The Biking Queens received a warm welcome in India

JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

The Biking Queens received a warm welcome in India after successfully completing their – All Women 10 Nation Ride

Received blessings from the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi at Delhi

Four Biking Queens reached Delhi after completing an unprecedented 10 South East Asian Countries’ bike ride, covering more than 10,000 kms in 39 days, met Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Modi and took His blessings. The ride was aimed at propagating the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, in the South East Asian countries of Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore. Biking Quens namely, Dr. Sarika Mehta, Ar. Yugma Desai, Durriya Tapia and Khyati Desai began their ride to 10 nations on 6th June 2016 from Kathmandu, Nepal after the Flag Off by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Smt. Anandiben Patel on 4th June, 2016 from the hometown of Biking Queens – Surat, Gujarat. At the press conference in Delhi, Mr. C.M Paatil (M.P, Member of Parliament Navasari, Surat) appreciated the four women and said “After facing all the hurdles, they completed their journey and made the India proud”

The Biking Queens were welcomed and supported by the Indian Embassy in every country. They also got opportunity to meet school children, NGOs, women activists, bureaucrats and ministers. In Nepal, they met the President of Nepal, Rt. Hon’ble Bidhya Devi Bhandari. In Bhutan, they met the Hon’ble Prime Minster Tshering Tobgay, His wife Tashi Doma and the country’s first woman minister Ms. Aum Dorji Choden. In Vietnam, the Biking Queens met standing Vice Chairwomen of Vietnam Women’s Union of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich. In Cambodia, they met the Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An and Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn and met the Hon’ble Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Leader of the House, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien at Singapore. They discussed various women’s issues with them — from female foeticide, education to girl child, gender equality and welfare and supportive measures for women empowerment.

The Biking Queens during their 10 Nation Ride drove for 9 hours on an average during a day and many a times during the odd hours at night. “We had to ride in various different terrains in all the countries which included terrible mountains in the interior of Bhutan, risky forest terrain of Nagaland, shaky bridges in Myanmar. We also had trouble at the borders while entering Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore due to some changes in the policies of the government there and other such issues. It was really exhausting for all of us, but we managed it all owing to our strong will power and the blessings of many from our country and abroad,” said Dr. Sarika Mehta, Founder of Biking Queens and leader of the 10 Nation Riding Team.

“Food became a problem when the food we were carrying with us got over. Most of us being vegetarians, but the warmth of the locals, amused us when some of them offered their kitchen to us for cooking basic food for ourselves. Also the local bikers in all the countries we visited were very helpful and supportive to us during the whole ride. Many of them helped us with the local routes and at times with the paper works as well, especially at Thailand Border. The riders all over were way too excited to meet us and know about the campaign that we were propagating”, said Ms. Khyati Desai, Member of Biking Queens.

“We had attempted for various records before and after the ride. Amongst them, we have bagged a Guinness Record of Most People Waving checkered flags with – 500 people waving the checkered flags for 10 minutes continuously, during the flag off ceremony in Surat on 4th June, 2016. Also the record for First Female Bikers to Cover 10 Countries, certifying by Asia book of records and by India Book of records have been achieved by us. We attempted for these records so that the people of the World get to know about the campaign we are propagating and also our ride,” said Ar. Yugma Desai, member of Biking Queens.

Ms. Darshana Jardosh – M.P., Surat, Gujarat said “They have successfully completed a grueling expedition and propagated the campaign of our Hon’ble Prime Minister in the Asian countries while setting a personal example of Women Empowerment in all these countries. It is a commendable work our daughters have done and the country takes pride on their achievement”

“There were times when we were stuck at the famously treacherous roads and our GPS too didn’t work but with the good wishes and positive energies of so many people, we knew we would be safe. The honourable Prime Minister gave us the responsibility, to spread his message, when we met Him in the month of May before the ride, and we feel very happy and honored to have done it successfully,” said Ms. Durriya Tapia, Member of Biking Queens.

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JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

Ananta Everest Speaker Series “How Leaders deal with Ethical Dilemmas”
EVENT DETAILS
DATE		Monday, July 25, 2016
TIME		5:00 PM  – 6:00 PM (Registration: 4:30 PM )
LOCATION		EAU Bar, The Oberoi, Nariman Point, Mumbai
SPEAKER		PROFESSOR BRADLEY R. AGLE, George W. Romney Endowed Professor of Ethics and Leadership in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University
MODERATOR		ANUJ PODDAR, Executive Vice President, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd
ABOUT THE EVENT Business leaders face ethical dilemmas at every stage of business growth.  Identifying the type of dilemma, asking yourself practical questions to understand the conflict and having a simple framework to respond to these challenges helps you manage the situation successfully. This session is an exclusive preview to Dr Brad Agle’s soon-to-be-released book, Business Ethics Field Guide. Based on a 4 year research, analyzing 300 cases of ethical dilemmas faced by experienced business leaders, this is the first Field Guide of its kind. It identifies 13 fundamental and predictable dilemmas in business, suggests deep insights on how to prepare for the challenges and handle it effectively. This talk is a must-attend for leaders managing businesses that are rapidly scaling up.
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SPEAKER   Professor Bradley R. Agle,  George W. Romney Endowed Professor of Ethics and Leadership, Marriott School of Management,  Brigham Young University.   Brad Agle (PhD, University of Washington) is the George W. Romney Endowed Professor, and Professor of Ethics and Leadership in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.  He is also a Fellow in the Wheatley Institution at BYU where he chairs the ethics initiative, including the annual Conference on Ethics Teaching at Universities.  He serves on the advisory board of the RLG Group and on the Ethics Committee of USA Synchro. He was elected to the leadership of the International Association for Business and Society, for which he is slated to serve as President in 2018.  Previous to 2009, he spent 17 years as a professor in the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also served for eight years as the inaugural director of the Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership. Dr. Agle is an active researcher concentrating on business ethics, stakeholder management, CEO leadership and religious influences on business.  His writings appear in the top academic journals in management and ethics, and are highly cited. He published the book “Research Companion to Ethical Behavior in Organizations: Constructs and Measures” in 2014 and is publishing his new book “Business Ethics: A Field Guide” in 2016.  He is a recipient of multiple research and teaching awards, including Distinguished Professor of the Year honors.  He has provided board and executive training to dozens of organizations including Alcoa, Ceska Sporitelna, US Steel, and the U.S. Marine Corps.  His work has been featured in various media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, and CNN; and he has been a guest on CNBC’s “Morning Call”, “Power Lunch”, and “Closing Bell”. He and his wife Kristi have four children and five grandchildren.  MODERATOR   Mr Anuj Poddar, Executive Vice President, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd Anuj Poddar is Executive Vice President with Viacom18, currently engaged in repositioning and redefining the scale of the regional entertainment space in India. Anuj spearheaded the formation of Viacom18, its foray into mass entertainment with Colors and architected its very successful journey of becoming one of India’s leading media and entertainment conglomerates. He also set-up the company’s operations in USA and UK and has led strategy for MTV Networks Asia.  Prior to joining Viacom18, he has had over a decade of myriad professional experience in strategy consulting, mergers & acquisitions advisory and assurance with Arthur Andersen and KPMG, besides running his own entrepreneurial venture. In all his pursuits, he brings to fore a unique blend of business acumen, diverse experience and deep insight into human and consumer behaviour that enable him to build and run strong successful businesses. He is a Fellow of the Inaugural Class of Ananta Aspen’s India Leadership Initiative and member of Aspen Global Leadership Network, a member of BMW Foundation’s World Young Leaders’ Forum and has been on the Governing Council of CII-Young Indians. Anuj has schooled in Mumbai, India and Michigan, USA and is a rank-holding Chartered Accountant. Anuj lives with his family in Mumbai, India. We appreciate the support of

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BW Businessworld Marketing Whitebook –

JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

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Dear Friend, I hope my mail finds you well. BW Businessworld is all set to launch the essential handbook for marketers – BW Businessworld Marketing Whitebook – which is now in its 12th year, in association with Nielsen India. With perspectives from top industry leaders and data and information across industry sectors, BW Businessworld Marketing Whitebook helps marketers in their everyday decision making. The theme of the book this year is ‘Game Changers of Marketing’. We are very keen to see you at our initiative. I am hoping you will be able to block your date to be part of the book launch, which is preceded by a half-day conference on the theme bringing together leading marketing chiefs of the country. Our Keynote Speaker in Delhi is Mr Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director, Nestlé India.And we have a host of very interesting speakers and discussion points that will be of interest to your team and you. Launch date: July 21, 2016 Venue: Radisson Blu Plaza Mahipalpur Event Registration: 2.00 PM To ensure your place, please just reply back to me, or you can also RSVP to Jeet Sharma onjeet@businessworld.in. We look forward to welcoming you to the event as our guest. Warm Regards, Anurag Batra Chairman and Editor-in-Chief BW Businessworld Media Pvt Ltd

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International Migration after Brexit

JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

JUL 22 CPR is pleased to invite you to a talk on International Migration after Brexit Friday, 22 July 2016, 12:30 p.m. Prof Neeraj Kaushal Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research Image Source Immigration is the hottest topic from the US to Europe, from Syria to Turkey, and from Singapore to India. It is shaking electoral politics, economics, and the demography of nations across the world. Neeraj Kaushal will discuss the factors that are likely to shape immigration policies and patterns over the next decade. Neeraj Kaushal is Professor of Social Policy and Chair of the Doctoral Program at Columbia School of Social Work, Columbia University. She is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She is also Research Fellow at IZA – the Institute for the Study of Labor, Bonn, Germany. She is a labor and health economist, and her research focus is on how policies and events affect the well-being of low-income families with special emphasis on immigrants. Tweet Share Forward

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Hero-KGA Women’s Pro Golf Championship 2016

JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

Hero-KGA Women’s Pro Golf Championship 2016

Neha eyes third title at KGA

Bengaluru, 19th July 2016: Neha Tripathi will look to add to her tally of two titles when she takes the field in the Hero-KGA Women’s Pro Golf Championship 2016 at the scenic Karnataka Golf Association.  The INR 6,00,000 event featuring 15 professionals and three amateurs will commence  on 20th July. Hero Order of Merit leader Vani Kapoor will not be seen in action as she has withdrawn on medical grounds.

Neha is currently placed second in the Hero Order of Merit with total earnings of INR 6,16,433 in nine appearances, and she will look at Vani’s absence as a huge opportunity to top the money list. She hasn’t been in the best of forms in the recent events, and will be eager to make an early impact at the KGA. The youngster from Kolkata, will however, have to be wary of the likes of Sharmila Nicollet, Amandeep Drall and Gursimar Badwal.

Panchkula’s Amandeep Drall is placed fourth in the Hero Order of Merit with total earnings of INR 5,13,534 in six appearances, and one title to her name. She has been a consistent performer on the Tour and will look to annex her second win of the year.

Hero MotoCorp sponsored Sharmila Nicollet has struggled to get the ball rolling, and is still searching for her maiden title this season. She would be determined to make amends on her home course and is expected to give the others a run for their money.  Kapurthala golfer Gursimar Badwal is placed third in the Hero Order of Merit with total earnings of INR 5,76,200 in nine appearances, with one win and one runner-up finish to her name. She will be keen to come up with another strong performance and move up the Hero Order of Merit.

Other golfers in the fray are Delhi’s Gauri Monga, Chandigarh’s Saaniya Sharma and Pune’s Shweta Galande. The event will also witness Kolkata’s Siddhi Kapoor making her professional debut on the Tour.

The picturesque par 72 golf course is ready to host the top women professional golfers in the country.

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Naresh — Right now, the Republicans

JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

We’re better than this

Naresh — Right now, the Republicans — at least the ones who decided to go — are gathering in Cleveland for the second night of their convention, so we should take a moment to discuss what that means. Conventions are about political parties getting organized and unified, speaking with one voice about their vision for the country, and broadcasting their message to millions of Americans. They are also a time when parties raise a whole lot of money, and make no mistake — the Republicans are going to try to do everything they can to fundraise off of the big ratings and all the outrageous attacks coming out of the mouths of Trump and his disciples. We can’t let this week be a big win for them — in fact, we need to use it to grow this team and get even stronger. Show the Republicans that their attacks only make us more dedicated to defeating them — chip in now to stand shoulder-with-shoulder with us (and when you do, we’ll send you a free sticker!). With the backing of the Republican Party, Trump’s campaign raised more than $50 million last month. They’ve hired smart finance people to target every potential donor in the party. Republican leaders ranging from Paul Ryan to Ted Cruz are speaking in Cleveland. The party is indisputably coalescing around Trump as the face of their brand and as their chosen leader, and at the convention this week, they’ll ratify that. With all eyes on him and on us, these are the most important two weeks of the general election until November 8th. Trump is ready to fight us at every turn, and he is ready to win. And the only thing standing between him and the White House is this team. Step up now, and let’s say it loud and clear to America: We’re better than Trump. We are stronger than him and all of his hate. And we will never let him win: Thanks — now let’s get to work, Robby Robby Mook Campaign Manager Hillary for America Hillary needs you now more than ever — chip in $1 and be one of the more than 1.5 million people standing with her:

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PHAR and AirAsia launch ASEAN’s largest publishe

JULY 20, 2016 | EDIT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHAR and AirAsia launch ASEAN’s largest publisher-side trading desk Kuala Lumpur, 20 July 2016 – PHAR, an international media and marketing agency with specialist expertise in Transport & Infrastructure, Sport & Entertainment and Digital Media, has launched Southeast Asia’s largest publisher-side trading desk in collaboration with AirAsia. The digital performance platform, called ‘PHAR Focus’, has been developed to serve the objectives of traveller related digital campaigns. It enables advertisers to reach travellers across ASEAN with relevant and timely messaging providing both better results for advertisers, and more engaging and useful content for the consumer. The audience data captured runs into the billions of data events every month, and relates to travel behaviour, purchase intent, demographic and lifestyle indicators. The data segments enable targeted ads on AirAsia.com and across 3rd party sites and exchanges. Ads can be served across Asia, with a focus on ASEAN due to the high volume of passengers in the region. Key to the decision to launch an in-house publisher trading desk was the control and safety it brings to site and app behaviour data. It also extends the scale of inventory available to small but valuable segments of travellers. All audience data collected is not personally identifiable. The new trading desk is operated by PHAR’s team of traders and digital operations staff, who are specialised in travel related programmatic campaign optimisation. Working with major advertisers in the region, the platform has already delivered market leading results since its soft launch in April 2016. Marcus Treacy, Head of Digital at PHAR said, “We are very excited to roll out the AirAsia travel intent data across our client portfolio in Asia. Unlocking the value of the data through managed campaigns by our expert traders will transform campaign performance and reduce wastage significantly. Prem Bhatia, Managing Director Asia at PHAR added, “As programmatic advertising becomes a top focus for advertisers throughout the region, the importance of quality data at scale is becoming more and more apparent. We are excited to be able to bring an unrivalled data offering that is already delivering market leading performance for our key clients across the tourism, banking and telco sectors in particular.” Siegtraund Teh, AirAsia Group Chief Commercial Officer said, “We are excited to partner with PHAR to not only create more opportunities to work with our advertising partners, but also to bring more relevant, personalised and interesting messaging to our guests. This collaboration with PHAR will enable us to capitalise on the information we have to better understand our guests and enhance engagement.”