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  • Svayam and Mumbai International Film Festival 2024 announce partnership

    Svayam and Mumbai International Film Festival 2024 announce partnership

    Mumbai – Svayam, a leading organisation dedicated to promoting accessibility, is proud to announce its role as the Accessibility Partner for the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024. This collaboration marks the first time in MIFF’s history that the festival will be fully accessible to attendees with special needs and reduced mobility.

    Scheduled from 15 to 21 June, MIFF 2024 celebrates diverse voices and stories through the power of cinema. With Svayam’s expertise on board, the festival experience goes beyond the screen, ensuring inclusivity for all. Svayam will conduct a comprehensive access audit of the venue, followed by exclusive training sessions for staff, volunteers, and participants. These sessions will focus on accessibility etiquette, terminology, and best practices for creating a welcoming environment.

    Speaking on the partnership, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Festival director and Joint Secretary Prithul Kumar said, “We are happy to have Svayam on board as our accessibility partner for the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival.  This is the very first time in the history of MIFF that the festival venue will be made fully accessible for people with special needs. This partnership will ensure a more inclusive festival experience, allowing a larger number of participants who can enjoy the screenings, be part of the masterclasses, panel discussions and other events. Svayam’s expertise in accessibility will open the doors for a wider audience to engage with the magic of cinema and we at NFDC are committed towards it.”

    Svayam founder- chairperson Sminu Jindal expressed, “Accessibility is a fundamental right, and we at Svayam are dedicated to ensuring spaces are welcoming to all. We are honoured to be associated with MIFF 2024 and look forward to contributing to the international film festival experience that is not only culturally enriching and entertaining but also inclusive and accessible to everyone”.

  • After the successful launch of Season 1, Bloomberg TV India to launch the Season 2 of “Women In Leadership”

    After the successful launch of Season 1, Bloomberg TV India to launch the Season 2 of “Women In Leadership”

    MUMBAI: After profiling eminent women leaders in Season one, Bloomberg TV India, Nation’s leading English business news channel is back with an inspirational new season of ‘Women in Leadership’.  Today’s women is redefining her role and taking the lead in every field. While women were involved in small, home – based business before, they have pursued their entrepreneurial dreams and emerged on top. Woman in Leadership is a show that pays homage to these courageous, successful women.

    Mr. Lavneesh Gupta, COO, Bloomberg TV India said, “Through this show, Bloomberg TV India continues to strengthen its commitment to enrich the business news viewing experience. The channel has carved a niche for itself by catering to influencers and providing exclusive content to its viewers. The Women in Leadership series finds its viewers amongst the key opinion leaders across industries. The show also promises to be an inspiration for next-generation women, to accept challenges and succeed.”

    The first season of the show presented by Life Insurance Corporation of India, featured resilient women leaders like Ms. Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank; Ms. Chitra Ramakrishna, MD & CEO of NSE; Ms. Usha Sangwan, Managing Director at Life Insurance Corporation of India; Ms. Roopa Kudva, MD & CEO, CRISL Ltd.; Ms. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO of Axis Bank and Ms. Sminu Jindal , MD of Jindal Saw Ltd., amongst others. They shared insights on the importance of planning, taking on new challenges, need for confidence, need for more women leaders in the industry, requirement of role models for aspiring women, etc.

    Mr. Neeraj Agarwal, Executive Director, LIC of India said – “Life Insurance Corporation of India has taken huge strides in fostering empowerment of women in various ways. We are employers of choice, more so for women. LIC has always believed in equal opportunities and that women can reach the top positions is proof enough. It is in our corporate culture. Apart from that we also encourage entrepreneurial   skills in women opting for taking Agency as a career.  Financial inclusion and independence for women is our internal mantra as we have various group schemes and Micro Insurance schemes which reach out to the women from the vulnerable classes and rural areas. It has been our privilege to associate with Bloomberg for their ‘Women in Leadership ‘initiative. It was a great experience to interact and acknowledge others who share our convictions. We appreciate Bloomberg  TV India for giving a platform to showcase those that make a difference to the society.”

    The new season of “Women in Leadership” features the fascinating journey’s of some of India’s most talented women entrepreneurs where they share their trials and triumphs, and most importantly, what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. It focuses on encouraging women entrepreneurs who are confident, believe in themselves and have enormous appetite to take on the best in the business to beat them at their own game.

    The second season of “WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP” will telecast exclusively on Bloomberg TV India from July 2014.