The first season of ‘Gusto with GD’ will have celebrities, HNIs, royalties, social activists and entrepreneurs from different industries
Gusto with GD is an exciting new entertainment talk show featuring passion stories & inner voices of some of the most sought line up of illustrious individuals with a vision to create content for inspiring youth & industry leaders along with fun & humour. The first season features and showcases a mix of celebrities along with HNIs, royalties, social activists and passionate entrepreneurs from different walks of life. Season one wrapped up its shooting of nine episodes in the mid of February and is scheduled to be released latest by the end of March brought to you by Unified Brainz – A luxury lifestyle & business channel in association with Passion Vista Magazine and Tourism Partner Gujarat Tourism, gift hamper partner EMM (E Mega Mart) and Suruchi’s synergy.
The show is hosted by a very dynamic and multifaceted personality who is a branding & marketing expert, global management consultant, an ingenious author, an enlightened philanthropist, a prominent peace advocate, a reformist and a renowned social activist who follows UN Sustainable Development doctrines,GD Singhwho is Founder and President of Unified Brainz Virtuoso Ltd. He is a zestful personality, leading companies nationally and internationally as a management consultant. His far-sighted vision and keen business acumen provide impetus to guidance-seeking groups and people. His passion for the industry gave birth to the show which talks about the hidden passion of individuals which by time gets buried within them. His fine efforts to motivate and inspire the world today for living life less ordinary, limitless and most importantly – passionately gave birth to Gusto with GD.
This show emphasises on the passion stories of prominent personas naming – A National Youth Award Winner – Madhish Parikh, A National Youth Icon Award Winner – Umang Modi, A National Youth Icon Award Winner – Prarthi Shah, widely known as Dr Dinosaur or Princess Dinosaur – Nawabzadi Aaliya Sultana Babi, Former Miss India, an actor and now a producer and director – Shital Shah, popular Punjabi actress and model – Rupa Khurana, popular activist, influencer, socialite turned actress – Manya Pathak, famous actor of Pollywood having good share in Bollywood and television industry – Kanwalpreet Singh, A folk singer, passionate entrepreneur, Big Boss 9 fame – Arvind Vegda, a seasoned business enthusiast & producer – Hetal Thakkar, popularly known as Dance Goddess, red carpet Emcee for Filmfare, IIFA and a sensational actress – Simran Ahuja, a very popular Radio Jockey of Ahmedabad, Gujarat known as Mirchi Murga Don – RJ Kunal, an Indian television actress known for her role in Tenali Rama and a successful model – Sonia Sharma, a versatile & talented actor in the Indian Film Industry – Nasirr Khan, the resilient entrepreneur and Fashion Jewellery Queen – Chinu Kala, a serial entrepreneur, educationist and socialite of Ahmedabad – Geetika Saluja, a man who is leading his royal legacy in fashion, education, religion and health sector – Umang Hutheesing, the very vibrant and brave socialite, social activist and president of Lakshya Trust – Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, the First Female Transnational Real Estate Developer, princess of Jethwa – Princess Sanyogita Atrey, a foreigner in the Indian film industry who hailed from Germany and known for her characters ‘Sonia Gandhi’ and ‘ Queen Helena’ – Suzanne Bernert, a versatile character artist & actor of Indian Film & TV Industry popularly known for his acting in films such as Hazaaron khwaishein Aisi, Gandhi My Father and popular cameo in 3 Idiots – Akhil Mishra, charismatic Gujarati film Industry actress, titled as Miss Kutch – Komal Thacker, a Patent Attorney and a fitness enthusiast taking forward family legacy – Gopi Trivedi, a National Award winning actress for her role in popular Gujarati Film Hellaro -Denisha Ghumra.
The content is not exactly about business and profession but about the story of success and failure, the tenacity that helped people reach their destination, the lessons they learnt from their failures, the support & guidance that changed their fate, the passion that drove their desires into reality, the moments of decisive actions that saved their life and all those sweet & sour talks without which their story would be incomplete.
With the line – “It’s all about your Guts, Glory & Gusto, GD Singh wants to dwell in the untold passionate stories of people who have set high standards by achieving milestones in their respective fields. The show is scheduled to be released and aired over the OTTs, YouTube Channel and on social media very soon, so stay tuned and keep watching – Gusto with GD.
Donor Crew’s network is national with NGOs from around the country as well as International with NGOs from all over the globe
Donor crew is an autonomous unit of Astage India Marketing and Services Private Limited, registered and incorporated in compliance with Indian government rules. Donor Crew acts as a link between donors and NGOs seeking donations to keep surviving and working in the social sector.
It connects Retail Donors, Corporate Donors, High Network Individuals (HNIs), Bulk Donors, and CSR bodies to Non-Governmental Organizations and Non-Profit Organizations where their money reaches the desired end. Donor Crew’s network is national with NGOs from around the country as well as International with NGOs from all over the globe.
Tailor-Made Donation Services And Counselling
Donor Crew offers five tailor-made services to our clients in the form of:
Retail Donation
Bulk Donation
CSR Activation and Management
Volunteer Base Development
Government Grant Counselling
Retail Donation
This is one of the most under-utilized area by organizations that are seeking donations and also the largest potential area. Donor Crew helps NGOs connect with individuals who though do not have large sums of money to offer but are humungous in number. We use our interactive, algorithmic, and technological platform to help organizations either get donation pledges from individuals or secure parameter donations from them.
Bulk Donation
High Network Individuals and Overseas and Domestic Associations are a high source of funding for Organizations. This is an area that is usually their focal point, though it comes with a few technicalities and legalities. Organizations have to ensure that the money being donated to them is clean and earned from legal means as otherwise can land them in legal battle with the state.
Donor Crew helps build communication between these High Network Individuals and Overseas and Domestic Associations, leading to trustworthy partnerships where organizations are saved from having to look out for themselves and these High Network Individuals and Overseas and Domestic Associations can be sure that their money is actually making the intended difference.
CSR Activation and Management
Corporates with a net-worth of Rs. 500 crores or US$77.5 million, the revenue of ₹1,000 crores (US$155 million) or net profit of ₹5 crores (US$ 660,000) are required by law to channel 2% of their profits towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. At Donor Crew, we help Corporates to participate in and activate their CSR projects and help them manage them. We also provide services to helping them measure and audit their CSR initiatives.
Volunteer Base Development
It is a fact that without the contributions of volunteers, many NGOs would not exist. Volunteers cut costs for NGOs by generously donating their time to the organization and getting work done without depleting budgets. At Donor Crew, our biggest support are our volunteers who comprise of FOs/CEOs/CAs/SOCIAL INFLUENCERs/STUDENTS and even laymen. They promote us at different levels like peer meetings, PTA, Professional forums etc. and we ultimately pass on the benefit to our partner NGOs.
Government Grant Counselling
Financial support from the Government is instrumental to the success and goal achievement of every NGO. At Donor Crew, we offer counselling services the help these organizations secure financial grants and contributions from the government.
Why Donor Crew?
Along with these services, the upsides for both NGOs and donors associating with us at Donor Crew are that:
Donors have to no longer worry about the authenticity of the NGOs and can be sure that their hard-earned money is being used towards the desired end.
The NGO partners at Donor Crew are thoroughly checked and only then are they allowed to be a part of the platform.
The Foreign Funding that comes to a partner organization comes in compliance with the latest FCRA laws, keeping legal troubles at bay.
For more information and to associate with Donor Crew, please log on www.donorcrew.com.
The company’s 3D Poker and Live Poker are the forerunners in the arena of the online poker industry
The normal life of people went topsy-turvy when Coronavirus hit the world at the beginning of the year. The change that it brought in the way of living is beyond anybody’s comprehension. In an era of maintaining social distancing, smartphones became the primary source of socializing and entertainment for quarantine life. Consequently, it came as a new opportunity for the online gaming industry. The latest data suggests that 85% of online gaming takes place on mobile phones in India.
The online gaming industry is advancing at a fast pace. To kill the boredom and earning cash, people are betting big on real money games. Out of which, online poker gaming is the new quarantine routine for many skilful players amid the COVID pandemic. According to recent estimates, there is a tremendous surge in the number of online poker players with more than 3 million active poker players in India.
Incepted in 2017, Stick Pool Club – a premium poker player and India’s first-ever real-money gaming app is disrupting the online gaming market with its fascinating features. The one-stop application provides access to multiplayer real money games – 8 Ball Pool, 3D Poker and Call Break games, equipped with robust features to drive user engagement while serving them with an opportunity to earn real cash.
How Stick Pool Club’s interactive Live poker drives user engagement?
The company’s 3D Poker and Live Poker are the forerunners in the arena of the online poker industry. Understanding the present market dynamics, the company is continuing to come up with innovative formats for offering a real-time gaming experience to its users. In the past decade, it has moved from conventional 2D format to live dealer interaction that has spiked the active user-base of the app.
Recently, the company has launched its interactive poker format, the first-ever concept in any online poker platforms in the country. The format involves live models sitting in the studio to drive human interaction for amplifying user engagement. It further transforms the monotonous gaming experience and offers a real-world opportunity for an enhanced gaming experience of talking to a human directly while they play on.
Being one of the most advanced poker operators in the industry, Stick Pool Club boasts user-friendly features to converse with real players online. It includes real-world dealer’s commentary, options to exchange playful mocking gifs with opponents, club room ambiance, and personalized 3D avatars. Additionally, its two-way Live Audio Video chat feature lets online players interact at the tables that increase social interaction between them. Such features have resulted in high engagement on the app – especially during the social distancing and self-isolation period.
Poker is a serious mind game, just like chess. The emergence of online poker games has made the players consider it as a real competition. To help them become the masters of the game, Stick Pool Club also provides a complete set of guidelines for the players with relevant Do’s and Don’ts to help them become a pro player and make real money while playing.
Stick Pool’s Growth
The Delhi – based company is bootstrapped with a net operating profit. Since online gaming has become the new normal during the pandemic, Stick Pool Club’s Live Poker has seen a spike of around 5 times in its user base. Additionally, the company acquired a new user base who wanted to experience the game of poker during Diwali. It resulted in an increase in the average time spent per user than the regular days. Presently, the 3D and LIVE poker has a registered user base of 5M+ with an average of 2 games being played per second.
Stick Pool Club is one of the pioneers in the industry. It is aggressively focusing on its future business plans by strengthening its outreach and expanding footprints to Europe and the US by the end of 2021. Additionally, it is continuing to organize in-app tournaments for winning real money jackpots, setting up Pan India Leagues, and also planning to launch a real-money Rummy game.
B2C Network intends to open hundreds of Marie Claire Salon and Wellness centres in India via franchising
Marie Claire Paris, the exclusive French lifestyle brand that forayed into the Indian beauty and wellness sector with the launch of its Salons and Salon & Wellness centers in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, New Delhi and Vadodara now launches its sixth franchise Salon & Wellness outlet in the city of Bengaluru at Indiranagar.
The Salon & Wellness, which is Marie Claire Paris’ sixth outlet in Bengaluru, is brought to the country by B2C Network LLP – the exclusive Licensee for Marie Claire Paris Salon, Salon & Wellness, Just Nails and IIWA (Beauty Aademy)
Celebrating the launch by adding a bit of glitz and glamour, Mr Mohan Kumar, Indiranagar Franchisee; Mr P.S.Sriram, Marie Claire’s Bengaluru Master Franchisee; Ms Vandana Bhardwaj, Director & Spokesperson, B2C Network and famous Kannada actress Harshika Poonacha, the Chief guest for the evening, along with the other guests, were offered unique experience at the Salon & Wellness that left them relaxed and pampered at the end of the evening.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Ms Vandana Bhardwaj, the Director and Spokesperson of B2C Network LLP said, “Thank you Bengaluru for such a great response! This is our sixth salon in the city and we are all set to open 2 more outlets within the next 2 months. Marie Claire Paris keeps on upgrading and adding new services in the menu to assure all Global trend styles and new treatments are available in India for our clients. I wish our franchisee – All the best!”
Mr P. S. Sriram, the Master franchise of Marie Claire Paris Salons in Bengaluru, said, “We are so excited to launch the Marie Claire Paris Salon & Wellness centre in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. Marie Claire, the lifestyle and fashion brand will cater largely to the highly fashionable clientele of Indiranagar with our technically skilled technicians to offer services like Hair, Nails, Skin, Makeup, Bridal packages and Body treatments etc. A high-end locality like Indiranagar has to have a brand like Marie Claire Paris Salon & Wellness.”
South-Indian actress Harshika Poonacha, Chief Guest for the evening was quoted as saying, “It’s a beautifully made salon, well-maintained hygiene, great location and the staff is well versed technically with all services. I was extremely happy with my makeover here. All the best to Marie Claire team.”
B2C Network intends to open hundreds of Marie Claire Salon & Wellness centres in India via franchising, as well as over 30 vocational training academies in the next 5 years. Its objective is to provide the best quality services where clients feel homely and to train cum employ skilled manpower through IIWA Academy.
About B2C Network LLP:
B2C Network LLP is the exclusive Franchisor for Marie Claire Paris Salon, Salon & Wellness, Just Nails and IIWA (International Institute of Wellness and Aesthetics). The Founders & Directors of B2C Network LLP are in the business of Salon / Wellness / Vocational Academy for the last 18 years. B2C Network has a crystal clear strategy on building salons and wellness academies with international accreditation in India. B2C Network LLP had launched its first Marie Claire Paris Salon & Wellness outlet in India (Bangalore) on the 28th of August, 2018.
About Marie Claire:
Marie Claire, an international monthly magazine was first published in France in 1937. Marie Claire magazine focuses on women around the world and global issues and also covers health, beauty, and fashion topics. With the immense popularity of the magazine, it has become a leading brand covering a wide range of other verticals like clothing, cosmetics, watches, sunglasses, bags, shoes, accessories and much more in the field of fashion and beauty across many countries. The brand stands for fashion, balance, creativity, well-being and expertise.
Gopinathan Nair provided relief to plenty through their Santhigram Wellness Ayurveda across the US and Canada
It may well be the year of the Indian diaspora in the United States of America. While some like Kamala Harris have risen to rule from the front, there are others who are working silently but steadily to make America healthy again. And none have played a part as significant as that of the husband-wife duo, Dr. Gopinathan Nair and Dr. Ambika Nair.
Unified Brainz celebrated the 2nd anniversary of its international magazine – Passion Vista with the most eminent personalities from the globe in its exclusive edition “The Global Icon 2020” which was launched virtually on 30th January 2021. This spectacular event witnessed not only powerful personalities but also leading visionaries from different walks of life.
When people struggled to find equilibrium in a pandemic that struck the world, Dr. Ambika and Dr. Gopinathan Nair provided relief to plenty through their Santhigram Wellness Ayurveda across the US and Canada. In a land famed for the most advanced developments, just how difficult was it to find takers for the ancient alternative wellness? “Challenging! Primarily because there was absolutely no precedence of running an Ayurveda wellness business in the US. We have overcome various obstacles to establish ourselves in as many as five states namely New Jersey, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Wisconsin,” says the duo.
They can look back on their arduous journey with pride. When they began, Kerala Ayurveda therapies were expensive and only available in resorts, thereby elusive for the masses. To make authentic Ayurveda affordable and approachable for all, the doctor couple had to create an entire ecosystem to make their Global Ayurvedic Wellness centers a reality.
From global recruitment strategies to world class product manufacturing, they had to be the pioneers in all to make the customer experience safe and splendid. Consequently, Santhigram was one of the first FDA registered ‘Ayurvedic’ company with FDA compliant products under the brand name ‘Santhigram Herbals’ undergoing strenuous lab testing to ensure they are heavy metal and Pesticide free herbal products. They were also the first to create Ayurvedic products using Hemp oil in the USA. With 2020 forcing all of us into a new reality of online services and experiences, the team at Santhigram was quick to adapt. And now Santhigram is on its way to become a tech enabled and the first HIPAA compliant Ayurvedic wellness company to safeguard client data in this world where cyber security cannot be side-lined further.
To continue with the Gopinathan Nair, efforts to bring Ayurveda to the mainstream medical stage, they have started the ‘Santhigram Foundation’ to fund research and public education programs to validate Ayurveda socially and scientifically. They have created multiple Wellness programs backed by Biostatistics and Health Informatics in partnership with modern medical professionals targeting specific problems such as Nonopioids pain management programs, Oncocare programs, ADHD Ayurvedic programs, Age management programs for Geriatrics.
Passion Vista recognized all their achievements and noteworthy contribution during the time of crisis and hence, titled them as one of “The Global Icon 2020” in their collector’s edition. To know more about the international brand check out www.passionvista.com or to nominate for upcoming projects email at [email protected]
They go on to reveal, “In order to meet the ever-growing demand of our services and to cater to the shortage of trained Ayurvedic consultants and Panchakarma technicians in the US, we have also successfully established an Ayurveda training school with the approval of the State of New Jersey.”
Himanshu Patel as one of The Global Icon 2020 for noteworthy contribution to the industry
Himanshu Patel sealed his fate when he dropped out of school in eleventh grade to follow his passion for technology. Unknown to him then, Himanshu Patel was already on his way to join the ranks of exceptional tech entrepreneurs like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg. Fifteen years down the line, Himanshu Patel has justified his dropping out as he gets ready to unveil his most anticipated innovation across the world – the Triton Electric Vehicle.
Unified Brainz celebrated the 2nd anniversary of its international magazine – Passion Vista with the most eminent personalities from the globe in its exclusive edition “The Global Icons 2020” which was launched virtually on 30th January 2021. This spectacular event witnessed not only powerful personalities but also leading visionaries from different walks of life.
Gifted with sharp technological knowledge and a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Himanshu Patel began work on his dream venture in 2018. A car enthusiast himself, his passion and vision led him to research and develop the elusive Electric Vehicle. And only two years later in March 2020, Triton launched its electric vehicle sector ahead of the booming EV market. At this time the prototype of their Model H Luxury SUV was launched.
Within 35 days Triton Electric Vehicle created an electric semi-truck. And in January 2021, the model N4 Sedan was launched in India with plans to be worldwide. There is more than one reason why the Triton Electric Vehicle will possibly end up being a pioneer in its segment. The first of which is sustainability and reduction in carbon footprint. “I want to help deplete the carbon footprint. Other electric vehicle companies have made this claim but failed to deliver. This was the inspiration with which we created our home power link,” states Himanshu Patel.
Triton’s home power link is nothing short of revolutionary. With the home power link, consumers will be able to power their homes using their car battery during the peak high-cost hours. With this technology, there will be no more flooding the grid. Net metering will allow residential and commercial customers, who generate their own electricity, to sell the electricity they aren’t using back into the grid.
Triton EV owners will be able to draw down from the grid on off-peak hours and contribute power on-peak hours, thus being the only EV company to truly help deplete the carbon footprint. “Always cater to the needs of your target market. For us, we must stay on top of the market since EV is an extremely fast-paced industry,” says Himanshu Patel.
According to him, most electric vehicle makers wrongly claim about having a long-range as their vehicles cannot reach long distances on one charge. “So far, that has not happened and will not happen until our vehicle hits the market. EVs, right now — no matter how companies market them — are for the short-range. You can’t call the current EV’s long-distance if you have to stop and charge the battery for two hours during your journey,” Himanshu Patel says. To counter this deficit, Triton claims to have built the first EV battery that can drive over 700 miles on a single two hours charge.
Expectedly, the Triton EV has created such a buzz among car aficionados that it’s presently impossible to pre-order the Triton SUV as the first 100 Founder’s Edition Model H vehicles have already been reserved for pre-order. Himanshu’s leading-edge technologies, The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences has awarded him the Six Star Diamond Awards (2020 & 2019) and the Five Star Diamond Award (2017 & 2018). Passion Vista recognized all his achievements and noteworthy contribution in the industry and hence, titled Himanshu Patel as one of “The Global Icon 2020” in their collector’s edition. To know more about the international brand check out www.passionvista.com or to nominate for upcoming projects email at [email protected]
Being a car enthusiast with a passion for sustainability – there is no doubt that EV is one of Himanshu’s most prized ventures. “This rapidly growing startup has much to offer in the foreseeable future. Triton EV is the only EV company that is leading to reducing the carbon footprint with the help of our home power link. We anticipate the release of our Model H luxury SUV, our Model N4 Luxury Sedan, our Rickshaw, as well as our Semi Truck. Triton Electric is advancing in becoming a global brand that accommodates each specified region. There is great innovation we are putting out, and we look forward to staying ahead of the EV market.”
Rania Lampou has a post-graduate degree (M.Ed.) in language teaching related to cognitive neurosciences
Rania Lampou is a Global STEM Educator par excellence from Greece. She is currently a STEM instructor at the Greek Astronomy and Space Company (Annex of Salamis) and is also working at the Greek Ministry of Education, at the Directorate of Educational Technology and Innovation, where she writes STE(A)M projects for Greek schools.
Unified Brainz celebrated the 2nd anniversary of its international magazine – Passion Vista with the most eminent personalities from the globe in its exclusive edition “The Global Icon 2020” which was launched virtually on 30th January 2021. This spectacular event witnessed not only powerful personalities but also leading visionaries from different walks of life.
Her passionate neuroeducation research and innovative teaching methodologies led her to many distinctions. She has been conferred the ‘Global Teacher Award 2020’ (AKS Awards) and made it to the ‘Global Teacher Prize 2019’ list (Varkey Foundation). She also received the First World STEM Educator Award, (I-FEST² 2020, ATAST), Tunisia.
She has received almost 50 international awards for her STE(A)M projects, some of which were awarded during the current pandemic. “The pandemic has given teachers the opportunity to shine and project their natural leadership qualities, shares Rania.
Rania Lampou has a post-graduate degree (M.Ed.) in language teaching related to cognitive neurosciences. She has achieved a great distinction in STEM education and is also an ICT teacher trainer. She promotes the STEM vision by introducing STEM in astronomy and physics projects and by combining it with Language Teaching.
“One of the first challenges I faced was the redesigning of the Greek syllabus because astronomy and science, in general, in primary education is not supported by the Greek syllabus,” states Rania Lampou who was among the first educators on a global level to combine STE(A)M and astronomy. “I believe that astronomy is a very important area of scientific knowledge. Children are usually fascinated by it, she feels. What distinguishes Rania from others is that she teaches abstract concepts of physics through art, something which has been considered revolutionary in the world of exact sciences.
Rania Lampou is also the founder and international coordinator of five innovative international projects that focus on the UN Goals described in the 2030 Agenda. Additionally, Rania Lampou is a social activist and volunteer as well as a global peace ambassador. Rania Lampou is the International Advisor of many International Organizations and has received many world humanitarian awards and six peace awards.
So how does Rania achieve the impossible? “A teacher’s job is not easy. Many believe that it is limited to teaching hours in the classroom, but every teaching hour in the classroom hides behind it many hours of preparation. But when I started volunteering, I learned that the most important thing in the world is unconditional love and free service for all people.
Rania’s spirited activism has been acknowledged across continents. In 2018, she also won the First Global Prize in the International competition ‘Particles4U’ International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG), by the prestigious CERN in Geneva. But her inspiration, reveals Rania Lampou, remains her students and children in general.
Rania Lampou finds it so very exciting that a good teacher can influence the future by help restructuring the brain of young people. She also loves the sheer challenge of working with kids. “I have to make very complex concepts accessible to children. For this purpose, I have to be very inventive and I must leverage everyday materials such as lego, cardboards, even desserts, to make scientific models, she adds. Passion Vista recognized all her achievements and noteworthy contribution in the industry and hence, titled her as one of “The Global Icon 2020” in their collector’s edition. To know more about the international brand check out www.passionvista.com or to nominate for upcoming projects email at [email protected]
As President of ‘Ladies of All Nations International’ for Greece, I realized that there is a lot to be done in order to achieve equality between the sexes all over the world.” Her love for children has also turned her into an author of scientific books for kids. Her eyes light up as she shares this detail, “Writing scientific books for kids was one of the greatest experiences of my life. When I worked on my book ‘Planetary Interviews’, I realized that fun is very important even in science. You must enjoy what you do in order to surpass the level of commonplace mediocrity that everyday life may force upon us.
Dilip Surana won the Most Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 4th Annual India Leadership Conclave
Unified Brainz celebrated the 2nd anniversary of its international magazine – Passion Vista with the most eminent personalities from the globe in its exclusive edition “The Global Icons 2020” which was launched virtually on 30th January 2021. This spectacular event witnessed not only powerful personalities but also leading visionaries from different walks of life.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do-” Pele. Chairman and Managing Director at Micro Labs Limited, Dilip Surana, is an illustration of this famous quote. Born in Bangalore and hailing from the village of Bahrani, Pali District, Rajasthan, he always desired to reach heights in the pharmaceutical world.
Today, with over thirty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dilip Surana feels content with everything he’s accomplished and achieved over the years. In 1983, when he was young and budding with energy, Dilip Surana took over the operations of his family business and rapidly absorbed the nuances of corporate management.
In early 1994, Dilip Surana pioneered the concept of specialty by introducing various divisions of the pharmaceutical industry, namely, Cardiology, Neuropsychiatry, and Ophthalmology. He also instilled stringent quality standards in the pharmaceutical enterprise. As a result, Micro Labs has to its credit, all the international regulatory approvals, including US FDA, UK MHRA, MCC, South Africa, Health Canada, WHO, Geneva TGA, Australia Medsafe, New Zealand PAHO (USA), IDA (Netherlands), & many regulatory bodies of emerging markets reflecting the high standards of quality, regulatory compliance of research and manufacturing facilities.
Dilip Surana is responsible for diversifying the pharmaceutical manufacturing company with products ranging from oral solids and liquids to topical and injectable. He was influential in setting up thirteen world-class state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facilities for Micro Labs, covering Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
At Micro Labs Limited, Dilip Surana overlooks the overall strategic direction, Indian business, and manufacturing. He recurrently participates in various international seminars and summits relating to the pharma industry.
Despite having achieved so much, Dilip Surana still works hard to hold on to the company’s reigns with dignity and diligence. “Set goals, i.e., instead of creating a vision that is unapproachable, one should have a step-based approach to progress towards the vision,” he shares.
Dilip Surana approaches challenges as a part of life. He believes that through hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, anyone can overcome their circumstances and achieve extraordinary success. In this regard, he says, “Accept failure, learn from the mistakes, and move on instead of moaning about it and giving up.”
With this spirit, Dilip has made his thirty years of the professional journey seem like an eventful ride. Of course, challenges, failures, and mistakes were a part of it. But his inspiration and mentor, his father, Shri G.C. Surana, taught him better to make it through these difficulties.
The University of Azteca conferred Dilip an honorary doctorate in pharmaceutical management. In 2020, he appeared on the Global CEO Magazine’s cover feature. He also won the “Responsible Business Leader Award-2019” by the Responsible Business Awards. Not very long ago, he ranked 85th on the Forbes Magazine’s list of the 100 Richest Indians with an estimated net worth of over $1.6 billion.
Dilip is also featured in The CEO Magazine’s first edition in their list of the 14 CEOs The Economist, one of the leading business magazines in the world, including his story in one of their 2016 editions. He also accepted the award for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2014. Passion Vista recognized all his achievements and noteworthy contribution in the industry and hence, titled him as one of “The Global Icon 2020” in their collector’s edition. To know more about the international brand check out www.passionvista.com or to nominate for upcoming projects email at [email protected]
In 2013, Dilip won the Most Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 4th Annual India Leadership Conclave and Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards. He was honored as the Great Son of Karnataka by the Governor of Karnataka, his Excellency HR Bhardwaj, in 2011.
Dilip defines leadership in his own exquisite way based on his experience, “There are four phrases I use to outline the qualities of an impactful leader- quick decision-maker, maintains discipline, influential behaviour, and transforms vision.” As a message to the readers, he shares, “Success is sweet, its secret is hard work, determination, passion, and a 100% positive attitude. If you have all these qualities, success is definitely yours!”
Samir Shah might be young, but he’s discovered the secret of perennial success – innovation and advancement
Unified Brainz celebrated the 2nd anniversary of its international magazine – Passion Vista with the most illustrious personalities from the globe in its exclusive edition “The Global Icons 2020” which was launched virtually on 30th January 2021. This spectacular event witnessed not only powerful personalities but also leading visionaries from different walks of life.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit,” said Aristotle. In another time and day, he could have spoken of Samir Shah, Managing Director of Medico Intercontinental Ltd. He has guided his family-owned business to international standards in the field of manufacturing and marketing pharmaceuticals.
Even while he was pursuing a Bachelors in Pharmacy from Pune University followed by a post-graduation in Business Administration from Sydney, there was a constant urge in Samir Shah to create new innovative things. And thus, soon after he completed his education, he stepped into the pharmaceuticals business in the name of Medico Healthcare.
Samir Shah attributes his biggest learnings to his close-knit family. “The way my family maintained homely relations with all our clients. the one thing I learned was that retaining satisfied clients is a key factor to achieve success,” he says, adding, “Delivering quality and maintaining long term relations with clients and stakeholders are the two main pillars for the success of any organization.”
This vision has taken Medico to the pinnacle. Under Samir’s able leadership, Medico has achieved international fame, thereby helping millions of people worldwide and uplifting those associated with it. With high standards for quality, ethics, and customer satisfaction, Samir has achieved commendable respect in the fraternity within a brief period.
A big reason for his formidable success has been his foresight to launch breakthrough innovations. Samir has been a catalyst in the pharma industry by researching and developing a new pharma products phase to serve society. At Medico, every year, he works towards introducing new molecules and products in the market.
Speaking about the necessity to innovate, Samir Shah says, “Doing something exceptional and worth following is inevitable, and I have incorporated this mantra into my business to become an innovative leader in the pharma market. In 2004, we focused on customization and branding solutions and started outsourcing in a mega way like getting product packaging branding for others. This was our leap forward approach.”
His ultimate objective is to delve into research and development and uncover the best pharma products that can revolutionize the pharma and medical industry.
Young and dynamic, Samir loves to challenge the status quo and never settles with the ordinary. To achieve global acknowledgment and penetrate new business segments, he has also stepped into the business of infrastructure and development.
It is no cakewalk to transform barren land into a beautifully landscaped paradise within three years. But this is what can be attributed to Samir’s love and exuberance for his beautiful creation in the form of ‘Kings Villas’ – an ultra-luxurious residential project in Ahmedabad.
The idea struck him when he was pursuing post-graduation in the beautiful city of Sydney in Australia. While going around the clean and green city for two years, he started observing the uncommon lifestyle of
individuals, especially during weekends in farmhouses with vast greenfields. This is what gave him the idea and energy to construct Kings Villa, which has become a big brand. Talking about it, he says, “Your self-belief, self-assurance and inner power can create magic to your purpose.
This can be gauged by the number of awards bestowed upon Samir Shah as well as his projects. In 2015, Medico won the ‘Excellence In Outsourcing Management’ award. Kings Villa won an award for the ‘Best Place for Destination Weddings’ by TIMES in 2016 and the ‘Global Excellence Award’ in 2019. Passion Vista recognized all his achievements and noteworthy contribution in the industry and hence, titled him as one of “The Global Icon 2020” in their collector’s edition. To know more about the international brand check out www.passionvista.com or to nominate for upcoming projects email at [email protected]
Addressing his awards and recognition, Samir Shah says, “Every step you put forward rewards you with learning and gradually even dynamic success. My entire journey has taught me that you get what you work for, not what you wish for.
Samir Shah might be young, but he’s discovered the secret of perennial success – innovation and advancement. “To be irreplaceable, you must be unique. You need to keep on performing iterations to deliver the best to the world,” he signs off.
Learn with Leaders and Harvard Student Agencies have collaborated on programs for high school students
Brainstorming ideas to design business plans with students from around the globe and mentors from Harvard can be every high school student’s dream come true. The Young Leaders in Innovation & Entrepreneurship program gives students the unique opportunity to share their budding ideas on a global platform and receive guidance from tutors from Harvard.
The collaboration between Harvard Student Agencies (HSA) and Learn with Leaders for The Young Leaders in Innovation & Entrepreneurship program has created a worldwide network of young entrepreneurs. The program has brought together high school students from around 30 countries, including the USA, India, the UAE, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, Colombia, and Canada, to learn about entrepreneurship and innovation.
The entrepreneurship program, spread over two weekends and conducted on the Zoom platform, gives students exclusive opportunities to work together in teams and share diverse ideas. Mentors from Harvard guide the students to creatively generate problem-solving solutions for successful business strategies.
The new batch, starting on 30 January 2021, received an overwhelming response from high school students from India and abroad. With an acceptance rate of only 20%, the program provides a classroom-like learning experience through video conferencing at a fraction of the cost of travelling to Harvard to undertake the program. Students, selected through an interview process, work closely with Harvard instructors to bring to life their entrepreneurial ideas.
‘We strive to educate young minds and inspire them to become great leaders of tomorrow. With this program, we are building and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs while connecting them with like-minded students worldwide. It is exciting to watch a diverse group communicate flawlessly and create futuristic business plans,’ says Jasmine Chan, Managing Director, Harvard Student Agencies.
‘There is need for education that goes beyond the four walls of a classroom, and we have managed to strike that chord with The Young Leaders in Innovation & Entrepreneurship program. Learn with Leaders is additionally seed funding the mentored projects to help students with their startups. We hope to continue to grow and make a difference in the lives of these bright minds,’ says Gunjan Agarwal, Co-founder, Learn with Leaders.
‘The Young Leaders in Innovation & Entrepreneurship program is a creative workshop. The mentors helped us understand new concepts and then apply that knowledge to our ventures. The workshop provided me with skills to help bring my entrepreneurial ideas to life and positively change society. We connected with students from other countries to collaborate, conduct research, and build business strategies,’ shares Arushi Bansal, student of Pathways World School, who participated in the program.
Learn with Leaders and Harvard Student Agencies have collaborated on other programs for high school students, including the Scholars in Communication program and the Future Lawyers Program. The Scholars in Communication program focuses on building interaction skills among students so that they are able to convey their thoughts with clarity. The program trains students to move their audience with words and gets them ready for a TEDx Talk. The Future Lawyers Program helps students who want to pursue law to develop in-depth knowledge of legal systems and connects them with students from Harvard Law School.
About Learn with Leaders
Learn with Leaders is revolutionizing learning and mentoring opportunities for high school students globally by connecting them with faculty and high-achieving students from the world’s leading universities. Learn with Leaders has successfully collaborated with the Center for Sustainable Development & Global Competitiveness (CSDGC) at Stanford University, Harvard Graduate Women in Science & Engineering (HGWISE), Harvard Student Agencies (HSA), and faculty from top universities to bring exclusive research-oriented and skill-based learning opportunities for school students.
Learn with Leaders and SpeakUp are collaborating with Debate Mate, Women’s Debate Institute USA (WDI), Imperial College Speakers Club London, and Young Turks Business Challenge (YTBC) to initiate programs that can help develop leadership and communication skills in young students.
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