?

Sohini Sastri: Destiny

N4M Team:  What advice do you have to those who do not believe in a astrologer’s ability to see the past and/or predict future?

Sohini Sastri: I always try to respect other’s opinion and  thought and if anyone don’t want to believe effectiveness of astrology then we cant  force him or her but I believe that in future they must change  their views to protect their live and future of their children and it is very true that  realization comes from urgency ….

Learn Even More

You can learn more about Sohini Sastri, her body of work, and all of the astrological services she offers including her exclusive newsletters, by visiting her official website http://www.sohinisastri.com . Alternately you can contact her or fix an appointment with her per below contact details:
Email ID: sohini.sastri@gmail.com         Phone: +919163632538

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From the beginning of the advent of Islam, muslim women have played a very important and discerning role in the society. However with deliberate media and perception campaigns run 24×7 to tarnish the image of Muslim women, more so in the past few decades, many ills have started getting tagged to the Muslim women across the world. Cropping up have been the many xenophobic assumptions – that Muslim women are oppressed, need to be saved, forced to wear headscarves or hijabs out of fear and so on. Such labels though remain far from reality.

Contrary to played up media image of a Muslim women as a demure un-empowered female, all hiding behind her burqa and sheltered by her men folk, today’s Muslim women are actively engaged in leadership and business roles across the society.

However most of these are far from reality. The phenomenal progress being made by the Muslim women in the world is amazing.  Muslim women at the forefront are debunking these orientalist myths while at the same time constantly working to combat the ills within the community.

To cite a few examples, ruling since decades is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Ms Sheikh Hasina Wazed. Also the Prime Minister of Mali Ms Cissé Mariam Kaïdama Sidibé is a charismatic Muslim women. Similarly, President of Kosovo, Atife Jahjaga, is the world’s youngest women president, while being her country’s first female Muslim president and the list goes on. So whether it be sports, entertainment, fashion, business or politics, Muslim women continue to climb the ladder and challenge the views, that belittle them otherwise.

As a tribute to the endeavors of the Muslim women of the world, N4M media surveys comes up with a list of the world’s Top Muslim women everyone should know about.

Anousheh Ansari

On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari’s name was everywhere as she became the first female private space explorer. During her time in space, she wrote a blog that enabled readers to share her literally cosmic experience with her. Ansari described intricate details on her blog and garnered more than 50 million hits from readers around the globe. A successful entrepreneur on Earth, she truly is a remarkable woman.

Salma bint Hizab al-Oteibi

Saudi Arabia saw women vote and be voted for in the 2015 Municipal Elections. The first woman to be elected was Salma bint Hizab al-Oteibi, who won a seat on the council of Madrakan, a region in the holy city of Mecca. She beat two other women and seven men to the spot. This was a victory for not only women in Saudi Arabia but for women all around the planet, as we saw women rise up over the attempts to repress the female voice. She has inspired countless women in her land and outside of it.

Amna Al Haddad

At the young age of 26, she has made history by being the first Emirati and GCC national to compete in the Asia Regionals and the first and only Muslim woman to do so in a headscarf. She is also a part of Nike’s campaign Inner Strength. In the film, Haddad speaks about how it’s never too late to get up and make a change in your life, as long as you stay devoted. She inspires women everywhere to push themselves to the limit.

Malala Yousafzai

Who hasn’t heard of the power girl, Malala Yousafzai? Born in Pakistan, the schoolgirl defied the Taliban and demanded that girls be allowed to receive education. She was shot in the head for doing so in 2012, but emerged victorious as she became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. An activist for female education and human rights advocate, she is fearless and inspirational, today and everyday. 

Ibtihaj Muhammed

Have you seen the first hijab-wearing character by Barbie that gained a lot of buzz? Ibtihaj Muhammed is the face behind the revolutionary doll meant to normalize hijabi women for little kids. The 31-year old sportswoman rose to fame at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she became the first female Muslim-American to earn a medal at the games, and the first American woman to wear a headscarf while doing so. Quoting Barbie, “Ibtihaj continues to inspire women and girls everywhere to break boundaries.”

Rahinah Ibrahim

Ibrahim, 48, was waiting to board a flight from San Francisco to Hawaii en route to Malaysia in 2005 but she was told she was on the no-fly list. She was eventually cleared to fly to Malaysia, but her visa was revoked afterward and she was unable to return to Stanford. She sued the government in 2006 to find out why. She won the no-fly list ruling and is a standing victim of government wrongdoing, as well as an example of courage and determination.

Amina Wadud

Dr Amina Wadud broke 1,500 years of tradition when she became the first woman to lead mixed-gender Muslim prayers in the UK and delivered the Friday sermon. Wadud received death threats and condemnation but she stands by her views, saying “This is not a movement, it is just a reality.” Most people disagree with what she’s doing, but she proves that Muslims aren’t just one monolith community. It has faces and controversial opinions, and she’s rightful for representing so.

Daisy Khan

Meet Daisy Khan, the Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE). Khan, who was the former Executive Director of American Society for Muslim Advancement, is now the voice behind countless cultural and religious programs, all in harmony with Muslims as well as non-Muslims. The non-profit organization dedicated to clear misunderstandings about Islam and promoting the ethical values of Islam.

Noor Tagouri

This Libyan-American journalist, activist, motivational speaker and model first stood in the spotlight after appearing in the Playboy magazine’s October 2016 issue. Not only was she the first Muslim woman to appear on Playboy magazine, she was also the first woman to appear on the magazine wearing a hijab. Advocating for a “bold case of modesty” and breaking stereotypes, Tagouri received a lot of support as well as criticism around the globe. Whether you agree with her views or not, it’s clear she’s one of the bravest among all.

Tawakkol Karman

Known as “The Mother of Revolution”, Tawakkol Karman is the first Yemeni,the first Arab woman and the second Muslim woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 32. Karman gained recognition for her work in the nonviolent struggle for safety and rights of women in Yemen. SA journalist by profession and human rights activist by nature, she is a fiercely committed woman, determined to bring about change, all while inspiring others to do so.

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Muslim representation in Bollywood has come a long way .The early Bollywood had movies made on Muslim rulers, Nawabs and courtesans, depicting the royal magnificance. Mughal e Azam, one of the epic Bollywood movie had captured the royal grandeur of Mughal court which even to this date is unmatched.

While chaudvin ka Chand dealt with the upper middle class of Muslim society, Pakeezah had a love story of a courtesan with a Nawab, Umrao jaan with it’s soulful music portrayed the emotions and struggles of a courtesan. These movies were not only huge hits but are considered as classicals which touched the hearts of all it’s viewers.

Then came the era of Muslim socials, which again mostly had characters from the affluent Nawabi families or the upper middle class. Mere Mehboob, Bahu Begum, Mehboob ki Mehendi and Mere Huzoor has typical characters dressed in shervanis and ghararas .The remarkable movies of that had a different perspective were shatranj ke khiladi, Garam Hawa and Bazaar, each of a different genre but nevertheless exemplary. Garam Hawa deals with the struggles of a Muslim family in the post partition era.

After a stage the depiction of Muslim was considerably changed and also diminished. Raheem Chacha or the Imaam saheb, from Sholay is well etched in the minds of viewers. Played by AK Hangal the blind Imaam Saheb, loved by the villagers shows exemplary patience when his only son is killed by dacoits, a sacrifice for the safety of the village. The movie is famous for catchy dialogues of it various characters, Raheem Chacha’s simple “Itna sannata kyun hain?” is still remembered.

The gradual fading of Muslim characters was noticed, except for few supporting characters in few movies like Sher Khan in Zanjeer played by Pran, Qurbani had Amjad Khan playing the cop, Rishi Kapoor as Akbar in Amar Akbar Anthony, Amitab Bachan in Coolie and Mazhar Khan singing “Naam Abdul hai mera” in Shaan are few examples. Though Bollywood had many Muslims actors & directors but gradual fading away of the Muslim characters is evident. Few movies had some characters thrown in here and there but no more were important Muslim characters seen in Bollywood.

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Then came The Khan era, where the three Khans ruled Bollywood but they themselves didn’t portray many Muslim characters for a long time. Salman Khan‘s Hum Aapke hain kaun had the friendly Muslim doctor couple, the characters took stereotyping to a different level with paan chewing, shayari and gaudy dresses but to be fair everything in that movie was over hyped and over the top. Aamir Khan’s Sarfarosh had the honest cop Salim, who has to prove his patriotism and honesty had dialogues like

“Phir Kabhi Kisi Salim Se Mat Kehna … Yeh Mulk Uska Ghar Nahin…”

Shahrukh Khan took the risk and did two movies where in played the Muslim Hero, My name is Khan and Chak De!India, two very powerful characters that tried to portray the Muslim character as real as possible. Fiza by Khalid Mohammad had Karishma Kapoor playing the feisty Fiza searching for her brother lost during the riots.

Movies like Zubeida Iqbal and Three Idiots had interesting characters but most movies after the Mumbai riots had Muslim characters as villains, even without any name they were quite evident with surma clad eyes and wearing topis, the quintessential villain. The normal office going or working Muslim just vanished from the scene, either he was a villain or a stereotyped caricature.

Movies like Dear zindagi and Aye dil hain Mushkil did try to create some interesting characters but the middle class or even the hard working poor Muslim just didn’t fit into the Bollywood movies.

Stereotyped as villains or topi wearing Miya bhais no film maker even remotely address real issues faced by today’s Muslims. With a surge in identity politics and effort to attribute the past to present Muslim generation, the Muslim identity in general is muddled and Bollywood which ones saw some its best epics depicting the richness of Muslim culture seems to have distanced it self from the present Muslims. What better than movies to portray the fears, apprehensions and hopes of the Muslims but alas Bollywood doesn’t seem to be very keen.

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The video of a brave policeman Gagandeep Singh saving a youth from a frenzied crowd in Uttarakhand has gone viral earning him accolades and the cop is hailed as a ‘Hero’ for his act .

The incident is seen as a ray of hope in such times when faith based attacks by the erstwhile fringe elements is becoming a norm. The Muslim youth in this case was attacked when he was visiting his Hindu girlfriend and if not for the brave cop he would have been badly beaten and in all likelihood, lynched by the mob.

The police officer Gagandeep Singh stood his ground and saved the man even after the mob started yelling, “Police Prashasan Murdabad”. Not the first time where Muslims have been targeted by Hindutva mobs on the pretext of possessing beef or love jihad, beaten mercilessly and at least three of them have been killed publicly.

Akhlaq, Junaid and Afrazul were all killed mercilessly while hordes of people stood watching and in some cases even cheering the killings. In almost all such cases, families of the victims were further targeted and harassed in an effort to send a militant message and create panic among the minorities.

Allegedly in most cases, parts of the media played partisan, twisted the plot, blamed the victims and brazenly indulged in whataboutery resulting in justifying the mob attacks in some way or the other instead of outright and unequivocal condemnations. In such a  scenario, a brave cop standing upto the goons and protecting the Muslim youth is no doubt commendable, but also to some extent worrying.

Worrying because, an act in normal course of duty by a police officer is suddenly seen here as an exceptional act of bravery. This forces us to realize the disturbing times we are living in currently, the irony of the situation being more than baffling.

In a tweet by a well know twitterati Aarti @aartic02, she shares the common public sentiment of the day, saying:

Gagandeep Singh, Courageous Brave, Sikh Police Officer saved a Muslim man who came to meet his Hindu Girlfriend, from being Lynched by Hindutva Mob in Uttarakhand. #ISalute #SinghIsKing pic.twitter.com/oXGgGHCUfv

— Aarti (@aartic02) May 24, 2018

The worst came by when the cop was trolled and attacked for saving a life, for doing his duty. The unending whataboutery has successfully managed to hijack any issue, turn it into mockery of societal ethics, be it the mob lynchings or rape of an eight year old child. Incidents that should have evoked strong criticism have often ended up being turned into the classical Us vs Them jingoism, undermining the very nature of the gruesome acts.

Akhlaq was allegedly killed only on the suspicion of possessing beef (which later was found to be false), Afrazul on the pretext of love jihad which again, it is claimed, turned out to be a lie and Junaid as per his brother who accompanied him, was killed merely for being a Muslim. All these incidents occurred in broad day light in front of a crowd which stood watching the killings and not one tried to intervene and stop. Sixteen year old Junaid was killed in a train allegedly because of his faith and not one person in the entire train came forward to stop the goons.

This gives a fairly clear insight as to why an act of duty by the policeman is hailed and celebrated. He is seen as a saviour and a glimmer of hope in an environment of hatred, often fed by the frequent vitroils of many a public figures and their pernicious influences, all tailored for extracting political mileage. Unfortunately the hate mechanisms are so strong that we need many a Gagandeep Singhs to stand up for the rights of the oppressed, to do their duty without any fear and most importantly to take a stand in front of the hate mongers, without any fear.

If one Gagandeep Singh can stand up to the goons and stop them, a proactive crowd of conscientious people, taking a stand and speaking up for what is right and just in the society, would go a long way to reassure those on the receiving end of such bigotry.

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Divided by hate and political ideologies, many are oblivious to the fear a section of our society is living in. The daily demeaning of the minorities by a major section of the media has only added to the fear psychosis and their getting targeted brazenly. To top it all, any such violation of rights and harassment is easily being justified one way or the other. Thus devoid of any logic, a sense of frenzy gets created by the media. Social media also adds fuel to the fire as fake news and pics get widely shared through applications like WhatsApp and Messengers.

Thus in the prevalent times even routine acts of duty are much appreciated and duly hailed. To encourage people to stand up and shun violence, Gagandeep certainly needs to be acknowledged and celebrated until such time, such acts become the norm and do not remain only as an exception.

In the present circumstances what we badly need is not just one but many more brave Gagandeeps to fight this growing menace of communal forces out to destroy the secular fabric of India.

People like Gagandeep who exuberate courage of conviction, can take a stand and thus act as inspiration for others to follow are the real jewels of the society. More power to the hero, Gagandeep.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spine of others is often stiffened “

Disclaimer: The information, ideas or opinions appearing in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of N4M Media.

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In the recent years, transition from family doctors to family nutritionists has become more and more apparent. That is not to say that family doctors are losing their relevance in the society. What’s happening is that people are increasingly becoming aware of the value of preventive measures over curative approaches to diseases. Your family dietician helps you achieve the former, while a family doctor comes in after the disease has set in.

People are starting to see how prescribed nutrition can help them ward off a myriad of illnesses and save them a lot of pain and medical bills. In this article, my endeavor is to bring out some of the benefits you get by having a nutrition consultant vis-à-vis a family doctor.

Prevention of Genetic Diseases

If you come from a family where diabetes, heart disease, sickle-cell anemia or other genetic disorders are trending, then it’s normal to feel concerned that you too might suffer the condition. An experienced family nutritionist can help you reduce the risk of developing these chronic conditions by recommending meals that help ward off these illnesses.

But even if you or a loved one already have one of these conditions, a qualified dietitian can help you know which diets are tailored to improve your sugar levels or lower cholesterol levels. In the long run, a nutritionist can help you reduce or even eliminate your dependency on medications.

Achieving a Healthy Weight

You already know that your weight has a huge impact on your health and your lifestyle that ultimately influences your performance at work. If you’ve been looking to lose weight, then your family doctor will not help much. Turning to nutrition consultancy is your best bet.

An accomplished dietician can help recommend a diet that helps you take in fewer calories than the one you use on a daily basis, making it easier for you to achieve the ideal weight.

Meeting Your Fitness Goals

Whether you aim to perform better in sports or simply want to enjoy skiing during the vacations, your body needs to be fit enough for these activities. An experienced family nutritionist can help you come up with a meal plan that’s tailored to get your body fit more quickly and keep it that way for a long time. While a family doctor may recommend that you need to get fit, they simply don’t have the time, or the training, to help you achieve that.

Revitalization for Your Aging Body

If you are starting to feel the signs of aging such as sluggishness and your recent lab results are continually poor, then it may be time to seek the assistance of a family nutritionist.

The dietician can get you started on a whole-food and plant-based diet to address any chronic inflammation you may have and boost your cardiovascular functioning as well as hormonal balance. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, coupled with nuts, seeds, legumes, fatty fish, and lean proteins can help enhance your overall health and keep auto-immunes diseases at bay. In the end, your body feels stronger and younger.

Eliminating Harmful Foods

While your diet plays a significant role in making you feel healthy, what you consume may also adversely affect you. In fact, many digestive problems and skin ailments are caused by allergies and food sensitivities. Instead of doing guesswork as to what exactly might be affecting you, you can consult a family nutritionist.

An experienced dietician can help take you through the process of eliminating certain foods and bringing others back so you zero-in on what might be the cause of your health woes. The nutritionist may even accompany you to the grocery store to assist you in pinpointing the harmful foods and offer suggestions on what alternatives you can begin to use.

Constant Emotional Support

You may not have realized it yet, but a lot of emotions surround food. That’s because food is at the center of numerous aspects of your life, from happy stuff to angry experiences. As you embark on changing your lifestyle and food, you’ll experience some powerful feelings, and it’s possible to feel overwhelmed. Your emotions can negatively affect your appetite.

Your family nutritionist is there to offer the support you need to keep going. They constantly remind you of how far you have come and spur you to move ahead. This can have a powerful impact on your morale.

Ultimately, your food habits have a strong bearing on your well being, so you need to be careful what you consume. It’s the reason that many people are turning to family nutritionists to keep their bodies healthy and prevent that dreaded visit to the family doctor.

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Most of Bollywood’s leading actresses are not only tall, some of them are incredibly tall. With no definite source to check, many a times it becomes hard to tell how tall your favorite star is. N4M helps you unravel the tallest amongst Bollywood actresses, the actual heights of some is bound to surprise you. Lets for a second make Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor stand together and be the judge ourselves.

The following list of these beautiful women who rule the red carpet, especially while rocking with the added height of heels. No matter how tall these ladies are, they rightly still love a good stiletto. Check out the tallest actresses in Bollywood, right away.

Katrina Kaif

When Katrina Kaif made her entry into Bollywood industry, she was largely appreciated for her attractive look. At that time, not many tall actresses were there in Bollywood industry. Her height is one of the factors to make her seem dashing. She has got many roles opposite to tall actors because of her good height. Katrina’s height is 1.74 m or 5’8 1/2″.

Nicole Faria

Nicole Estelle Faria is an Indian supermodel and actress from Bangalore who won the Miss Earth 2010. Counted amongst the tallest in Bollywood, her height is 1.75 meters.

Neha Sharma:

Neha Sharma is a popular Actor. Latest movies in which Neha Sharma has acted are Athadey, Siruthai Vettai, Chirutha, Solo and Tum Bin 2. Neha Sharma was born on November 21, 1987 and her height is pretty tall at 1.75 meters

Sonal Chauhan

Sonal Chauhan is an Indian fashion model, singer and actress who predominantly works in Telugu and Hindi cinema.Sonal Chauhan made her debut with Jannat movie. She has won several beauty contests. Her tall body is an asset in her charismatic personality. Her height of 1.75 m.

Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Mohammed Fakhri is an American actress and model, who mainly appears in Hindi films. Known as Rockstar girl Fakhri began her career as a model and appeared as a contestant in the TV show America’s Next Top Model. She has various Hindi films and receives applauses for her tall and slim looks. She is 1.75 m tall.

Anushka Sharma

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi girl Anushka Sharma is known for her fit body and her height is one of the factors in making her look attractive. She looks stupendously beautiful while modeling due to her tall posture. She has 1.75 m height or 5′ 8 57/64′.

Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi and Telugu films. Following a modelling career, Sanon made her acting debut with the Telugu psychological thriller 1: Nenokkadine. Thereafter her entry into the Bollywood industry has been smooth. Her amazing looks coupled with her mesmerising height has made her stand tall amongst the young actresses. With her jaw-dropping looks, she has become the favourite of all. Her slim body and tall height are the most tempting factor in her personality. Her height is 1.76 m or 5′ 9”.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone, is one of the tallest actresses in Bollywood standing at 5’10”. Her confidence coupled with her height often unsettles the male actors opposite to her.

Lisa Hayden

Shauqueen girl Lisa Hayden ties with Diana Penty to also be second in terms of her height. The modern time diva looks attractive because of her tall height. She has height equals to 1.78 m or 5’10 5/64″.

Diana Penty

Diana Penty made her debut with the Cocktail movie. The model turned actresslooks amazing in every look because of her 1.78 m height. She stands at the second spot in the list of the tall actresses in Bollywood industry.

Sarah-Jane Dias

Sarah-Jane Dias is an Indian actress, host, VJ and former beauty queen. She was the winner of Femina Miss India 2007 and was a VJ for Channel V. Sarah’s height is a whopping 1.78 meters which ties her up in the second place with a couple of other actresses

Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor is one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry and is the recipient of several awards, including a Filmfare and a National Film Award. The glamorous daughter of Anil Kapoor, is also famous for her aesthetic sense and fashion style. She is the tallest actress in the whole of Bollywood presently. Her height is 1.79 m or 5′ 11.

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He is one of the most trolled men on the planet. His intelligence has been incessantly lampooned. Barbs and insults are constantly hurled at his family. His ability to lead men has always been questioned.

And, yet, Congress president Rahul Gandhi soldiers on. With a smile.

While manouevring his way through the murky labyrinth that politics is, he has shrugged off many insults and maintained his poise.

Leading a political party is a tall order, but Rahul has now proved he possesses the leadership qualities that can give shape to a new, stronger Congress.

Here are 10 reasons why the Congress president is perfect CEO material:

1. The mentor: Rahul Gandhi has been a remarkable guide and a guru to the Congress rank and file, many of whom had become despondent after the drubbing the party received in the 2014 polls. All that is now history. Rahul has taken command of a party that was down and out and brought it right back into the reckoning by leading it from the front.

2. The motivator: The Congress president’s ability to catalyse his party into action and re-energise his team has already begun to pay rich dividends. He seems to have breathed new life into the Congress workers and supporters who have shed their misery and are now enthused to take on the BJP, which has gone on the defensive not knowing how to tackle Rahul’s persistent attacks.

3. The communicator: Possessed of strong communication skills, Rahul Gandhi has managed to get his thoughts and ideas to not just Congress supporters but also to the nation. His forceful speeches and statements have already begun to dent the BJP’s carefully crafted image of a pro-poor, non-corrupt and nationalist party. As the country gets closer to the 2019 elections, Rahul’s attack on the ruling party will only become stronger.

4. The avid student: The 2014 electoral defeat that the Congress experienced was enough to demoralize anyone. However, Raul has shown the ability to learn from the past mistakes, accept those mistakes and course-correct.

5. The relationship builder: He’s good at building relationships and breaking down silos. The Congress, under his leadership, has struck many political alliances, thus ensuring that the opposition to the BJP becomes stronger.

6. The tough decision-maker: Rahul has shown a ruthlessness that many in his own party thought him incapable of. He has managed to infuse energy and induct youngsters into higher positions into the party, weeding out the old guard.

7. The visionary: When the Congress was down and out after 2014 elections, the nation thought it would indeed become ‘Congress mukt’ soon. However, the naysayers hadn’t considered the quiet confidence and strength of Rahul Gandhi. When others could barely see any chance of the Congress growing into a formidable challenger to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rahul could visualize the future for his party. He realizes there are many challenges before him, but the roadmap he has laid out for the Congress shows he has made party workers aware of the strategy that will help them achieve audacious goals.

8. The calculated risk-taker: The Gandhi scion is fully cognizant of the fact that when an opportunity comes knocking by, one shouldn’t complain about the noise but embrace it with open arms. He has always been ready for those unpredicted breaks that present themselves when one takes bold steps. As in business, so in politics: Rahul has begun to take calculated risks now and these measures seemed to have opened up new avenues for him and the Congress to explore and exploit. Rahul’s risk-taking ability also shows his growing confidence and that he has shed his fear of failure.

9. The ‘out of the box’ thinker: In the fast-changing world of political affairs, it is important to come up with newer ways and ideas to beat your opponents, keep your team enthused and achieve your goals. Rahul has realized that often tried-and-tested tactics don’t work and he has thus come up with novel strategies that have rattled his opponents. These out of the box ideas have helped him adapt to new leadership style and revive the Congress.

10. The creator of hope: After being reduced to a mere 44 seats in the Lok Sabha after the 2015 general elections, many a political analyst and television anchor had written off the party and, especially, it’s leader. However, after a brief period of reticence, Rahul has bounced back with a bang. He’s now the ray of hope the Congress looks up to to derail the juggernaut that the Bharatiya Janata Party is. Indeed, in him the Congress and its millions of supporters see political salvation.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the personal opinions of the author. These opinions do not reflect the views of N4M Media

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There are thousands and thousands of girls in India who aspire to be a model, to be associated with the glam world. But while most of them give up, its only a few who continue and achieve success.

It is really tough to become a model in India, especially if you are from the regular social group. Nonetheless, here is a girl, despite her humble beginnings, with her sheer determination and focus, struggled hard to attain a supermodel status. Yes, Naina Nanda, now a fairly renowned supermodel and emerging actress of B-town, did it. As she recalls, she had to struggle hard, but ultimately achieved what most girls only dream of.

Tracing Naina’s Journey from ground zero to a Supermodel:

Like all other girls, Naina was also a normal girl with no film and modeling background. However, she always wanted to be an actress, but she had no idea on how to start her journey to stardom. Once her mother asked her to fill a beauty competition form. Initially, she refused to participate in the MAY QUEEN 2013, but when her mother persisted, she decided to try her luck. To her own utter surprise, Naina was declared the MAY QUEEN 2013 winner.

Having won the title of a reputed beauty pageant, she started getting various offers from the modeling world. “My Scary Days of Modeling” Yes, Naina called those initial days of her career as scary. Having easily won the first beauty competition of her life, the road to modelling was not easy and she still had to face many disappointing outcomes. “It was really difficult to maintain my confidence those days as I often got totally disappointed”, said Naina.

However, after a few dark days of her career, she again started getting modeling opportunities. It was in 2015 that she again got the taste of success and was declared the winner of Miss Jhansi. As luck would have it, Naina could also manage her wildcard entry to the prestigious MISS BELLEZA 2015 beauty contest in Gwalior. It was around this time that Naina became the first choice of the entire lot of local modeling agencies.

Miss India Second Runner Up 2016

The biggest breakthrough came to Naina’s life when she won the title of Miss India Second Runners up in 2016. She was also able to win the title of the prestigious “Super Model 2017”. With such laurels in quick succession, Naina came to be recognized as a  supermodel, famous in the modelling and the glamour world.

As on date, Naina has indeed graduated to be a showstopper, a deep desire of every model, but attained by a chosen few. Now, Naina has risen to be among the top supermodels in India.

Path to Bollywood Opens Up: 

Yes, apart from being a renowned supermodel now, Naina is also debuting in Bollywood with a short movie, which is based on RAPE. With her dexterity and extra-ordinary talent, Naina is bound to grab success when it comes to real acting. Her childhood dream to be an actress has finally taken shape. She is sure to make a mark in this arena of entertainment as well just as many a supermodels in the west graduate to become successful actresses.

When asked about her making it big in the acting field, she replied that she only concentrates on her work and leaves the rest for destiny to take care. An amazing answer and the most appropriate approach to keep sanity drive the final lap to stardom.

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Naina Nanda – Supermodel & Upcoming Actress

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Nature or Nurture, the differing views on “Entrepreneurs are born” or Entrepreneurs are made” have been a point of contention for ages. Many studies and papers have been written and debated for a distinct outcome but to no avail.

However in a complex society and the present world order, it will be prudent to say that while there are so many different entrepreneurial ideas, there is no one route to entrepreneurship. While there are some who are born with a desire to create ventures and have inherent qualities that make them successful entrepreneurs, there are others who learn and acquire them along the way, some the hard way.

Meet Nancy Gupta and you realise the potential and the entrepreneurial spirit that seems to be burning as a desire to make it big. Its thus no easy task, many can’t even fathom that at a very young age, Nancy tailored a team of hers and dared to launch a company of her own.

Great fashion needn’t cost the earth.”We believe fashion should be individual, accessible and most of all affordable to the public at large.” says Nancy.

Strong Belief, an essence of entrepreneurship thus led Nancy’s ideology to give shape to GLAMORSTREET. Glamorstreet, a Bangalore based startup and exclusive brainchild of Nancy has been in the news for developing a platform to bring celebrities, artists and common people on a single platform to enable acquaintance, interaction, surveys, research and exchange of information for the masses.

Ms Nancy Gupta, CEO, Glamorstreet is excited about her journey since the launch of Glamorstreet a couple of years back. Glamorstreet remains fresh and informative with day to day happenings in the glamor world and is constantly updated with new stories and knowledge base for aspiring artists and actors in order to make sure one is always up to date with the latest trends, and celebrity fashion. “Additionally, We feature the most exquisite visual stories from across the world of fashion, décor, art, architecture, design, beauty, food & travel and events” adds Nancy.

Well known and renowned names connected with the celebrity and fashion world often write blogs for the surfers and the public at large. Some of the names like Shiny Alexander, Amrit Kaler, Bharat Thakur, Persis Monalisa, Shreya Unchali, Wanitha Ashok, Sheshadri Ramanna are only just a few from the long list blogging on Glamorstreet.

Thus from a humble beginning in 2012, Nancy has grown as a name to be reckoned with in the professional industry. Nancy Gupta, began her career as a make-up artist, then working as a freelancer, before launching her own brand. From her early days as a make up artist of repute, she has state of the art skills that made her stand tall among the professionals of the industry. With her vast experience in wedding makeovers, bridal beauty makeup, Nancy team had her hands full attending to celebrities and catering to makeups at parties, events and shoots. Nancy and her team services hundreds of new clients every year from across the country and the numbers in synch with the operations of Glamorstreet are only growing by the day.

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Tiding over the ups and downs, a regular in the glamor industry and the entrepreneurial world, Nancy stays strong and focused, thus enabling her to win over several coveted awards that are an envy to many. Karnataka Police’s Certificate of Appreciation in association with Team Aarohan is one amongst the many. Under her able mentorship, Nancy and her team has been able to conduct innumerable fashion shows and celebrity events across the country. A few international events are lined up as well. Nancy has thus been bringing in an invaluable social difference to the society, helping many a young talent to blossom in a competitive world.

N4M media and its team hail the everlasting entrepreneurial spirits of Nancy Gupta and wish her all the very best as she progresses with her venture, one milestone to another.

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