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08/03/2024

Bijal's introduction:

Bijal Chandaria is an early childhood educator for the last 26 years and is a founder of PAC PreSchools since 2004.

She is mother of a 21 years son and he is pursuing his under graduation in Architecture from University of Toronto in Canada, it is top ranking university of the world.

Her vision is ’To help individuals UNVEIL, EMPOWER, MASTER their hidden Potential/ Skills

She lives highly with her core values of her organisation:
✅ Never give up attitude
✅ Passion driven
✅ Innovation and consistent upgradation
✅ Commitment
✅ Delivering excellence
✅ Stability and consistency

Her career is focused on building people's capacities, coaching and training to recognize their identity and social contributions.

She invests heavily in self development to enhance her mental, physical and emotional strength.

She is a visionary leader, with a background in business, holding degrees in BHSC and ECCE.

Additionally she is a Marathoner and have completed more than 20 till date.
Have been an avid trekker and have done the Sahyadris, Himalayas and the Mount Kilimanjaro.
She is a Vipasana practitioner and meditates daily.
She is known for her high energy, enthusiasm, disciplined and health and fitness freak.

She has been awarded for:
✅ The Top 100 Principal of the nation award
✅ Awarded for Visionary edu leader

Her organization is awareded for:
✅ The Best standalone Preschool
✅ Most innovative curriculum in early childhood education
✅ Shiksha Ratna Puraskar Edcation excellence

Currently she is running a chain of Preschools in Mumbai at Mulund, Thane, Kalyan and Chembur with a team of 80 teaching and non teaching staff.
PAC is known for its 3 programs Preschool, DayCare and after school activities for children 1.5 to 10 years which is thoughtfully curated with help of an unique concept of Multiple Intelligence theory which focuses on holistic development of children which eventually transforms the child's personality in 360 degrees angle.

PAC is a all women organization who are shaping instrumental in shaping the future of the little hearts.

One of the great successes stories of pandemic was Bijal’s and her team has not only strived but thrived during the pandemic, sheer because of the never give up attitude and she and her team is passion driven.

06/03/2024

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05/03/2024

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02/03/2024

Dr. Sarita Gomes: A Dynamic Leader Fostering Excellence in Education

Dr. Sarita Gomes is a renowned educator and the Head Principal of M.V.High School (unaided) and Marwari Vidyalaya High School (Aided) in South Mumbai. With over 30 years of experience in the field of education, her exceptional leadership skills, collaborative approach, and commitment to student success have made her an exceptional principal.

Born and brought up in Mumbai, Dr.Sarita Gomes holds a Masters in English and a Bachelor's degree in Education. She also has a Diploma in Montessori and a Diploma in School Management. Her academic achievements culminated in her being awarded a PhD for her specialization in Academics.

Throughout her career, Dr. Sarita Gomes has proven herself as an exemplary educator. She spent 9 years as an educator, 10 years as a Zonal Head and Supervisor, and 4 years as a Vice Principal. She has worked with schools affiliated with ICSE, CBSE, and IGCSE boards for 23 years, gaining a deep understanding of different educational systems.

As Head Principal, Dr. Sarita Gomes has fostered a positive school culture and strived for academic excellence. She firmly believes in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. She has played a significant role in cater to the students of minority for their bright future, making her a passionate ambassador of the Tare Zameen Par foundation in Mumbai.

Dr. Sarita Gomes has been honored with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to education. She has been recognized as the Best Teacher for Montessori and for her innovative teaching methodologies. Under her leadership, her school has consistently achieved championships in sports for nine years and secured the first place in the zonal competitions for eight consecutive years.

Her students have also excelled in various fields. In sports, a student was selected for the National Kabaddi tournament, and the school's Kabaddi team secured the first place in the DSO Kabaddi-under 14 competition. Other notable achievements include gold and silver medals in teakwondo, a gold medal in wrestling, and standing first in the district-level chess competition.

Dr. Sarita Gomes has also been recognized for her leadership and contributions to school education. She has received awards such as the India K-12 Award for Effective Value Education Program, the Education Innovation Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Education, and the Times Excellence in Education & Techno World Award. She has also been honored as the Principal of the Year at the Edu Leader Summit and received the prestigious Uma's Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar and the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam-Shikshan Sarvoch Samman.

In addition to her role as a principal, Dr. Sarita Gomes has participated as a panelist and speaker at various educational summits and conferences. She has been recognized as a Women of Substance in Education and has received the EEC Award for Top 100 Principal and the EGN Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Sarita Gomes' transformative leadership and dedication to education have earned her global recognition. She has been awarded the London Books of World Record for Visionary Educator and Transformational School Principal. Her school has also received accolades such as the Athios Edu Award for Efficient Hybrid Learning Model School and the World Education Expo Award for Best Day School.

Dr. Sarita Gomes is truly a dynamic educational leader who continuously strives for excellence in education. Her passion for fostering a positive school culture, dedication to student success, and numerous achievements make her an exceptional principal.

02/03/2024

Ashwini Jitendra Mohite: Rising Star in the Modeling World.

In a remarkable journey through the world of fashion, Mrs. Ashwini Jitendra Mohite has emerged as a notable figure in the modeling industry. Married to Jitendra Mohite and a proud mother of two, Ashwini's multifaceted life reflects her commitment to both family and her blossoming career. Having completed her graduation from SNDT College, she hails from Thane, Maharashtra, bringing a unique blend of cultural richness to her modeling endeavors.

Armed with a BA in her educational profile, Ashwini has successfully carved a niche for herself, showcasing her versatility and talent. In her modeling career, Ashwini's transition into the industry reflects her determination and passion for the craft. Her journey took a significant leap when she secured the Lavnyamanjari runner-up title, capturing the attention of the fashion industry.

Ashwini is celebrated for her two distinct qualities – a beautiful body and a charming face, setting her apart in a competitive field. Her talent and grace were further recognized when she clinched the Plus Star Diamond Asia International Winner title, a testament to her exceptional skills and appeal.

Adding another feather to her cap, Ashwini proudly completed Makar Sankranti photoshoots, demonstrating her ability to bring a unique flair to cultural and traditional themes. This accomplishment showcases her adaptability and commitment to capturing diverse and meaningful moments through her modeling.

Not stopping there, Ashwini has also excelled in the realm of bridal photoshoots. Her ability to embody the essence of a bride with elegance and poise has earned her accolades from both the fashion industry and her growing fan base.

Mrs. Ashwini Jitendra Mohite's journey in the modeling world serves as an inspiration to aspiring models, emphasizing the importance of passion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in one's career. As she continues to make waves in the industry, there's no doubt that Ashwini's name will be synonymous with grace and style, leaving an indelible mark on the world of fashion.

01/03/2024

GAYATRI DIKSH*T – Her Journey as a Kathak Classical Dancer & Actor and various contributions in the field of Art and Culture.

A Kathak classical dancer, actor, makeup artist, costume designer, singer and Sanskrit Instructor are her few of the professional identities, however not restricting to them she also
explored the fields like Reiki healer, social work, career counselling in the field of Arts as her personal interest. She started her journey in field of Arts at the young age of seven with classical singing and
playing the harmonium. Inspite of the scarcity of the resources for dance in the institute, her parents had the vision of creativity and insisted for Kathak guru to train her in Kathak Dance.
There began her beautiful journey in Kathak supported with her proficiency in singing, creating the foundation in Arts and Culture. To enhance the ability to comprehend the arts literature, she obtained a BA Sanskrit degree. With her desire to adapt dancing as her career, she completed Sangeet Visharad in Kathak
from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.

She started her Kathak training under the guidance of Guru Late Shri Bireshvar Gautam & Guru Abhilasha Chaudhary, she completed her Visharad and continued to be trained under Guruvarya Dr. Rupali Desai. At the same time she
also coached students in Sanskrit for all the board academics for more than 15 years.

As things were moving forward as anticipated, she underwent a life changing situation that made her think “Will I be able to dance again!” But inspite of all the hurdles and disappointments she
fought back. As a true artist at heart that never leave chasing the dreams she stepped up with double the zeal to restart the expedition again. Show must go on: with this as her she stood back. She started the Varada Nrutyalay kathak Academy with one student and after 10 years today she is teaching more than 80+ students. She is also working as Kathak faculty in Fine Arts Society, Chembur for last 8 years.
As a Dance Choreographer she choreographed several dance programs, like Ballet “Krishnam Vande Jagat Guru”, “Ye lavniche bol kautuke” (History of Lavani), “Sant Sahityacha Dhanu”
(Sant Sahitya), “Amrutnayana” etc. She had the opportunity to work in theatre drama and she
played various roles in in Marathi theatre “Sangeet Jay Jay Gauri Shankar”, “Sangeet Devmanus”, “Sangeet Lavani bhulali abhangala”, “Sangeet Kanhopatra”, “Sangeet :hey bandhreshmache”, “Sangeet Saubhadra”, “Tilak ani Agarkar”, “Hoy mi Savarkar bolatoy”. She was adance director for the dramas like “Eka Gurakhyache mahakavya”, “Shakespeare gela udat”
and “Sangeet punarvikas”.
Like a true multitalented person she evolved as an actor, she also gained experience as a costume designing and makeup which are strong pillars of progressing artist. To authenticate her work, she obtained a certification for makeup.

Her innovative and diligent skills earned her a lot of recognition in the Theatre and choreography field. She began to acquire movies such as "Hajari", "Respect", and Short Film "Kidney Donation".

She has been rewarded with Best Dance Teacher Award at Fine Arts Society Music School, Chembur, Best Actor Award for Sangeet Lavani Bhulali Abhangala in 54th Maharashtra State
Level Drama Competition. She is honoured with “Nrutya Bhushan Award” by JSC international in collaboration with Sasneh mind and body healing Center. She is also awarded as actor for Dehbhan in 57th State level Drama Competition. As a judge and entertainment partner, she has successfully managed the “Shravan Queen Beauty Pageant”.
She gained her solace in teaching dance as a social activity for deaf and dumb, blind, and differently abled people. She along with her students participated in the medical camp for the
Pandharpur Viththal Wari teaching her students the true sense of social work. She also made the atmosphere at the Vruddha ashrams lively by presenting her art form to the senior citizens
alongside her students.
As she moves ahead, she would like to take Varada Nrutyalay to great heights keeping the solace and tradition of classical dance and guide younger generations in the field of Art &Culture.

01/03/2024

01/03/2024

Very famous quote says: “The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom.” – John Lockey
A law is a cornerstone of civilization – its crucial in maintaining order, ensuring justice and protecting our rights and freedoms. From ancient philosophers to modern thinkers, many influential minds have contemplated the role and significance of law. They help illustrate the complexity and depth of the legal system and its impact on civilization. They also highlight the importance of upholding laws that are just, respectable and that protect individual freedom.
I being born and brought up in Mumbai completed my graduation in the year 2002 from Mumbai and belonging to conservative family I was not allowed to do job or persue further studies but my mother was very supportive in this matter and helped me finish my law from Gujarat and move ahead in this field. Since was very passionate human being who is fond of justice for everyone we cater to all civil, criminal, family, intellectual property and our USP being Bank NPA matters including CBI, Nclt, ED matters. We work differently with full focus and dedication for our clients so as to ensure justice in shortest possible way.
Apart from this we also help people get fundings through various nationalized banks and debt finance also, so that they can stabilize their business and achieve new standards of growth.
I was always inspired by my father who used to always say that whatever you get from society try to return it by doing social service and inspired by this we work for an NGO named Tarun Mitra Mandal wherein we do Blood Donation camps, skin and eye donations, food for thalassemia children 365 days a year, helping Adivasi children with basic needs for education and awareness.
For women I would only say that “Patience , Determination, Focus” is the mantra for today’s generation who need it the most. We women have all the power who can manage different things at same time.

01/03/2024

RATIKA ARTICLE
BUSINESS WOMEN / FOUNDER OF MORA CHIKANKARI

A journey that began with a dream and a desire to make a difference in the world of fashion. I’m Ratika Tandon, the founder of Mora Chikankari and here’s my story!!

I came to Mumbai with the goal of making it big in the corporate world. However, life had other plans for me, and family responsibilities took precedence over my career aspirations. But I never lost my passion for achieving something significant, and that’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands.

Lucknow has always held a special place in my heart, and every trip back home was incomplete without exploring the art of Chikankari. It was on one such trip that I had a chance of interaction with artisans, and their struggles touched me deeply. This experience ignited a spark within me to promote the talent and expertise of Indian craftsmen and offer styles that are comfortable, elegant, and timeless. And that’s how Mora Chikankari was born!

Starting my business was not without its challenges, and the biggest one was scaling it up. Initially, I could only reach a handful of customers through WhatsApp groups. However, the pandemic brought a shift towards online shopping, and this helped me grow my business significantly. Today, Mora Chikankari has over 2500+ happy customers who are a part of our family.

By God’s grace here are some significance milestone achieved within 2 years of my journey. The formation of Lucknavi Andaaz, a Registered enterprise. A Transformation from Lucknavi Andaaz to “Mora Chikankari” as an online brand for customer. Launch of Company Website -www.morachikankari.com. Trademark Certification of mora Chikankari. Recently we launched our in house studio.
• At Mora Chikankari we believe in quality at affordable pricing , we ensure the customer recieve the product by the committed time line.(delivery time)
• We help my customer understand their size when they are buying online ,how they can choose the dress as per the occasion and we do customization of color also
• Even after taking finished products from the Karigars, my in house team does quality check in sizing ,extra long loose threads are removed and ironing is taking care by us before delivery to customers
• Introduced “ MORA CLUB ” to our customer, in which we send gift to our club customer on their birthdays.
My mission is to bring the art form of Lucknow to a different level in the industry and give it a mordernized touch. To enter into international trade of Chikankari business.
My vision is to bring in my own unique designs of chikankari garments in the industry and get them patented.
I would like to thank Anchal Award 24 for selecting me as an awardee and giving me this opportunity.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/morachikankari4u
Instagram - https://instagram.com/morachikankari?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Studio Adress - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q97L2iwsQVY33Pct6

01/03/2024

My name is Krishna Bhavsar. As an NLP Practitioner and Reiki Healer, I offer personalized counselling sessions blending NLP, Metaphor, and Reiki healing to address diverse issues one’s personal and professional life. With a background in engineering and around a decade of experience in digital marketing, I have transitioned from the corporate world to pursue my passion for helping others to problems faced by everyone in their day to life such as career anxiety, relationship stress, and emotional balance. I bring a unique perspective to mental well-being in various aspects of life and work dynamics. Also, I do conduct different workshops on basic NLP techniques cater to professionals and for relationships, while specialized sessions on self-love and gratitude, tailored for female audiences, foster empowerment and holistic growth. Through my combined expertise and empathetic approach, I aim to guide individuals towards personal transformation and inner harmony, facilitating a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

01/03/2024

SuperStree- Ar. Gayatri Malekar, a versatile woman Entrepreneur

Profile of a Multi-Talented Female Architect

Name: Ar. Gayatri Malekar

Education: Graduated in B.Arch with Honours ( Bronze Medalist) as 3rd ranker from Mumbai University in the year 2003-2004 and embarked on a journey in architecture that has spanned over two decades.

Professional Experience: With a rich portfolio spanning diverse domestic and commercial projects, Ar. Gayatri has left an indelible mark on the architecture and interior design industry. She has set up her Professional Practice since 2010 under the Firm 'G+M Design Studio'. Her keen eye for detail and innovative approach has led to the successful completion of numerous successful projects. She recently achieved Women's Pride Award in April 2023 as among top 50 Indian Women Entrepreneurs.Her work has been published in magazines like Inside Architecture and has been appreciated nationwide.

Artistry: Beyond her architectural prowess, she is also a professional artist, who established her Brand, 'Best of Art by Ar. Gayatri' on 15th April 2015 on the auspicious occasion of World Art Day. Her artworks often reflect and depict our rich Indian culture and heritage. She has bagged 3rd prize at National Level from Kalaam Foundation in Painting under the category of Professional Artists in the year 2021.Her paintings and artworks have reached globally and also taken by eminent celebrities. She has also managed to provide employment to 30+ local women artists. Her goal is to promote Indian Art globally and support Local Indian artists at a broader spectrum.

Modeling: Ar. Gayatri has also dabbled in modeling, gracing the covers of magazines for a few professional brands and bringing her distinctive style to the forefront. She won a beauty and Talent pageant, 'Apsara 2023' at Maharashtra level in 2023.

Passions: A devoted pet lover, Ar. Gayatri finds solace and inspiration in the company of her furry companions. Her love for gardening extends her creativity beyond the drawing board, as she cultivates vibrant landscapes that complement her architectural designs.

Legacy: Gayatri stands as a testament to the power of passion, talent, and hard work. Her contributions to the fields of architecture, art, and design have left an enduring legacy, inspiring future generations to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.